The clang of iron. The intensity on the treadmill. The privacy to stretch, pump weights and more whenever you want. Our team sought a no-nonsense gym and a space that encouraged community, so we created it right here in Sarasota.
Patriot Fitness is a locally owned and operated gym that never “clocks out,” offering you safe 24/7 access to the fundamentals of fitness. Count on no frills, no pressure and no closing time when you join us – the gym built just for you.
Guil has a senior, executive management background specializing in high level financial expertise. He co-founded a startup construction company with $75,000 in investment capital that exceeded $100 million in annual revenue within five years.
For Guil, the gym has been a way of life since the latter part of the 1990s. He’s had a passion for health and fitness for over 20 years, and always dreamed of owning his own gym. Guil is happy to turn that dream into a reality.
Allison owns and operates Grapevine Communications, a local powerhouse marketing firm that has won numerous awards. She’s always proud to note that her team thrives because of the strong spirit of teamwork they embrace. This is the mantra instilled in Allison over a lifetime of involvement in organized sports. To this day, Allison emulates the example set by her father – a Green Beret who was a weightlifting competitor. She truly believes physical fitness is the key for a healthy life, which is why opening Patriot Fitness made perfect sense.
Brett has had a passion for health and fitness since his days as a college athlete. When approached with the idea of Patriot Fitness and the vision of how to can make an impact on the health of the people in our community, it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. Brett had long-standing relationships with other members of the investor group and believes in the dedication and loyalty they possess to bring improvement to the community. He believes Patriot Fitness will be a facility for not only accomplishing fitness goals but also a place that local residents can come together to help build a long-lasting staple for Sarasota.
Cheung is the Clinical Director at HCA Florida Blake Medical Specialists: Manatee Ave-Physical Medicine. He grew up in Bradenton and studied at Utica College of Syracuse University in Upstate New York. Cheung returned to Bradenton after his clinical rotations and has been practicing in the community for 24 years. He was always an athlete and decided purely out of enjoyment, and a challenge, to get into bodybuilding during and after his schooling. Cheung eventually competed at the national level. He always wanted to own a fitness center and the timing was just right to be in this venture.
David is a longtime resident of the Sarasota/Manatee area. During that time he has been a member of a multitude of gyms, including large chain and privately-owned clubs. David trains on a regular basis and is involved with multiple athletic pursuits developed throughout the years. One of his goals has always been involvement in management and ownership of a select athletic facility. Patriot Fitness is the culmination of ideals molded by years of experience.
David obtained his biomedical sciences and medical degrees from the University of Michigan, followed by sports medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine. Currently working in a hospital-based rehabilitation program, he also sees sports medicine patients in his office. He is consistently mentioned among Sarasota’s Top Doctors.
