Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Our Mission is to become the leading provider of health and fitness solutions in our local community

Matt

CEO & Director

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Matt

CEO & Director

Qualifications

  • BACHELOR OF ARTS
  • CERT III IN FITNESS
  • CERT IV IN FITNESS
  • SENIOR FIRST AID
  • PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2006
  • TRX SUSPENSION CERT
  • CROSSFIT LEVEL 2 TRAINER
  • PRIMAL HEALTH COACH
  • 2021 FITNESS AUSTRALIA AWARDS – PERSONAL TRAINER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
  • Completed 10 Marathons
  • Trekked: Everest base camp, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kokoda Trail, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Philosophy

As we progress through life we forget the benefits and joys of movement. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s when you don’t move regularly, that’s when the complications occur in life.

Favourite

Quote “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us” J.R.R. Tolkien
Movie: Unbreakable
Book: An Open heart, Dalai Lama 
Hobby: Besides running, reading comics.

Chris Ward

Head Coach

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Chris Ward

Head Coach

Qualifications

  • Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) (ESSA)
  • Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science
  • Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach
  • Cert III & IV in Fitness
  • Senior First Aid & CPR
  • PUNCHFIT TRAINER
  • Certificate in Sport Strapping
  • NDIS Approved Worker
  • LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
  • PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE 2013
  • SPARTAN RACE VETERAN
  • ELECTRICIAN FOR 10 YEARS

Philosophy:

Exercise and nutrition shouldn’t be complicated. Focus on the basics week in and week out, do what you enjoy, take small steps and every now and again do something that scares you.

Favourite

Quote: Discipline Equals Freedom
Movie: Remember the Titans & Pumping Iron.
Book: Extreme Ownership/Game of Thrones.
Hobby: Playing Video Games.

Niall Oates

Coach

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Niall Oates

Coach

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Masters of Teaching Primary
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • NDIS Cleared Worker
  • Working with Children Check
  • Personal Trainer/Coach since 2012
  • Soccer Coach for 10+ Years
  • Tennis Coach for 5+ Years

Favourite

Quote: ”The only easy day is yesterday”
Book: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Jack Reacher Series by Lee Child.
Movie: Lord of the Rings, Coach Carter, Blindside.
Hobby: Soccer, Walking my dog, reading.

Philosophy

My goal is to provide coaching and meaningful support to help members be the best version of themselves and achieve their health and fitness goals. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing people, or hearing about people improving and achieving their goals. Even small wins deserve big recognition.

Patrick

Coach

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Patrick

Coach

Qualifications

  • Registered Level 1 Exercise Professional – Fitness Australia
  • Certificate IV in Fitness
  • Master Trainer Level 1 Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
  • Functional Range Conditioning – Certified Mobility Specialist
  • Provide first aid & CPR
  • Infection Control training – COVID 19

Favourite
Book: Tao Te Ching – Lao Tzu
Hobbies: Anything physical, reading (from comics to spirituality)

Allan

Coach

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Allan

Coach

Qualifications

  • Certificates III & IV in Fitness
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Sports and Exercise Science) (4th Year)
  • NDIS Approved Worker
  • Working with Children Check
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

Favourite

Quote: “The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat.”
Book: The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle.
Movie: The Jumper.
Hobby: Basketball, Strength training, Martial Arts.

Philosophy

1 EXP philosophy – You gain experience everyday you live your life. Sometimes you can build your experience pool too large, or life gets monotonous and it’s very easy to forget about the small experiences.

Elia

Coach

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Elia

Coach

Qualifications

  • Cert III in Fitness
  • Cert IV in Fitness
  • Diploma in Sports & Recreation Management

Favourite

Quote: It’s never too late to be what we want to be
Book: Tyson fury: the furious method
Movie: Interstellar
Hobby: Hike

Philosophy

  • Live and Let Live

Shirin

Coach

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Shirin

Coach

Qualifications

  • Certificates III & IV in Fitness
  • Rehab Fx
  • Blackroll Fascia Training
  • Mobility Training
  • Kettlebell Level 1 & 2
  • First Aid

Favourite

Movie: Titanic & Where the Crawdads Sing.
Book: The Resilience Project, Earth is Hiring, Good Vibes Good Life.
Hobby: Baking, Exploring new places.

Toby

Coach

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Toby

Coach

Qualifications:

  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor (UK Equivalent to Cert 3)
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer (UK Equivalent to Cert 4)
  • Bsc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Sciences
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Fitness Achievements:

  • Climbed the highest mountain in England (Scafell Pike, 978m) in my budgy smugglers for mental health charities with temperatures at -10 degrees at the summit. (02/2023)
  • Llandudno Sprint Triathlon (10/2022)
    Top 10 Finish in Age Group
  • Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire (06/2022)
  • Manchester Half Marathon (05/2022)
  • Abersoch Olympic Distance Triathlon (10/2021)
  • National UK 3 Peak Challenge, raised money for mental health charities (08/2021)
  • 2019 2Bros Bodybuilding Competition, Hull (04/2019)
    Physique, Beginners Category- 1st Place
  • 2019 NPC Bodybuilding Competition, Watford (03/2019)
    Physique, True Beginners Category- 2nd Place
  • Caldy Rugby Player (09/2011 – 07/2016)
  • Multiple 5km & 10km Races

Training Philosophy:

A rising tide lifts all boats. If you can be the best version of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally then you can pass that onto others to try lift them too. Be better than yesterday.

Favourite:

Quote: “Hard work doesn’t guarantee anything, but without it you don’t stand a chance”

Movie: Batman: The Dark Knight

Must Read: Atomic Habits, James Clear

Hobby: Having recently moved to Bondi, surfing is the new hobby!

Georgina

Exercise Physiologist

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Georgina

Exercise Physiologist

Qualifications

  • Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Diploma of Exercise Studies
  • Bachelor of Human Movement

Favourite

Quote: It’s never too late to be what we want to be
Book: Tyson fury: the furious method
Movie: Interstellar
Hobby: Hike

Philosophy

We change the state of our outer world by first changing the state of our inner world

Jay

Coach

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Jay

Coach

Qualifications

  • Certificate III and IV in Fitness

Favourite

Quote: Do or do not; there is no try
Movie: Mulholland Drive
Book: The Slight Edge
Hobby: Running

Philosophy

Perfectionism is the thief of progress, consistent movement within your ability is the key