Trainer
Strength & Conditioning Coach — Annapolis, Maryland

Train with purpose.Live with confidence.

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STRENGTH
DISCIPLINE
FOCUS
MOBILITY
LONGEVITY
POWER
CONSISTENCY
STRENGTH
DISCIPLINE
FOCUS
MOBILITY
LONGEVITY
POWER
CONSISTENCY
01 — About

Coaching with
intent.

At Jurado Performance, I help you build strength, lose weight, gain confidence and create healthier habits through personalized one-on-one and semi-private training. Every program is tailored to your goals, fitness level and lifestyle — because no two people are the same.

My coaching is built on The Jurado Standard: accountability, professionalism, proper technique and a commitment to results that last. Let’s work towards a better tomorrow.

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
U.S. Army Veteran
10
Years Coaching
100%
Personalized Plans
5.0
Google Rating
Ricardo Jurado
Ricardo Jurado
Strength & Conditioning Coach
02 — The Method

What I believe about training

01

Train the person, not the program

Cookie-cutter plans break people. Everything I build bends to your life, your history and your goals — then evolves as you do.

02

Strength is a skill you can learn

You are not too old, too injured or too far gone. Strength responds to intelligent, patient effort at any starting point.

03

Consistency beats intensity

The workout you can repeat for years will always outperform the one that wrecks you for a week. We play the long game.

04

Recovery is where you grow

Sleep, food and stress are not afterthoughts. We coach the full 24 hours, not just the hour in the gym.

03 — Services

Ways we
can work

Every path starts with a free consultation. No pressure, no contracts — just a conversation about your goals.

01

1:1 & 2:1 Personal Training

In-person coaching built around your body and goals — train solo, or bring a partner for 2:1 sessions. Hands-on cueing, real accountability, measurable progress.

  • Fully tailored programming
  • Ongoing program adjustments
  • Form & technique mastery
02

Online Coaching

Train anywhere with a plan delivered to your phone, plus video form checks and direct messaging with me.

  • App-based training
  • Video form feedback
  • 24/7 messaging
03

Nutrition Coaching

A sustainable, flexible approach to fuelling your training — no banned foods, no misery.

  • Habit-based nutrition
  • Macro guidance
  • Ongoing adjustments
04 — Reviews

Rated 5.0 on Google

5.0
Based on 17 Google reviews

Real, verified reviews from Jurado Performance clients across Annapolis. Every rating reflects the same standard: accountability, technique and results that last.

See what clients say — and add your own

Read every review on our Google Business page, or if we've trained together, leave a quick review to help others start their journey.

"I first met Ricardo in October of 2023 and in that time, he has coached me both physically and mentally. He was there with compassion when I needed that and also lit a fire under me when we both knew that I could do better. Under his guidance, I lost 50lbs and he helped me with a healthy pregnancy weight gain so I didn’t lose that progress I made."

Megan Wagner Ortiz
Megan Wagner Ortiz
4 weeks ago

"I’ve had the opportunity to watch Ricardo train both my teenage son and myself, and seeing him work with such different age groups really speaks to the kind of trainer he is. Whether he’s working with adolescents, adults, or someone in their later years, he has a way of meeting people where they are and making them feel comfortable and capable. What I appreciate most is that he genuinely listens. He doesn’t throw everyone into the same workout or expect you to perform at someone else’s level. He takes the time to understand your goals, your limitations, and what success looks like for you. Then he creates a plan that’s realistic, safe, and still challenges you to grow. As someone who has physical limitations, that means a lot to me. Instead of focusing on what I can’t do, Ricardo always finds ways to modify exercises so I can keep progressing without risking further injury. I never leave feeling defeated, I leave feeling stronger and more confident. The biggest difference is that he truly cares. You’re not just another client or another session on his calendar. He celebrates your wins, encourages you through the hard days, and wants you to succeed just as much as you do. If you’re looking for a trainer who’s knowledgeable, patient, motivating, and makes fitness feel achievable no matter where you’re starting from, Ricardo is your guy."

Mya Ramirez
Mya Ramirez
a month ago

"Ricardo didn’t just motivate me to start my fitness journey—he completely changed the way I look at my health. With over 10 years of experience, he did what no other trainer had been able to do: create a plan that was actually built for me, even working around my picky eating habits. What used to feel like just another chore to check off my daily to-do list has turned into something I genuinely look forward to. Having a clear plan every day, from my meals to my workouts, has given me purpose, consistency, and confidence. Thank you, Ricardo, for changing my life, believing in me, and helping me become a better version of myself. I’m excited to see how far we can take this journey."

danny scott
danny scott
a month ago

"Ricardo very literally changed my life. When I first met him for a one-time free personal training assessment, I was in a dark place in my life. At 51 and recently separated from my wife of 22yrs I was in rough shape - emotionally and physically. That first assessment was a grim eye-opener: I was not the fit and healthy young athlete I used to be - I was doughy and weak and tired almost instantly. Worse yet, I was uninspired and unmotivated. I was once in good shape but I had let things slip to a shameful degree and I had lost my love for exercise and fitness. Within a couple sessions with Ricardo, however, I knew for certain that I had the trainer who would turn my life around. Ricardo is a true expert in his field and that is something exceptionally rare. He is deeply knowledgeable, technically precise, and highly educated in the science of physiology and body mechanics. Add to that a true passion for fitness, both for himself and especially for his clients, unwavering self-discipline, and an infectious joy for life and exercise and you have - and I say this with all seriousness - the perfect personal trainer. With Ricardo's help, I have lost 20lbs of fat, navigated through some osteoarthritis and a hip replacement, and am in the best shape of my last 25 years. I am now 55 and in love with fitness again (and proudly benching reps with 100lb dumbbells). I'm happy, proud of my appearance, energized, and ready to start a new and exciting chapter in my life. Even better, I have a great new friend in Ricardo. I could never recommend him highly enough."

Jon Spaar
Jon Spaar
a month ago

"Ricardo is a phenomenal trainer. Him and I began training in February of 2025, there were plenty of days I didn’t want to go to the gym or just be lazy but Ricardo kept me accountable and would constantly check in and make sure I was working out, even on days I was not training with him. He also helped me to improve my diet and explained the reasons why I should and shouldn’t eat certain things and how it would affect my results in the gym. Whenever I am talking about working out to someone I always bring up Ricardo as he was a major part in this process for me. I have recommended him many times to friends and family and I will continue to do so as his guidance and mentorship is top notch. Throughout Ricardo training me him and I have become great friends as well. From playing basketball or going to grab a bite to eat my relationship with him has evolved from a trainer to client to him being my trainer as well my friend. For me this shows how he truly cares about each of his clients and creates a bond with them that means more than just the gym. He wants to see his clients progress and grow"

William Cordaro Rios
William Cordaro Rios
a month ago
05 — Field Notes

Training science

Evidence-based principles behind the way I coach — every claim backed by peer-reviewed research and trusted sources.

Training Science

Why progressive overload is the key to real strength

Progressive overload — steadily increasing the demand you place on your muscles — is the foundation of every effective resistance-training program. Without it, your body has no reason to keep adapting. The good news: research shows you can drive it by adding load or by adding repetitions, and both produce comparable muscle growth, while heavier loads give a slight edge for maximal strength. That’s exactly how we program at Jurado Performance: train with intent, take your sets close to true effort, and progress consistently, week over week.

Healthy Aging

Strength training keeps you strong as you age

From about age 35 we naturally start losing muscle and strength — a process called sarcopenia that speeds up later in life and threatens mobility and independence. The reassuring news from decades of NIH-funded research: resistance training can slow, and even partly reverse, that decline at any age. Just one to two strength sessions a week, paired with regular walking, helps preserve muscle, bone density and balance, lowers fall risk, and keeps you doing the everyday things you love for longer. It’s never too late to start.

Conditioning

HIIT: bigger results in less time

High-intensity interval training alternates short, hard efforts with brief recovery — and the science backs it up. A 2021 peer-reviewed review found that HIIT delivers similar, and sometimes greater, improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness (VO₂max), endurance and metabolic health compared with longer moderate-intensity cardio, despite a lower total training volume. That makes it a time-efficient, highly effective way to build conditioning and heart health — which is why we weave smart intervals into Jurado Performance programming.

Summarized for educational purposes and not a substitute for medical advice. Always train within your own ability and consult a professional where appropriate.

06 — Free Consultation

Let's work
together.

Book a complimentary, no-obligation consultation. Tell me your goals and pick a time that suits you — I'll follow up personally.

Ricardojuradocpt@gmail.com+1 (860) 882-9290

@juradoperformance · Annapolis, Maryland