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Nico Gonzalez

Balanced Body Educator, Certified Personal Trainer at Balanced Body
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Nico Gonzalez is the studio owner of Fitness Physiques by Nico G, an international fitness educator, trainer, and motivational speaker. Certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for group fitness and personal training and the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) for Pilates training. Nico was the Director of Fitness for a regional hospital based wellness facility for over eight years where he built their Pilates program from the ground up. Nico was an integral manager in developing their wellness programs for post rehabilitation patients. Nico travels across the country and beyond training Pilates instructors in the Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Trainer Program. In this regard, he is able to deliver certificates and trainings in all aspects of Pilates. He travels extensively delivering trainings in fitness facilities and studios alike.

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  • Balanced Body
    Balanced Body Educator, Certified Personal Trainer
  • T-Bar Rows: The 1960s Exercise Making a Modern Comeback
    Nico highlights the chest-supported T-bar row's return due to its "superior muscle engagement and posture benefits." He offers alternatives for those without a landmine setup and notes its unique mechanics compared to traditional rows. The exercise targets the back, enhancing development and posture.
  • Lifting Weights vs. Rucking: Expert Weighs In on Strength and Fat Loss
    Nico explains, "Both lifting weights and rucking have unique benefits." He compares their effectiveness in building strength and burning fat, discussing muscular demands and offering fitness routine recommendations. Nico evaluates if rucking can replace weightlifting or should be a supplement for optimal gains.
  • Neglected Body Parts: The Key to Comprehensive Fitness
    Nico emphasizes the importance of training overlooked areas like the feet. He states, "Focusing beyond aesthetics and major muscle groups is vital for overall strength and injury prevention." Nico encourages a holistic approach to fitness for balanced body development.
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