The new Gonzalez Sports Academy opened in Chula Vista, southern California, last month.

A family-owned and operated business - launched by professional baseball players Edgar Gonzalez of the Yomiuri Giants and Adrian Gonzalez of the San Diego Padres - the facility was established to "educate and empower coaches, athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels to achieve their sports performance and conditioning goals".

Catering for everyone from beginners to 'weekend warriors' and serious athletes, the 2,700sq m facility offers equipment that supports training across multiple sports - baseball, club volleyball and cycling, for example - as well as speed/agility and strength training.

As part of its cycling training provision, the club has installed RealRyder bikes. "Cycling is very popular and RealRyder bikes are high performance, state-of-the art equipment that no-one else in our area has," says Bob Foley, director of strength & conditioning.