personal training

juan valera

Hometown: Colombia, South America but lived in Union City, New Jersey

Training Methods/style: Functional, Sports Specific, "Junk Yard Training"

Favorite Piece of Fitness Equipment: Human body and the outdoors

5 words: Family, Dependable, Dedicated, Creative, Goal getter.

Fondest Memory: The birth of my two daughters

Snack Indulgence: PBJ from Planet Smoothie

If I Could Turn Back Time: Time with my dad from October of 1994 to February 1995, R.I.P. Dad

I Wish: I had more time in the day for my family

Perfect Day: Every day that I can make it home alive and get to see my family

Favorite Quote: Success is the only Option

First Job: Dishwasher and cleaning executive offices at the age of 10 in NJ

Grateful For: my mother leaving my father and Colombia in order for me to have a better life.

Bedtime: after 9 PM, but before 1 AM

I Admire: All of those who work hard and do what it takes to get to where they are.

My Mom Taught Me: To work hard and over come every obstacle no matter what got in my way.

Favorite Athlete: MMA fighters and gymnast are by far the best athletes out there.

Celebrity I Would Like To Train: Everyone is a celebrity to me.

My Sports: Football, soccer

about
Our 35,000 square foot facility offers basketball, squash & racquetball, yoga, spin studio, weight training, spa, sauna & steam, private lockers with laundry service, personal training and more.
hours of operation
mon - thur: 5am - 10pm
fri: 5am - 8pm
sat: 8am - 4pm
sun: 9am - 4pm
holiday hours (pdf)
p: 704.371.5600
f: 704.371.5699
location
101 south tryon street
suite 200
charlotte, nc 28280

in the bank of america plaza building next to the omni hotel
Map of Charlotte Athletic Club