Today we’d like to introduce you to Leo Acioli.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Leo graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors of Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology track, and a Minor in Health Services Administration. Leo has been training since 1992, and is affiliated with the NSCA since 2003, as well as AFAA and Powerhouse Pilates. He has worked with various clienteles, including professional athletes, student athletes, executives, and entertainment professionals. Leo specializes in making individualized and time-efficient exercise and nutritional programs that fit within the busy lifestyles of his clients. He has successfully helped clients achieve their goals, including weight loss, postural alignment, injury rehabilitation, and sports specific training.
In February 2005, Leo founded Zero Gravity Fitness (ZGF), a studio that includes the following:
Pilates
Elite Pilates Program
Prenatal Pilates
Personal Training
Group Personal Training
Group Reformer
Sport Specific Training
ZGF was thriving in 2005, and continues to prosper today, 20 years later. The studio is in a comfortable, clean setting, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery. Leo’s expertise and his relationship with his clients are paramount, but are not the only reasons why ZGF is successful. Leo has an instinct for hiring instructors who can exceed his expectations. To name a few: (1) Toni Silva is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, 200 E-RYT Yoga Instructor and AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She is comprehensively trained in Merrithew STOTT Pilates in Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, and has expertise in Injuries and Special Populations. Additionally, her trainings include Yoga for PTSD, Ariel Yoga, LesMills BodyFlow Advanced, LesMills BodyCombat, and TurboKick; (2) Bharti Mansukhani is also a Pilates Instructor trained and Certified with Merrithew STOTT Pilates Mat & Reformer. She is comprehensively trained in Merrithew STOTT Pilates in Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels. She teaches group classes and private Pilates sessions at ZGF. Bharti has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Early Childhood Education; (3) Karrington (KT) Tabor was a gymnast-turned-cheerleader, and found her love for Pilates and Contrology after discovering the intensity of low impact following years of high-impact conditioning. KT is a fine arts graduate from Butler University in Classical Studies, Literature/Creative Writing, and Journalism. She is comprehensively trained and Certified in Pilates; and (4) David Boyer, who graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida in 2016. David interned in Cardiac Rehabilitation with the Orlando Heart Institute and volunteered with a variety of rehabilitation areas within Orlando Region Medical Center. David is a Certified Personal Trainer with a focus in Physique and Bodybuilding, and In-Home Gym Design from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. David is Certified in Sports Nutrition from the American Sport and Fitness Association. He has also been an educator for future trainers while teaching at the National Personal Training Institute.
Although the credentials of Leo’s instructors are important and certainly impressive, the best part of working with this team is the family-oriented atmosphere, wherein clients become part of the ZGF family, as well. ZGF is a full service Pilates and personal training studio dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service. Its goal is to inspire its clients to achieve optimal physical fitness, reduce injuries and maximize self-esteem. This is accomplished by providing a private, high-end atmosphere where the customers feel comfortable whether they are elite athletes or novices starting a fitness program for the first time. ZGF has earned a stellar reputation within the community. Leo believes in an integrated approach to training, utilizing methods from many different disciplines in order to optimize benefits for the client. He crafted his team of experts so that anyone who walks in not only leaves happier, but healthier.
Zero Gravity Fitness
2910 Maguire Road
Suite #1007
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2600
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The only obstacle that comes to mind is when Covid-19 affected all of us. Luckily, shortly thereafter, we were able to resume our business and care for our clients in a safe environment.
As you know, we’re big fans of Zero Gravity Fitness. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Zero Gravity Fitness
2910 S. Maguire Road, Suite 1007
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2600
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.zerogravityfitness.net
- Instagram: @zerogravityfit
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zerogravityfitnesswindermere
- Twitter: @zerogravityfit
