STRENGTH TRAINING FOR ADULTS IN THEIR 30S, 40S, AND BEYOND, BUILT FOR THE LONG TERM
Build the strength that keeps you capable, active, and pain-free for the next 20 years, not just for summer.
Most of our clients begin strength training in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Not because they want to compete, because they want to still be doing the things they love at 65 and 70.
Structured strength training reduces injury risk, improves posture, protects joints, and keeps your metabolism working as you age. It is the single most effective thing you can do for long-term health. We build you a program around where your body is right now, and go from there.
Specialties – Strength, pre and postpartum
I discovered fitness in my late 20s after years of dancing. What started as a way to get fit and meet new people at a local CrossFit gym quickly became a passion. Over the years, my coaching has evolved from CrossFit and bodybuilding to a more holistic approach focused on improving movement quality, mobility, stability, and strength.
I believe in educating my clients on the how, what, and why behind their training, so they not only achieve results but also gain the confidence and knowledge to train independently for years to come.
SASHA LAUER
Specialist coach. Certified in pre and postpartum women’s fitness.
I didn’t become a PT because I’ve always loved fitness, in fact used to be an unsporty kid at school. I became a PT because I know how it feels to be out of control in your own body. After becoming a mum, juggling life and trying to keep everything together.
I did what most women do: put myself last. I didn’t feel confident. The gym wasn’t natural to me at first. I had to learn. I had to understand how to actually train and fuel my body properly.
Once I discovered resistance training, everything changed.
NICK SUHANIC
Specialist coach. Certified in pre and postpartum fitness.
Being introduced to the gym in high school I found a place that I was able to have fun, challenge myself but didn’t necessarily have a competitive aspect to it – which for me, a not-very-competitive person, is a good thing!
As a trainer I strive to meet people where they are and to do what I can to help them on their way to whatever goals they have. In particular I am committed to making gym spaces a more welcoming environment for female clients and I hope that I can help to make my clients feel confident and comfortable.
Ceco Dinchev
Strength and Hypertrophy Programming
Being active and training have always been a major part of my life. As a child, I trained in judo and sambo, played plenty of basketball and even spent some time breakdancing as a teenager. At the age of 14, I began practising Taekwon-Do, and I have never stopped. Martial arts taught me discipline, patience, resilience and the value of continually improving your skills.
I strongly believe that movement is freedom. Whether it is running, strength training, martial arts, stretching or playing sport, movement gives us the ability to live with greater confidence, independence and energy.
Chris Doux-Boutout
Muscle Building, Athletic Performance Training, Men’s Strength & Conditioning
Over 15 years in the fitness industry. I am passionate about helping you achieve your fitness goals and look forward to being part of your journey to a stronger, fitter you.
I am dedicated to helping you discover the benefits and joys of training, just as many of my previous clients have. I will be your personal guide every step of the way.
Michael Aponno
CERT III in Fitness, CERT IV in Fitness, Brookbush Institute Certified Personal Trainer,
I have always had an active lifestyle. Growing up in Indonesia, I was involved in sports at school such as basketball and martial arts. I actively competed in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ)/grappling in national and international competitions.
To fund training and travel to competitions, I organised and ran private PT sessions and group classes in boxing and BJJ at the local gym in my hometown.
Navin Arden-Wood
Strength & structural integrity
I work with people who want to train with intent. Not just to “work out,” but to actually build something – strength, resilience, and capability that carries over into real life. My approach is simple: identify weak links, train them properly, and progress over time. No random programming, no constant resets. Just structured training that compounds.
Most of my clients stay long-term because they’re not chasing short-term results, they’re building a body that continues to improve year after year.
Seth Hammond
Mobility, Posture, Rehab
Having gone through many injuries during my athletic endeavours, I naturally drifted further and further away from fitness, thinking chronic pain was a normal part of life. Only after coming back to the gym (because my partner made me) and dedicating time to fixing my body, have I fallen back in love with exercise. I know how hard it can be to start up again, and to keep going.
I’ve realised mental and physical health are inseparable and so I always base my training around that fact.
Sophie Litchfield
Women’s health and fitness, Strength training
After playing many different sports growing up, I became very curious about the maintenance that goes into performing well on the field, but more importantly the work that goes into performing well off the field and how I can feel my strongest and most energised in everyday life.
TIM HARVEY
Strength and conditioning, Weight loss coaching, Rehab and preventative exercise
Helping people get healthy and fit for the long haul is what drives me. My focus is on changing people’s relationship with fitness, so it becomes something sustainable rather than a quick fix. I love building well-rounded programs that include strength, conditioning, and rehab work to support that journey.
Tommy Cochrane
Strength, Mobility & Functional Movement. Patterns
My journey into fitness & movement began with a deep desire for personal transformation — to break free from the conventional and create a life filled with purpose.
Fitness became my vehicle for this change, offering me the structure and clarity I needed to heal and grow. Now, I use that experience to guide others. I offer a holistic approach to fitness that integrates body, mind, and spirit. My mission is to help my clients live vibrant, authentic lives — where their bodies are strong, their minds are clear, and their spirits are free.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL PROGRESS.
The people you see here started exactly where most new clients begin. Busy. Sore.
Unsure where to start. Here is what changed.
After holding multiple memberships for different gyms, this is hands down the cleanest and up-to-date gym. The trainers are very client-focused and work alongside you to achieve your goals and the other members there are respectful towards you and the equipment.
Elvis, Marrickville
Michael is a fantastic trainer. He is very knowledgeable and cares for all his clients. I enjoy training with him immensely and he gets more out of me than I thought possible. His programs are interesting and push me in the best way possible. Highly recommended!
Shelley, Marrickville
Michael knows my strengths and weaknesses and caters my sessions to those, and what I desire to improve. The sessions are kept interesting with a diverse range of exercises, whilst keeping a focus on my goals.
Nicole, Marrickville
This is such a nice gym, it has all the equipment you need. The trainers here are so friendly and experienced. If you are looking for the best PT in Marrickville then this is the place
Chris, Marrickville
I’ve been working with PT Sasha for three years now and cannot imagine training with anyone else. HIGHLY recommend her, in a heartbeat. She’s extremely knowledgeable, listens to her clients, is considerate and dedicated to her work.
Claire, Lewisham
Nick is a great PT – Super knowledgeable and genuinely supportive. Every session feels tailored, with clear explanations that help me understand what I’m doing and why. Heaps of fun with Nick, even the toughest workouts are engaging and motivating.
Alex, Lewisham
I’ve been doing PT sessions with Ceco for nearly a year and he’s been outstanding. He always adapts the sessions to suit my needs and limitations while still pushing me to improve and make progress.
Diego, Lewisham
STRENGTH AND LONGEVITY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Most of our clients haven’t trained properly in years (some never have). We meet you at your current level and progress from there. Your first session is an assessment, not a workout you need to survive.
Yes. Programs are built around your body and what it can do safely. Your coach works with your injury history, so if your physio or specialist has given you guidelines, bring them.
No. The kind of training we do for adults over 40 builds usable strength, joint stability, and lean muscle. You will look and feel leaner, not bigger.
Most clients start with one session per week with their coach and one independent session at the studio. Two quality sessions a week is enough to make real, visible progress.
