About Champagne Fitness
Established in 2004, delivering premium personal training services in Marin County
Our Story
Champagne Fitness was established in 2004 in Tiburon CA emphasizing elite training for high school and collegiate athletes. In 2008, we opened our Corte Madera location where we currently operate today. Over the years, our clientele have ranged from 16 years old to 84 years young, male and female, and all different fitness levels.
Our Approach
Since 2004, Champagne Fitness has emphasized private personal training for those who are completely new to working out as well as intermediates who need the extra guidance of a professional. Unlike many industrial training warehouses, we offer a warm, clean, and inviting environment in a convenient secluded location.
What to Expect
Session Structure
Sessions typically start on the hour and last 45-55 minutes, varying between private and group sessions. Each session begins with a breif warmup on your choice of cardio machine to prepare your body and raise blood pressure.
Personalized Attention
During warmup, we'll check in about your energy levels and adjust the workout accordingly. We understand that some days you might not be at 100% due to various factors, and we adapt to ensure you get the most from your session. If this is the case, we may integrate more mobility stretches and neuromuscular balance work which are very important but requires less energy.
Workout Components
Following warmup, we perform specific stretches for joint mobility to maximize exercise effectiveness. Workouts are comprised of roughly 24-30 total sets across 10-15 different exercises, varying between 2-3 sets each. The routine combines isolated toning exercises with faster-paced compound movements and plyometrics. Blending our five different methods of resistance training.
Recovery & Scheduling
Every session includes foam rolling and stretching between the more demanding sets to maintain productivity while your muscles recover for the next set. At the end of each workout every client recieves a complimentary protein bar or drink to stimulate the muscle recovery process. We'll also take a moment to schedule your sessions for the following week.
Meet Gary Champagne
Gary Champagne was born and raised in Tiburon CA where he began his athletic career playing a variety of sports. His journey led him to the sport of rowing where he was selected two years in a row to represent the USA at the World Championships in Germany and Lithuania. In 2002 he had the honor of being the top collegiate recruit, rowing for Cal in the top varsity boat, culminating in a national championship in 2006.
After graduating, Gary opened Champagne Fitness, combining his love of teaching with his advanced knowledge of the physical body. His kind, humorous, and extroverted personality makes him the perfect trainer for clients of all ages and fitness levels. Gary lives in Marin with his wife Kelly and his two boys Gus and Finn.
Personal Athletic Achievements
The Head of the Charles Regatta is the world's largest three-day rowing event and one of the most prestigious competitions in the sport. Winning this championship five times (2019, 2021-2024) is an extraordinary achievement, as the event attracts elite athletes from around the globe. The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19, making this consecutive streak even more remarkable in the competitive rowing community.
Head of the Charles Championship
Gold Medal Achievements: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Education
UC Berkley Graduate
Pedigree
U.S. National Team and D1 Athlete
Experience
20+ years of business