One-on-One Holistic Life Coaching

Marcos Fernandez was born in Fairfield, California, and was raised in Los Angeles until the age of 11. At 12, his family moved to Northern California, where he grew up as a teenager. Marcos states that at the age of 12, he was inspired by the mastery of martial arts, particularly by Bruce Lee, whose films he watched repeatedly. This inspiration led him to start practising physical conditioning, determined to become as strong as Bruce.

Another significant influence in Marcos’s life was a close friend who took him under his wing and taught him the basics of working out in a gym environment. Watching Bruce Lee films such as The Chinese Connection and Enter the Dragon, alongside training with his best friend, made Marcos realise that a life in physical fitness was his true calling. He also recognised that this passion helped him stay out of trouble and focus on becoming a positive influence—not only for himself but also for others.

When Marcos reached a turning point in his life, he realised he needed to take things to a higher level. One day, it dawned on him that he had to make some major changes. He decided to sign up for a 10-day meditation retreat to confront and overcome the mental hurdles he had not dealt with as a young man. Those days spent in solitude and reflection had a profound impact on his life, enabling him to move forward and become the person he always knew he could be. This transformative experience set him on the path to becoming the highly regarded physical trainer that so many of his clients appreciate and recommend today.

With extensive experience, Marcos assesses each client’s posture, flexibility, and mobility using calisthenics, resistance bands, and other methods designed to boost energy levels and motivation.

Marcos says:
“My goal is to help everyone become the best version of themselves by creating an environment that is both fun and relaxing. The key to Ground Up SF is a commitment to excellence—through consistency and never taking a day off!”