Born and raised in Los Angeles, Coach Fernando earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Humboldt State University. After completing a professional basketball career, he became a full-time personal trainer at the famous Gold’s Gym in Venice, California and has been training ever since. With expertise in body transformation and rehab, he has trained top CEOs, film producers, agents, actors, and authors, as well as students, retirees and serious athletes who are proactive about avoiding injury.
 
Coach Fernando understands that movement is one of the keys to a healthy body, and he is passionate about creating customized exercises and workouts that include stretching, strength training, breathing, and more to help all types of clients with varying levels of fitness thrive in their daily lives.