HEAD COACH & FOUNDER

Hey, its Ashley here, I have been a Coach for the past 8 years and before that was training myself in a gym for 3 years.

Prior to opening FITA-U Performance Centre in 2017,  I was based at Goodlife Health Club in Bardon, Brisbane as a Personal Trainer for 3 years. I have very fortunate to help hundreds of everyday people achieve incredible transformations that has helped to change their life forever. I also know what it takes to get in peak physical shape and having competed successfully in Fitness Modelling, Gold Coast Half Marathon, Bridge to Brisbane and Spartan Races.

My compassion, patience & ability to simplify and convey complex information in easy to understand language is how I have helped many clients get awesome results over the years.

Certifications & Qualifications
– Certificate III & IV in Fitness (Fit College, Sunshine Coast)
– Certificate III in Business Administration
– Crossfit Level 1
– Level 1 Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach
– Level 1 & 2 Kettlebell Certified
– Basic Boxing For Fitness
– Clean Health Advanced Program Design
– iNutrition Pro Level 1

COACH

Hey, its Maz here, and I’ve been in the industry as a coach and trainer for over 20 years. I started off predominantly teaching group fitness before moving onto more personal training and teaching Olympic weightlifting.

I have competed in CrossFit as a Masters Athlete but my main focus is now on competing in Olympic Weightlifting & become the 2022 Qld State Champion in Master Weightlifting as well as winning the Silver Medal at the Australian Weightlifting Championships For Masters in 2023. Over the years I have refined my coaching methods to improve people’s quality of life through your quality of movement. I have experienced and overcome a couple injuries myself & also understand how your training changes as time goes on. This is a big motivator for me in teaching others about the prioritisation of fundamentals and correct movement patterns to ensure longevity in training as well as the optimisation of recovery.

I use a variety of methods and techniques in clients Personal Training sessions improve their general lifestyle, strength & conditioning, mobility and risk of injury.

Certifications & Qualifications
- ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Diploma in Fitness Practices
- Level 1 CrossFit Coach
- Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting Coach

COACH

Hey, it’s Jake here, I have been a Personal Trainer & Exercise Scientist for the past 3 years.

I was born in Hong Kong but have lived in Australia for a large part of my life. Along with having studied a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science, I have a passion for strength and conditioning with experience in playing and coaching sports such as MMA, Soccer, and Rugby. Over the past 3 years I have gained extensive experience in 1-on-1 personal training, small group personal training, boxing and long term client program design while working in both big and smaller gyms/studios.

I am committed to helping clients achieve their fitness and strength goals, as well as always being keen to learn more and keep up-to-date with the latest developments and techniques within the industry”

Certifications & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Bond University, Australia)
- ASCA Strength & Conditioning Level 1
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Certified Nutritionist
- ESSA Accreditation