Free fitness clinic to be held in Elmont

Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-Mineola) announced last week that he will be hosting a free fitness clinic on Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Valencia Gym in Elmont.

The “Athletic, Health and Fitness Clinic” is expected to be an annual event, free-of-charge for all ages.

“The clinic is going to have countless classes aimed for high school students, college age, seniors and everyone in between,” Martins said, adding, “dietary choices, fitness, healthy lifestyles and workout sessions will be offered. There will also be special athletic boot camps, bodybuilding, fitness training for all ages and much more.”

Valencia Gym, which has been in business for more than 30 years, is located at 1319 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont. Lenny Vannatta, the gym's owner, as well as the staff of the gym, have partnered with Martins to create this event.

"Valencia is well-known for being a community minded business that has trained countless people over three decades,” Martins said.

The fitness day will feature highly specialized fitness experts, athletes, coaches, professional actors and choreographers. Fitness classes topics will include Diet and Losing Weight, Athletic Training, Athletic Boot Camps, Diet and Fitness, Sports Clinics, Strength and Conditioning, Senior Fitness, Women’s Health and Fitness, and Male Fitness. Massage therapy sessions will be offered by therapist Joyce Lopez.

Throughout the day, free samples of healthy foods, diet consultations, shakes and massage therapy sessions will be offered.

Actor Mario D’Leon — from television shows "Ugly Betty," "Law and Order CSI," "One Life to Live" and recent movie blockbuster film “The Smurfs” — and MTV and feature film choreographer Lancelot Theobald will be also be attending.

Two local Elmont athletes — Gael Salvant and Herve Duroseau — will be on-hand to provide fitness expertise. Duroseau is the winner of the 2011 Daily News Golden Gloves, and will be offering a boxing training class during the day. Salvant is a well-known bodybuilder and fitness expert who has won several competitions throughout New York, and will be offering a special bodybuilding class.