About

We are Ludus Actius

Do you know where the word “Ludus” comes from?

The front desk at Ludus Actius, with the training floor behind it

Why Ludus Actius

In Ancient Rome, a Ludus was the place where gladiators trained to build stronger bodies and minds.

While we aren’t in the gladiatorial age anymore, we believe that having a strong mentality, like they did, will help you achieve your goals through the physical and mental battles we face in the modern world.

Ludus Actius is the perfect place if you’re looking for a new home that supports you through the challenges you face every day to improve.

Physical fitness is one of the hardest habits to get started, and also the most difficult to maintain. That is why we developed a method to keep you motivated, so you can not only reach your goals but exceed them.

Confidence and courage are the basis to become the best version of ourselves. Our members range from the average Joe who just wants to lose a few pounds to top athletes looking for their next level. Our programs work for all levels and body types.

Reach your goals and feel like a champion. At Ludus we celebrate that. Reach 150 classes and you are awarded a Rudis, a genuine Roman sword, so you can feel the gladiator you are.

Join us today and discover your full potential!

A coach spotting a member on the bench press at Ludus Actius
  • Best one hour training in the world
  • A state of the art training facility
  • Over fifteen years of experience with all body types
  • Dedicated to your success
  • We keep fitness enjoyable

What challenges us

To educate people on the importance of physical activity, and to empower them through its practice.

Our Core Values

The values painted on the studio wall, read by a member
  1. Respect Ludus

    Respect the house, and it will respect you back. That is the foundation of a strong, lasting relationship.

  2. Prove Them Wrong

    Don't let negative people define you. Work hard, take care of your body and mind, and become the best version of yourself.

  3. Be Consistent

    Becoming a stronger version of yourself takes time. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

  4. Team Work

    Together, members and coaches build a strong community rooted in positivity and impact. As a team, we work hard to protect it.

Inside Ludus Actius

  • The training floor, seen from the entrance
    Studio
  • Four squat racks with bumper plates loaded on the uprights
    Rogue top-of-the-line equipment
  • Rowers and treadmills lined up under the heart rate screen
    Heart-Rate based training
Diogo Souza holding a kettlebell, in a Ludus Actius shirt

Diogo Souza

Owner and head trainer

Most studios sell you a method. Here the method has a person attached to it, and he is on the floor.

Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education
Postgraduate in Physical Exercise Applied to Cardiac Rehabilitation and Special Needs
Master's in Physiology and Sports Training, in progress
On the floor
Over fifteen years coaching, from first timers to professional athletes
Before Ludus
Technical Coordinator and Strength Conditioning Coach for Team Nogueira: the former UFC fighters Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira and Rogério "Minotouro" Nogueira. Also ran three ADCC fight camps alongside Zé Mario Sperry.
Also
Former powerlifting athlete and rugby player

Enjoy Your Free Trial

Come meet our team, and we'll guide you on your fitness journey. Start with a short tour of the studio, then dive into your free trial and feel the energy we bring.

Come visit us!

Check out our schedule and book your free trial.

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10312 Bloomingdale Ave, Riverview, FL 33578