Downtown Gym - Who we are

Downtown Gym and Fitness Club is a business of which we are proud. It captures our enthusiasm and challenges us everyday. Our mission is clear: provide service, knowledge, and motivation to help our members improve their health and their spirits. Moreover, we seek to provide a safe, friendly, clean, and fun environment in order to enable our members to achieve the objectives and goals they had upon joining our club. As the owners, managers, and instructors, we have the opportunity to give personal "hands-on" attention to our members and create "the neighborhood gym" environment which sets us apart.

Welcome and thank you for your business.

Mario Aponte
Valentina Tischenko-Aponte

Staff

	Valentina Tischenko-Aponte Valentina is part of the AEG-Toshiba Jet Network cycling team and is in the top female category 1-2-3 in Florida. She is also part of the Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Master Team and is a former USA Triathlon All-American in the age group 35-39. ACE-certified Personal Trainer Certified Spinning instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics 1st degree black belt in Wado Ryu karate. Group fitness instructor
	Leslie Davis Leslie has been a part of Downtown Gym and Fitness Club for more than 7 years and is an avid cyclist and runner. NSCA and ACE-certified personal trainer Group fitness instructor
	Carrie Burke Carrie has been in the fitness industry for more than 20 years and is well recognized within the fitness community. She actively competes in duathlons and triathlons in South Florida and is in the top 5 in her age group. ACE-certified Personal Trainer USAT member Certified Spinning instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics
	Chuck Gauran Chuck began teaching group excercise classes in 1985, when Southern California gyms started recruiting entertainers/dancers to lead new Aerobic Excercise Classes. Since that time, he has taught Hi/Lo-Impact Aerobics, Step, Reebok Slide, and Hip Hop. He has previously held a Group Excercise Certification with AFAA, and is now certified by Mad Dogg Athletics as a Star 2 Spinning Instructor.
	Pat Keen Five years ago Pat started competing in the Florida Duathlon Series. Since then, she has achieved many great things in her sport. In 2004, Pat finished 2nd. (female age group 45-49) in the National Duathlon Championship in Alpharetta, Georgia. ACSM American College of Sport Medicine. NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association. CPTS Certified Personal Training Specialist. AYURYOGA Ayurvedic Institute of New Mexico Certified Spinning Instructor Chinese Kempo: Black Belt 1st. Degree.
	Pam Andexler Pam is certified through NSCA with personal training and also certified strength and conditioning, nutrition, functional training, exercise science and golf conditioning through the Institute of Human Performance, Dr. Anthony Abbott. Certified through Johnny G with Spinning for 7 years
	Tara Connolly Aerobic AFAA instructor certified since 1995 Reebok certified in Step Aerobic and Cycle since 1996 Certified in Kickboxing
	Dayna Goodman Dayna was certified through Madd Dog Athletics in 1997 and has been instructing for 10 years. She has a Bachlor's Degree in Elementary Education and has taught Elementay School for six years. Dayna also has a certification in Kickboxing.


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