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Personal Training<\/h1>
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Whatever your fitness goals, our Personal Training team is excited to help you achieve them! Our dedicated team specialises in a range of health and wellness programs including muscle gain, fat loss, technique, nutrition and more to suit your specific needs and goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Personal Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are serious about taking the next steps towards achieving all of your health and fitness goals, our dedicated personal trainers are here for you. Everyone\u2019s best is different and helping you achieve yours is why we\u2019re here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team are experts in offering you a personalised and supportive experience while challenging and motivating you to keep working hard. We place a keen focus on your personal goals and objectives and you, and your personal trainer will work together to achieve them. Our team are incredibly focused, determined and driven to work with you to become your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personalised training services are designed to accommodate both one-on-one sessions as well as semi-private small groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Pricing varies per trainer, <\/strong>please contact us for further information<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEET OUR TRAINERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Artu Akguner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Artu has 25-years of fitness industry experience, plus 15 years of experience in Pilates, graduating from BASI Pilates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artu holds an EREPS Graduate Exercise Professional qualification as well as a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Sports Management, Movement and Training Sciences, and holds several professional development certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artu was selected by the Gymnastics Federation to provide training and rehabilitation for the Turkish National team that included Olympic medalists, European and World Champions. Recently, he trained bodybuilding\/fitness athletes that placed in the European and World Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artu is the author of the book \u201cKinesiology and Pilates Theory.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oscar Bolt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With years of experience working with a diverse range of clients, Oscar specialises in helping older adults, young athletes, and the general population achieve their health and fitness goals. His approach focuses on body recomposition and enhancing overall health outcomes. As a certified nutrition coach, Oscar also provides tailored guidance to improve nutrition for performance and body composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Oscar’s clients begin with a comprehensive goal-setting session and movement assessment before starting any training. This process ensures that your individual needs are thoroughly understood, allowing us to tailor a program that keeps you accountable and aligned with your health and fitness goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jonathan Vuarnier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan has worked as a fitness professional for over 20 years, with his experience stemming from training internationally in France, Switzerland, Sweden and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan\u2019s consistent pursuit to challenge himself, has allowed him to excel across multiple disciplines. His most recent achievement was winning the Australian HYROX championships, and placing 5th<\/sup> in the world at the 2024 HYROX games. He practices and competes in Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai competitions, and is a high-level runner and coach, and strength traininer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking to take your athletic abilities to the next level or need guidance on how to improve your strength, conditioning or lifestyle, Jonathan can help you achieve your goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mikayla Underwood

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Mikayla has always been passionate about health and fitness, turning her passion into a profession after successfully completing her Bachelor of Sports Science, majoring in strength and conditioning and exercise physiology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mikayla works with high level athletes and first time gym users and she finds each as rewarding as the other!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mikayla loves helping clients become stronger, return from injury, move more efficiently or be as explosive as possible! Her goal with all her clients is to help them feel better and help them move more efficiently so they can perform everyday tasks with ease, becoming the best version of themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shannon Sullivan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shannon has a passion for fitness that spans a lifetime and is here to transform your health journey, using a combination of professional expertise and personal experience. After gaining 15kg during the pandemic and successfully shedding it, Shannon knows first-hand how challenging and rewarding the journey can be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His training philosophy is to create a fun, welcoming environment where individuals feel supported in achieving their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shannon specialises in skill development, athlete development, goal setting, body composition and structured training plans, Shannon tailors each program to meet your unique needs and aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zach Lazar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Zach has over 15 years of experience working in the health and fitness industry, helping and guiding clients become stronger, get results and learn to appreciate their body. Zach goals when working with you is to change your ability to approach life with a new outlook on how amazing your body is and can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether that\u2019s you gaining confidence to get back into exercise, learning about technique and correct nutrition, maintaining your strength and mobility, or specific body composition goals such as losing excess body fat and increasing lean muscle mass \u2013 these are all area\u2019s that Zach has comprehensive experience and knowledge in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ALEXANDRA AMVAZAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a strength and conditioning coach, Alex believes in training for both performance today and resilience tomorrow. Alex brings an athlete\u2019s mindset to every client and has extensive experience leading strength and conditioning programs for community and semi-professional clubs across hockey and football. She blends this with her specialised experience working in an Over 50’s Exercise Physiology Clinic, where she works everyday with ageing adults that are looking to move and feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training with Alex goes beyond repping out sets \u2013 it\u2019s about physically and mentally building strength, power, balance, and resilience that elevates you in your sport and everyday life. Let\u2019s cultivate your confidence inside and outside the gym together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Om Patel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Om\u2019s journey into fitness began in 2019 when he made a resolution to improve his health. Through consistent training, he started seeing results – losing weight, building strength, and gaining confidence. What began as a personal goal soon turned into a passion for fitness and strength training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After earning his Diploma in Fitness Science in India, Om began his career in 2023 with a focus on strength development, muscle building, and fat loss. His coaching style centers on mastering the fundamentals – especially compound and powerlifting movements \u2014 with an emphasis on proper technique, safety, and sustainable progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Om\u2019s goal is simple – to help you achieve your own goals of becoming healthy and fit. Whether you want to lose fat, gain muscle, or simply feel stronger and more confident in the gym, Om provides practical, supportive guidance to help you get there. He works especially well with beginners, helping them build a solid foundation and develop proper form from day one. Om will guide you with the same discipline and drive that fueled his own journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everyone is very appreciative of the attention you give to every participant. You take the trouble to walk around and correct us. You are very professional and always encourage us to try and never put anyone down. You are welcoming and people are comfortable (especially seniors) attending your class, I always look forward to the next class and the next challenge! Once again thank you Artu for your patience and sincere attention <\/em><\/p>JENNY<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


Before training with Shan, I was so intimidated by the gym and had no idea where to start, I\u2019d always felt out of place in that environment. Shan changed all that. He created a safe, welcoming space for me to build my confidence. The workouts are personalised, and he\u2019s always patient in explaining things without any presure. Now, I not only feel more capable in the gym, but I also feel proud of how far I\u2019ve come! <\/em><\/p>NETA<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


There are lots of Personal Trainers out there but only a few good ones, Zach is one of the good ones. His technical knowledge is astounding, every movement is designed to meet a goal, no time is wasted. I look forward to my weekly sessions, he skilfully mixes up the routines to keep me on my toes. Highly recommended to anybody living in Albert Park, South Melbourne, Middle Park or indeed any regular at MSAC.<\/p>CONNOR<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


Jonathan’s hybrid training was very well presented, well structured, challenging and goal oriented. The classes were well organised and professionally run. Jonathan is an excellent trainer and is able to maintain a high-level of enthusiasm amongst the class. He also can clearly identify the different fitness levels within the class and Group people accordingly if needed such that everybody trained to their max and was always challenged.<\/p>NICOLE<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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