Zero Gravity Fitness

Sara was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, where she studied dance from a young age with celebrity dance instructor Abby Lee Miller. As a child she traveled the country as a competitive dancer. After graduating high school Sara began her career as a professional dancer performing around the world in various countries such as South Korea, France, Portugal and Switzerland.
Sara began her fitness career years twelve years ago. She became a Pilates enthusiast after it helped rehab her back after a serious injury. Sara was so impressed with the improvements that the method made in her own health that she decided to make it a career.
Sara has been an owner/operator of Zero Gravity Fitness for the past eight years. She is a Stott certified Pilates instructor and personal trainer. Sara is also a certified Kettlebell instructor. She is passionate about making sure that Zero Gravity stays on the cutting edge of the fitness industry, and believes in helping each client achieve optimal health and wellness.

For as long as she can remember, Lexi has always been passionate about health and fitness. She played soccer and actively participated in sports growing up. Lexi needed something to cross train with her constant movement that stretched and strengthened her body. She took her first Pilates class at the age of sixteen and was captivated. Her passion for Pilates and the results she achieved encouraged her to become an instructor aiming to help others strengthen their core and reshape their bodies.

In 2013, Lexi became a certified Classical Pilates Instructor through Power Pilates, based in New York City, NY. She completed her 600+ hour comprehensive program at a certified Power Pilates training center in West Palm Beach and at The Pilates Loft under Jennifer O'Mara, owner of The Pilates Loft and Teacher of Teachers for the United States Pilates Association®LLC. 

In addition to Pilates, Lexi enjoys hot yoga and weight training. Her passion for teaching inspired her to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. 

Leo graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors of Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology track, and a Minor in Health Services Administration. Leo has been training since 1992, and is affiliated with the NSCA (since 2003), as well as, AFAA and Powerhouse Pilates.

Leo believes in an integrated approach to training, utilizing methods from many different disciplines in order to optimize benefits for the client. He has worked with various clientele including professional athletes, student athletes, executives, and entertainment professionals. Leo specializes in making individualized and time-efficient exercise and nutritional programs that fit within the busy lifestyles of his clients. He has successfully helped clients achieve their goals, including weight loss, postural alignment, injury rehabilitation and sports specific training.

Leo has worked and interned with Health and Fitness professionals ranging from Physical Therapists to renowned Athletic Trainers and Personal Trainers. This experience has allowed him to develop the professional confidence and advanced knowledge necessary to work at the highest level in the Fitness industry.

“I found my Greater self on the other side of Fear, after that anything became possible.”-Iva

Iva was born and raised in Waynesboro, Ga where she was most known for her athletic skills in Basketball and Track and her artistic abilities. She made the move to Orlando in 2013 and while operating as Guest Relations Coordinator for a well known hotel franchise, she also did freelance personal training; this love came after friends inquired to her about her fitness regimen. As years progressed, she found she had a genuine passion for fitness and health and became a certified personal trainer. After 3 years freelance and 1 year as a trainer with Planet Fitness, she brought her fitness, 10+ years in management and customer service skills to Zero Gravity Fitness.  

In her freetime, she has an affinity for the arts which includes everything from music to painting. If she's not engulfed in that world, she can be found mentoring young ladies, motivational speaking, or being an overall positive influencer. 

Erin Murphy was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and started taking dance lessons at the age of 3, under the instruction of Abby Lee Miller.  She has studied multiple dance styles including, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, modern, acrobatics, and gymnastics.  Immediately after graduating high school, her professional dance career began at Walt Disney World as a Kid of the Kingdom, where she was a swing for Disneymania! and Every Day’s a Holiday.  She was fortunate enough to tour the world while dancing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and continued on travelling with Holland America Lines as a dance captain.  After many years at sea, Erin decided to get her “land legs” back.  She went back to Disney and performed in the Festival of the Lion King show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  She is currently a dancer at Universal Studios in their Superstar Parade. While performing, she is currently studying pilates through Balanced Body.

Briana practiced classical ballet for seven years with the Orlando Ballet School and received many awards for her artistic and technical ability, including the prestigious Hope Award at the largest international ballet competition, the Youth American Grand Prix.  After suffering from a hip injury that required invasive surgery, Briana utilized Pilates to help her through her recovery. She went on to get her Pilates certification with Polestar Pilates, a curriculum rooted in physical therapy and rehabilitative methods.  Through her experience, she has developed a passion for helping people of all ages experience the benefits of recovery and whole-body conditioning that Pilates provides. She is currently pursuing a degree in the field of health sciences.