Raphael Velazquez

Raphael Velazquez is a dedicated fitness professional with extensive experience in strength and conditioning coaching, personal training, and entrepreneurship. As the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Raphael Velazquez since January 2016, Raphael promotes a holistic approach to fitness, emphasizing intentional action and recovery. In addition, Raphael serves as the Chief Executive Officer of both the Set The Sail & Direct Your Sail Programs and VELA fitness accessories, focusing on comprehensive training, nutrition, and community building. Previous roles include Savvy Intrapreneur and Personal Trainer at Equinox, as well as experience at Rockland Peak Performance and valet king LLC. Raphael holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology from Montclair State University.