Sydney Monahan, the founder of Avenza Fitness and Wellness Consulting, is an evidence based Personal Trainer, who specializes in Lifestyle clients.

      She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Nutrition. Sydney is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and is in school to become a Licensed Massage Therapist.

    Sydney is also involved in designing and conducting research with the Exercise Science Department at the University of South Florida. She was published on the  "Comparison of Macronutrient-based Tracking vs. Intuitive Eating for Increasing Protein Intakes in Females Initiating a Resistance Training Program," which was presented at the 19th International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference. She continues to work in research and help lead the industry in evidence based practices.

       She was a College Athlete and competed for the University of South Florida's Sailing Team. She helped her team qualify for Women's Team Race Nationals in 2022 and the Finals for Women's Fleet Race Nationals in 2023. She is now a Level 2 US Sailing Coach.

      Sydney believes that fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle should be a part of your day that you look forward to. Begin working with her today to find out more.