John Patrick P. Rivera

Coaching philosophy

Coach Pat's coaching rests on four pillars — the framework he uses to build every client's program, from their first movement screen to their competition prep.

How he trains clients

Training with Coach Pat runs through structured phases that determine how your program progresses over time — a process that requires commitment and adherence, but pays off in results that stick.

He loves seeing clients discover their own strength — both physical and mental — and finds that once someone learns to be strong with a positive outlook, the results tend to take care of themselves.

Who he coaches, and toward what

• Best fit forAmateur athletes, clients wanting strength & muscle, core-strength seekers, and anyone wanting a positive life change through exercise
• Focus areasPowerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, core conditioning, mental performance & accountability

What drives him

Coach Pat is motivated by his supportive family and the loyalty of his current clients. Outside the gym, he's also an artist, a bookworm, and a man of faith — interests that shape the calm, steady presence he brings to coaching.

Certifications & background

• NASM Virtual Coaching Specialist
• International Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Mental Performance Coach (Bodyfight International)
• IKFF Level 1 Certified Kettlebell Trainer, Rip:60 Certified Suspension Trainer
• Certified Life Skills and Self-Discovery Coach (i-Help Coaching)
• 23 years in the fitness industry — Fitness Manager, Personal Trainer, and Group Class Instructor at some of the largest gyms in the country, before launching his own online coaching business in 2020 and training 40+ clients, including powerlifters and strongman competitors
• Lecturer at fitness coaching workshops and an advocate for mental health awareness

Achievements

• 2014 Asian Powerlifting Champion
• 4x Philippine Powerlifting Champion
• 2006 Asian Bench Press Silver Medalist
• 2008 Subic Bay Strongman Overall Champion
• 2016–2017 Philippines Strongest Man Silver Medalist
• 2014 Philippine National Games (Weightlifting) Bronze Medalist
• Head Coach of Team Calabao Strength and Conditioning, which has produced national and international champions in powerlifting and strongman