Our Team

Steve has been in the fitness industry now for over 22 years as a gym owner, university lecturer, magazine contributor and is considered one of Australia’s leading authorities in personal training and fat loss.

Steve studied Physical Education at Wollongong University and has an elite sporting background in athletics. He also played Rugby League for the Cronulla Sharks and in the south of France.

Experience: Power lifting Sports Coach, Bachelor Exercise Science Swansea University, GP exercise referral, 2x Gold Coast Marathon finisher

Favourite Food: I can’t commit to a favourite. That’ll be like asking which child do you love more.

Favourite Exercise: Squats

Favourite Quote: “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing that it is stupid” – Albert Einstein

Why I got into the industry: I have a deep passion for sports coaching that includes strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and all things exercise. I jumped at the opportunity to make this my profession and have never looked back.

One piece of advice for clients: Great things take time.

Experience: Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness

Favourite food: Big Breakfast (eggs, bacon, mushroom, sausage, cherry tomatoes and toast)

Favourite exercises: Squat, Bench and Deadlifts

Favourite quote: “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Constant hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” Dwayne the ROCK Johnson

Why I got into the industry: I was overweight growing up and this made me self-conscious about my body. I lacked a lot of confidence but all that changed when I adopted a healthier lifestyle and started to work out. Going to the gym changed my life and getting into the industry is giving me the opportunity to be able help others achieve their goals, and spread that same happiness and love I have for fitness to my clients – there is nothing more rewarding in my eyes!

One piece of advice for clients: Consistency is the key, so have fun and enjoy each and every work out.

Experience: 7 years massage therapist and personal trainer, Level 4 Personal Trainer, Sports Science Diploma, Sports Massage & Remedial Therapy Cert, Les Mills Certified.

Favourite Food: Chilli con carne.

Favourite Exercise: Incline chest press.

Favourite Quote: ‘Fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ – Roy Keane.

Why I got into the industry: When I first stepped foot into a gym back home in Ireland many years ago I could tell I wanted to work in a facility that caters towards health and fitness and the contribution towards people living healthier and happier lives.

One piece of advice for clients: Don’t rush the reps, feel the reps!

Industry Experience: Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness and 5 years experience in the fitness industry

Favourite food: Tomahawk steak

Favourite exercise: barbell bench press

Favourite quote: “The ticket to victory often comes down to bringing your very best when you feel your worst.” – David Goggins

Why I got into the industry: I love helping people and this industry gives me that opportunity, allowing me to turn my passion into a career.

1 piece of advice for clients: Don’t wait until tomorrow to do something that you can do today

Industry Experience: Weightlifting for 10 years, competed in UKBFF Men’s Physique in 2019, over 1 year PT experience specialising in muscle building, conditioning and fat loss.

Favourite Food: Steak and chips – Medium rare Sirloin cannot be beaten

Favourite Exercise: Bench Press

Favourite Quote: “If you’re not first, you’re last” – Rickie Bobby

Why I got into the Industry: I am extremely passionate about health & fitness and helping people achieve their goals and being a PT ties it all together. It doesn’t feel like work when you truly enjoy what you do. Also, there are many misconceptions about fitness and what you need to do to be in good shape, which holds a lot of people back. I want to make fitness more accessible and dispel those myths because it is a lot less complicated than you think.

1 piece of advice: Master the basics first and all the rest will fall into place

Experience: 9 years in the fitness industry and a degree in Sport and Exercise Science. 3 years experience in the UK and Australia coaching competitive distance running. Gold Coast Marathon finisher, Run Group Coach.

Favourite food: All Asian cuisine

Favourite exercise: Bench Press

Favourite Quote: “Hard work beats talent, when talent fails to work hard.”

Why I got into the industry: Because of my passion for motivating others to be the best they possibly can be and because of my own love for training and living a healthy, rewarding lifestyle.

One piece of advice for clients: When things get tough, remember why you started.

Industry experience: Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science, Masters in High Performance Sport, Cert 3 & 4 in PT. 5 years Strength & conditioning coach with The Western Force rugby union, NSW Waratahs, Junior Wallabies and Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite exercise: Deadlifts

Favourite quote: “The work you put in when no one is watching determines the success everyone sees”

Why I got into the industry: Growing up passionate about sports, I learned that preparation is key to success. That drive led me to strength and conditioning, where I help athletes—whether weekend warriors or professionals—build resilience and reach their goals. 

One piece of advice of clients: Focus on consistency, not perfection. Gradual progress will always lead to greater results.