Peter Pinto is Co-Owner and Director of Training at Fitlife Fusion and Sityodtong International Thai Boxing Camp in Las Vegas. Over the past decade, Peter has helped many world class athletes improve their performance and has become one of the most sought after strength coaches and Mixed Martial Arts trainers in the country. In addition to being a certified Z Health Level 4 Movement Specialist, Certified Strength Training and Supplementation Specialist under world renown strength coach Charles Poliquin, Peter is Mark “Sityodtong” Dellagrotte’s highest ranked Muay Thai instructor. In fact, he is also fluent in Thai and so highly regarded by Team Sityodtong that he conducts regular tours to the original Sityodtong Camp in Pattaya, Thailand.
While his credentials are certainly impressive on paper, it’s his passion for helping athletes of all kinds move more efficiently, get stronger, faster, and watching them progress that really separates Peter from the pack. He exemplifies the modern athlete with diverse experience ranging from lacrosse and football to wrestling and kickboxing which informs his training of athletes from all disciplines, and sports with clientele that ranges from UFC prize fighters and NFL players to fitness models, corporate executives, celebrities, and anyone looking to maximize the athletic performance they get out of their own body.
Peter says, “Your body is built for survival, not for performance. If you truly understand and learn how to manipulate this, you will achieve any goal you set in here.” It is this philosophy that drives him to help everyone achieve their goals.
Current favorite sport or activity: Muay Thai, Lacrosse, Hand Ball
Favorite healthy dish: Lamb chops
Favorite exercise: The deadlift
Favorite sayings:
“Remember… Your body is built for survival, not for performance. If you truly understand and learn how to manipulate this you will achieve any goal you set in here.” – Peter Pinto
“Build your dreams or someone will hire you to build theirs for them.” – Arnold
Certifications:
Z Health Level 4 Movement Specialist
Certified Strength Training Specialist under world renown strength coach Charles Poliquin
Charles Poliquin’s Biosignature Certified in Supplementation
Notable Clients:
Dana White – Ultimate Fighting Championship, President
Lorenzo Feritta – UFC, Owner
Frank Fertitta – UFC, Owner
Dr. Hilary Onyiuke – Head of Dept of Neurology at UCONN Health Center
Frank Mir – 2x UFC Heavy Weight Champion
Tebucky Jones – New England Patriot NFL
Bristol Marunde – Current UFC Fighter
Nick Best – Strongman – Ranked 6th in the world
Secretary Ross Miller – Nevada Secretary of State