Business Details
Your Premier Fitness Studio in Longboat Key
Longboat Key Fitness is a private studio dedicated to delivering personalized fitness solutions through individualized attention and state-of-the-art equipment. Our team of experienced trainers specializes in crafting tailored programs that align with each client's unique goals, ensuring maximum results in a motivating, non-intimidating environment. With expertise in personal training, Pilates, and assisted stretching, we prioritize privacy and equipment accessibility, allowing clients to train efficiently without wait times.Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our 40-year legacy of clinical physical therapy excellence, evidence-based training methodologies, and community engagement. By blending cutting-edge fitness technology with proven wellness practices, we empower clients across all age groups to achieve sustainable health transformations through customized workouts and expert guidance.
Services
Personal Training
Pilates
Assisted Stretching
Massage Therapy
Membership Access
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized fitness programs tailored to individual goals
- Our 24/7 access allows flexible workout scheduling
- Trainers have decades of combined clinical and fitness expertise
- We guarantee equipment availability with private training environment
- Our team includes certified physical therapists and Pilates specialists
Services
Personal Training
Our certified personal trainers develop customized workout programs based on individual fitness goals and physical capabilities. With expertise in strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, and functional movement, we help clients of all ages improve their health metrics through science-backed methodologies. Each session focuses on proper form and progressive overload to ensure safe, sustainable results while minimizing injury risk.
Pilates Training
Utilizing Peak Pilates equipment and classical Pilates techniques, our sessions enhance core strength, posture, and body awareness. Trainers certified through Peak Pilates and specialized Pilates hybrids deliver workouts that improve flexibility, balance, and muscular endurance. The reformer-based exercises emphasize controlled movements and breath coordination to create functional strength applicable to daily activities.
Assisted Stretching
This service combines manual therapy and assisted stretching techniques to improve range of motion and reduce muscle tension. Licensed practitioners use evidence-based protocols including instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and dry needling to address muscular imbalances. Sessions focus on enhancing mobility, alleviating pain, and accelerating recovery through targeted flexibility improvements.
Membership Access
Members gain 24/7 access to our fully equipped fitness facility featuring Technogym Kinesis, Precor ellipticals, and free weights. The membership includes use of cardio zones, strength training equipment, and stretching tables with personalized access codes. This option suits self-directed exercisers seeking consistent access to premium fitness resources in a private environment.
Physical Therapy
Board-certified physical therapists provide treatment for pre/post-surgical recovery and musculoskeletal conditions. Using modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy, sessions focus on restoring mobility and reducing pain. The evidence-based approach integrates soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic exercises to accelerate healing and improve functional capacity for long-term wellness.
People
Kathleen Galica
Physical Therapist
Dr. Galica has 40 years of clinical physical therapy experience, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation. She holds multiple advanced degrees and has served as clinical instructor for DPT programs while maintaining active community involvement through Sarasota volunteer projects.
Michael Clarke
Fitness Trainer
With 35 years in fitness and 12 years owning a private studio, Clarke specializes in cardiovascular endurance training. A marathon runner and former gym owner, he focuses on balance, core strength, and functional fitness for clients of all ages.
Heather Antritt
Certified Trainer
Heather combines her Exercise Physiology degree with ACE certification to create customized fitness programs. Her expertise spans cardiac rehabilitation to general fitness, emphasizing injury prevention through balanced strength and flexibility training.
Bryant Anderson
Massage Therapist
Bryant integrates massage therapy, stretching, and strength training to improve body symmetry and mobility. With six years of massage experience and four years as a personal trainer, he focuses on posture correction and nerve function enhancement through holistic techniques.
Petar Sibinkic
Owner/Trainer
A former Olympic athlete and ACE-certified trainer, Petar developed the studio concept based on his sports training expertise. With a degree in Sports Technology, he creates personalized programs emphasizing injury prevention and long-term health maintenance through science-based methodologies.
Questions
Do you offer daily or monthly membership options?
Yes, we provide daily, weekly, and monthly membership options with 24/7 facility access. Contact Petar directly to arrange access codes and payment.
Can I use the facility without a trainer?
Unsupervised access requires purchasing a membership. Trainers must schedule at least one weekly session to maintain active membership status.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit cards for membership fees. Personal training payments vary by trainer - some accept cards while others require cash or alternative payment methods.
Are there nutrition counseling services available?
We don't provide formal nutrition counseling, but our trainers incorporate basic nutritional guidance as part of overall wellness programming.
What equipment is available at the studio?
Our facility includes Technogym Kinesis, Precor ellipticals, free weights, Pilates reformer, stretching tables, and multiple cardio machines across 13 cardio stations and 15 weight training options.
Do you offer Sunday training sessions?
Sunday access requires prior arrangement with your trainer. The studio operates by appointment only on Sundays to maintain personalized service standards.
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