Armando Cruz is a connoisseur of experiences, husband, father, adventurer, best-selling author, ultra-marathoner, lifestyle physical therapist, and legacy coach. Armando helps men and women with chronic pain eliminate their pain and finally feel free in their bodies, in their health, and in their life. Armando and his wife Christian have created a comprehensive and holistic system to create lasting transformation. He created the Run Faster & Injury-Free Training Program, the Cleanse & Renewal Program, the Modern Man Virtual Summit, and the R.I.C.H. Man Experience. He and his wife, Christian, also co-own Cruz Country Fitness & Physical Therapy. Armando was born and raised in Miami, FL. He attended Florida International University (FIU) and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a focus on Athletic Training. At the same time, he competed for FIU as a D1 Cross Country runner and Track & Field Athlete. He pursued his education further at FIU and received a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy with a focus on orthopedic overuse injuries. He is a licensed Physical Therapist. Since 2001 Armando has been helping to train and condition collegiate and high school athletes. During that time he realized that while he loved training athletes he now wanted to focus on sharing the gift of health and fitness with families. In 2005 Armando created Cruz Country Fitness & Physical Therapy to help achieve his mission of helping families live happier and healthier lives through exercise, nutrition, education, and mindset. Armando has established himself as a leader in both the physical therapy industry and the fitness industry. He has established himself as the trainer to the trainers. He continually teaches continuing education credits as a consultant for Equinox gyms in Miami. He has spoken at fitness business seminars to help trainers run their businesses more effectively and provide their clients with quality service. He has also spoken at physical therapy seminars to help private practice owners grow their businesses with excellent service that focuses on faster results and bonding with their patients. Armando is serious about being an example through his actions. He has adopted a holistic lifestyle approach that he shares with his family, friends, and clients, and when he speaks at seminars. He believes that your actions do speak louder than words and embraces that daily. Armando has climbed mountains, run over 50 miles in a day in swamps filled with snakes and alligators, has lived out of his car, and has rollerbladed and surfed in hurricanes but his biggest adventure has been fatherhood. Armando has been married for 18 years to his wife Christian. They have three beautiful children Mandy, Amelie, and Aiden. Their kids love adventures, steak, and playing games together as a family.
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