Where Breath, Movement & Recovery Build Sustainable Strength
At OldBull Athletics, we believe resilience is the true foundation of performance – the ability to adapt under stress, recover with intention, and move with purpose.
The Resilient Athlete Workshop Series is a two-part experience created to support your physical and mental durability throughout the year. Each workshop blends education, guided movement, and actionable strategies designed to help you feel stronger, recover smarter, and perform without breaking down.
Whether you’re an everyday athlete, weekend warrior, or someone seeking to move better and feel better, this series offers the tools and practices you need to thrive.
Date/Time:
- February 7, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
- September 26, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Location:
- Old Bull Athletics Pinecrest: 8185 SW 117th Street, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Cost:
- Early Bird – $75
- Regular – $90
Workshop 1: Fuel & Recharge
February 7, 2026
Build Your Foundation: Nutrition + Sleep
Start the year strong by mastering the two pillars of recovery: how you fuel and how you rest. In this workshop, you’ll learn science-backed strategies to support energy, improve stress response, and build a foundation for consistent progress.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to structure meals for daily energy and performance
- Sleep habits that enhance recovery and resilience
- Simple strategies to reduce stress and improve focus
- A 14-Day Fuel & Recharge Challenge to keep you accountable after the workshop
Workshop 2: Move, Adapt & Overcome
September 26, 2026
Refine Your Practice: Exercise + Stress Management
This mid-year workshop is your performance check-in. We bring together movement, breathwork, and stress principles to challenge and expand your capacity, mentally and physically.
Whether you attended the first workshop or not, this is a practical reset to help you reconnect with your purpose, rebuild consistency, and develop confidence in your movement under load.
What You’ll Learn:
- Breathing and movement strategies for stress response
- Foundational mobility and strength drills for long-term movement health
- How to recover from intense training days — and life
- Self-testing practices to measure mental and physical resilience
What to Expect in Each Workshop
- 1 Hour of Framework + Education
- 1 Hour of Guided Breathwork, Movement, and Practical Training
- A Take-Home Action Plan and Reflection Guides
- A supportive, growth-driven environment led by Andy Fortuna, MS, ATC
Who This Series Is For:
- Adults looking to better integrate movement, recovery, and stress management
- Athletes seeking sustainable performance without burnout
- Anyone curious about building strength and health, the resilient way!
The Big Goal
Help active individuals build long-term resilience by improving mobility, reducing stress, and developing the strength and movement capacity needed for real life.
Core Philosophy
A holistic approach that blends:
- Sports medicine & athletic training
- Mobility science
- Modern strength training
- Self-regulation & stress resilience
- Principles from acupuncture/TCM, neuroscience, and breathwork
- Real-world lifestyle coaching
“You don’t need to be an athlete to train like one, you just need a body that moves and a desire to feel better every day.”
The 4 Pillars of the Resilient Athlete
These four pillars create a simple, science-backed framework for helping active individuals move better, feel better, and live stronger, without confusion or overwhelm.
Nutrition – Fuel & Recover
Nutrition isn’t about strict rules or perfection. It’s about fueling your activity, supporting energy levels, and giving your body what it needs to rebuild.
Focus areas:
- Everyday fueling for sustained energy
- Protein, hydration, and micronutrients
- Performance & recovery nutrition
- Simple habits that work with real-life schedules
Outcome: More energy, better workouts, faster recovery, and a body that performs the way you want it to.
Recovery – Sleep & Regeneration
Your body adapts, heals, and grows stronger during recovery, not during training.
Focus areas:
- Sleep quality & sleep routines
- Tissue regeneration
- Breathwork & downregulation
- Active recovery strategies
- Soreness and pain management
Outcome: Wake up energized, recover faster, stay consistent, and reduce the risk of injury or burnout.
Movement – Strength & Mobility
Movement is medicine, but only when done with purpose. Strength creates capacity. Mobility creates freedom.
Focus areas:
- Foundational strength training
- Joint mobility & movement prep
- Real-life, functional patterns
- Injury-resilient training
- Smart progressions
Outcome: A body that moves well, feels strong, and supports your lifestyle, from workouts to work to parenting.
Stress Management – Nervous System Regulation
Your nervous system controls everything: movement quality, recovery, focus, pain, and even emotional resilience.
Focus areas:
- Breathwork & nervous system balance
- Stress tolerance & resilience
- Mental recovery
- Daily regulation tactics
- Integrating movement + breath + awareness
Outcome: More calm, better focus, improved recovery, and a body that performs without tension or overwhelm.
About Your Instructor
Andy Fortuna has dedicated his career to reshaping traditional approaches and fostering resilience in athletes through a personalized and comprehensive model. His approach is grounded in the holistic application of the interconnected mind and body..
Andy’s professional journey mirrors a commitment to promoting resiliency over fragility in both clients and healthcare providers. Drawing from his expertise as a Massage Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Andy has seamlessly integrated these disciplines to enhance stress management strategies, maximize rehab outcomes, and elevate athletic performance.
In the spirit of promoting higher quality healthcare and resilience, Andy Fortuna strives to empower athletes to reach their full potential by addressing the interplay between physical and mental well-being.