Darwin Fitness Winter Park Personal Trainer - Maitland, College Park

We serve Orlando, Maitland, College Park, Baldwin Park, Orwin Manor, Windsong.. I am Jean-Sebastien Fabre, founder and owner of Darwin Fitness. Absolutely.

Darwin Fitness is a private Personal Training gym in Winter Park, FL 32789, offering science-based 1-on-1 coaching for weight loss, strength, mobility, and long-term health. I was born in Paris 53 years ago and hold dual French-American citizenship. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Communication and after a service in the French Infantry, I started my career as a media planner in an advertis

ing agency. I then joined Le Figaro, France’s leading daily newspaper, where I spent ten years progressing to the role of Sales Director managing a team of 40 employees. Following that, I acquired and developed for 5 years my own small business as a broker specializing in business insurance. After almost 2 decades in the corporate world, I began to feel burned out and decided to turn my lifelong passion for sports into a new path. A competitive runner from 5K to marathon distances, I moved to the U.S. in 2010 to live from that passion, initially focusing on fitness training for runners. In 2011, I became a certified personal trainer and weight management instructor through IFPA-NCCA. My journey as a business owner in the US started in 2012 with Darwin Fitness. For the first several years, I operated as an independent Personal Trainer, renting space from other gyms. The business took a decisive step forward in July 2020 when I opened my own 900 sq ft private studio in Maitland. In a true contrarian move, I invested right at the beginning of the COVID crisis. Truthfully, the pandemic made me feel the urge to control my own working space. I was able to expand by bringing on a second trainer in May 2021, and in January 2023, I doubled our space to 1800 sq ft to keep up with our growth. Today (Nov. 2025), Darwin Fitness is expanding again to a new 3,000 sq ft location at 2250 Lee Road in Winter Park. The site is currently in build-out, and we’re set to move in December 2025 with a team of seven certified trainers and nutrition coaches plus myself. Darwin Fitness is a private gym that offers personal training and nutrition coaching. I own and manage the business with the help of Pamela Figueiredo, our Fitness Director, whom I made my business partner in January 2025. Pamela was originally the first trainer I hired back in 2021. In addition, our team currently includes 4 certified personal trainers, with 2 more joining very soon. What sets us apart from the local fitness competition is our complete focus and meaningful scale. We are concentrated and resourceful. Let me explain: first we offer nothing but personal training and nutrition coaching—no classes, no memberships. We are fully specialized in a personalized approach to fitness and coaching. We’re good at what we do, and we don’t try to do anything else. The second differentiating factor is our scale. Most true valuable one-on-one training specialists work independently. Darwin Fitness operates as a real team—currently six, soon to be eight—under one roof. This allows us to combine diverse skills and experience in areas such as injury rehabilitation, nutrition, geriatric training, and running, etc.. all for the benefit of our clients. Our size also ensures continuity of service, with trainer coverage available during vacations or absences. Since 2012, we’ve proudly served clients throughout the greater Orlando and Winter Park areas, reaching a wide range of vibrant communities. Our service areas include Orlando, Maitland, Fern Park, Casselberry, Winter Park, Heathrow, Longwood, Winter Springs, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Wekiwa Springs, Baldwin Park, College Park, Aloma, Azalea Park, North Orange, Palomar, Princeton / Silver Star, Rosemont, and Park Lake / Highland. We also provide dedicated support to Winter Park’s most iconic neighborhoods, including Audubon Park (extending into Orlando), Brookshire Heights, Cypress Shores, Downtown Winter Park / Park Avenue District, Eastbrook, Hannibal Square, Historic Winter Park, Kenilworth Shores, Killarney, Lake Killarney, Lake Killarney Shores, Lakemont, Orwin Manor (between Winter Park and Orlando), Windsong, Winter Park Pines, and Winter Park Village. Our long-standing presence across Central Florida allows us to deliver trusted, high-quality service tailored to the unique character of every community we serve. Darwin Fitness – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Darwin Fitness, and where are you located? Darwin Fitness is a 3,000-square-foot private personal training gym located in Winter Park, Florida. We are NOT an open public gym — we operate by appointment only for 1-on-1 personal training.
📍 2250 Lee Rd STE 100, Winter Park, FL 32789

2. What makes Darwin Fitness different from a regular gym in Winter Park?
✔ 100% private — no crowds, no waiting for machines
✔ You train with a certified personal trainer every session
✔ Clean, quiet, focused environment — not a loud commercial gym
✔ Training plans built around your goals, age, mobility, injuries, and lifestyle
✔ Strong focus on long-term results, not quick fixes

3. Do you offer personal training for weight loss or fat loss? Yes — weight loss is one of our most in-demand services. We combine strength training + cardio + nutrition coaching to help you lose body fat safely and sustainably. Programs are customized, whether your goal is 10 lbs or 100+ lbs. We coach many GLP-1 patients with a tailored approach. Link to WL page

4. Do you work with seniors, the elderly, or geriatric clients? We specialize in senior and geriatric strength, balance, mobility, and fall-prevention training. We help older adults:
Maintain independence and confidence
Improve joint strength and bone density
Reduce risk of falls or injuries
Stay active and pain-free longer
Stimulate brain function, memory, and reaction time to help slow cognitive decline
Support those living with or at risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or other neurodegenerative conditions
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, arthritis, and more through safe, adapted exercise

We work with adults in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond — no experience required. Every program is personalized and can be coordinated with doctors, physiotherapists, or caregivers when needed.

5. Do you train kids, youth and teens? Yes — we offer personalized youth and teen fitness programs for ages 7+. Benefits include:
✅ Better strength, posture and coordination
✅ Improved athletic performance (soccer, basketball, football, etc.)
✅ Healthier habits instead of screen-time overload
✅ Positive self-confidence and discipline
We train both general youth fitness and sport-specific development.

6. Do you offer sports performance training for athletes? Yes — we train athletes of all ages (youth, high school, college, adult) for:
🏈 Football | ⚽ Soccer | 🏀 Basketball | ⛳ Golf | 🎾 Tennis | 🏃 Track |
Volley-ball 🏐| Hockey 🏒| Swimming 🏊| Lacrosse 🥍| Running 👟| & more
We focus on speed, agility, power, strength, mobility and injury-prevention.

7. Can you help with injury rehabilitation or post-physical-therapy training? Yes — we work with clients recovering from:
Knee, shoulder, hip injuries
Lower back pain
Post-surgery recovery
Muscle imbalance & mobility issues

We bridge the gap between physical therapy and full strength training.

8. Do you offer nutrition coaching? Yes — nutrition coaching is included in most training programs. We help you build realistic, sustainable eating habits — no starvation diets, no “quick detox cleanses,” no gimmicks. We focus on daily habits, balanced nutrition, and long-term fat loss success.

9. Is this personal training for beginners or only fit people? We train all ages, all fitness levels, all starting points. Whether you are:
✅ brand new to exercise
✅ starting over after years away
✅ overweight and nervous to begin
✅ an athlete trying to improve performance
— we program everything based on your level today.

10. How do I get started? Step 1 — Book your free assessment
Step 2 — Visit our Winter Park private gym
Step 3 — Get your personalized training + nutrition plan

11. What happens during the free assessment?
✔ Health Questionnaire
✔ Inbody fat % testing (optional)
✔ Goal discussion and structuration
✔ Trainer recommendations
✔ Free intro workout (optional, to book on a different day/time)
✔ No pressure — no sales script
You decide if we’re the right fit.

12. Do I need a membership or my own equipment? No membership required. No long-term gym contract. All equipment is provided — you just show up and train.

13. What age ranges do you train?
🧒 Kids (7-12)
👦 Teens (13-17)
👩 Adults (18-55)
👴 Seniors / Elderly / Geriatric (55+)

14. Do you accept clients with medical conditions or physical limitations? Yes — as long as your doctor has cleared you for physical activity, we can adapt your training. We regularly work with people living with:
Arthritis
Joint replacements
Diabetes
Obesity
Post-surgery recovery
Low mobility / balance issues
Neurodegenerative conditions

15. Is this a contract or pay-as-you-go? We offer flexible training packages, from 12 to 144 sessions — ask during your assessment and we’ll match the best option to your goals and schedule.

16. Is the gym open to the public? No — this is not a walk-in gym. Training is private and by appointment only.

17. Do you offer virtual or hybrid programs? Yes — in-person, online, or hybrid coaching is available.

18. Are results guaranteed? We guarantee a customized plan, accountability, and measurable progress — but your results depend on consistency. If you show up and follow the program — you will improve.

19. How many clients are in the gym at once? Usually 3 to 4. You will never be in a packed gym with 30 strangers.

20. How do I contact Darwin Fitness?
🕒 By appointment only
📲 Text (407) 274-4747
[email protected]
https://darwin-fitness.com/contact/
📍 2250 Lee Rd STE 100, Winter Park, FL 32789

✅ Ready to start your transformation? Whether your goal is weight loss, fat loss, strength, senior mobility, youth training, sports performance, or injury rehab — Darwin Fitness is the most personalized training experience in Winter Park, FL.

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07/03/2026

Real Seniors. Real Comebacks.
We Document Every Transformation.

Video Interviews and Case Studies Are Live on Our Senior Fitness Page.

“Training at Darwin Fitness in Winter Park was a total game-changer for my dancing. After my injury, I wasn’t sure I’d get back to peak form, but my personal trainers tailored everything to what I needed on the dance floor. They didn’t just help me recover, they managed my tendency to do too much and got me physically ready to go out there and absolutely crush it when the time came for my show.” — Diedra, 62, College Park

Diedra came to us following a torn meniscus and a recommendation from her mentor at the Fred Astaire studio. The goal wasn’t just to recover. It was to get back on stage and perform at her best. One year later, she did exactly that at a ballroom dance show in Maitland.

We just published three in-depth senior fitness case studies on our website. Barbara, 74, fought chronic arthritis, dropped 30 pounds, and reclaimed her independence. Lynn, 75, went from a fitness plateau to 5 real chin-ups and her first non-stop 5K.

Real clients. Real names. Real results.

Read all three stories at https://darwin-fitness.com/trainer-for-seniors-orlando/

Darwin Fitness
2250 Lee Rd STE 100
Winter Park, FL 32789

06/30/2026

“I Barely Eat... But the Scale Won’t Move.” Maitland, This One’s For You.

By Dan - the Guv’nor - Harding (NPTI CPT)
Darwin Fitness Personal Trainer
& Nutrition Coach

Coffee for breakfast. A grab-and-go lunch between meetings. Dinner is the first real meal of the day. Then by 9pm you’re starving on the couch, wondering why you can’t stop snacking.

Sound familiar, Maitland?

Eating less isn’t always the answer. Eating better is. More protein. More balanced meals. More consistency. Not another extreme diet that leaves you hungry before your Sunday market run at Lake Lily Park.

Your body needs fuel to feel good, recover well, and hold onto muscle as you age. That doesn’t mean skipping dinner at Antonio’s or your Foxtail Coffee at Maitland Social. It means eating with a plan.

Since 2012, Darwin Fitness has been the most trusted weight loss program for Maitland residents, from Independence Lane and Packwood Avenue to Horatio Avenue, just down Orlando Avenue from Maitland City Centre.

Be honest. Have you ever said “I barely eat,” only to realise you skipped meals all day?

Schedule a free assessment with Dan, Senior personal trainer:
Mention GOV @ [email protected]

https://darwin-fitness.com/weight-loss-trainers-orlando/

Darwin Fitness
2250 Lee Rd STE 100, Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 274-4747 (text)

06/29/2026

Bites, Licks, and Nibbles: The Hidden Calories Stalling College Park

By Megan FARRELL (NASM CPT)
Darwin Fitness Lead CPT & Nutrition

Feel like you are doing everything right but the scale will not budge? It might be your bites, licks, and nibbles.

That is the bite off your kid’s plate, the lick of peanut butter off the spoon, the nibble of cookie every time you pass the kitchen. None of it gets tracked, and around College Park there is temptation on every corner. A sundae split at The Soda Fountain on Edgewater Drive. A garlic knot at Pizza Bruno. The pastries calling your name on a Dubsdread morning.

Small on their own. But repeated daily, those untracked extras quietly cancel your calorie deficit and stall your progress.

Here is the fix. Track the extras, or skip them. Awareness alone is often the difference between spinning your wheels and finally seeing results. As a weight loss coaching studio, this is exactly the kind of hidden pattern we catch for our College Park clients.

Schedule a free assessment with Megan, Darwin Fitness Lead CPT & Nutrition.

Mention MEG1 @ [email protected]
https://darwin-fitness.com/weight-loss-trainers-orlando/

Darwin Fitness
2250 Lee Rd STE 100
Winter Park FL 32789

06/26/2026

Cleared to Jump Again After Injury? Here’s What Comes Next, Winter Park

By Emma GARCELL (NASM CPT)
Darwin Fitness Personal Trainer

Your surgeon repaired the knee, ankle, or hip. Your therapist cleared you. But cleared to walk is not the same as ready to jump, cut, or land. That space between rehab and full athletic output is where many Winter Park residents get stuck, or reinjured.

This is what Darwin Fitness does best. Just off Lee Road near I-4 exit 88, minutes from Winter Park Village and Park Avenue, our team rebuilds the strength, control, and confidence your lower body needs to take off and land safely.

A good trainer sees what you cannot feel. We watch how you load each leg, whether one side compensates, and if your landing mechanics match what your body should be doing. We catch the small asymmetries before they become the next injury, then progress you from controlled strength to real, repeatable jumping.

Whether your goal is a return to the Ward Park fields, the Cady Way Trail, or simply moving through life without hesitation, we meet you where rehab ended and take you the rest of the way.

Schedule a free assessment with Emma,
Mention EM1 @ [email protected]
https://darwin-fitness.com/post-therapy-personal-training/

Darwin Fitness Winter Park personal trainers
2250 Lee Rd STE 100
Winter Park FL 32789

06/25/2026

Orwin Manor: Getting Older Is Inevitable, Feeling Old Isn’t

By Dan - the Guv’nor - Harding (NPTI CPT)
Darwin Fitness Personal Trainer
& Nutrition Coach

One of the hardest things I hear from Orwin Manor neighbors over 60 is, « I guess I’m just getting older. » Usually right after they tell me they’re tired all the time, low on energy, and no longer feel like doing what they once loved.

Aging is real. But daily exhaustion isn’t something you should automatically accept. Often we’re looking at low muscle mass, not enough protein, poor recovery, dehydration, and no strength training. The good news? Every one of those can improve.

One client thought feeling drained was just part of growing older. A few simple changes later, she has the energy for her morning loops along the Orlando Urban Trail to Mead Garden, lunch at White Wolf Cafe on Orange Ave, and afternoons with the grandkids at the Park at Orwin Manor.

Since 2012, Darwin Fitness has been the most trusted senior training program for Orwin Manor residents, from Berkshire and Orange to the historic gates at Clay and Wilkinson.

Schedule a free assessment with Dan, Senior personal trainer:
Mention GOV @ [email protected]

https://darwin-fitness.com/trainer-for-seniors-orlando/

Darwin Fitness
2250 Lee Rd STE 100, Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 274-4747 (text)

06/24/2026

“I came back to Darwin Fitness because I needed to make a significant change. Through their consultations on diet and lifestyle, and also the high-quality tailored workouts, I lost about 90 pounds in two years. I did it with no medications. I feel like a whole new person.” Sonya, Winter Park.

And that was actually her second time losing weight with us. She lost 35 pounds the first time, for her wedding.

Sonya’s story has two chapters. She first came to us in 2013 to lose 35 pounds before her wedding. Life took over after that, two kids and a demanding career, and the weight came back. When she returned years later at 260 lbs, we built a new plan from scratch. Two years later, 90 pounds gone. Zero medications. She has kept the majority of the weight off and made fitness a permanent part of her life.
We just published three in-depth weight loss case studies on our website. Paul, 51, dropped 83 lbs in one year and finished a sub-30-minute 5K. Joanna, 49, broke a years-long plateau and went from a size 12 to a size 4.
Real clients. Real names. Real numbers.
Read all three stories at https://darwin-fitness.com/weight-loss-trainers-orlando/
Darwin Fitness 2250 Lee Rd STE 100 Winter Park, FL 32789

06/23/2026

Sneak Peek: Inside a Cardio Boxing Session at Darwin Fitness

By Chris GELIGA (NPTI CPT)
Darwin Fitness Personal Trainer

Ever wondered what happens in our high-energy cardio boxing classes? Here is how Maitland residents build skill, speed, and endurance with us:

Coordination Footwork Drills: We sharpen your movement and agility first, setting a solid foundation before the real action begins.

Wrap Hands and Gloves On: Safety first. Get those hands wrapped and gloves on to stay fully protected.

Review Previous Combos: We revisit past combinations so the basics become muscle memory.

Dynamic Padwork: Fast-paced, interactive rounds that keep your heart rate up and your mind sharp.

Serving the Maitland community since 2012, Darwin Fitness sits just minutes south on Lee Road, a quick 8-minute drive down US 17-92 from Lake Lily Park and the Maitland Art Center. Whether you are dropping kids at Dommerich Elementary or Maitland Middle on Thistle Lane, or live near Lake Sybelia, we are a short hop down Maitland Avenue or Orlando Avenue. Local, convenient, and built for results.

Schedule a free assessment with Chris, mention CHRIS1 @ [email protected]

https://darwin-fitness.com/maitland-personal-trainer/

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2250 Lee Rd STE 100
Winter Park FL 32789

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Monday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Friday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday	9am - 7:30pm
Sunday	6am - 7:30pm