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Specialisation
Strength & conditioning /PT
Industry Experience
42 years
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A Bit About Me
I’m a committed, passionate and well-rounded strength and conditioning coach, rehabilitation coach and educator with experience measured in decades rather than years. Over the years I’ve worked with four elite AFL teams, an NBL team, extensive triathlon coaching at elite and age group level, a world tour level road cyclist and internationally with elite individual and team athletes in a major sports institute.
I‘m strongly committed to coaching excellence and have worked tirelessly to continually learn and improve my knowledge, my coaching, my teaching and my communication.
I have a strong focus on functional training, understanding movement patterns/limitations and movement correctives and hold a firm belief in the value of whole-person development.
Achievements
Fourth Australian to complete the Hawaiian Ironman
Oct 1982
Hawaiian Ironman
Work History
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Owner and trainer
Aug 2017 - Current
Functional Fitness for over 40's
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Mar 2015 - Sep 2017
Ersha Training Centre, Guangzhou, China
Head Fitness Trainer
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
Smart Connection Training
Fitness Lead Coach
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Australian Institute of Fitness
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Feb 2008 - Apr 2009
Scotch College
Rehabilitation Coach
Jan 2008 - Sep 2009
Essendon Football Club
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mar 2006 - Jun 2006
Guangdong Institute of Sport Guangzhou China
Interim Strength and Conditioning Coach
Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
Richmond Football Club
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mar 2005 - Aug 2005
Guangdong Institute of Sport Guangzhou China
Fitness Coordinator 2IC
Nov 2001 - Jan 2005
St. Kilda Saints Football Club
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Jun 2001 - Sep 2002
NExTT (Nutrition, Exercise, Treatment, Training)
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jan 1994 - Jun 1998
North Melbourne Giants Basketball Club
Strength Coach
Nov 1993 - Sep 1997
Richmond Football Club
Strength Coach
Dec 1986 - Sep 1989
Melbourne Football Club
Instructor/owner
May 1983 - Jun 1995
Beats Aerobics
Sessional Lecturer
Mar 1983 - Oct 1999
Victoria University
Gym Instructor / Aerobics Instructor
Jun 1979 - May 1983
Underground Body Shop
Education
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Emma Power
I am 48 years old and Mark Cera was my personal trainer for 18 months. With his guidance and support, I became fitter and stronger than I had ever been, and was able to move with more confidence. When I was attending his sessions, my back problems were non-existent, as he prepared a bespoke plan to strengthen my core. Mark's experience is extensive and supported by strong academic qualifications in sports science. I always felt that I was pushed at exactly the right amount to keep improving myself. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone considering a personal trainer - his expertise in this field is second to none and he is always encouraging and supportive.
Mikel Gashi
I decided to approach Mark Cera two years ago to be my personal trainer. I was in my late 40’s and as a result of numerous injuries and operations on those injuries I was struggling with strength in my legs and day to day movement. As I began to work with Mark I very quickly realised that his knowledge in his field and his ability to tailor a training regime for someone that had similar needs to mine was second to none and knew exactly what exercises to give me to avoid discomfort and further injury while putting me on a pathway to recovery. Mark is a true professional. I have and would continue to refer anyone I know to Mark if they required any form of personal training.
Tony Gashi
My name is Tony Gashi
Mark Cera became my trainer a year ago and has designed a training weekly program that he guided and trained me through and kept adjusting it as I reached certain level in my mobility and strength level .
Training with him it has become part of lifestyle for my self , 54 years old , working six day a week in my retail / manufacturing business and still playing soccer after long association with the sport playing and coaching .
I found his wealth of knowledge and experience in fitness industry and individual and club sports as well , motivating that I can still learn , improve and be able to still be active In my sport.
I will be ever great full to him .
Mark Cera became my trainer a year ago and has designed a training weekly program that he guided and trained me through and kept adjusting it as I reached certain level in my mobility and strength level .
Training with him it has become part of lifestyle for my self , 54 years old , working six day a week in my retail / manufacturing business and still playing soccer after long association with the sport playing and coaching .
I found his wealth of knowledge and experience in fitness industry and individual and club sports as well , motivating that I can still learn , improve and be able to still be active In my sport.
I will be ever great full to him .
John Cassidy
To Whom it may concern I have known Mark Cere through personal training for 2 years. In that time as person in my seventies my fitness levels and general health improved out of sight. This is due to Marks ability to adapt programs to suit all ages and levels of fitness. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. regards John Cassidy
Heather Macleod
Three of our family worked individually with Mark for over 12 months. He was observant, careful and highly skilled in creating programs to suit each of us.
He always took issues like fatigue or soreness into account and modified our work as needed. At the same time he was challenging where possible.
Mark earned our respect and indeed affection with his approach. He answered our questions and when faced with the rare medical condition of one of us, researched it in order to work safely. He was approachable, humane with a dry sense of humour.
We knew we were in good hands and benefitted greatly. We were really sorry to lose him.
He always took issues like fatigue or soreness into account and modified our work as needed. At the same time he was challenging where possible.
Mark earned our respect and indeed affection with his approach. He answered our questions and when faced with the rare medical condition of one of us, researched it in order to work safely. He was approachable, humane with a dry sense of humour.
We knew we were in good hands and benefitted greatly. We were really sorry to lose him.
Alison Standish
Mark Cera is an outstanding functional fitness trainer. He's really motivated by seeing you improve your strength, balance, mobility, and fitness. Mark's sessions are always tailored perfectly to your goals and body's challenges and/or injuries. His focus on correct technique and pushing you more than you would yourself mean you'll see improvements in your strength, recovery from injuries and/or fitness very quickly .
I have worked with Mark for two years and always finish each session with a pep in my step and feel great for the day. Mark has a lovely gentle manner and a sense of humor which is always a bonus. Give Mark a call - I can guarantee you won't regret it.
I have worked with Mark for two years and always finish each session with a pep in my step and feel great for the day. Mark has a lovely gentle manner and a sense of humor which is always a bonus. Give Mark a call - I can guarantee you won't regret it.
Thane Joske
I was fortunate to have Mark by my side as a friendly coach a few years back when training for a marathon. 12 weeks in, and following a 32km run, I was injured with bilateral calf tears. Mark adjusted my program radically and provided a range of recovery protocols that saw me at the start line 12 weeks later, confident that I would complete my run (maybe not quite as quickly as I had hoped!). Mark knows how to drive athletic performance and accountability in the people he coaches. His knowledge of exercise physiology ensures a focus on recovery and rehabilitation. Most importantly, Mark makes training fun - I loved our sessions!
Martin Sheppard
MD
Smart Connection Consultancy
Mark, has years of knowledge and a deep understanding that you don't find in younger people. he has coached and managed fitness for elite and sub elite players as well as sedentary people who wish to get fit again.
he gives you the confidence to want to come back training again and again and would encourage anyone to embrace the opportunity to work with him. I would without a doubt
he gives you the confidence to want to come back training again and again and would encourage anyone to embrace the opportunity to work with him. I would without a doubt