Q&A WITH WILLIAM ERDMAN: Athletic Club of the Avenues Viera Tailored to Needs of Members

Athletic Club of the Avenues Fitness Club Open Seven Days A Week

The Athletic Club of the Avenues owner William Erdman, above, is excited about the opening of the “one-of-a-kind” fitness club at The Avenue Viera. The facility, located at 6431 Lake Andrew Drive, Unit 102, in Melbourne, and is open seven days a week.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with William Erdman, owner of the Athletic Club of the Avenues. Their “one-of-a-kind” fitness club specializes in multiple areas. My question-and-answer interview with Erdman allowed him to best describe what sets his facility apart from others and what they have to offer.

Question: What makes the Athletic Club of the Avenues different than other health clubs?

Answer: What makes Athletic Club of the Avenues different from other health clubs or fitness platforms is our limited members, ability to book workouts, cleanliness and our staff.

Question: What do you tell someone that has not exercised in years? Why is the Athletic Club of the Avenues the right place for them?

Answer: Athletic Club of the Avenues is a great place to start getting back into a healthy workout routine.  Our club offers hands-on assistance and utilizes our online booking system, through the ACA app, to allow members to have personal or private space during their workout.  Athletic Club of the Avenues is tailored to the members and their needs.

Question: Do you offer classes?

Answer: We offer virtual classes through our Peloton subscription.  Our Athletic Cub Staff is currently in the efforts of becoming certified personal trainers.  Our staff is here to assist with any of the equipment or with pointers to reach your fitness goals.

Question: Your website mentions bookable pool and hot sessions. What does that mean?

Answer: On the ACA app our members can book sessions.  We have 4 temperature-controlled rooms and two swim lanes.  These six platforms can be reserved so members can be efficient and plan when it comes to his or her workout schedule. No more waiting for a swim lane or workout equipment.

The four Temperature Controlled Rooms consist of HIIT with a TRX cable set up, Schwinn bike, Peloton bike and Peloton row with TRX cable set up. HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training.

Question: Describe the relationship between Knights Physical Therapy and Wellness and the Athletic Club of the Avenues.

Answer: Knights Physical Therapy located in the suite next to Athletic Club of the Avenues is the best physical therapy option in Brevard County.  Knights PT utilizes our swimming pool every Thursday from 9AM-2PM. During this time, the pool is heated to therapy grade temperature. This gives Knights PT a unique benefit with their therapy options

Question: What was the motivation of the design of the Athletic Club?

Answer: During the design process for ACA, although all fitness levels were considered, special consideration went to triathletes. The fitness club also put immense consideration into the on-going inconveniences presented in the average gym. We wanted to work towards eliminating the common issues and provide members with an upgraded fitness experience.

Question: Melissa Farell and Cody Abbott are your lead trainers. Tell us about Melissa and Cody

Answer: Our staff at the ACA is what makes us different than other athletic clubs and fitness facilities.  Between Melissa and Cody, all our members are in the right hands if needing assistance in reaching their fitness goals.  Both of our trainers are currently completing their NASM personal trainer certificate.

Question: What is the goal of the Athletic Club of the Avenues?

Answer: Our goal as an athletic club is to develop a fitness community in Viera, FL that results in all ACA members becoming more confident with his or her workout schedule, as well as improving overall fitness and wellness.

Question: What are your hours?

Answer: Our Operation Hours are Monday-Friday 6AM- 8PM and Saturday-Sunday 8AM-3PM

Question: How would someone gather additional information about the Athletic Club of the Avenues?

Answer: You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @athleticclubavenues

Our website www.athleticclubavenues.com. Give us a call 321-473 6870

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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