Auburn Magazine

AUBURN FIT
NOT A GYM...
Bryan and Jacquelyn Twardus have
started an exciting new kind
of fitness training. Bryan is so full of
energy and passion for the fitness industry
but wants to help people discover that
the outdoors is the only gym they need.
“Treadmills are boring, let’s just climb a hill.
You will push yourself to make it to the top, and
that is something most will never achieve in a
gym,” explains Bryan.
Bryan talks me into meeting him for a photo shoot
in the canyon, a favorite for their club, which usually
meets around 5 a.m. I wouldn’t agree to meet at 5 a.m.,
but we met at the famous No Hands Bridge in Auburn
on a Tuesday afternoon. It was surprisingly busy at this
location, so I got to see first-hand the impact of Auburn Fit’s
vision. They started their workout, and people were amazed
that they could perform all the normal moves without the use
of weights. “This is all that we need,” repeats Bryan. His message
may be a simple one, but it’s clearly effective.
Auburn Fit are fitness professionals who’ve embarked on a mission
to find better ways to achieve the benefits of fitness for ourselves, our
families, and our friends. “We are local athletes that use the incredible
trails, rivers, parks, and our unique training studio to clear our minds,
condition our bodies, and connect with friends,” Bryan explains. “We are