Our story / CORE by CHAKfitness
More than fitness.
A way of being.
A look inside
Movement is in our nature.
CORE brings together fitness, wellness and the outdoors. Our programs go beyond the walls of a gym, with on-site and off-site experiences grounded in a professional, modern approach to movement.
After more than two decades working in Miami, Florida, our founder brought that experience home to Costa Rica. The result is an approach that connects purposeful training with the natural elements around us.
Meet the founder
Chakiris Menafacio
CEO + Founder of CHAKfitness
Professional accreditations
- NSCA
- ACE
- AFAA
- USA Gymnastics
A lifetime in movement. A deep connection to Costa Rica.
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Where it began
Born in Geneva, Switzerland, and raised in Costa Rica, Chakiris began training in martial arts at the age of nine. He later spent 25 years in the United States before returning to Guanacaste, where he established a presence in the Las Catalinas community and, today, Tamarindo.
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Experience with intention
With more than twenty years as a fitness professional, Chakiris holds accreditations from the NSCA, ACE, AFAA and USA Gymnastics Association. He holds a sports massage therapy license from the Florida College of Natural Health and is a first-degree black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu.
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Movement, shared
His work has appeared in Self Magazine, Natural Awakenings, local publications, television and fitness videos. He has performed at more than one hundred fitness conventions, competitions and exhibitions at national and international level.
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The CORE approach
The creator of the MOBILE TRAINER and FITCLUB programs, Chakiris has helped hundreds of clients and students work toward their goals. From individual training to group exercise, his holistic approach brings body, mind and spirit into the experience of movement.
Our philosophy
Body. Mind. Spirit.
Every workout is an opportunity to connect the physical and the personal. Chakiris combines fitness techniques with ideas from life coaching, sports psychology, yoga, martial arts and personal development to support each individual’s goals.
Your next chapter
Find your nature. Find your CORE.
Experience a different kind of training in Tamarindo.