The Wellness Puzzle Podcast

Start with 'why?'

Episode Summary

In episode 355, I speak with Carlos Reyes, certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the Functional Aging Institute, and the WellCoaches Corporation. Carlos currently works with 50+ active individuals who want to combat the aging process in the most efficient and effective way. His unique approach to fitness focuses on the practical, the possible, and the productive with a holistic approach that addresses total-well-being, including lifestyle, long-term health, and independence. After a challenging start to life, Carlos found fitness as a way of coping, and now helping people live their best life is his passion and has been for over 30 years. This is a wonderful podcast, not to be missed.

Episode Notes

What if the secret to lasting health, vitality, and independence wasn’t just about what you do—but why you do it?

In this episode, I sit down with highly respected wellness coach and fitness expert Carlos Reyes, a veteran of the health and fitness industry with over 30 years of experience. Certified by leading organisations including the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength & Conditioning Association, Carlos has dedicated his life to helping people not only improve their fitness—but transform their entire approach to aging and wellbeing.

Carlos shares how a challenging start to life led him to discover fitness as a powerful coping mechanism—and ultimately, his life’s purpose. Today, he works with active individuals over 50 who are committed to maintaining strength, independence, and quality of life well into their later years.

This conversation goes beyond reps and routines. It’s about purpose, mindset, and creating a sustainable, holistic approach to living well.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Key Takeaways:

About Carlos Reyes:

Carlos Reyes is a highly experienced Wellness Coach and Certified Personal Trainer with more than three decades in the health and fitness industry. He holds certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the Functional Aging Institute, and the WellCoaches Corporation.

Carlos specialises in working with individuals over 50 who want to combat the aging process in an effective and sustainable way. His approach is holistic, focusing not just on physical fitness, but on lifestyle, long-term health, and maintaining independence.

He has worked with a diverse range of clients across goals including weight loss, strength building, body transformation, and post-injury rehabilitation. What he values most are the long-standing relationships he has built—and the trust his clients place in him to guide them through every stage of life.

Final Thought:

When you know your why, you don’t just train harder—you live better.

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