partners
What stands out most about Florida Athletic Club (FAC) is its commitment to individualized hands-on personal training. Through our work together, I’ve learned that FAC owner and head coach, Zac Ansaldo, consistently brings both passion and functional movement expertise to his craft. He values helping clients learn how to lift and move properly, which translates to client self-trust and confidence in their pursuits outside of the gym. Zac works with athletes and athletic-minded individuals of all levels and abilities. He may be the perfect fit if you are local to Sarasota, FL, and looking to optimize movement, increase your strength or supplement your sport. He also works with athletes traveling to the area for training (e.g., winter training camps, spring training, etc.).
RFS Barbell is a certified USA Weightlifting Club owned and operated by Cherisse Taylor. I met Cherisse while transitioning out of my elite flatwater rowing career. I had been on the hunt for a coach and facility where I could train Olympic weightlifting in its true form. RFS Barbell proved the perfect spot! Cherisse has high-level experience competing in gymnastics and weightlifting. She is also the coach of a girl’s high school weightlifting team meaning she can relate to athletes at all levels. Cherisse has an incredible eye for technique, which I see as one of her gifts. She is dedicated to understanding the needs of each of her athletes—a rare trait among that, I believe, reflects her desire to have a meaningful impact beyond the gym.
I teamed up with Requisite Fitness in 2013 and never looked back. The coaches know movement, prioritize form and have built an amazing community of athletes that I am privileged to be a part of. Strength training at Requisite has been an ideal way to add balance and variety to the hours spent at the boathouse. More importantly, the team atmosphere has been an incredible source of energy, inspiration and support.
Dr. Lenny and the team at Summit Spine and Wellness have been lifesavers for most of my post-collegiate career. Dr. Lenny has helped me with everything from keeping my neck and back healthy and strong, to treating instability in my right wrist and a stubborn case of plantar fasciitis in my left foot. We’ve worked closely during various regattas, and he is a constant when I’m training in or near Philadelphia. I can’t recommend him enough, for maintenance, general well-being or acute care. I count on Dr. Lenny, and fully trust the entire Summit Spine team.
Wellpoint Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is a cornerstone of my training and racing success. In fact, I am rowing today thanks to the skill and expertise of Adam Schreiber, who helped me recover from recurring injuries in 2011. He and partner, Teresa Tat, practice Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture, as well as Chinese herbal medicine. I work closely with both of them to enhance recovery, promote sleep, prevent injury and support general well-being.
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