Training for individuals and groups
Our personal trainers are Fitness Australia certified, equipped with specialised knowledge, and excited to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) offers individual and group personal training sessions. These sessions are available to our Health Club members and patrons aged 16 years and older.
Why use a trainer?
We can help you achieve your goals in areas such as:
- weight loss
- muscle gain
- general health and fitness
- completing your first lift
- training for competitions
- expert guidance.
How we can help?
Our personal trainers can help you with:
- motivation - to maintain your healthy habits
- personalisation - tailored towards your needs
- variety - to keep each session fun and you engaged
- consistency - to keep you focused and accountable
- goal-orientated - to help you achieve your goals
- support - to guide you to and celebrate your success.
Meet our trainers
Book a session with one of our personal trainers to get motivated, be challenged and see results. Find the best personal trainer for you.
Qualifications:
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- Thump Level 1 and 2
- Pilates/Yoga/Aqua/Group Fitness
- ASCA Introductory
Training Specialty:
Rehab, Core strength and mobility
What’s your favourite travel spot?
Anywhere near the water
Tells us three things most people don't know about you.
I have worked in almost every industry at one point. I was part of special segment on a kids TV show when I was young. I have dived with sharks (voluntarily)
What is the strangest thing you've ever eaten?
Dried jellyfish in Thailand when I was feeling adventurous
Qualifications:
- Certificate III and IV in fitness.
- ASCA level 1 strength and conditioning coach
- Bachelor of arts (major in philosophy)
- Black belt in Aikido
Training Specialty:
Strength and conditioning, sport related training, HIIT
What’s your favourite travel spot?
Tokyo!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I can juggle (my lockdown hobby)
What is your favourite drink?
Cappuccino, but anything caffeinated is good!
Qualifications:
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- Bachelor of Nursing (completing)
- Amateur Boxing
Training Specialty:
Functional training, boxing, surfing conditioning, bodyweight training.
How did you keep busy during COVID lockdown?
I was blessed by being able to continue surfing, so made the most of the winter swell and sunlight... and lots of yoga!
Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
Kelly Slater
First travel destination post COVID19:
Incredible India. Can't wait to go back!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
- Master of Chiropractic (In Progress)
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
Training Specialty:
Strength/resistance training, weight loss, athletics
What’s your favourite travel spot?
Mexico, specifically Cabo San Lucas
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Golfing, surfing, or anything outdoors!
What is something you have always wanted to try?
Bungee jumping and white water rafting
Qualifications:
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- Les Mills Body Step, Body Pump and Body Balance
- MMA Boxing Level 1
- Older Adult Training Level 1 and Level 2 (completing)
Training Specialty:
Older adults, flexibility and functional strength training, high intensity interval training
Favourite travel spot?
Indonesia
What is the strangest thing you've ever eaten?
Crocodile herbal soup
If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring?
Gym clothes, sneakers, and weights
Qualifications:
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- Degree in Commerce and Information Systems
- Les Mills Body Combat, Body Pump, Body Balance, Core, Boxing
Training Specialty:
Functional training, boxing, MMA
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Watch Netflix, currently watching Dynasty. Lots of ongoing drama and twists and turns in the story.
Really loving the fashion as well.
What is the strangest thing you've eaten?
Turtle – regrettably when I was young. I mean no harm.
What is something you have always wanted to try?
Go on a ski trip – but I'm also not fond of the cold.
Qualifications:
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- WETS Aquafitness Instructor
- Level 1 Boxing
- Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention
- Metafit Bodyweight Training
- Fundamental Mat Pilates
Training Specialty:
Body weight training, high Interval intensity training, aerobic fitness
What’s your favourite drink?
Coconut water
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
I would be an eagle because it is a powerful bird
What do you do enjoy doing in your spare time?
I like to learn new things related to fitness and financial matters
Qualifications:
- Sydney Swans Physiotherapy Intern
- Sydney Kings Physiotherapy + Strength and Conditioning Associate
- ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach L1
- Athletes Authority x VALD Speed System
- Athletes Authority Emerging Strength Coach
- Doctor of Physiotherapy (completing)
Training Specialty:
Sports Rehabilitation, Velocity Based Training, Strength and Conditioning, Sprint/Speed Training, Functional Mobility and Stability Training, HIIT
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
An ostrich because they're fast, strong, and can hide from all their problems
What is your favourite drink?
Freshly squeezed orange juice with no ice
Qualifications:
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- Advanced Kettlebell Training
- Advanced Boxing for Fitness
- Barbell Training Fundamentals
- Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences & Bachelor of Information Technology (completing)
Training Specialty:
Kettlebells for Strength Mobility and Endurance, Fat Loss, Strength Training for Beginners and Intermediates.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Play video games and listen to the Lex Fridman Podcast
What’s your favourite travel spot?
Anywhere that allows me to take my shoes off and explore nature
What is the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Ox tongue and lamb’s brains.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of High-Performance Sport
- Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology (in progress)
Training specialty:
HIIT, Resistance training, Bodyweight training and Mobility
If given a chance, who would you like to be for a day?
Jake
If you were stuck on an island what 3 things would you bring
Jake, Jake’s phone, Jake’s wallet
What is your favourite drink
Same as Jake
Qualifications:
- BSc Chiropractic Science
- MSc Chiropractic
- CERT III FITNESS
- Thump Boxing Level 1
- Les Mills BODYCOMBAT™/BODYBALANCE™ (Adv), BODYATTACK™, BODYSTEP™, CORE™, GRIT STRENGTH/CARDIO/PLYOMETRIC™,RPM™
Training specialty:
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Functional Strength Training, Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Any favourite line from a movie/TV show?
"If there is something worse than failure, it's regret"- Dr RomanticFavourite travel spot?
Singapore
What is your favourite drink?
Ice Long Black
Qualifications:
- Certificate III, IV & Diploma of Fitness.
- Bachelor Of Exercise & Health Science.
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Currently Studying).
Training specialty
Sports Specific (Rugby, Boxing), Powerlifting, Strongman, Fat loss.
Favorite Quotes:
~ I don’t go on a diet. Jenny Craig goes on a diet. Seriously. I eat to LIVE, not to DIE ~
~ If you don't know your own value, someone will tell you your value, and it’ll be less than you're worth ~
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Playing Instruments (Guitar, Keyboard).
Reading books on Theology & Psychology.
What is your favorite drink?
Freshly squeezed Juice (Orange).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Advanced Diploma of Dance and Certificate III in dance
- Coaching accreditation - Gymnastics Australia
- Matwork & Ball Circle Band - Studio Pilates
- Slider Pilates & Foam Roller - Studio Pilates (completing)
Training Specialty:
General population fitness, running strength and conditioning, women's health, weight loss.
What’s your favourite travel spot?
New Zealand
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Running, reading or walking the dogs.
What is your favourite drink?
Coffee