Pedro Ali Penalver
Fitness Manager,
Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa
- American College of Sports Medicine Certification, Exercise Training
- Emergency Medical Technician Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at Pritikin since 2000
In his one-on-one coaching and in cardio, core-and-stretch, and strength classes, Pedro is a master at activating guests’ motivational engines. "When it comes to losing weight and getting fit, it all starts with the mind. When you get your mind in the right place, you get success."
In addition to his various health and fitness certifications in the United States, Pedro also holds degrees in physical education from his native Argentina.
His colorful, always positive coaching style at Pritikin has been filmed by film crews worldwide, including, most recently, Argentina’s wildly popular version of "The Big Loser."
At Pritikin, Pedro also spearheads specialty programs like the Pritikin Family Program, which every summer teaches children ages 8 to 17 all about healthy living and fitness. The results have been phenomenal. Within two weeks, overweight children in the Pritikin Family Program have been documented to decreased LDL bad cholesterol 25%, shed 9 pounds, lower triglyceride fats 39%, and substantially reduce key markers of inflammation, including C-reactive protein.
