Jonathan Aluzas
- Co-owner and founder of Arena Fitness since 2003
- 18 years experience in fitness industry
- Former General Manager, Sales Manager and/or Operations Manager of three health clubs
- Specializes in athletic circuit training and kickboxing instruction
- Philosophy: “Fitness training is only a part of what we do. My interest is in creating a total experience for the customer, from the time they walk through the door until the time they leave, and even points in between via online networking and education. Our job is to design an opportunity for total immersion in healthy living and to allow the customer to determine the extent to which they want to participate.”
- Most fulfilling part of the job: Seeing someone grasp, perhaps for the first time, the realization that possibility is as limitless as their commitment.
Joe Garcia
Joe Garcia has been a student of exercise for over 10 years. At the age of 18 he started his own Personal Training
business in the San Fernando Valley training clients with every type of goal imaginable. Over the years he has worked with clients that have come to him from everything to Post Rehabilitative needs to General weight loss goals. Joe Garcia has held a multitude of Personal Training Certification over the years like the National Academy of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, American Council of Exercise, and many more. Joe Garcia has also devoted his life to Martial Arts and has gained knowledge in various arts including Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, and his most recent journey in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. His well rounded knowledge of health and pursuit of including the mind as well as the body in exercise has made him and unstoppable force in Fitness.
In 2000 Joe Garcia went on the expand his knowledge of exercise with companies like Bodies in Motion to help develop and manage Personal Trainers on program design and proper costumer service. After successfully raising Personal Training to a new level Joe decided to leave Bodies in Motion in 2003 to join forces with Jonathan Aluzas in developing a brand new way of delivering great workout experiences to everyone. Arena Fitness was opened in 2003 and has since brought new creative and affordable ways of recieving efficient and affective ways of working out. Finally a way to train and actually have fun.
Stacey Garcia
- Founder of Ab Attack and Ballet Booty Blast
- Arena Fitness Staff since 2010
- Over 20 years of dance experience.
- Certified by National Academy of Sports Medicine
Stacey Garcia is passionate about changing the way others view fitness and nutrition. She’s commited to making exercise an enjoyable experience and keeping a healthy diet a lifestyle, not a chore. She strives to make each individual’s goal a reality.
Madeleine St. Marie
Currently, Madeleine teaches Zumba at Arena Fitness when she is not commuting to Claremont for a master’s degree.
