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Trainer
Jimmy Todorovski
I’m into: watching football, soccer, having a drink with friends and body building.
My skills are: circuit training, resistance training, HIIT (high Intensity Interval Training), boxing, kettlebell and general nutrition.
Result with a client: I’ve had a couple of clients lose over 40kg, most clients have improved their health, fitness, well being and confidence.
Favourite exercise: Dumbbell lateral raise, drop sets – love the pump
Favourite cardio exercise: When it comes to cardio, I like to mix it up with different tools – war ropes, kettlebells, treadmill circuits, tabata, HIIT.
Fitness philosophy: Finding something that you enjoy doing. Mix up your workouts to avoid boredom, stagnation, and to keep you motivated. Seek advice if need be and never give up!
What I love about personal training: Being able to meet new people and help them improve their health and general well being is very rewarding. Having the ability to change people’s lives is a great feeling!
Favourite food: I love food with a passion! Any food – I don’t mind a nice lasagna.
Sporting hero: Any athlete that comes back from a serious injury/illness to compete at the highest level again. Daniel Menzel is a true example.
Ideal Client: I do prefer to train clients who are reasonably to very fit and enjoy resistance training and high-intensity circuits.
Trainer
Chelsea Fisher
I’m into: Trail running, cycling, mini triathlons, bush walking, travel, shopping and cooking.
My skills are: Weight loss, core stability, TRX training, muscle definition/toning and functional training.
Favourite exercise: Trail running
Favourite cardio exercise: Plyometrics
Fitness philosophy: Fit for living the life you desire
What I love about personal training: Through fitness I have found a zest for life, a love for a healthy relationship with food, and the energy to get the most out of every day. I have wanted to share this passion and give everyone the opportunity to get the most out of everyday, while looking and feeling amazing.
Favourite food: Mint Choc Chip Bulla ice cream – in fact, any ice cream!
Sporting hero: Kerry McCann – I watched her win at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne; it brought a tear to my eye and two months later I trained hard and won my first cross country race using Kerry as an inspiration – amazing woman!
Ideal Client: Anyone, but muscle growth is not my strong point.
Trainer
Russell Whiteford
I’m into: Training, Bulletproof coffee, NBA, podcasts, healthy food, mountain biking, football and playing the Nintendo Switch with my two boys.
My skills are: Strength training, interval training & designing long-term progressive programs.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science, Diploma of Management, Cert IV in
Personal Training.
Result with a client: A few unique clients come to mind – Helping a young guy drastically increase his core strength and flexibility following a back injury; working with a lady recovering from a stroke to rebuild her strength and function down her left side and working with a pro surfer to strengthen his shoulders following an injury to help fast track his return to competition.
Favourite exercise: Chin ups
Favourite cardio exercise: Running, Spin & team sports
Fitness philosophy: Exercise is the best remedy so make it part of your lifestyle rather than something you try to squeeze in. “Success is the progressive realisation of a worthy goal.”
What I love about personal training: Helping a client put all the pieces together to create an exercise plan that fits with their lifestyle and their goals. Getting to know people and what motivates them.
Favourite food: Love healthy food and for a treat – dark chocolate almonds or a slice of apple pie!
Sporting hero: LeBron James for his discipline, his belief in himself and his willingness to do what ever it takes to be the best.
Ideal Client: Someone who is ready to commit to making a healthy change in their life through more than just exercise.
Trainer
Natasha Mitchell
I’m into: Yoga, cycling, surfing, cooking, reading, movies and craft
My skills are: functional movement, mobility, working with older people, sport specific training (cycling, running, triathlons)
Extra qualifications: Cert III & IV Fitness, Les Mills Body Step and Body Balance, Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, Zumba & Zumba Gold, Metafit, Kettlebell Level 1 and Level 1 Road and Track Cycling Coach.
Favourite exercise: everything! Push ups, squats, kettlebells, yoga
Favourite cardio exercise: rowing, plyo, classes, dancing.
Fitness philosophy: A long healthy life in a mobile body should always be our first goal, AND it’s often what we do outside of the gym that will help or hinder our progress.
What I love about personal training: providing someone with that extra support required to help make their dream a reality even if it’s just better quality of life.
Favourite food: It’s a tie between vegetables and good quality dark mint chocolate.
Sporting hero: Jen Voigt, retired professional cyclist. He had a long career, was always there, rode hard, was a brilliant team mate, suffered some horrendous injuries but bounced back, was always positive, and occasionally he won. He is famous for saying “Shut Up Legs”!
Ideal Client: I like working with older clients and those with physical issues. I like working with people who are fit and want to push themselves. I prefer to work with people who want to put in the work.
Trainer
Nathan Freind
I’m into: playing basketball, holidaying, and spending time with my wife and family.
My skills are: sports specific training, functional training and strength training
Result with a client: Two that come to mind are helping a client reach their goal of losing 30kgs in 12 months and helping a client build strength to compete in a 60km run.
Favourite exercise: dead lifts and chin ups
Favourite cardio exercise: the rower
Fitness philosophy: every great achievement was once considered impossible!
What I love about personal training: seeing people fulfill their goals whilst living the dream!
Favourite food: can’t go past Mexican food
Sporting hero: Michael Jordan, he made every basketball star around him look like rookies through his determination and mental toughness.
Ideal Client: I love clients who want to work and push themselves hard. Sports specific clients i.e basketball, football, surfing etc. Young clients (teenagers). I’m honestly happy to train anybody as I love seeing results.
Trainer
Rosie Slimmon
I’m into: being outdoors, watching my kids grow up and the beach
My skills are: strength and functional exercises. Using my experience as an athlete to provide a variety of programs to suit individuals’ needs.
Favourite exercise: got your body, may as well use it – any which way you can, i.e. push ups, squats, burpees.
Favourite cardio exercise: legs – get them pumping and anything can happen.
Fitness philosophy: don’t stand still – move!
What I love about personal training: It’s a natural progression from an athletics career. People come to me for advice regarding their health and fitness. I realised my passion for health and fitness could be satisfied by becoming a PT.
Favourite food: Marinated lamb on the Weber with a jacket potato and salad.
Sporting hero: Kelly Slater – to have so many world titles to his name and still be dominating his sport shows determination, skill and patience.
Ideal Client: My ideal client would be the mum who has had no time to herself for the last 10 years and would like to get back into exercise. A small group of mums after school drop off.
Trainer
Tegan Music
I’m into: playing hockey, spending time with family and friends and listening to music.
My skills are: circuit training, weight loss, sport specific training.
Favourite exercise: kettlebell squat and press
Favourite cardio exercise: the rower
Fitness philosophy: taking the first step is always the hardest, but if you’re committed and determined then it will get easier and you will start enjoying it.
What I love about personal training: I had a personal trainer who helped me achieve my health and fitness goals and I love that feeling I get now, knowing that I can help others achieve their goals.
Favourite food: Mum’s fried rice.
Sporting hero: Anyone who dedicates their life to training for something they love.
Ideal Client: Fit and able to do most of everything. Willing to work hard and smash themselves in a session. Happy to work with anyone. I feel I am able to adapt to most personalities.
Trainer
Kris Blicavs
I’m into: Basketball. Surfing. Keeping myself healthy in and out of the gym. Just enjoying the wonders that each day brings!
My skills are: Athletic Performance. Strength training and conditioning. Injury prevention and rehabilitation. Ensuring each and every client I work with walks out with a smile on their face!
Qualifications: Level 1 Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA). Cert IV in Fitness. Provide First Aid.
Result with a client: Having clients come in and having them say they “feel stronger, faster and healthier” is always good to hear. I can think of 2 specifically that have completely eliminated their “chronic” lower back pain through a structured exercise program! That’s a pretty nice feeling!
Favourite exercise: Anything to do with developing the glutes, hamstrings and core. Have to take care of the powerhouse of the body!
Favourite cardio exercise: Boxing. Always good to take out some frustration!
Fitness philosophy: QUALITY over QUANTITY! If you look after your body, it’ll look after you!
What I love about personal training: building relationships with fantastic people, seeing them get stronger and having them notice the positive impact it can have in their lives!
Favourite food: My homemade spaghetti bolognese!
Sporting hero: Steve Nash. Andris Blicavs. Nathan Freind. All outstanding athletes!
Ideal Client: Anyone willing to commit to the hard work, dedication and discipline required to make a positive change in their lives…and enjoy themselves while they do!
Trainer
Trish Gardiner
I’m into: going for rides with my husband on our Harleys, spending time with my family and travelling.
My skills are: Functional training, boxing, weight lifting, power lifting and kettlebells
Extra qualifications:
2007 – Owner Operator Curves gym for women – Bundaberg QLD
2009 – Was asked to speak to First Year nurses Deakin UNI about the importance of Helath & Fitness
2010 – Opened my own gym TAGFITNESS – Bundaberg QLD. Became a Zumba Instructor, introducing it to Bundaberg in March of that year (it’s still going today). Cane to Coral 12km run.
2011 – Ran a Zumba Masterclass in Hervey Bay for 120 participants – raised over $2000 for charity. Travelled to Indigenous communities getting kids involved in Zumba and fitness. Introduced Zumba Gold to the Retirement Villages in Bundaberg. Plane Pull over 400mts with a team of 7 others.
2012 – Crossfit Games Bundaberg. Weight Lifting Comp qualifying overall 2nd in female division. INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) Qualified 3rd Physique Women 40 – 49 years QLD Titles.
2013 – Tough Mudder Sunshine Coast Warrior Dash Kilgoy
Result with a client: I don’t look at it that black and white. Results aren’t always about what others see. For example losing 20kgs is a great result for a person, if that’s what they are working towards. Everyone can see that they have lost the weight, they look better and healthier and they are possibly a lot happier. However another person may overcome shyness, insecurities, depression, self-hate through exercise, things that aren’t as visible to others but to that individual it’s a great result.
I began my fitness ‘crusade’ – for lack of a better word at 40 because I was suffering depression. No one could actually see it but it was there everyday.
My 15 years in the industry has taught me that success and results comes from within and it starts with YOU. You have to feel good about yourself and believe in yourself before you can help others find their AWESOME. Women struggle with this concept because we are givers but we ALL HAVE OUR AWESOME.
Favourite exercise: burpees, deadlifts and boxing.
Favourite cardio exercise: kettlebells (and lifting weights faster)
Fitness philosophy: 1. You can do anything you set your mind to AND, 2. You can’t out-train a shit diet.
What I love about personal training: I truly love helping people achieve things they never thought possible, regardless of how big or small. I also love what this industry has done for me personally in helping me through some tough times and coming out of it a stronger person.
Favourite food: I just love all food in general.. no, really, I do!
Sporting hero: I don’t have a sporting hero as such, to me any athlete who is authentic and has a passion for what they do is a hero.
Ideal Client: Dedicated, committed, serious about their health, self motivated.
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