One-on-one coaching backed by 1,200+ in-person training sessions, plus 24 years of wrestling and MMA and five and a half years as a sheriff's deputy. Train with me by video from anywhere in the country, or in your own home across Miami and the surrounding area.
Whether you're across the country or across town in Miami, every program is built the same way — around you, your goals, and what you can actually stick to.
Available anywhere in the country. Custom programming, video check-ins, and direct access to me — not an app algorithm.
I come to you. In-person sessions at your house across Miami-Dade and the surrounding counties — no gym commute, no waiting on equipment.
Traveled the country competing through grade school, placing all four years at the state tournament, including two runner-up finishes. Trained one-on-one for 8 years under Olympian and former UFC fighter Ben Askren.
Earned a criminal justice degree while coaching a local high school wrestling program for two years.
Served as a patrol deputy while volunteering strength, cardio, and MMA coaching to fellow deputies.
Completed personal training certification through the National College of Exercise Professionals.
Trained 30–40 clients at a time on strength, cardio, nutrition, and recovery. Completed 1,200+ in-person sessions.
Full-time online and in-home coaching, still actively competing and training in MMA, strength, and conditioning six days a week.
Discipline outside the gym, too. At 27, I've owned rental property since 2021 — the same long-term, no-shortcuts approach I bring to every program I build for a client.
A few of the people I've trained, in their own words.
When I met Josh in the fall of 2025, I was pushing 300 pounds and had plenty of experience lifting from my high school football days, but I lacked structure, consistency, and confidence — especially when it came to cardio and getting past the weight plateaus I had been struggling with.
Josh completely changed that for me. He built me an incredible training program and gave me the structure I needed to actually stay consistent. Between our workouts at Crunch, the workouts and templates he sent me, tracking my progress, regular check-ins, and even showing up to run club with me, he was always finding ways to keep me motivated and accountable. And if I didn't show up, he wasn't afraid to call me out!
What I appreciated most was how personable Josh was and how willing he was to adapt the program to what I actually needed. He understood where I was starting from and helped me build from there. Since working with him, I've lost nearly 50 pounds, developed a consistent training routine, improved my cardio, and — most importantly — built habits that I can actually maintain.
I genuinely can't recommend Josh enough. He's not just a trainer who gives you a workout plan; he's someone who invests in you, holds you accountable, and helps you figure out what works for you. If you're looking for a coach who will push you while still meeting you where you are, Josh is your guy.
Working with Josh really helped me improve my workout routine, stay consistent, and better understand how to train toward my specific goals. My main focus was growing and defining my legs while getting leaner, losing body fat, and maintaining my muscle mass — especially because being in good shape is important to me as a performer.
I really liked how he personalized my workouts, made adjustments based on my progress, and pushed me to challenge myself while still making the training enjoyable. I definitely noticed improvements in my strength, physique, and overall confidence. I really enjoyed working with him and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer who listens, motivates you, and genuinely cares about helping you reach your goals!
When I started working with Josh in December 2025, I had never worked out before. My goals were to build strength, improve my flexibility and posture, and simply become more comfortable and confident with exercise.
Since working with Josh, I've made significant improvements in my strength, flexibility, posture, balance, and overall physical confidence. He has helped me build a foundation I never had before, and exercise has now become an important part of my lifestyle.
What sets Josh apart is his patience, encouragement, knowledge, and competence. He takes the time to make sure I understand each exercise and that I'm doing it correctly, while also adjusting the program as I progress. He has been excellent at keeping me accountable and consistent while also challenging me to push beyond what I thought I was capable of.
I would highly recommend Josh to anyone, regardless of whether they are completely new to exercise or have been working out for years. I believe Josh has the knowledge, patience, and coaching skills to help you reach your goals.
I began training with Josh as my coach a little over a year ago now. I had been doing weight and endurance training at fitness centers since my early twenties and had really gotten into a rut. Josh helped me to clearly identify my primary goals of building muscle and increasing my endurance. He put together a baseline plan that reinvigorated my training and took the time to coach me on how to properly execute weight training exercises and become very comfortable with pushing myself to higher levels. We recalibrated and increased the intensity of the training program every 6 weeks or so to achieve and exceed my initial goals.
Josh also helped with advice on improving my diet to better support my fitness goals and on how to incorporate cardio activities that I actually enjoy doing outside of our sessions together. Josh took a genuine interest in learning about me, what's important to me, and what motivates me. He's done a great job at holding me accountable and, at the same time, always greets me with a smile and his very positive nature for every single one of our sessions.
I am very pleased with the gains I have seen in my physique and endurance over the past year, thanks to Josh's phenomenal coaching and support. We initially did in-person sessions and recently transitioned to virtual sessions, and Josh does a great job with either format. I highly recommend Josh to anyone wanting to kick it up a notch when it comes to their physical and mental well-being.
We met Josh at Crunch Fitness because Zeke needed a personal trainer to help him manage his weight. Zeke is a special needs individual with Down Syndrome. It takes a unique and exceptional person to work with Zeke and understand his needs. Josh is exactly that person. He made the sessions fun, interesting, and effective. Zeke was always looking forward to seeing him and training with him. Josh has the background and experience to get you the results you need. I highly recommend him.
Josh has been my coach for a few months now, and he always goes the extra mile to make sure you're hitting your goals. He takes time to connect and learn about you, which is rare nowadays. As someone who didn't know anything about the gym, I was hesitant to get started, but I'm glad I did — I feel so much better now.
When I started, my goals were to build muscle and put on some weight. Josh helped me change my diet for the better, and with his coaching I was able to make progress even as a newbie in the gym. I put on weight and felt myself getting stronger as time went on.
I like how he's always honest and very knowledgeable. He wants to see you make progress for yourself just as much as you do. He also does a great job holding me accountable so I don't hit any forks in the road or go backwards, which definitely helps with staying consistent. I would highly recommend working with him — you won't be disappointed.
Josh is the best! I highly recommend Josh as a personal trainer. He has helped me achieve my fitness goals. Josh is also a very kind and fun person, and he always made our sessions fly by! Thank you, Josh, for your wonderful work!
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Virtual coaching starts with a free consultation — reach out and I'll help you find the right plan. In-home training in Miami starts with a quick call to get your first session on the calendar.
Virtual coaching has no borders. In-home training is local to South Florida.