I went from living in the gym to spending years unable to train.

I’m Nezer, the coach behind Lucero Builds. My journey started at 13, watching a P90X commercial with my dad. I confidently announced, “That looks easy.”

“Okay,” he said. “Let’s do some push-ups.”

I couldn’t do one. We still laugh about it — but that moment got me moving.

I spent countless hours on YouTube learning how to work out at home. Once I could drive, I got a gym membership, and training became a regular part of my life.

In my late teens, my mom became seriously ill. Working out took on a deeper meaning. The gym gave me somewhere to clear my head and manage the stress of a situation I couldn’t control.

I usually trained alone. I know what it feels like to show up without a partner or someone pushing you. Eventually, I hired a coach — and three months of guidance brought more progress than years of figuring things out myself.

By 2019, I was the strongest and leanest I’d ever been.

Then illness and two car accidents changed everything.

Neck and back injuries left me unable to train or work. Almost three years of physical therapy, setbacks, and rebuilding followed. Something that had been a constant in my life suddenly felt out of reach.

During that time, I started learning more about nutrition. Understanding how to nourish myself gave me something I could work on while my ability to exercise was limited.

When I could finally return, my priorities had changed. I wanted a body that could support my life: strong enough to move confidently, enjoy activities, and handle everyday demands.

Returning to work brought more responsibilities and less time, too. The routine I’d followed before no longer fit. I had to build one that did.

That experience shapes how I coach today.

You may have a demanding job, people depending on you, or a schedule that changes every week. Your health still deserves attention — and your approach to fitness needs to account for those realities.

That means manageable workouts, flexible nutrition, and a healthier relationship with food. It means knowing how to adjust during a difficult week so a setback doesn’t become another reason to start over.

I’ve helped tens of people change their lives through a sustainable approach to fitness. My goal is to help you understand what works for your body and build habits you can carry through different seasons of life.

You don’t need to live in the gym to make room for your health.

Your health deserves a place in the life you are building.