about us

Hi, I'm Stu Davidson. Back in 2007, I moved to Miami from Sarasota, and with the change, I had a novel idea about personal training in the water. After doing extensive research and getting my certification, I created AquaFit Sports Therapy and launched AquaFit Miami. Here's a link to a 2017 article in VoyageMIA.

From 2008-2020, I trained several hundred clients (mostly one-on-one) in their pool up and down Miami Beach, SOBE, Miami & area -click the link to see properties I've worked at- ranging in age from 9 to 92 years old, training in the ocean to the three local Ritz's in every imaginable scenario, I have pretty much seen it all.

When COVID shut everything down in early 2021, I moved back to Sarasota. Shortly after, due to my health issues, I had the time and became a student of circumstance, soaking up all I could learn and experimenting with newer ways of training in the water. When you are diagnosed with a neurological condition that can be life-threatening, I was motivated by my interest not to be a victim but to champion my condition. My journey in healing myself will only be a benefit to healing others.

My compassion, approach, and understanding of physical limitations and breaking ceilings is an understatement. In the past two years alone, I have recovered from three surgeries; Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion (ACDF) neurosurgery in January 2023; quad tendon tear knee surgery in January 2024; and most recently just after Hurricane Milton I broke six ribs, my clavicle and punctured a lung and recently had clavicle open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery in November 2024. So, I'm battle-tested and mother-approved! Having that kind of perspective and experience is invaluable, on top of all my previous work, including all the science in expediting recovery.

I very much enjoy teaching groups and classes, but my specialty is working one-on-one, combining various techniques that fit well with the client. I leverage several aquatic drag resistance training methods for the lower and upper body, using all kinds of aquatic resistance gear (I'm always looking for the latest) to aid in helping my clients be the healthiest version of themselves and exceed their goals.

My passion is the water, and connecting with people who want to put in the work to improve their quality of life, regardless of their age or fitness level. They, too, understand the value of what working in the water can do. I truly hope to continue doing this work here in Sarasota and well beyond.

Stuart Davidson, Founder

flexibility • power• balance • tone • resistance

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we are closed sundays and major holidays

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we offer primary, secondary, and extended service areas*

*Please note: secondary & extended service areas are color-coded and require a compensatory travel fee, payable on date of service. The fee is listed for each designated area.

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