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Gainesville, Florida

Be Stronger Than Your Excuses

Strength training, group classes, and coaching for every age, from kids and teens to active seniors. Built on 30+ years of experience in the Gainesville community. Your first class is free.

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The Peak Strength and Fitness gym floor with squat racks, dumbbells and members training
Dr. Keith Carodine Founder & Head Trainer
Who We Are

A Community Built to Make You Stronger

With more than 30 years in the Gainesville area, including 25 with the University of Florida Athletic Association, Keith "Dr. C" Carodine brings his passion for fitness to the community. Our mission is simple: help people accomplish their fitness and performance goals while promoting a healthy lifestyle, in a gym that actually feels like home.

30+ Years coaching in Gainesville
25 Years with UF Athletic Association
All Fitness levels welcome
Membership

Different Ways to Join

We have memberships and class packages (packs) that run weekly, monthly or ala carte to allow you to be here as much as you'd like. If you're a University of Florida or Santa Fe University affiliate, get in touch with us, you may be eligible for a discount.

Basic

Come in for Strength and Conditioning classes 3 times a week plus unlimited HIIT and Open Gym.

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • HIIT
  • Open Gym
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Gold

Everything in Basic, with our Seniors class added on. This membership is meant exclusively for members 62 and above.

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Seniors (62+)
  • HIIT
  • Open Gym
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More Options

Membership subscription not for you? Train one-to-one with a coach, or buy class packages.

  • Personal training
  • Class packs of 1, 3 or 5 classes
  • 1 Week Membership
  • Martial Arts Classes
  • Open Gym only
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What Members Say

Real People, Real Progress

Keith is a true motivator. His coaching technique and ability to push you towards goals is unparalleled. His unwavering dedication helped me make the Olympic team in 2004.
Stephen Jones 2004 Olympian, Barbados 110 metre hurdles
Training with Keith really helped to strengthen my core and has improved my overall fitness.
Ashley Kairalla Family Nurse Practitioner, age 36
I'm amazed at how pain-free I have been. The exercises and stretching have already made my hips, hamstrings and back feel better.
Dr. Duane Dede Professor of Clinical Psychology, age 54
The coaches motivate me to keep coming back. They are fun, knowledgeable and passionate. I saw my waist for the first time in 2 years! But more than that, I actually like my own attitude better. I finally feel like I have found my gym "home."
Sabrina Group Training member
Keith assessed my condition and made immediate modifications to accommodate joint issues. The routine was challenging while causing no residual pain.
Sandy Czubiak Retired Health Care Administrator
It's a great atmosphere. The instructors are knowledgeable and make sure my form is correct to avoid injury. The other clients are fun and encouraging. I notice that I am stronger and feel better.
Diane Group Training member

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Come and Train With Us

Tell us what you are after and we will point you at the right program. Never trained with us before? Your first class is free.

Where We Are

Visit Us

You'll find us in Creekside Mall on SW 2nd Avenue. Stop by, meet the coaches, and see the gym for yourself. Our address, opening hours and how to reach us are all on the contact page.