Leandro Carvalho

Leandro Carvalho is a physical fitness innovator who brings many influences from his native Brazil and his roots as a dancer to create unique workout programs for his clients.

Armed with an extensive dance resume and a degree in physical therapy, Leandro came to NY to dance with top companies and upon arrival began working with the legendary dance innovator Merce Cunningham. When not dancing, Leandro earned every personal training certificate available and formulated his unique approach to fitness which after several years became his full time occupation.

He noticed that people were not having fun while working out and that many people were unsatisfied with their routines, eventually abandoning them. He was determined to create fun classes that would encourage students to work out and not only stick with it, but demand more. He introduced Brazilian Groove - a cardio dance class set to hot Brazilian music that was an instant hit as were his Brazilian Butt Lift and Brazilian Tummy Tuck classes, both of whom were named "Best Fitness Class" by New York Magazine in their "best of" issue.

Leandro continued his innovation out of the gym and into the pool with his Brazilian Body Surf, which brought the latest aquatic training alternative to water lovers. The water based system which Leandro is constantly expanding, is perfect for Americas growing senior population, those suffering injuries or needing low impact training and has proven a wonderful routine for expectant mothers and athletes alike. Leandro has worked with top doctors to provide physical rehabilitation support options to clinicians and Brazilian Body Surf has been shown highly effective with autistic children as well. Leandros passion and success in this form of exercise is establishing him as one of the top aquatic trainers in the country if not the world.

All of this work has not gone unnoticed and Leandro and his fitness programs have been featured on numerous television shows (Leandro is a regular guest on WB11's morning fitness segment) and profiled in magazines such as Marie Claire, Time Out, New York Magazine, New York Times, Elle, Health, and Vogue (see enclosed), this is just the beginning for this sizzling hot Brazilian Fitness Star!