The Resilient Responder Coach

Gilbert Rios is a former sheriff's deputy and Marine Corps veteran and founder of Resilient Responder Coaching who now serves first responders nationwide. As the host of the Fit for Duty podcast and author of Breaking the Blue Wall, a book dedicated to ending the silence around first responder mental health. 

Gilbert brings a unique blend of tactical experience and fitness expertise to the coaching space- combining combat fitness and aesthetics with mental resilience. His mission is simple: Help first responders drop fat, regain energy and stay mission ready without crash diets, burnout or unsustainable methods. His goal isn’t just for his clients to be fit for duty but fit for life. 

Throughout his career, Gilbert has held roles including Recruit Training Officer, SWAT Operator, Detective, and Task Force Investigator with a three-letter agency. Notably, his actions in 2018 earned him a Silver Star.