Rafique D. 'Flex' Cabral — personal trainer and wellness curator

About the Trainer

Meet Rafique D. 'Flex' Cabral

Personal Trainer & Wellness Curator

My personal journey began with a childhood drive to stay active—a passion that carried me through high-school sports and into the United States Marine Corps. After four years of active-duty service, I transitioned into the health and wellness industry, where I've spent the last 17 years as a personal trainer, fitness model, and corporate wellness curator.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with world-class organizations and publications. My corporate portfolio includes wellness curation and programming for the NFL, NYU, and Howard Hughes. As a fitness model and contributor, my work and insights have been featured in GQ, Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Flex, and Maxim. I have also served as a brand ambassador for Isopure, helping athletes & fitness enthusiasts bridge the gap between nutrition and performance.

My philosophy is simple: our physical bodies are the summation of our daily habits. To create lasting change, our actions must align with our intentions. In a society increasingly burdened by preventable chronic illnesses like hypertension and obesity, I believe that identifying and investing in better routines is the first step toward longevity.

As a wellness curator, I combine high-level physical training with the ancestral wisdom of shamanic practices. I create pragmatic, holistic solutions for individuals and communities by identifying the limiting factors—physical, mental, or energetic—that stall progress. Together, we build the programs, routines, and rituals necessary to overcome challenges and plateaus. I provide the strategy and the tools—you provide the action.

Marine Corps Veteran
24+ Certifications
Our physical bodies are the summation of our daily habits & actions.

Rafique D. 'Flex' Cabral

Mission

To empower individuals to take ownership of their health by aligning daily actions with desired outcomes — creating lasting, meaningful change through intentional habit development and personalized guidance.

Health Philosophy

Chronic conditions like hypertension and obesity are often the result of daily habits left unchecked. Through evidence-based health practices and lifestyle modifications, I address the root causes — not just the symptoms — to build a sustainable foundation for long-term wellness.

Credentials

Professional Credentials

Backed by the industry's most respected organizations including NASM, USA Weightlifting, TRX, StrongFirst, and more.

NASM (14 Certifications)

Personal Training
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Behavior Change Specialist
Youth Exercise Specialist
Senior Fitness Specialist
Cardiorespiratory Training for Sports Performance
Integrated Reactive Training
Integrated Resistance Training
Neuromuscular Stretching
Integrated Core Training
Integrated Balance Training
Manual Muscle Testing
Positional Isometrics

Additional Certifications (10)

AFAA Group Exercise
TRX Group Certification
Kettlebell Concepts Level 1
Russian Kettlebell Certification Level 1
Strong First Kettlebell
Strong First Body Weight
Ignite 360 Sports Performance
Annette Lang Stretch
USA Weightlifting Level 1
Vivo Barefoot Movement Coach

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