Gaylord Palms

Gaylord Palms Fitness Center

Fitness Center

The Relâche Fitness Center at Gaylord Palms Resort is located in Emerald Bay on the Lower Level of the resort. We provide everything you need to stay on track and in shape during your visit to Gaylord Palms. Reserved for our adult resort guests (view Relâche Fitness Center policies), the Relâche Fitness Center features:

30 pieces of Life Fitness™ cardiovascular equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, recumbent bikes and adaptive motion trainers, each complete with an integrated LCD personal viewing screen

A 9 station Life Fitness™ strength training machine circuit

A Smith machine barbell system with 335lbs of plate resistance

A heavy-duty dumbbell rack with dumbbells ranging from 5lb to 60lb

A functional training area with stability balls, medicine balls, resistance bands, steps, cushioned mats, yoga mats, light dumbbell rack (3lb to 12lb) and a foam roller

A dual cable pulley machine with a multi-handle pull-up bar, two adjustable flat benches and a decline bench

Plus, the fitness center provides complimentary hand towels and earphones

In addition to our state-of-the-art facility, our in-house Personal Training staff is proud to offer the following premium services:

  • 50 minute one-on-one personal training sessions
  • 30 minute “Fast Zone” express personal training sessions
  • Daily small-group training sessions
  • Body composition assessments
  • Custom fitness services for groups consult with Sales Manager

To schedule a personal training appointment or to reserve your spot in a fitness class, call the Relâche reservation desk at 407-586-4772.

View Group Training Schedule - Adobe .pdf format, 115KB

 

Relâche Fitness Center Policies:

The fitness center is open to resort guests everyday (including holidays and weekends) from 5:00am to 10:00pm.

Use of the Relâche Spa’s lockers, showers, saunas and steam rooms are not included in the resort fee. A daily spa pass can be purchased for $30. Relâche Spa is open from 9 am to 8 pm.

For safety purposes, you must be at least 18 years of age to work out in the fitness center. Guests 16 years of age are permitted to use the fitness center when accompanied by an adult at least 21 year of age. Guests under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the fitness center.

Guests must read and sign the liability form prior to working out in the fitness center, which is required only once per your resort stay. Additionally, closed toe shoes, t-shirts, and attire appropriate for exercise must be worn at all times.
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Class Descriptions:

Yoga - The ancient tradition of Yoga brings you into perfect harmony as you breathe, stretch, and relax away tension, anxiety, and stress. Guided by experienced instructors, our class is perfect for the beginner as well as intermediate yoga practitioner.

Core Training - Whether you are looking for better posture or peak performance, go beyond crunches and learn how to strengthen ALL of the muscles that surround and support your spine.

Circuit Training - This fast paced workout routine will help you burn a maximum number of calories in a minimum amount of time by combining cardiovascular conditioning with calisthenics and strength training exercises.

Strength Training - Learn proper form and maximize your muscle tone with exercises that specifically target your chest, back, arms, and legs.

 

For Your Comfort:

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class to stretch and warm-up. Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear. Inform our instructors if you have any health conditions that may affect your ability to participate in an exercise program.

 

Please note:

All classes are 45min in duration. There is a $10 class fee (payable in cash or as a room charge) due prior to the start of class. Class size is limited to 5 participants per session and pre-registration is recommended, but not required. To register, call the Relâche reservation desk at (407) 586-4772.

 

Relâche Spa Personal Trainers

 
   

 

Ricardo "Rick" Caraballo

Place of birth: Chicago IL, raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico

Education: Universidad Inter Americana de Puerto Rico

Certification: IFA Aerobics Instructor & Personal Trainer, CPR/AED

Experience: Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at Gaylord Palms, Kickboxing Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Studio One Wellness. YMCA

Specialty: Strength training and Core Training

Philosophy on Exercise: Our body is our temple, the more time you spend building it, the longer and healthier it will be.

Favorite Quote: "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever." - Lance Armstrong

  Rick Caraballo
     

     

Lenny Barrett

Place of birth: Java, Indonesia

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Certification: ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, Yoga Alliance registered instructor, CPR

Experience: Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at Gaylord Palms, “Silver Sneakers” (seniors’ chair exercise) Instructor, Tai Chi practitioner (Tai Chi Silver Medalist of “Orlando International Chinese Martial Arts Championship”, 2006)

Specialty: Yoga, Meditation and other mind-body disciplines

Philosophy on Exercise: Exercise with Joy, Fun, Focus, and Balance to attain harmony within body and mind

Favorite quote: ”If your mind is unsteady and wandering, many branched and endless are the thoughts and choices. When your mind is clear and one-pointed, there is only one decision.” ~ The Living Gita: The Complete Bhagavad-Gita. Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda.

  Lenny Barrett
     

     

Tony Federico

Place of birth: Miami, FL

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fitness & Wellness, University of Florida

Certification: ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Health & Fitness Specialist, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Usui-Reiki Lev. 2, CPR/AED, First Aid

Experience: Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at Gaylord Palms, Boxing Coach, Tai Chi Instructor, Boot Camp Instructor

Specialty: Sports Conditioning and Functional Exercise

Philosophy on Exercise: Getting what you want from your body isn’t easy, comfortable, or quick, but nothing worth having is.

Favorite Quote: “Between ‘stimuli’ and ‘response’ there is ‘choice’.” –Stephen Covey

  Tony Federico
     

     

 

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