Today we’d like to introduce you to Jose Amador Meza Jr.
Hi Jose Amador, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My path to fitness and coaching was not straightforward, but the seeds were planted early. In 2018, at age 20, I began my professional journey as a special education co-teacher at IDEA Donna College Prep while still pursuing my BBA in Business Management full time. I loved the work, earning Co-Teacher of the Year in 2020 and graduating that summer from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. That success led me to become an Algebra II teacher on the same campus, while also coaching multiple sports and sponsoring Student Council.
Then came 2020. Amid COVID, I dove deeper into training, working out intensely and coaching my friends and family through workouts. Fitness was becoming my passion, and I was on my way to the gym when a car accident in December 2020 caused a serious spinal injury. My surgery was delayed until December 2021, forcing me to slow down completely and rebuild how I moved and cared for myself. What started as necessity became essential. Fitness shifted to restoring trust in my body and mind, and training became my true anchor.
By early 2023, I was promoted to Assistant Principal of Operations at IDEA in San Antonio, Texas, leading daily operations for a K-12 campus. It started slowly, but I helped drive the campus to meet goals it had not before. I loved the leadership and the chance to serve, but the relentless demands, often 12 plus hour days on campus plus multiple Saturdays, eroded the consistent training routine I had carefully rebuilt after my surgery. When I finally raised concerns about work life balance, I was met with, “This is what you signed up for.” That moment stuck with me. I refused to let success come at the cost of my health, relationships, or well being. I was exhausted from pouring everything into others while neglecting myself. In November 2024, I left education to reclaim my health and clarity.
Over the years since my injury, consistent training had transformed me, leading to the completion of seven Spartan races: two Sprints (5K), two Supers (10K), two Beasts (21K), and one Ultra (50K), proof of how powerful movement can be when it is prioritized.
With that renewed clarity, I launched Meza Motion Training in June 2025. Today, I lead an online and hybrid personal training business that fuses structured strength training with holistic lifestyle guidance. I empower clients to build real physical strength, sharpen mental focus, and develop sustainable habits that last, free from burnout. My mission is clear and personal: to help people move better, think stronger, and create progress that truly supports every part of their lives.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No, it hasn’t been a completely smooth road. It has brought real challenges, both personally and professionally.
The toughest part has been the external doubt. People ask how the business is going, then show subtle surprise or concern when I say it’s still early and growing slowly, like “Why not go back to what you had?” It creates pressure to justify the choice, even though I know what I am capable of and the long-term potential. As the business owner, I wear all the hats no one sees: program design, client tracking and habit building, marketing and content creation (with the support of Sebastian Isaac Photography: Creative Director), finances, outreach, and logistics to name a few. I also write my own articles and take time to study scientific data to drive my decisions, all while still prioritizing my own training and finally achieving the life balance I never had in my old job.
There’s also the inconsistent income with no steady paycheck, plus the highly competitive online fitness space. The market is saturated with free workouts, apps, and influencers promising quick fixes at little to no cost, often hyping unsustainable results that do not deliver long term. Standing out requires constant effort to show the real value of personalized, sustainable coaching over shortcuts.
These hurdles are real, but they have sharpened my focus and made the purpose of what I do even clearer. The journey is worth it.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Meza Motion Training is built on the belief that fitness should meet people exactly where they are. I specialize in true one to one coaching, creating fully individualized plans that adapt to each client’s life, pace, and experience level. There are no quick fixes or extremes. Clients are not just following a program. They are engaging in intentional movement that builds trust in their bodies, strengthens their mindset, and creates lasting habits.
I work with people of all fitness levels and backgrounds, though many of my clients are educators because I understand the unique demands, stress, and burnout that come with the profession. My coaching focuses on consistency, intentional movement, and progress that fits into real life, never a cookie cutter approach.
In addition to twelve week personalized programs, Meza Motion offers signature challenges like the Meza Motion Classic, a New Year’s tradition inspired by the Olympic Games, and Heat Wave, a summer fitness challenge. Beyond training, the brand prioritizes giving back by supporting wellness initiatives, donating training services to educators, and hosting free community group classes.
At its core, Meza Motion Training is about helping people move better, feel stronger, and build confidence through fitness that is intentional, adaptable, and inclusive for everyone.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
The biggest piece of advice I would give someone starting out is to begin exactly where you are, not where you think you should be. You do not need perfect form, fancy equipment, or a rigid schedule to make progress. All you really need is consistency and patience. Movement is about building trust with your body over time, not about chasing a certain look or a number on the scale.
I also wish I had understood earlier how crucial mindset and recovery truly are. Fitness is not just the workout itself. It is the daily habits you build, the rest you protect, and the way you show up for yourself day after day. Start small, celebrate the little wins, and focus on creating a practice you can actually sustain. The physical and mental results will come naturally from there.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.mezamotiontraining.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mezamotiontraining/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Meza-Motion-Training-61579675625612/
Image Credits
Photographer: Sebastian Isaac Vela
Business: Sebastian Isaac Photography
