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

General Manager

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Chris Ward

General Manager

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
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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

Toby

Bondi Studio Manager

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Toby

Bondi Studio Manager

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!

Kayla

Coach

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Kayla

Coach

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

Philosophy

Life is a journey filled with opportunities for growth and self-discovery. By committing to being one percent better each day, we recognize that personal development is an ongoing process.

Favourite

Quote: “Persist in the pursuit of your dreams, for greatness is not a sudden leap but a steady climb

Movie: Shes the man

Book: The power of letting go

Hobby: Soccer and Strength training

Mitchell

Coach

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Mitchell

Coach

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science)

Philosophy

A dream is just a goal without a plan.

Favourite

Quote: “The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen”

Movies: Captain America: The Winter Soldier & The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug

Hobby: Video games, Soccer & Track and Field

Tayla

Coach

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Tayla

Coach

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Philosophy

It all comes down to effort. With effort comes consistency. That is how change happens—when you integrate both into your daily life.

Favourite

Quote: Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions

Movie: 8 Mile, Red Dog, Hacksaw Ridge

Book: All The Light We Cannot See

Hobby: Football, Gym and Camping

Alicia

Coach

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Alicia

Coach

Qualifications

  • BSc (hons) Sports Fitness Coaching

Philosophy

Life is about taking the opportunities we have and making the most of it. Sometimes those opportunities are uncomfortable but this is where we grow and become more confident.

Favourite:

Quote: ‘It’s best to regret trying than to have never tried at all’

Movie: Anyone But You

Book: Dear Dolly

Hobby: Boxing, Hybrid Training & Shopping!