Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fitness Community in Anna Maria Island
At AMI Health & Fitness, we have been dedicated to providing Anna Maria Island with a premier fitness experience since 2014. Our newly renovated facility offers a wide range of equipment tailored to all fitness levels, including cardio machines, strength training systems, free weights, and functional training tools. Locally owned and operated by Jen Sekel, our gym fosters a welcoming community atmosphere where members from diverse backgrounds unite through shared wellness goals. In 2024, we expanded our commitment to fitness by opening a second location, The Bar Health & Fitness, in East Bradenton, extending our signature energy and equipment to a new community. All memberships include 24/7 access, ensuring flexibility for our members daily. We prioritize simplicity with no long-term contracts, sign-up fees, or annual charges, while offering tiered pricing for individuals, households, and families.Our facility features cutting-edge amenities such as infrared saunas, workout towel services, and retail supplements, alongside partnerships with wellness programs like Silver Sneakers and Tivity Prime. With staff available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 2 PM, we ensure personalized support during operating hours. Our mission remains rooted in local values, encapsulated by our motto Live Local. Lift Local. Love Local. By combining state-of-the-art resources with a community-driven ethos, we strive to be the trusted fitness partner for individuals pursuing health and vitality.
Services
Fitness Memberships
24/7 Access
Cardio Equipment
Strength Training
Free Weights
Functional Training
Infrared Sauna
Wellness Programs
Retail Supplements
Workout Towel Service
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 24-hour access for all members.
- Our gym features a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment.
- Locally owned and operated since 2014.
- We foster a welcoming, community-focused fitness environment.
- Enjoy a newly renovated facility with a second location in East Bradenton.
Services
Fitness Memberships
AMI Health & Fitness provides flexible membership options including day passes, monthly plans, and annual subscriptions. All memberships grant unrestricted 24/7 access to fully equipped workout spaces. Our tiered pricing accommodates individuals, families, and households without requiring long-term commitments.
Strength Training
Our strength training zones feature commercial-grade squat racks, bench stations, free weights up to 150 lbs, and bumper plate sets. Dedicated areas for powerlifting and functional movements support athletes and casual lifters alike. Regular equipment maintenance ensures optimal safety and performance.
Cardio Equipment
The gym houses modern cardio zones with treadmills, ellipticals, StairMasters, and Concept 2 rowers. Heart rate monitoring systems and adjustable resistance settings cater to all fitness levels. Equipment placement allows unobstructed ocean views during workouts.
Functional Training
AMI Fitness offers battle ropes, TRX suspension systems, and plyometric boxes for high-intensity interval training. Open floor spaces accommodate group classes and customized circuit routines. Certified staff provide technique guidance for safe, effective sessions.
Wellness Programs
We partner with national wellness programs like Silver Sneakers and Tivity Prime to serve Medicare beneficiaries. Participants use issued ID numbers for seamless enrollment in fitness and nutrition programs designed for active adults.
People
Jen Sekel
Owner Operator
Jen Sekel founded AMI Health & Fitness in 2014 to create a community-centric wellness hub on Anna Maria Island. With over a decade of fitness industry experience, she expanded operations to East Bradenton in 2024 while maintaining hands-on management of both locations.
Questions
What membership options are available?
We offer day passes starting at $20, monthly memberships from $69.99, and contract-free annual plans. Family and household rates available.
Are there 24/7 access options?
All membership tiers include unrestricted 24-hour access with secure Bluetooth entry via the GymMaster app.
What equipment can I expect?
Our facilities feature cardio zones, strength training systems, free weights up to 150 lbs, TRX suspension trainers, and functional fitness equipment.
Do you accommodate special wellness programs?
Yes, we partner with Silver Sneakers, Tivity Prime, and Renew Active programs for Medicare beneficiaries.
Are staff available for assistance?
Trained personnel assist members Monday-Friday 7 AM-3 PM and weekends 8 AM-2 PM at both locations.
What additional amenities do you provide?
We offer infrared saunas, workout towel services, retail fitness apparel, and nutritional supplements at both facilities.
