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November 3, 2025

At Rip Current Athletics, they are here to redefine what fitness means in Port Isabel. Their mission is to build a healthier, stronger, and more energized community — one workout, one meal, one mindset shift at a time. Get out of your hotel room and get healthy!

We blend expert coaching, functional training, and real-world nutrition with a no-nonsense, high-support culture that’s focused on results — not egos. Whether you’re chasing performance, longevity, or just looking to feel great in your own skin, we’re in your corner.

This isn’t just another gym. This is where real transformation begins — inside and out.

workout In 2020, Coach Andrew saw in Coach Art Zapata a genuine passion for leading, coaching, and motivating others — and began mentoring him to carry the mission forward. With 20 years of experience training U.S. Marines in physical fitness and discipline, Coach Art brought a deep understanding of functional training, leadership, and mindset to the gym. After two years of hands-on coaching and development, he officially took the helm in 2022 — raising the bar and redefining Rip Current Athletics with his own bold commitment to excellence, connection, and results that speak for themselves.

Joining Coach Art at the helm is his wife, Robin Zapata, who leads our nutrition and wellness coaching. Robin approaches total wellness with compassion, clarity, and a strong belief that no two journeys are the same. She understands that every member brings unique goals, backgrounds, and challenges — and meets them with personalized, fact-based guidance in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Her mission is to help members build lasting, healthy habits and create meaningful, sustainable change that extends far beyond the gym.

Under Coach Art’s leadership — and with Robin’s wellness expertise — Rip Current Athletics has grown into a dynamic space for group fitness, personal training, and nutrition coaching, built on trust, accountability, and no-ego support. Whether you're just starting out or leveling up, our team is here to guide you every step of the way on your fitness and wellness journey.

About the Gym

Rip Current Athletics was founded in 2019 by Coach Andrew Infante (formerly Rip Current CrossFit) with a clear mission: to help people live healthier, stronger lives through functional fitness and community. His passion and dedication laid the foundation for the unique, supportive culture that defines Rip Current today.

In 2020, Coach Andrew saw in Coach Art Zapata a genuine passion for leading, coaching, and motivating others — and began mentoring him to carry the mission forward. With 20 years of experience training U.S. Marines in physical fitness and discipline, Coach Art brought a deep understanding of functional training, leadership, and mindset to the gym. After two years of hands-on coaching and development, he officially took the helm in 2022 — raising the bar and redefining Rip Current Athletics with his own bold commitment to excellence, connection, and results that speak for themselves.

Joining Coach Art at the helm is his wife, Robin Zapata, who leads our nutrition and wellness coaching. Robin approaches total wellness with compassion, clarity, and a strong belief that no two journeys are the same. She understands that every member brings unique goals, backgrounds, and challenges — and meets them with personalized, fact-based guidance in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Her mission is to help members build lasting, healthy habits and create meaningful, sustainable change that extends far beyond the gym.

Under Coach Art’s leadership — and with Robin’s wellness expertise — Rip Current Athletics has grown into a dynamic space for group fitness, personal training, and nutrition coaching, built on trust, accountability, and no-ego support. Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up, our team is here to guide you every step of the way on your fitness and wellness journey.

Learn more here: https://www.ripcurrentathletics.com/about

107 E. Maxan St.
Port Isabel, TX 78578

Phone: (956) 299-4009

Email: RipCurrentAthletics@gmail.com

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