This week we are talking with Mizar Fuentes-Ortega. Mizar is the owner of OPEX gym in Montreal. OPEX Montreal opened it's doors in 2013 and empowers individuals to reach their peak potential in various facets of life, be it functional strength, weight management, martial arts or gymnastics. Under the tutelage of James FitzGerald, Mizar clinched consecutive qualifications for the CrossFit Regionals, and also completed the OPEX Coaches Certification Program. Additionally, Mizar is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, was named 1998 and 2000 gymnastics athlete of the year in Canada, and has a degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in biomedical engineering from Dalhousie University.

Instagram: @opexmontreal

Website: Opexmontreal.ca

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🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching, and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 13 years.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:08 - Why Do We Do Things?
00:04:46 - Tie Your (Fitness) Goals To Your Core Values
00:15:09 - Getting Out Of A Rut: The Three H's
00:27:41 - Native Path Supplements
00:28:13 - Lombardi Chiropractic
00:28:44 - A Dog's Day Out
00:29:16 - The First Health Change To Make
00:37:00 - Where To Start With Strength Training
00:40:26 - On Genetics and Realizing Potential
00:47:24 - Book Recommendations
00:49:59 - OPEX Montreal
00:59:47 - Mizar's Fitness Routing (Plus Freediving!)
01:03:55 - Contact Opex Montreal