Although I consider myself active, I am the first to admit I don’t get enough exercise. So I was reluctant and excited at the same time when i got an invitation from Skip Waugh of Hybrid Performance to come down and check out their facilities.
Skip warmly greeted me when I arrived and I was pointed to the locker room where I changed into my workout clothes. As I walked into their spacious facility, I joined a group of other men and women who were going to be taking part in the same class. I was so excited!
The instructor for this class was David Gavic. He is not only the head coach, but is also a Managing Partner and creator of Hybrid Performance.
The class was called Hybrid Performance University. They call it that because they want you to have not only a great workout, but to also learn what you are doing as well as why you are doing it. Coach Gavic believes that the more you know about your body and the exercises you do, the more you will benefit from it. You learn and progress just like you would inside a real class!
I asked Coach Gavic what it is that he thinks sets them apart from other gyms.
“HPU separates us from other gyms due to the culture we have established. We chose our staff, from our managing partners to our trainers, for their passion and compassion. Every person who comes into our facility is very important to us. We understand you all work very hard for your money and have a lot of options to choose from as far as exercise goes, so we show, in return, the results and interactions you deserve. We don’t have just members or clients but a family being built. We support each other and respect each other, for us going toward a better self.”
He went on when it came to the fitness part of HPU.
“Fitness is not just about hitting the weights or doing exercises. HPU also listens to you for “why” you are there. We also know that everyBODY is different so in order for you to be successful we need to know your motivation so we can maintain it… If you have health conditions or injuries we want to address them and get you healthy and keep you healthy! Plus the more we know about you the better we can accommodate and monitor your progress! The other great thing is that once you show up and get in the class we control the intensity-some days you feel great other days you come in feeling lower than others, regardless we will make sure you leave feeling Amazing!”
It was clear from spending a short time with him, that Coach Gavic loves what he does. It was also apparent that he knows his stuff! There was no doubt that he has plenty of experience doing this, and my suspicions proved correct.
Having owned and operated gyms all over the country since he was still a teenager, coach Gavic has been using Hybrid Performance for many years. He has worked with athletes of all levels, from the elite to the physically challenged. I was hoping I fit in somewhere in the middle!
Talking more with him, I found out that they offer a variety of classes for all level athletes, from personal training, to MMA and boxing. He developed the Hybrid Performance System and University to incorporate movements from every discipline of martial arts and weightlifting and even yoga to ensure you get everything your body needs to get healthy and STAY healthy!
In the future, their plans consist of a steady growth in facilities and trainers. But their main objective is to assist in making a difference every day for the health and lifestyles of everyone they come in contact with. When their clients succeed, they succeed, whether it’s on the field, in the gym or at home as a parent or spouse.
Overall, I had a great time. I had a great workout, and it was apparent that I have a lot of room to grow athletically. Fortunately, everyone there was understanding and worked with me at my level. They didn’t allow me to take it easy, but also understood I wasn’t preparing for my UFC debut.
I would like to thank both Skip and Coach Gavic for allowing me into their facility and showing me a great workout and fun time. I highly encourage anyone, no matter their fitness level to check them out. There is no doubt they have a program to fit you!
For more information you can send an email to: info@hybridperformanceatc.com
Phone: 702-597-9003
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