Leslie Perez

Hi, I’m Coach Leslie! I’m a Cuban-American, born and raised in Miami, Florida, and my journey to becoming a fitness coach wasn’t exactly a straight line. I attended the University of Florida, earning a master’s degree in International Business, and found my calling in helping others achieve their best health.I began my career in tech sales, but I quickly realized my passion was elsewhere. 

I’m known for my high-energy, upbeat personality and a commitment to making everyone feel included and respected. In my training, I balance empathy with a “tough love” approach: I’m here to support you, be real with you, and push you toward your best self—without it feeling like boot camp. I started coaching online during COVID, building a supportive community to stay active and resilient during those challenging times. Since then, I’ve coached both online and in-person, ran my own business, and worked with Orangetheory, as well as taught at local fitness events like MindBody Social.

I believe fitness should be a lifestyle, not a phase, and my philosophy emphasizes creating sustainable habits that allow you to stay active while enjoying life. I reject the “all or nothing” mentality, as real progress happens in small steps. Life will throw us curveballs, and my goal is to help my clients adapt and make fitness a consistent part of their lives. I’m equally passionate about nutrition and aim to educate people, especially mothers, on building healthy, balanced habits that set a foundation for the next generation.

I primarily work with women of all ages, from young professionals balancing careers to new mothers adjusting post-pregnancy and women approaching later stages in life who want to stay strong and independent. I do work with men as well, but my niche is women’s health. I’m dedicated to making a lasting impact on our health culture, lesson by lesson, to help create a healthier future for us all.