Sergio Merino

NSCA Certified
Kinesiology degree
Masters Degree - Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Sports Psychology
Kickoff Certified

Specialties

Prenatal/postpartum
Rehabilitation
Losing fat
Sports performance

My Mission

Providing people with individualized plans to develop the skills required to achieve their goals is my mission as a coach. I’ve always been on a pursuit to be the best in my field and have sought out the top professionals and organizations to learn from. This has led me to being able to provide my clients with the best information for training and nutrition to reach their goals.

“Do or do not. There is no try.” - Master Yoda, Star Wars

Why Train With Me

As someone who has been a client of coaches myself, I understand the clients perspective and can relate to them. My background and experience has had me work with a wide range of clients from division 1 athletes to professionals just trying to balance a healthy lifestyle with work and or family demands. There is a lot of information available and I’m able to provide a filter for clients where I give them information that pertains to their goals and meets them where they’re at.

My go-to workout

8 rounds on the heavy bag or a full body workout!

Healthy food I love

Sheet pan Cuban chicken and black bean rice bowl with avocado.

Healthy food I hate

Olives and eggplant

Why Train With Me

My go-to workout

8 rounds on the heavy bag or a full body workout!

Healthy food I love

Sheet pan Cuban chicken and black bean rice bowl with avocado.

Healthy food I hate

Olives and eggplant

Favorite workout music

80’s music, rock (metal, emo, alternative) or hip-hop

What people are most surprised to learn about me

I was a national level drug free bodybuilder in my early 20’s

How it works

Let’s reach your fitness goals together.

Start with your perfect coach

Get started with your trainer based on goals and personality. Build your plan together during your Kickoff video call.

Add daily personalized workouts & nutrition plans

Work out when and where you want with step by step guidance from your coach via our interactive app. Eat well with meal plans crafted by your coach just for you.

Keep doing your favorite sports and activities. We’ll mix ‘em in to your plan.

Reach your goals with daily checkins

Stay on top of your fitness goals with check-in texts and at a glance in our app. Your coach is there for you on demand, whenever you need.

Txt me often plz k thx

Client stories

"Before finding Kickoff, I wasted so much time sitting in my car at the gym trying to google the "best" workout for the day. Now I never fret over workouts - they're sent to me with clear instruction in the Kickoff app. Working with my trainer via text has been such a benefit. Having that accountability was key - I beat my goal by 10 lbs, losing 40 lbs before my wedding day!"

Peyton

Texas

"Working with Kickoff is awesome! It has helped me learn so much about what it takes to transform your body. I have lost 23 pounds and 5% body fat since working with Rachel and I've never felt better!"

Augie H.

Florida

"As a busy, working mom, I don't like leaving my home to go to the gym. My trainer designs workout plans that I can do at home. Kickoff is realistic, sustainable & supportive. That's why it's been so successful for me!"

Miriam C.

Oregon

"I lost 70 pounds of fat (265 to 195) and am keeping it off with Kickoff! I’m now adding muscle and getting stronger! My coach makes it fun to stick to an awesome exercise and nutrition program that really works."

Giancarlo R.

Georgia

"I’ve lost 25 lbs with Kickoff and gained tons of strength and confidence. Thanks to Kickoff, I was able to tweak my nutrition & really see a noticeable difference in my energy levels. I am finally feeling like myself again!"

Brooke H.

California

"My body fat decreased by 5.3%. I don't have to stress about planning workouts. I love how supportive my coach has been. Kickoff has become a constant amongst the chaos of everyday life."

Ashley B.

Alabama

"My body fat decreased by 5.3%. I don't have to stress about planning workouts. I love how supportive my coach has been. Kickoff has become a constant amongst the chaos of everyday life."

"As a mom of 4, Kickoff has been such a blessing to me! It has helped me learn to eat and how to focus on different areas of my body, and it helped me gain more self confidence! "

Nicole H.

Tennessee

"As a mom of 4, Kickoff has been such a blessing to me! It has helped me learn to eat and how to focus on different areas of my body, and it helped me gain more self confidence! "

"I love the accountability I get. My coach helped me figure out nutrition and the workouts have been great. I'm impressed with my strength now. Fitness was a big part before, and it's been huge to get back in shape!"

Marsha R.

Canada