Del Webb Southshore Falls Homeowner Bruce Davis Vaulted to Gymnastics Fame, Now Trains Youngsters

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. --- Del Webb Southshore Falls homeowner Bruce Davis is a noted author, lecturer and gymnastics trainer whose life long passion got its start thanks to the guidance of his sister – three-time Olympian Muriel Grossfeld – in Indianapolis.

Now Davis and his wife Rita have owned and operated FlipFlops & Fitness at 328 Apollo Beach Blvd. in Apollo Beach for the past 11 years, and Davis is still paying back his famous sister.

Though he competed in college at South Connecticut State University in New Haven, Davis never made the Olympic team, the Holy Grail of gymnasts. But he’s done the next best thing---training Olympians and inspiring thousands more to excel in gymnastics.

Flip Flops & Fitness is located just five minutes from their Del Webb Southshore Falls home, one of the many advantages of the active adult neighborhood.

“We love our neighbors, I’d have to say that’s the biggest appeal at Del Webb Southshore Falls,” Davis said.

At FlipFlops & Fitness, the Davises offer children from preschool to teens training in gymnastics and tumbling geared for competition and cheerleading. He conducts 21 classes a week with 4-8 children in each class.

Davis, who earned his Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education from SCSU and a Masters Degree from Ohio University at the age of 21, taught and coached at Miami-Dade Community College North Campus for 33 years before retiring as Professor Emeritus in 1999.

While teaching in Miami, Davis opened Gymiami, a private gymnastics school, where he trained Olympian Kurt Thomas and national team member Cathy Shotwell. He took a one-year leave from Miami-Dade to pursue another passion as the managing editor for International Gymnastics magazine further wetting his appetite for gymnastics journalism

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the World Acrobatics Society and is an internationally recognized authority on gymnastics.

The Davises were drawn to Del Webb Southshore Falls by the upscale features and barrel tile roofs and the fact that all homes are built to meet or exceed the tough Miami-Dade code.

“We enjoy our home at Del Webb Southshore Falls very much and appreciate the PulteGroup for putting it here,” Davis said.
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For more information, contact:
Lyndsey Clarke, Marketing Manager Del Webb Central Florida Division, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751; lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing Del Webb-Central Florida, 407-661-1461 sean.strickler@pultegroup.com

Fitness Technology at Saperia Fitness Center is Unique in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla – Saperia Fitness Center, which recently opened in the Windermere Business Center on Conroy and Turkey Lake Rds. in Southwest Orlando, is introducing new fitness technology in Central Florida for the first time.

Ben Saperia, owner of Saperia Fitness Center, has served as personal trainer for NBA stars Tracy McGrady and Al Harrington as well as several English pro soccer stars.

Saperia said he is the only fitness center in Central Florida to offer the new Woodway Curve Treadmill and one of only a few with a Concept 2 Ski Erg.

“Sports Scientists are designing new fitness technology to help top professional athletes achieve maximum abilities,” Saperia said. “Many of those new technologies can significantly improve the ability of fitness conscious non-athletes reach top conditioning faster, safer and more sustainably,” Saperia said.

Saperia said Saperia Fitness Center has seen a flurry of new members since opening recently.
Saperia Fitness Center is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday
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For more information about this press release, contact: Ben Saperia, Founder / Owner, Saperia Fitness Center, 407-996-2522, ben@saperiafitness.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

GeoMotion Group Welcomes Marianna Clampett as an Advisory Board member

Orlando - GeoMotion Group Inc recently named Marianna Clampett as an advisory board member. Clampett, based in Raleigh, N.C., is a seasoned business executive with a rich background in sales and marketing management, consulting, and general operations. She held several executive positions at SAS, one of the world’s leading software companies, including president of the Americas, vice president of Commercial Sales, and vice president of various industry, market, and geographic segments.

Clampett, who has a passion for improving fitness and academic success in children, will be instrumental in forwarding GeoMotion Group’s partner relations with private foundations, corporations, government agencies and like-minded individuals.

GeoMotion Group Inc. is an innovative fitness and learning leader, providing fun, safe and easy methods and products to encourage learning, physical activity and fitness. GeoFitness, Dance and Learnercise products and curriculum are movement-based, developmentally appropriate, easy to use and cost effective to increase fitness and academic achievement.

Based in Orlando, GeoMotion Group, Inc. was founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, BA/MA Physical Education, associate professor and coordinator of Sports and Fitness, College of Education, University of Central Florida. Dr. Mitchell started GeoMotion Group because of her passion to get children more physically active while learning.
GeoMotion Group is a client of the UCF Business Incubation Program located in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando.

About GeoMotion Group: GeoMotion Group is an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for pre-school, schools, and active seniors. They include: Nutrition Education, Active Learning, Choreography, Integrated Academics and Games, Hip Hop, Partner and Latin Dance, Cardiovascular Activities. The company, based in Orlando, Florida, was founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, UCF Associate Professor. To learn more about GeoMotion Group please visit: www.geomotiongroup.com or call 407-275-0510

About the UCF Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including 90 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With seven facilities open across the Greater Orlando community and one more underway, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, The City of Kissimmee, The City of St. Cloud and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu

GeoMotion Group Appoints West Coast Manager in Response to Rapid Growth

ORLANDO, FL – GeoMotion Group, an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for developing physically active and academically successful children, has appointed David Hernandez as regional manager for the West Coast.

Based in New Mexico, Hernandez is responsible for the all of the US market west of the Rocky Mountains states and Texas. Hernandez has 19 years of experience in providing education services and solutions for fitness education and curriculum delivery. Prior to joining GeoMotion he was regional manager for XCAL, a distribution company of curriculum solutions to education. His experience also includes serving as regional manager for Polar Electro USA and regional representative for Education Management Corporation.

“We have experienced unprecedented growth because of the unique solutions GeoMotion offers and the impact our products are having,” said Dr. Debby Mitchell, president and founder of

GeoMotion Group. “We needed to expand our management team to respond to the demand for our products. David is an invaluable addition to our team to help manage our customer growth in the West Coast region.” Mitchell said.

GeoMotion Group offers three distinct product lines which can interact to offer a complete solution: GeoFitness makes each person successful through fitness activities. Learnercise gets children up and moving while learning numbers, colors, alphabet, time, and more. GeoDance makes learning to dance simple and fun through choreographed routines

For more information about this press release, contact:

Gabriela Coban, Ten-global, LLC, 407-492-0570 or gcoban@ten-gobal.com

Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Incubator-Research Park, 407-882-0211 or cdykes@mail.ucf.edu

Larry Vershel Communications, 386-837-8780 or 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com

About GeoMotion Group:

GeoMotion Group is an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for pre-school to schools, and active seniors. They include: Nutrition Education, Active Learning, Children's Choreography, Integrated Academics and Games, Hip Hop, Partner and Latin Dance, Cardiovascular Activities, Functional Integrated Training and Fitness circuits, Athletic, Plyometrics (GeoMetrix) and Sport Specific Training.

Founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Sports and Fitness for University of Central Florida, GeoMotion Group is based in Orlando, Florida, and is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubator Program.

To learn more about GeoMotion Group please visit: http://www.geomotiongroup.com/ or call 407-275-0510. For the West Coast you may send an email to David Hernandez at d.hernandez@geomotiongroup.com or call 505-401-4804

About the UCF Incubator Program:

Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 130 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With six facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, the City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/.

GeoFitness Director Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar wins National Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness award in event sponsored by the AHA

GeoFitness Director Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar wins National Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness award in event sponsored by the American Heart Association

ORLANDO, Fla. – Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar, director of corporate and community development for GeoFitness, Inc., was recently presented with the Ann Campbell Pioneer Award by Star City Sports in Lincoln, Neb. The award was presented in conjunction with National Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness Recognition Day and acknowledges Dr. Owens-Nauslar’s 40-year commitment to equity for girls and women by influencing policy makers and stakeholders.

Dr. Owens-Nauslar is one the nation’s most vocal personalities on issues of physical activity. A reputable teacher, motivational speaker and coach, “Dr. Jo” is determined to help every American understand and enjoy the benefits of healthy active living.

GeoFitness, Inc. is a leading provider of products and programs for education and physical fitness, based in Orlando.

“GeoFitness and Dance, and Learnercise products are designed to increase personal success through learning and physical activity. I believe that every school and every child will quickly see the benefits of such programs,” said Dr. Owens-Nauslar.

“Dr. Jo is a tireless promoter of healthier active living, an inspiration to us and everyone she meets” said Dr. Debby Mitchell, president and founder of GeoFitness, Inc.

American Heart Association, sponsor of this event, writes in the February issue of the Star City Sports Magazine: “Congratulations Dr. Jo on receiving the Anne Campbell Award. Thank you for all you do in promoting wellness and partnering with the AHA to fulfill the mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”

About GeoFitness, Inc:
GeoFitness, Inc is an innovative fitness and learning leader, providing fun, safe and easy methods and products to encourage learning, physical activity and fitness. GeoFitness and Dance, and Learnercise are movement-based products and curriculum that are developmentally appropriate, easy to use, and cost effective to increase fitness and academic achievement.

The company was founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Sports and Fitness for University of Central Florida. Based in Orlando, FL, GeoFitness is a client of the University of Central Florida Incubator Program.

To learn more about GeoFitness, Inc. or to order GeoFitness and Dance, and Learnercise products, please visit: http://www.geofitness.com/ or call 407-275-0510.

About the UCF Incubator Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Incubator Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies create over $300 million in annual revenue and more than 900 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the metro Orlando community, the Incubator Program provides a collaboration environment for economic development between UCF, local cities and counties and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council in Central Florida.

To learn more about the UCF Incubator Program please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/ or contact Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Incubation Program Site Manager, 407-882-1120 or cdykes@mail.ucf.edu;

For more information about this press release, contact
Gabriela Coban, Ten-global, LLC at 407-492-0570 or gcoban@ten-global.com;

or Larry Vershel Communications at 386-837-8780 or 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com.