About Antonio Rodriguez R.N.
Antonio Rodriguez is a Registered Nurse and Certified Personal Trainer with over 20 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and personal development. From the operating room to the gym floor, Antonio has dedicated his career to empowering individuals to unlock their true potential and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. His mission is to empower individuals to transform their bodies, health, and lives by unlocking their true potential. Antonio’s holistic approach seamlessly integrates his extensive fitness and nutrition expertise, medical knowledge, personal achievements, and unwavering commitment to excellence, positioning him as a trusted guide on the path to self-improvement.
Antonio’s life exemplifies the power of discipline and resilience. From his time serving as a U.S. Army veteran to earning his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Antonio has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to growth and perseverance, principles he now applies to his mission of helping others transform their lives. As a U.S. Army veteran, he served his country with honor, earning four Army Achievement Medals during his enlistment and completing a deployment to Kosovo in 1999. This transformative chapter instilled in him a profound sense of duty, perseverance, and leadership that continues to guide his life and work.
As a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience specializing in critical care and surgery, Antonio’s healthcare career embodies his unwavering commitment to excellence. Honored as Nurse of the Year by Ascension Health in 2022, he leverages his profound understanding of human anatomy and physiology to craft fitness and nutrition programs that are scientifically grounded and uniquely tailored to each individual's needs.
Antonio’s personal journey underscores his dedication to excellence. At 26, he competed in a bodybuilding competition, an experience that deepened his understanding of discipline, strategic planning, and the importance of consistency. This journey shaped his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the value of setting clear goals and cultivating habits that lead to sustained success—principles he now imparts to his clients. In 2024, after 13 years of rigorous training, he earned his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—a testament to his resilience, discipline, and the warrior’s spirit. These milestones highlight his ability to embrace challenges and triumph through determination.
Antonio’s commitment to personal growth and sobriety is equally inspiring. Celebrating 2.5 years free from alcohol, he exemplifies the transformative power of overcoming limiting habits. This transformation has profoundly shaped his coaching methods, allowing him to guide clients with empathy, insight, and strategies to break free from their own limiting beliefs and habits. His journey is a testament to perseverance, grit, and the relentless pursuit of a higher purpose.
Through his signature program, The Evolution System, Antonio combines his diverse expertise to help others achieve their own transformations. Several standout success stories include clients who, within 90 days, reduced their body fat, increased muscle, improved their energy levels, and restored balance to their daily routine—all while building sustainable habits that supported long-term success. Whether it’s burning fat, building muscle, improving health markers, or cultivating a disciplined mindset, Antonio’s coaching equips clients with the tools they need to create the lives they truly desire. With a focus on accountability, sustainable habits, and core principles, Antonio is dedicated to helping you become the person you respect and admire.