Beach City Health & Fitness - Hilton Head

Beach City Health & Fitness, located at 39 Hospital Center Blvd., is providing the facilities and trainers from the Battle of the Bulge contestants from Hilton Head Island.

The club's hours are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Child care is available during some hours.

Contact Beach City Health & Fitness at 681-6161 or visit their web site at www.beachcityfitness.com.

Beach City Health & Fitness trainers

April Sapp, B.Sc.; CPT: 8 Years experience. Graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.Sc. in Exercise Science. Interned at Hilton Head Health Institute. Body Training Systems certified Power and Kick Instructor. ACE Nutritional Certification. AFPA Certified Pilates Instructor.

Dan Parker, CPT: 16 Years experience. ACE, AFAA, YMCA certified in strength and aerobic training.

Michele Niles-Benedetti: Michele holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the College of William and Mary with a concentration in Exercise Physiology. She is ACSM certified and has spent the past three years studying under Dr. Al Reed of the University of Ottawa, a leader in the field of exercise physiology. Under Dr Reed she has developed protocols and cardio programs for accurately assessing the general population on how to exercise more efficiently when performing their cardio activity. She continues to also work and assess athletes from junior development to the elite. As a former professional athlete, she understands the need for balance between “staying fit”, reaching one’s goals, and living a normal life.

Ron Castle, CPT: Ron has his certification through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Ron has over 20 years of experience working with older clients and specializes in Active Aging. Ron is 57, a four-year cancer survivor, and holds a Black Belt through the Japan Karate Federation.

Christina Soldo, B.S.; CPT: Christina received her bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise from Furman University. While at Furman Christina played lacrosse and rugby, and received the 2002 Furman Recreational Athlete of the Year award. She is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Her specialties include golf conditioning and core strengthening.

Photos from Beach City Health & Fitness


Posted 1/30: Beach City Health & Fitness owner Don Fox gives pointers to Hilton Head contestants Thomas Simpson, Yolanda Campbell and Donnie Jo Thibault.


Posted 1/30: Contestants Thomas Simpson, Yolanda Campbell and Donnie Jo Thibault work with a Body Bar.


Posted 1/30: Beach City Health & Fitness owner Don Fox talks about making exercise fun.


Posted 1/30: Beach City Health & Fitness trainers demonstrate exercise ball techniques for Donnie Jo Thibault, Yolanda Campbell and Thomas Simpson.


Posted 1/30: Donnie Jo Thibault gets ready to work those abs.


Posted 1/30: Beach City Health & Fitness trainers give a pep talk to Donnie Jo Thibault and Yolanda Campbell.