MEET YOUR COACHES
ROB
VELASQUEZ
Originally from Pueblo, CO, Rob has been a Boston resident for the past 15 years. After playing football at Endicott College, he went on to coach at BB&N, BC High, Tufts University, and Bentley University. His professional fitness career started at EverybodyFights in Boston and he has been working as a personal trainer since 2019. Rob is a NASM and TB12 certified trainer.
ARI
RENWICK
Originally from Westwood Massachusetts, Ari has been a Boston resident for the last 7 years. Her passion for fitness started at a young age and continued as a college basketball player at Roger Williams University. After spending over 3 years as general manager of the Barry's Back Bay studio, Ari pursued her passion further in the fitness space by becoming a personal trainer. She currently holds an ACE certification in training, and holds 1:1 personal training & small group training.
Aside from being professionally trained and experts in our field, we're human beings, dedicated to fitness as a means of building confidence and character on your way to your fitness goals and have fun doing it! We're loud, and we don't back down from any challenge. The Grit Academy brings together experienced trainers with various backgrounds, experience, and ability. Each of these individuals are committed to helping you achieve virtuosity through consistency, mechanics, and intensity. Get to know the team that is creating the movement that Boston fitness has been waiting for.