Aaron Bubbico ("Coach Bubz")

I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, but have lived in New Mexico for over 30 years. I love spending my free time with my amazing wife Corrie and our 3 boys. We also have a dog, pig, and 16 chickens. For fun, I enjoy working out, playing music, and trying new and “impossible” things! One of the highlights of my week is getting to take a break from all the other things in my life, and just play some music and lead worship.

From an early age, I have been involved in health and fitness, starting with dance and gymnastics as a young kid, and then moving into competitive ice hockey until the age of 18. I began bodybuilding at 17 and obtained my IFPA Pro natural bodybuilding card in 2009. I competed on the IFPA natural bodybuilding circuit for 2 years, before “moving on” to pursue a more family oriented fitness lifestyle. 

Crossfit has become the perfect fit for my lifestyle, giving me the ability to train at a high fitness levels and compete; while still having time for family, friends, and other interests. I decided that I needed to find something that was more FUNCTIONAL for my life, something long-term and sustainable. I have the tendency to become “obsessive” with my goals. That’s why I like Crossfit! It allows me the ability to train hard in 60-90 minutes a day, and even include my family in the process! It’s perfect for balancing my life.

I am the owner of CrossFit Albuquerque, a coach, and a member of the community. Since I do a lot of the programming for the gym, being a part of the community, and not just coaching or managing, I tend to take an even more invested effort into the programming and overall “health” of our gym environment; based on what I see both as a coach and an athlete. My goal for CrossFit Albuquerque is to bring a CrossFit experience to Albuquerque that is unique, refreshing, family friendly, and a place that just “feels like home”. 

Educationally, I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), CF-L2 trainer, and received my Masters in Exercise Science from the University of New Mexico in 2012; where I studied under Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Robergs. Shortly after finishing my masters, Dr. Kravitz and I collaborated on the “one of its kind” “Essentials of Eccentric Exercise”. This book has recently been released in the Chinese market as well. I am passionate about physiology and how the body works before, during, and after exercise. In addition, I have a minor in nutrition and have a certification in sports nutrition. I think if you want to be successful for your health, for the long term, you have to have a full comprehensive approach that includes: nutrition, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. 

As a coach, I love to focus on one thing at a time, finding that one “key” cue that helps fix an individual’s technique or performance issue, so they can reach their full potential.