Mercedes Szurgot, Fitness Instructor

Hello Fitness Family!!! Let me introduce myself…..

My name is Mercedes and I’ve had the great opportunity to be a part of Georgia’s fitness community since 2015. I began it all in my hometown of Chicago in 2012.

My certifications started with an array of Zumba programs (6 altogether), Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Silver Sneakers, Pilates, Spin, HIIT, and Yoga Basics, and I’m constantly studying or taking classes to learn more! I’ve literally taught everything…..expect anything involving water, I can’t swim! The mind and the body work together and I’m so excited to see what the future holds!

Why fitness? Fitness is in my blood being the daughter of an ex-bodybuilder. I idolized my father and his strength. I literally grew up in the gym! In February of 2002, my life was halted when I was diagnosed with cancer. Believe it or not, my oncologist recommended light workouts to relax my mind and body. It worked! After being told that I was in remission, fitness became a bigger part of my life! I started simple and I keep adding more and more! Life is too short, so let’s train hard, train smart, and have fun!! I look forward to help people grow!

Years of Experience: 12 years