About Fit Academy
In the spring of 2014, Fit Academy started out as one of the cities most organic fitness groups in the Art Museum area. Owner Osayi Osunde started it within his personal network of friends within the city who wanted to train “like an athlete”. It began with 8 friends, a set of resistance bands, agility ladders, cones, and the “Rocky Steps”. Since then, Fit Academy is now the most dynamic fitness company in Philadelphia. The workouts are the perfect balance between sports driven exercise, full body plyometrics, cardio, and high intensity interval training. All of this is packaged in an environment that promotes having fun, networking and sharing fitness experiences!
THIS IS WHO WE ARE: FIT ACADEMY X TEQUILA HERRADURA: LUCK IS EARNED
Here is a bit more about our coaches!
Osayi Osunde MS, ACE, KB ATH LV 1, TRX, NPC, LTS
owner: Fit Academy
Osayi Osunde is a dynamic entrepreneur in the wellness industry and the proud owner of two successful businesses in Philadelphia: Closers Academy, a coaching business for wellness professionals, and Fit Academy, a private training studio.
With ACE certification as a personal trainer and four-time recipient of the Best of Philly Trainer award, Osunde has a proven track record of helping over 10,000 people reach their fitness goals.
As a former nationally published fitness model, Men's Health contributor, captain of the world champion Team USA IFAF National Football Team, former NFL player for the Green Bay Packers, and captain of the 2009 Villanova University National Championship Football Team, Osunde brings a wealth of experience to his leadership and impact-driven approach to wellness. Osayi believes fitness is both mental and physical and lives by the motto, "Think Fit/ Live Fit".
Instagram: @osunde23
Fun Fact: Childhood nickname is Fatz and he’s met President Barrack Obama
Favorite exercise: Bench press
Damon Roxas
Master Coach
Damon has been an athlete his entire life, playing football, baseball and basketball since he was a child. Through hard work and dedication, he was named a 2x Captain and 4x All-Conference performer for the Fairleigh Dickinson University football team. Damon has translated his passion for athletics into a personal training career that spans over two decades. He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with numerous specialties including Performance Enhancement (Athlete Training), Women’s Fitness, Pre and Post Natal and Injury Rehab, just to name a few. He has a keep it simple approach to fitness, which can be summed up by his motto of, “Be consistent everyday.” He has dedicated his career to being a well-rounded trainer, knowledgeable enough to work with a majority of clients that come to him for help in achieving their goals. When not working with his clients, Damon spends most of his time with his family and is the proud husband to his wife Dana and father to his daughter Alexis and son Colton.
IG: @damonroxasfitness
Fun Fact: Damon is the all-time leader in tackles for a defensive back in FDU history.
Favorite Exercise: Barbell Squat
Makeda McGill
Client service manager / Coach
Makeda is an AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor, and has been teaching various forms of exercise to many different groups of people for the past 7 years including Barre, Bootcamp, and Silversneakers. She also has an extensive background in dance, studying styles such as Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and African leading her to earn her BFA in Modern Dance from the University of the Arts. Makeda is excited to bring her love of fitness to Fit Academy.
Instagram: @Makedamc
Fun Fact: She’s also a Pole Dance/Fitness Instructor.
Favorite Exercise: Any variation of squats.
Reuben Thompson
Coach
Reuben developed a passion for sports at a young age, playing football, basketball and soccer. As he began to pave my way into the world of physical therapy, he became intrigued and more interested in learning the biomechanics and physiological aspects of body moments pertaining to sports. Reuben is a Temple Graduate with a B.S. in Exercise & Sports Science and Fitness Coach/Trainer. He enjoys the endeavor of helping clients reach their fitness and health goals.
Instagram: @reuben_tq
Fun Fact: Play 3 different instruments (Piano; Drums; Bass Guitar)
Favorite Exercise: Wall Sits w/Lateral Slams
Alyza Ngbokoli
Yoga Teacher
Alyza is a passionate fitness professional originally from Yonkers, NY. She moved to Philly in 2019, and shortly after, fell in love with yoga as the world began to slow down. She received her 200-hour yoga certification from Soma Yoga Institute and has been teaching since 2022. Alyza believes in the power of yoga to nourish the mind, body, and spirit, and her classes are designed to help you find your own path to tranquility, strength, and self-discovery. Expect creative flows and mood-enhancing playlists each class. Outside of yoga, Alyza enjoys dancing, traveling, and trying new restaurants in Philly.