Ruben Nunez Rodriguez, Jr.
Co-Owner and Coach, CrossFit Rx
From: Paral, Chihuahua, Mexico

Ruben has been coaching CrossFit since 2011 and has a long-standing passion for fitness. He grew up playing soccer and basketball in both high school and college, and his love for staying active naturally transitioned into a career as a coach. Ruben’s inspiration to become a CrossFit coach came from his desire to help others achieve their goals and share his enthusiasm for the sport.

His favorite CrossFit movements include the deadlift, clean and jerk, along with various gymnastic movements. His advice to new members is simple yet powerful: "Take it slow, put in the work, and don’t worry about what others are doing. Scale and meet the stimulus." For Ruben, the most enjoyable aspect of coaching at CrossFit Rx is the community—diverse, supportive, and always pushing each other to improve.

A personal fitness highlight for Ruben was achieving his first muscle-up, and more recently, mastering kipping handstand push-ups. He’s passionate about teaching the basics, emphasizing the importance of slowing things down to perfect foundational movements.

Fun Fact: Ruben enjoys tequila, bourbon, and driving in High-Performance Driver Education events on the racetrack.

Certifications: Level 2 Coach, Football, Gymnastics, Mobility, Weightlifting