Hi, I’m Pedro Rivera, founder and owner of GRiT Performance. I’m a trainer and nutrition coach across the DC metro area. I founded GRiT in 2018. My “WHY” & “VISION” is to help provide guidance and inspiration to your fitness and nutrition goals and be a part of YOUR journey! I want to make your problems, my problems, and provide strategy and tactics for US to execute and attain your goals!

My clients range from young athletes to retirees. Their goals vary from improving sports performance, body recomposition, to simply improving their overall health.

I graduated with a B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Pre-Med from The Catholic University of America. They provided me with an opportunity to pursue my passion of baseball while furthering my education. At CUA, I was able to start all 4 years while being named a team captain for 3 of those years. In addition, I was named to the All-CAC (Captial Athletic Conference) Academic Team 3 times, Team Rookie of the Year, Student-Athlete Leader, and Team MVP.

Most importantly, I’m married to Meghan! We have three boys Dominic, Luca, & Vincent who truly test my client-centered approach!

Grit’s philosophies

• Biopsychosocial Model & outcome based decision Approach.

• A Growth Mindset environment is cultivated with every client. There is no such thing as “failure” only feedback.

• The program design is based off of steadfast/foundational principles of movements: hip-hinge, squat, lunge, carry/hold, Pull, & push.

• Sleep is absolutely, positively essential!

• Never, ever train through pain!

• Consistency will always win over variability & “cool-looking” exercises.

• Programs consist of light, medium, heavy, and oh yeah, active recovery days.

Certifications:

NASM CPT: 2017

Precision Nutrition Level 1 (Pn1): 2020

Change Psychology (pN): 2022

XPT Performance Breathing Coach: 2023

To invest in your health or further inquiries related to our private training and nutrition services, please reach out to me for a free 30 minute consultation.