MEET THE FOUNDER

Aaron M. Reyes is the founder and head coach of Tribe Fitness Exclusive Training in Midlothian, Virginia a space built not just to train bodies, but to rebuild lives. His mission is rooted in lived experience, forged through hardship, recovery, and relentless commitment to helping others reclaim their strength.

A former Army combat medic and Staff Sergeant, Aaron served in two overseas deployments before becoming a certified Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor and Operational Medical Instructor for the U.S. Department of State. He has trained special agents, federal responders, and diplomats in life-saving medical techniques and high-pressure decision-making. Before that, he served as a firefighter and EMT, responding to emergencies with tactical precision and human-centered care.

But Aaron’s most profound lessons didn’t come from the battlefield or the classroom they came from survival. He battled a severe case of ulcerative colitis that required three major abdominal surgeries and the creation of a J-pouch. At the same time, his young son fought his own life-threatening battle: bacterial meningitis that led to a bilateral craniotomy. Together, they endured months of hospitals, therapy, and recovery an experience that forever shaped Aaron’s perspective on movement, health, and the will to fight.

Aaron holds a Master of Science degree from Purdue University and is a nationally certified EMT instructor, instructional design specialist, and a Pain-Free Performance Specialist certified in both kettlebell and landmine coaching. He also holds certifications as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and strength coach, with a breadth of specialized credentials across tactical, functional, and rehabilitative training.

At Tribe Fitness, Aaron leads with authenticity. He understands what it’s like to lose strength and to fight like hell to earn it back. Whether you’re a parent, an athlete, or someone starting over, his coaching is built on one simple principle: Train for the life you want to live.