About the trainer
Jorge Pérez
Personal trainer specialised in calisthenics in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. My goal is to help everyone who wants to improve their life through physical activity.
My story
The path to change
“Day by day, decision by decision, you are responsible for the consequences of everything you do. Because of that, you have the power to choose who you will be in the future.”
Jorge Pérez
I was born in the Triana neighbourhood of Sevilla in 1995. My first contact with physical activity came at around 5 years old, learning to swim in the pool opposite my house.
During my childhood I was a slim kid, as I always enjoyed activities like cycling and skating, and my diet was healthy.
In the years that followed, my health and fitness stayed in great shape because physical activity was part of my life — until studying, first relationships, and other things led me to let go of this important habit.
Poor eating and exercise habits gradually changed my body, and before I knew it I was carrying 12 kg of extra fat, constantly feeling a slight tightness in my chest.
Llegó el día que llegó el cambio
“One day, as usual, I was sitting on a kitchen stool, overeating and not in the healthiest way. Suddenly my beloved older brother walked in and, seeing that image, said to me: "Wow, you're really getting fat, aren't you?" Those words perfectly described what was happening. Something clicked in my head and I saw all the changes that had built up, connecting them to the tightness I had been feeling in my chest.”
By getting back to my old habits, my body went through that transformation again but in reverse — my diet also improved, allowing me to return to my original state and go far beyond it...
My curiosity to see how far I could go led me to keep trying increasingly difficult things, and that's where I discovered calisthenics. The pressure in my chest was gone!
My passion for sport will stay with me for the rest of my life, and I will do my best to share that passion and help make physical activity a fundamental pillar in the lives of others.
Background
My professional story
T.A.F.A.D. — DXT Centro Especializado, Sevilla
At the same time I was discovering calisthenics, I began my academic training by completing the T.A.F.A.D. at the high-performance specialist centre DXT in Sevilla. I made new friends who shared this passion, and thanks to them my motivation and development grew enormously.
University Degree — CEU San Pablo
I began my university degree in Sports and Physical Activity Sciences at CEU San Pablo. Conditions aren't always ideal, and sometimes we let go of habits that are vital to us, but the important thing is never to lose sight of your goals.
U.L.P.G.C. — Gran Canaria
For my third year I decided to come to the island of Gran Canaria with a friend to finish my studies at U.L.P.G.C. Throughout this whole process, calisthenics has been an active presence in my life, as I kept improving and pushing further.
Continuous education — Elements System
Once I finished my university studies my learning continued. I take courses and attend conferences to keep growing and discovering more about this wonderful world. I am now a full-time professional personal trainer.
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