Network - Alumni

Carolina Arias

Carolina started her fitness career in the year 2000 by becoming a free Style GX Instructor and a PT in Chile. IN 2006 she decided to do something crazy and moved to NZ where she studied fitness again and where also became a Zumba Instructor in 2009. In 2010 became a Master Trainer for Zumba Fitness and while training Instructors around Asia Pacific (until today) her passion for wellness motivated her to study several nutrition courses and the physiological aspect of food graduating as a Health Coach from IIN™ (Institute of Integative Nutrition). Now she is dedicated to help people in what she calls "Integrative Coaching" where she doesn't only help then to be fit but to be healthier and happy by guiding them on their nutrition and complementing with life coaching techniques.

Gail Cresswell-Dawson

My passion for health and fitness has continued throughout my life. It began on a professional level before there was an accredited course available to gym instructors. Most of all, I love helping others reach their own personal health and fitness goals. Special interests include nutrition, resistance training, postural assessment and functional movement, and dance. In the past I have also gained experience working for medical specialists, and, in the golf industry.

Noreen Hazari

Stuart Greaves

I have been an active member of the Australian Fitness Industry since 2003, in the capacity of a Fitness Professional, in Fitness Management, in Vocational Education, and in the area of High Performance Sport Conditioning, and Sports Medicine, and have run my own fitness and lifestyle business for over 22 years. I have presented as the business key note speaker and education session presenter for past industry (WAFIC) conferences, as well as delivering the Strength & Conditioning component for the NRL's National Coaching Accreditation Scheme education workshops delivered to Level 1 and Level 2 Rugby League Coaches. My interests include strength & conditioning and sports medicine for Rugby League, as well as playing Golf and Squash and participating in a variety of water activities.

Brenda Milne

As a personal trainer, I turned my passion for fitness into a fulfilling career by creating a welcoming home gym with my husband. My focus is on one-on-one training, allowing me to provide personalised attention and help find the right fitness and nutrition approaches that suit each individual's needs. I believe in promoting a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing the joy of living life to the fullest. With over a decade of experience competing in bodybuilding competitions, specifically in the figure category, I've met many incredible people and gained valuable insights into the world of fitness. Being a registered fitness professional for many years, my dedication and the courses I've completed are recognised by Fitrec, fueling my ongoing enthusiasm for helping others achieve their fitness goals.

Tina Bednal

I was a stay at home mum with two young children. My local gym had a maildrop special on. I ended up joining and after a year thought I would do a course so I could learn more and to use my brain as well. I qualified in 1996 and have been active in the fitness industry ever since.

Richard Hall

Mia Blanford

I have been an instructor and Personal Trainer since 1998 based in both Melbourne and Sydney I used to teach between 25-30 classes per week as a freelance instructor- healthlands, Pumphouse, FTP, Sydney uni, manly leagues, Inshape, norths. It was challenging but totally rewarding and fulfilling. Then I found my home at Fitness First. I started in 2000 and other than a short break where I lived overseas it’s been the main source of employment, joy, laughter and wonderful friendships. Now I teach between 10-15 Group Ex classes a week with a focus on Les Mills training systems: Body Pump, Attack, Combat, Step and Balance. I also held a Personal training franchise at FF Nth Sydney for 8 years where I specialised in women’s fitness, strength and conditioning as well as pre and post natal trading and fitness. Now, other than my classes I conduct studio personal training for Individuals, small and large groups.

Rebecca Calveley

I have always been very passionate about exercising & helping others achieve their goals. Offering 1:1 tailor made or small group training sessions, I help my clients work towards their goals whilst sharing my passion for positive exercise and wellbeing.

Michelle Barclay