Luis Galindo
Co-Founder & Strength Coach
- Program Design
- Coaching Development
Co-founder of The Collective, Luis has worked in the fitness industry since 2001, helping people build strength, create healthier habits, and take a more proactive and holistic approach to their well-being.
Meet Luis
Born in Arizona and raised in Mexico, Luis is passionate about family, fitness, and creating meaningful work that serves others. He is a proud father of three and believes some of the greatest opportunities to make an impact come through the things we create and the people we help.
From an early age, Luis knew he wanted to make a positive difference in people's lives. He initially dreamed of becoming a doctor, but his path ultimately led him to fitness. Along the way, he became deeply curious about preventive health and how people can break old patterns, feel better, and create lasting change in their lives.
At 19, Luis earned his first fitness certification and began learning the craft through hands-on experience alongside a personal trainer. In 2001, he fully committed to a career in the fitness industry in Gilbert, Arizona.
In 2008, Luis co-founded Funktional Fitness with Jeremy Jones, creating the foundation for what would eventually become The Collective. Today, his purpose remains the same: to build something meaningful, serve others, and help people become stronger, healthier, and more capable in every area of life.
Education / Certifications: International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA); International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA); National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT); Academy of Professional Excellence (APEX & APEX Nutrition); NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT); NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES); NASM Corrective Specialist (CS); TRX Suspension Training; Kettlebell Training; Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRC); Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC); Functional Kettlebell Training Certification (FKT); POSE Method of Running; Landmine University Certification.