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Meet our
trainers...
Over
11 years experience in the fitness industry
Lecturer in Boxing component, Cert IV in Fitness, Australian
Fitness Academy
Classes you are
currently instructing for HBF:
I own and manage all the personal training and classes at HBF
and currently instruct the Running Program & Corporate
Groups.
Why
did you choose to work in the fitness industry?
I was passionate about fitness and health, and was keen to be
self-employed - it was a natural choice for me.
What
do you love about instructing classes?
Everything! The social aspect, meeting new people and watching
bonds form between participants, watching clients confidence and
enthusiasm for fitness grow, providing a quality workout filled
with variety and fun, the creativity... I could go on and
on!
What
do you feel are your best assets as a fitness trainer?
Patience, attention to detail, professionalism, class
structure, communication skills, listening skills and I genuinely
care about people.
What
do you like to do in your own time (when you are not working)?
Unfortunately this is limited to weekends! I relax by
keeping busy with:
Adventure Racing and other fitness events
Seeing live music & music festivals
Watching
AFL live
Dinners with friends
Weekends away
Reading
Some would suggest talking!
What
is the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement
you have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
Adventure racing and DuoX off road duathlon! In one
particular Adventure Race, we kayaked, mountain biked and ran for 7
hours straight on French Island, reaching control points with the
aid of a map. It was so challenging, but incredibly
exhilarating. By the end I had trouble putting sentences
together due to fatigue. I try to participate regularly and
aim to improve my navigation skills and speed.
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
What you don't realise is that everyone starts out scared
before their first class. People think that they will turn up to a
class filled with athletes. Participants are relieved to find
that our classes are filled with people of all ages, fitness
levels, body types and walks of life. As for someone who says
they are too busy for fitness, I would suggest that they look at
their priorities. Health and fitness should be near the top
of the list. Some of the busiest people are also the
fittest.
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Classes
you are currently instructing for HBF:
Boot
Camp: Caulfield , Elwood & Corporate Groups
Why
did you choose to work in the fitness
industry?:
I love
being able to work with people to achieve their fitness
goals. Seeing the positive impact that exercise has on my
clients’ lives is a fantastic reward for the job.
What
do you love about instructing Boot Camp?
The
variety, the fun, the challenge, and of course, the
people!
What
do you feel are your best assets as a fitness
trainer?
My own
enthusiasm for exercise, along with my empathy for people and the
effort it sometimes takes to get out there and get active.
It’s not always easy, so I really respect people for having the
courage to give it a go.
What
do you like to do in your own time (when you are not
working)?
Apart
from working out myself, you can usually find me playing my piano
or cello, or enjoying a coffee in a café around Melbourne – so many
to choose from!
What
is the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement
you have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
I’m
currently working towards competing in my first triathlon.
Given that I’ve never been much of a swimmer, going the distance in
the water is going to be no mean feat. To give you some idea
of the challenge I’m facing, I was embarrassingly excited a few
weeks ago when I managed to swim 50 metres without
stopping!
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
You’re
only as old/unfit as you feel. You can stay as you are, or
you can get out there, give it a try and find out what you’re
missing out on! As for the too busy excuse, each and every
one of us gets just 24 hours in the day to play with, so it comes
down to priorities. If it’s important enough to you, you’ll
find the time.
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Which classes do
you instruct for HBF?
Boot
camp Fitzroy, Boxing boot camp Richmond, Boxing boot camp East
Hawthorn & Corporate Groups
Why
did you choose to work in the fitness industry?
I have
always loved sports and staying healthy so the fitness industry
seemed like an obvious choice, work doesn’t seem like work when you
enjoy what you do!
What do you
love about instructing Boot Camp?
It’s a
new challenge for me and one that I’m relishing, its also very
rewarding seeing people improve their fitness levels.
What
do you feel are your best assets as a fitness
trainer?
I’m
very committed to a healthy lifestyle from the inside and outside
of the body and strive to learn more about nutrition and health
everyday. As a trainer I’m professional, a good communicator and
motivator and understanding of clients varying fitness
levels.
What
do you like to do in your own time (when you are not
working)?
I love
spending time with family. Training using a more natural approach
to fitness, I’m currently learning hand balancing. Making raw
chocolate, that’s the sort you can eat everyday which is good
because I’m a chocoholic! I also love to play poker when I get the
time.
What
is the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement
you have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
I don’t
go in for marathons or crazy long distance events but I’ve done
1000 hindu squats in 30 minutes, which if your into bodyweight
exercising you would appreciate as a good effort.
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
Too
unfit? Most people these days are unfit so you’re not alone and
everyone has to start somewhere. Too old? As long as you have a
pulse you can improve your fitness. Too busy? When you start
exercising you will find that you have more energy throughout the
day which means you have more time, easy!
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Classes
you are currently instructing for HBF:
Monday
Boot camp at East Hawthorn, Monday Boxing boot camp at Richmond,
Wednesday Boxing boot camp at East Hawthorn, Friday boxing boot
camp Richmond
Why
did you choose to work in the fitness industry?:
Keeping
fit has been a passion of mine my entire life, and I love how
simply incorporating exercise into my life enriches it in so many
ways. I get a lot of satisfaction from being able to instill this
feeling in others, helping them get as much enjoyment out of
exercise as I do.
What
do you love about instructing Boot Camp?
The
team effort and energy, everyone enduring exercise together.
What do you feel are your best assets as a fitness
trainer?
Correct
technique in movement, motivating others and creating interesting
class plans.
What
do you like to do in your own time (when you are not
working)?
Spending
time with close friends, working out myself, listening to dance
music and going out for the occasional night out on the dance floor
:)
What
is the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement
you have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
Managing
a recent lower back injury to full recovery, through continued,
modified exercise programs for myself, in order to maintain my
current and ongoing level of fitness.
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
Continuous
movement in life is imperative in sustaining a good quality of life
through to old age, and we all get older as the years go by. It's
never too late to start as effort is relative and we all have the
ability to move. A fitness class is a great way to do this as there
is lots of energy, motivation and many fellow people (believe it or
not) in the same boat as you!
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Classes you are
currently instructing for HBF
Fitzroy
evenings (Monday & Thursday) / Fitzroy mornings
(Wednesday)
Why
did you choose to work in the fitness industry?
I have
always been into my fitness and so I naturally progressed into the
industry
What
do you love about instructing Boot Camp?
It has
no boring bits and its always go, go, go! I also love helping
a team of individuals achieve their health goals together in a fun
environment
What
do you feel are your best assets as a fitness
trainer?
I
understand that fitness and getting fit can be stressful for many
people. This is why I try and approach classes as a place
where we can reduce our stress from the daily grind. I try
and help people to achieve a healthy lifestyle balance, while also
pushing them to their limits
What
do you like to do in your own time (when you are not
working)?
Any
team sports, play with my dog, a few quiet beers at the pub and i
love a good movie!
What
is the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement
you have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
I am
not one for individual sports, so i have not completed many
individual goals, but I would have to say many years of football
preseasons and consistently training in the wintery cold months of
a Melbourne winter are up there for being a challenge to be
motivated to train.
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
Fitness
is more about training the mind then the body. Ive never met
someone who i could not train and get results out of. It
doesn’t matter what fitness they are or how old. The only
thing that would stop a person from training is their mind!
If you think your too busy to train and think about your stress
levels and where you are going to be in ten years. Chances
are we are always going to be busy!
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Classes you are
currently instructing for HBF:
Wednesday Boxing Boot
Camp at Caulfield, Thursday Boxing Boot camp at McKinnon. Also
floating around at the moment helping out with the busier
classes.
Why
did you choose to work in the fitness industry?:
I like
to help people reach their full potential while having fun. It also
keeps me active and social.
What
do you love about instructing Boot Camp?
I get
to have fun teaching the classes and interact with large groups of
people in one go!
What
do you feel are your best assets as a fitness trainer?
Having
fun! That and attention to detail.
What
do you like to do in your own time (when you are not
working)?
LOTS! I
love acting, playing guitar, writing, pretty much any sport
imaginable and of course being social.
What
is the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement
you have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
Training for Karate
tournaments in NZ. Particularly when I won the Under 18 South
Island Kumite. All my hard work had paid off!
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
Regardless of where
you are in your life, incorporating physical fitness into your
daily routine will make you healthier, happier and more confident.
Without a doubt!
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Classes you are
currently instructing for HBF:
Tuesdays boxing boot
camp at McKinnon
Why
did you choose to work in the fitness industry?:
I have
always loved exercise and feel good when I do it. I feel it’s a
great atmosphere to work in and think people who are willing to get
out there in the mornings and after work are normally very positive
and fun, which makes the work we do rewarding.
What
do you love about instructing Boot Camp?
Meeting
people and showing them that exercise can be rewarding and fun at
the same time.
What
do you feel are your best assets as a fitness trainer?
Being
helpful and supportive and being able to adapt to different
personalities to help them achieve their goals.
What
do you like to do in your own time (when you are not
working)?
Exercise (run and play
football)
Being
outdoors with mates doing fun things such as riding, snowboarding,
surfing. I'll try anything.
What
is the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement
you have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
Around
the bay in a day 100km, as riding is not one of my
strengths.
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
That
these are all great reasons to start doing exercise as improvement
will come fast, not just with fitness but how you feel and how much
energy you have to do other things. The best things about fitness
classes is that you're in a group setting and having people
expecting you to be there helps motivate yourself.
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Classes
you are currently instructing for HBF:
Special
guest appearances in Boot camp, Boxing and Running
Program!
Why did
you choose to work in the fitness industry?:
I really
enjoy working with people and even more so empowering them to
fulfil their potential. With its synergistic blend of mind
and body training, the fitness industry is the perfect one for
me! Plus, I enjoy the working out and training
myself!!
What do
you love about instructing Boot Camp?
Boot
camp has its own special charm! There is something about
committing to a high energy, high intensity training session –
every time!! While other workouts can get serious, Boot Camp
is all about great dynamics and good fun!
What do
you feel are your best assets as a fitness trainer?
I hope
that people find my enthusiasm about health and fitness helpful. I
also find that I can often clearly see a client’s gains before they
can, plus a tantalizing glimpse of their “Inner Athlete”! I
am always conscious of meeting a client “where they are” –
after all that’s what makes training “personal”.
What do
you like to do in your own time (when you are not
working)?
I am
committed to getting as much out of this life as I can – so during
my downtime (that is when I am not indulging in my two favourite
sports – Kickboxing and Triathlon) you might find me doing any, or
a combination of: cooking, indulging in great coffee or wine,
photographing anything remotely interesting, avidly watching films,
animatedly discussing horses and horse racing, socialising (!!),
totally spoiling my three-year old niece, tying myself in knots
doing yoga, excitedly planning my next overseas trip or whipping
around galleries and exhibitions!
What is
the most challenging or rewarding fitness event / achievement you
have tackled in keeping yourself fit?
Every
year brings new training goals and challenges for me, however I
would rate 2003 as one of my best years –somehow I found the key to
balancing different types of training, professional workload and
personal life. I was able to compete nationally and complete
two kickboxing gradings and finish my first triathlon, as well as
caring for my two horses!
What
advice would you give to someone who thinks they are too unfit /
too old / too busy to try a fitness class?
Quite
simply – “Never say Never!” Lets focus on how you can do
it, rather than why you can’t!
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