Welcome to Revolution Wellness! My name is Daniel Blevins, and I am a devoted father of three, a passionate adventurer, a world traveler, and an adaptive athlete who defies limitations. With a Master’s degree in Health Promotion and Wellness, I am also a licensed personal trainer, TRX-certified instructor, certified guided imagery instructor, and a post-traumatic growth instructor. My mission is to inspire others to transform their lives through healthy habits, goal setting, and community building—proving that resilience and determination can overcome even the most daunting challenges.

I live with a neuromuscular disease that impacts my mobility, strength, and coordination. Despite this, I have embraced a life of adventure, perseverance, and growth. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and cycling across the country to running marathons, winning strength competitions, and completing the El Tour de Tucson, my journey is a testament to the power of grit and adaptability.

However, my path to this fulfilling life was anything but easy. Growing up, I faced significant adversity, including a childhood marked by instability, mental and physical abuse, and poverty. These experiences shaped my resolve to rise above my circumstances. Fitness and martial arts became my outlet and foundation, teaching me discipline and mental fortitude. This mindset allowed me to graduate high school and ultimately pursue my goals.

After high school, I served in the U.S. Army as a Recon soldier. Over 36 months in combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, I participated in intense missions and was honored to serve as a Human Research Volunteer, enduring extreme conditions such as hypothermia studies and high-altitude experiments. While my time in the military was cut short due to the progression of my neuromuscular disease, it prepared me for the challenges I would face in civilian life.

Transitioning to civilian life came with its own set of hurdles—chronic pain, unemployment, and the loss of my grandmother, who had been my rock. Despite these struggles, I refused to let adversity define me. I rediscovered my purpose by organizing and coaching a team of veterans for my first Tough Mudder event, igniting my passion for building community through fitness and wellness.

Today, I am committed to helping others overcome their own obstacles, whether physical, mental, or emotional. At Revolution Wellness, I combine my professional expertise with my personal experience to support individuals in reaching their full potential. I firmly believe that proper training, goal setting, and teamwork can transform lives—and I am here to guide you on your journey.

Accomplishments:

• Team Building: Organized my first Tough Mudder in 2013, coaching and inspiring a team of veterans to push beyond their limits.
• Community Leadership: Hosted and organized fitness competitions for veterans and the community, fostering resilience and camaraderie.
• Strength Champion: Earned the title of Strongest Veteran in multiple lift-a-thons while managing the challenges of a neuromuscular disease.
• Cycling for a Cause: Founded and participated in a 335-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., raising money for homeless veterans for six consecutive years.
• Cross-Country Advocacy: Created The Great American Veterans Rally, a cross-country bike ride that raised over $100,000 for homeless veterans.
• Trailblazing Adventure: Co-founded The Crucible, a 70-mile extreme hike that raised $500,000 for veterans.
• Wellness Innovator: Developed the first fully funded wellness program for veterans and first responders in Western Pennsylvania, providing free physical fitness training to improve physical and mental well-being.
• Marathon Runner: Completed the Pittsburgh Marathon while living with a neuromuscular disease.
• Academic Excellence: Graduated college with honors while raising three children.
• Health Coaching Leader: Served hundreds of veterans and first responders as a health coach in the non-profit and government sectors.
• Adventure Enthusiast: Founded Warriors Trek in 2020 and led its inaugural hike, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with a team of four.
• Cycling Achievement: Completed the El Tour de Tucson as an adaptive athlete, continuing to push boundaries and inspire others.

I invite you to join me on this journey of growth and resilience. Together, we can tackle any challenge and achieve incredible results. Let’s make wellness a lifelong adventure!