Before becoming the owner and fitness specialist for Cargo Fitness, Carlos was a track athlete having competed at the high school, collegiate, and international levels.  After graduating with an Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, he commissioned into the United States Air Force where he immediately became the Physical Fitness Officer for the largest Security Forces Group in the Air Force. 

He attended graduate school after his commitment to the military ended, where he co-founded the Sports Performance Club.  Upon graduation he accepted a position as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Tampa Rays Baseball Club.  His experience working with professional athletes was valuable, but Carlos wanted to branch out to help more people.  

Here is a quick look at his credentials:

 ✓Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
 ✓Bachelor's and Master's in Exercise Science
 ✓Sits on the Tennessee Advisory Board for the National Strength and
     Conditioning Association
 ✓USA Track and Field Coach Certified
 ✓Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association
 ✓Member of the American College of Sports Medicine
 ✓ Member of USA Track and Field 
 ✓CPR and First Aid Instructor Certified 
 ✓Coached Track and Field at the High School and Collegiate Levels
 ✓Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Professional Level