Athletic Republic of Roswell

Making Athletes at All Ages and Levels Better Athletes

By Ellen Samsell Salas

Its a culture of helping people, said Aldo Romano, managing director of Roswells new Athletic Republic (AR) sports performance center. We offer a better way to train and a better way to help every one of our clients to be a better athlete. It doesnt really matter where youre coming from well get you there.

This commitment means that AR trains athletes as young as elementary age as well as competitive high school, college and pro athletes, active adults at any age, in addition to those recovering from injury or surgery. A family friendly gym, AR even offers training for parents while their children are taking classes.

Aldo explained that Athletic Republics success focuses on four key principles speed, power, agility, and stamina which are the building blocks of athleticism as well as ARs proven programs to help competitive athletes excel and adult fitness clients move better, become healthier, and remain injury free.

Now a worldwide presence with over 120 sites, AR launched its revolutionary approach to training in the 1990s. Over the course of almost 30 years, AR has developed its own proprietary training equipment and technology and has effectively worked with over a million athletes. Athletic Republic of Roswell is the companys first site in the metro
Atlanta area.

Meet the Staff

A former collegiate soccer player, Aldo now competes as a USTA and ALTA tennis player. His team of experts includes Jamal Baptiste, a certified NASM Master Trainer and sports massage therapist as well as sports performance trainers Elisea Jones, a former collegiate track and field athlete with a degree in kinesiology; Dawn Sirras, a former D1 NCAA track and cross-country athlete with USATF Level 1 certification; and Gabor Attilla Pilissy-Sipos who has a bachelors degree in exercise science, is a certified professional trainer, and has vast athletic training experience in Europe and Australia. Judy Romano, a lifelong skier and tennis player, oversees client outreach.

To ensure effectiveness, the Acceleration program for competitive athletes includes testing, teaching, then training in small groups of five to eight participants.

No one just walks in, works out, and leaves, Aldo said.
Were here to understand what clients need, so we can help them get better.

Only after the AR trainers have assessed each athletes overall health, current performance level, and goals is a program designed specifically for that client. Its important to understand that every workout can be modified to meet any fitness level.

The biomechanics stay the same, but we adapt our trainings intensity and progress rate to the age and capability of each person, said Aldo.

Team and private training are also available.

Working on ARs ProMulti Hip machine as well as the PlyoFloor and PlyoPress machines, athletes can develop functional strength and movement skills that translate to greater speed, power, agility, and stability. On the Super Running Treadmill with video feedback, athletes can see themselves in action, adjust their body mechanics, then view their progress.

Believe it or not, speed is a skill that can be taught, said AR trainer Kyle Balew. Through evaluation of stride length and frequency, arm swing, and other elements of the gait cycle, we can improve your running biomechanics in 15 minutes.

Because all trainers are AR certified and most have degrees in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field, they understand how the body responds to training and can safely take athletes beyond their previous physiological limits.

For the older competitive athlete, or anyone who just wants to stay fit, Athletic Republics AR-FIT training program applies the companys proven approach to help clients move more efficiently, build balance and stamina, and avoid injury.

For the athlete recovering from lower extremity injury or surgery, AR offers a Return2Play program that bridges the gap between physical therapy and the return to full competitive activity through one-on-one coaching. In addition to restoring functionality and confidence, the program is key to reducing the risk of recurring injuries.

ARs commitment to overall athletic development means the staff complements the work of sport-specific coaches.

We are not replacing a coach. We give coaches more tools to work with, so they can use their time more effectively, Aldo assured.

AR collaborates with sports medicine physicians at Northside Hospital to offer AR clients extended services in sports nutrition or physical therapy when needed.

ARs program is the result of scientific research applied to sports, evidence-based methods and processes, and a commitment to find a better way to train, achieve athletic goals, stay healthy and avoid injury for everyone.

Were here to help all of our clients be the best athletic version of themselves, said Aldo.

Athletic Republic offers a range of services to athletes of all ages and abilities:
ACCELERATION TRAINING targets scholastic competitive athletes who want to build speed, power, agility, and stamina.
ENDURANCE TRAINING offers speed, strength, and stability training for cyclists, runners, swimmers, and triathletes who are eager to reach their personal best.
AR-FIT includes circuit training for active adults who want to get stronger, move better, and become healthier.
RETURN2PLAY bridges the gap between ACL physical therapy and returning to a sport.

Athletic Republic of Roswell
880 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076
404-989-2791
Roswell.AthleticRepublic.com