Open for just over a year, Intense Fitness isn’t a stranger to the gym game. Prior to opening Intense Fitness, many of the gym’s staff worked at a local gym where they began their philosophy for excellence in training. At Intense Fitness, they believe that they have perfected that model. Adam Jurgaitis, Founder and Co-Owner of Intense Fitness, has a bachelor’s of science degree in Recreation Management from the University of Wisconsin. He has been training for over 11 years and has been recognized both locally and regionally for his service. Scott Camoin, another co-owner,holds several certifications as well as 9 years experience as a personal trainer. He has also been recognized numerous times locally, regionally and nationally for his excellence. Khalifa “TK” Salmon, co-owner of iF, has bachelors degrees in both Public Relations and Liberal Arts from the University of Florida. He has been training for over 5 years.
“We are not your run-of-the-mill gym,” TK tells us. “We utilize non-traditional equipment rather than machine weight commonly used in most gyms. Battle ropes, olympic rings, trx and kettle bells, are just the tip of the iceberg. Clients can expect a high level of expertise and professionalism at Intense Fitness. We pride ourselves on our results and innovative style of training.”

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Intense Fitness

1536 E Commercial Blvd

Oakland Park, FL 33334

954-514-7054

“We are now getting about 40 new members per month in our branch,” reports Yamnitz. “With people dumping their big banks, and the corporate greed of the system, people are fed up with fees.”

Part of the success of CCCU is Yamnitz’s empowerment of his staff to help members’ needs. “Contrary to the policies at big banks, I allow staff the flexibility to waive a fee that’s been charged to a member. They don’t have to wait for me to approve or to get clearance from the home office, it’s their discretion. I want our members to feel like they are part of the family, which quite frankly they are,” he adds with a smile.

Yamnitz is often asked to explain the differences between banks and credit unions. “We are member owned,” he says of the latter. “When you bank here you are a part owner.  Several years ago when the economy was at its height, that year, CCCU gave back over 1 million dollars to its members in dividends.” He illustrates the numbers and their benefit to members. “Let’s say, for example, you had $5.00 on deposit: on average, you got a dividend of $20.00. Personally, I got about $1,500. And it always comes in handy,” he added.

Of its community involvement, Yamnitz points to Father Bill of the Poverello Center, who, in December 2010 needed transportation to continue his ministry for people living with HIV/AIDS. A.J. Cross and others held a benefit to raise enough money to purchase a car. It raised nearly $9,000, but it was not enough to purchase the vehicle for Father Bill.  Enter CCCU and its affiliate, Auto Branch.  Between the two companies working with other vendors, a little gentle “arm twisting,” and the $9,000, Father Bill was given a nearly-new Toyota, a year of paid auto insurance, and a bumper-to-bumper warranty.

“We are very involved in the community,” Yamnitz notes proudly. “If you open a new checking or savings account, City-County will pay for your first year Pride Center membership in the amount of $40.00, and will make a matching donation in your name to the Pride Center Building Fund. We also support four of the Pride Center’s teams: Youth, Hispanic, Senior, and, of course, Gay. Our motto is ‘People Helping People.’ It’s a motto that we truly believe in and live by,” Yamnitz told me.

2242 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

(954) 745-2400