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About Vinny

Since 1985, I have helped hundreds of individuals reach their fitness goals. Including athletes, busy professionals, the busy mom, seniors, and youth. Weather your looking to lose weight, build muscle or just tone up. Learn self defense, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai boxing or MMA training. As your Personal Trainer, I'll help you to reach your goals. I help my people create a routine, a lifestyle, and a way of life. I make a difference and I change lives, and that’s what training is all about. Giving you WHAT you NEED with the RESULTS you WANT! It’s never too late to make a difference in your life. But, it all starts by making, A CHOICE, to start, TODAY! So get the hard part out of the way…the action! I’ll take care of the rest – Do it now!


My favorite client story

Too many to tell. I'll tell you when we train ????

My favorite exercise

Nothing else increases testosterone levels like the squat!

My favorite quote

If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits! There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them!
-Bruce Lee

My training philosophy

I'm old school. Heavy duty high intensity training. Train hard or go home!

Areas of Expertise

  • Core and Balance
  • Nutrition
  • Strength Training
  • Weight Loss
  • Flexibility and Mobility
  • Boxing
  • Muscular Definition
  • Muscle Gain
  • Posture
  • Functional Training
  • Kickboxing
  • Cross Training
  • Injury Prevention
  • Stress Reduction
  • Corrective Exercise

NCCA Accredited Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Additional Certifications

CPR/AED

Who I Especially Like Working With

Actors, Beginners, Bodybuilders, Brides-to-be, Dancers, Disabled, Law Enforcement, Men, Middle-aged, Military, Overweight/ Obese, Peri/Post-menopausal, Post-rehab, Pre/post-natal, Rehab, Seniors, Student-athletes, Women, Youth

Medical Conditions Experience

Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Autism, Back Pain/Issues, Bad Posture, Depression, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Knee Pain/Issues, Lower Body Pain/Issues, Menopause, Obesity, Pregnancy, Shoulder Issues, Sleep Apnea, Stress

Additional Languages Spoken

Spanish

Vinny is amazing at what he does. He really took the time during the initial consultation to get to know me and find out what my needs were. His approach encompasses the well being of mind, body and spirit. His demeanor is calm and professional, and it is apparent that he truly cares about his client's; success. This is my first experience with a personal trainer, and I was quite nervous about what I may find. In Vinny, I found much more than I could have hoped for. I have no doubt that he will help me reach my goals.

Melanie W.

I'm in my sixties and was apprehensive, but taking my first session convinced that it would be my only session. But when I had that first session with Vinny I realized the extent of his knowledge about the human body and decided to sign up for a full six weeks. Vinny is the best! And he understood any physical limitations and gave me perfect work outs specially designed for me! I am and was very impressed with Vinny and I will always recommend him to everyone!

Reedy G.

Vinny is an excellent trainer who cares about the work he does and the people he trains. He is very knowledgeable and takes into account each individual's fitness goals and abilities and tailors the training to maximize their success. Physical fitness as well as nutrition is an important part of the training he gives and he continuously keeps up-to-date with the education in both these areas. He knows what he is doing and it doesn't take long to see good results and to look and feel healthier!

Lynne B.

I recommend Vinny as a personal trainer. I was out of shape with horrible rotator cuff pain and Vinny helped me get back on track. A year later, my rotator cuff is perfect now, and I'm much stronger and healthier than I was a year ago. Thank you.

David C.

Cruz Fitness Systems offers expert advice and physical training for beginners who may be self-conscious about working out to those who have trained in the past and wish to get back into healthful daily habits. Vinny Cruz offers just the right mix of empathy and professional expertise.

Carolyn N.

Vinny is probably the most positive person I have ever met. Vinny is a great coach and has taught me a lot about how to really train hard. Vinny maximizes your workouts in ways i thought weren't possible. He shows great dedication in his work and has helped me with with my fitness training and getting my meal plans together. His work changes you for a lifetime, that's for sure.

Juan R.

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