Ruben P. Thickstun, 2024 IDEA World Trailblazer of the Year and the 2026 IDEA World Instructor of the Year Nominee, has spent the past 18 years transforming lives through movement. A leader in senior fitness and brain-based training, he offers personal coaching, group classes, and wellness consulting for communities and corporations.
Ruben is also a celebrated educator, presenting at top fitness events like IDEA, SCW Mania, Canfitpro, ICAA and LA Fit Expo. His latest venture, Functionally Evolved, supports aging and low-impact populations through accessible, purpose-driven programming.
Ruben offers expert consulting services to senior living facilities, active aging communities, fitness coaches and wellness directors looking to elevate their group fitness programs.
With passion, expertise, and heart, Ruben continues to inspire individuals and reshape the fitness industry making wellness inclusive, empowering, and deeply impactful.