Portofino Island Resort's Fitness Center
Gaze out over the Santa Rosa Sound and beautiful pool deck through floor-to-ceiling windows as you power through your workout at Portofino’s Fitness Center. Conveniently located within the Portofino Lifestyle Center, the full-service gym and fitness facility provides workout options for everyone. You’ll find all new state-of-the-art cardio equipment with personal touch screen monitors so you can watch your favorite television show or hook up your iPod to access your own workout soundtrack or videos. The fitness center also features an extensive weight room area with a full circuit of Cybex equipment, free weights, fitness balls, bars and bands to help you meet your strength training goals.
In addition to the amazing facilities and equipment, Portofino offers a variety of fitness classes including pilates, yoga, spin, spinnervals and aqua aerobics with energetic and fun instructors.
Personal training is available by appointment for one-on-one training or for special classes for groups. For more information, email fitness@portofinoisland.com or call 850.916.5360.
View The Islander for class schedules Classes are available on a first come basis. Please arrive early to ensure you have a spot.
Fitness Center Hours of Operation
- Daily: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed-toed athletic shoes and shirt required. Must be 16 years of age or older to enter.
Portofino's Fitness Director
Jessica Mulligan Carn has been Portofino’s Fitness Director since 2005. A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Jessica grew up playing softball and basketball. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University and a Master's degree in Exercise Science from the University of West Florida. She obtained her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification in 2007 and has a passion to improve clients overall wellness. She teaches Pilates, Yoga, Spin, and Silver Fit classes.
In her spare time, Jessica spends her time coaching softball, basketball and youth tackle football. She loves to share her passion for fitness and help mentor young athletes to be the best on and off the playing field.
Jessica also serves as the Director of the Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot that is hosted by Premier Island Management Group. This race is an annual 5k that raises proceeds for brain cancer research in memory of Sabine Laguna. The race started in 2015 and has grown to over 1600 participants and has become a tradition for many families to start their Thanksgiving Day.