Originally known as ROAR Fitness Studio, the St. Augustine Beach family-owned space has recently doubled in size and been rebranded to become a premier training center. ROAR Training Center is owned and operated by St. Augustine’s Training Family, which consists of local residents and master trainers Kristy Lee Wilson and Chris Cygul.
Wilson is accredited in performance enhancement, corrective exercise, fitness nutrition and postnatal recovery. Cygul has an extensive background in physical rehabilitation, sports medicine, corrective exercise and youth athletics. Their daughter, Ella, is a USTA Junior ranked tennis player.
“We’re so much more than a fitness studio, or a gym that you pop in and out of,” said Wilson. “We’re a training center that focuses on providing a personalized experience, with workouts and methods that are individually tailored to garner results.”
ROAR serves a wide variety of clients: adults in shape, adults out of shape; young adult athletes, young adults who want to get in shape. Wilson’s personal passion is working with needs that are specific to women.
“We have the most comprehensive programs in the area for women and girls of all ages,” she said. “Whether you're pre- or postpartum, looking to improve your nutritional wellness, or in your late 60s, we can help you achieve your goals.”
ROAR also caters to young adults, with youth fitness training and youth athletic performance for sport.
They are Safe Sport Certified, denoting that ROAR staff are knowledgeable, reputable and qualified to operate a safe space for youth exercise. And they have programs for everyone, of all fitness levels, offering personal training, group training and semi-private group training.
Sessions are tailored to people who want results, and are willing to commit and be consistent. Workouts are typically 30-minutes, highly focused and intentional in order to maximize time and money.
“We feel so lucky to be a part of such a great community in St. Augustine,” Cygul said. “And while we’re growing and expanding, our mission will always be to provide an intimate space for our clients to feel at home. We’re a family of personal trainers, and we want our clients to feel like they’re a part of that family.”
ROAR Training Center is located at 2085 A1A S, Unit 303, St. Augustine. For further information, call 904-290-1432 or go to roartrainingcenter.com.
