companhia athletica (cia athletica), a chain of gyms in brasil, introduced the concept of the ‘complete gym', offering a wide range of activities and equipment for everyone - the gym in rio de janeiro is located in barra da tijuca and is open every day of the week.

cia atletica is accredited with the Gustavo Borges methodology, which is believed to be one of the best aqua education methods in brasil.  the gym caters their activities for babies, kids, teens, college students and adults - activities are categorized into swimming, dance, weight lifting, boxing and mixed martial arts, sports and gymnastics.

classes offered at cia athletica are sought after for their creative spin on exercise - swimming and aqua sports include aqua jump and deep water training for adults while teens can participate in synchronized swimming lessons or surf classes.