#170 - Carlos Reyes -Firefighting, Powerlifting, Fatherhood & Training Like a Pro | Coaches Corner U

Today I sat down with Carlos Reyes, who is a 3x Amateur Strongman National Champion, 1x Strongman National record holder (log press), 2101 total @ 242 raw, 6 2000+ totals, Lieutenant / Incident Safety Officer for the Bridgeport Fire Department (CT), Lead PT Instructor and Training Officer for the Bridgeport Regional Fire Academy since inception, Father to 1 son. We discussed 02:45 | Carlos's Background: From Strongman to Powerlifting 05:02 | Why Carlos Never Pursued Full-Time Coaching 09:49 | Finding Greater Purpose in the Fire Service 12:35 | The 24/7 Lifestyle Pre-Kids vs. Post-Kids 21:04 | Understanding Trade-Offs in Decision Making 24:00 | Balancing Fitness as Parents 30:03 | Discovering Cardio by Accident 36:28 | Longevity: Conditioning, Diet, and Injury Prevention 40:42 | Isometrics and Assistance Work for Longevity 43:45 | The Role of Diet in Reducing Inflammation 49:08 | Identity Beyond the Platform 1:02:08 | The Billboard Question: Try and Go All the Way Find Carlos IG - @creyes242 __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!