BEST OF TOWNSVILLE
IT’S not all squats, lunges and burpees when it comes to personal trainers, as residents look for help with goal setting, nutrition and motivation. We’ve asked residents to name their top trainers who no doubt have the necessary skills and knowledge to get you in the best shape of your life. Please note results are voted by Bulletin Facebook users and tallied on Thursday at 4pm on the week of posting.
BY Six years ago, husband and wife Lyndsey and Brent Goriss began 5 Star Fitness, running 12- week challenges three times a year. Both trainers were nominated by residents on our Facebook poll hundreds of times, with Ms Goriss coming out on top and her husband a close second. Born in Belfast, Ms Goriss has lived in Townsville for 14 years and been a personal trainer for the past six. “I love having the opportunity to change people’s lives and have that positive influence,” she said. “A lot of our clients really do change their whole lives and their lifestyles and I’m lucky to be able to experience that with them.” 5 Star Fitness’s 12- week challenges are always full, with 400 participants per event. Ms Goriss said there was a high retention rate, with 75 per cent staying on after a challenge. “Our programs are about creating healthy habits, setting goals and sticking to them,” she said. Deborah Purchase said she would not be where she was today if it weren’t for Brent: “His training, support and wealth of knowledge has been amazing. He’s also a lovely person.” facebook. com/ elev8edfitness/ Ebony Brown- Parker had never come across anyone as positive and passionate about their own business as Paul: “What he does to help people mentally and physically on a daily basis is incredible.” Hayden Bien said he was motivated by Paul and the entire team at Elev8ed Fitness, including another top contender, Emily Dow. “100 per cent rate this training group. At the end of it we are more than friends, we are family.” thezoohf. com. au Jess Hart from Zoo Health and Fitness is the best personal trainer you could have or ever want, according to Rebecca Bobby O’Brien: “Everyone has a story on how and why they started their fitness journey and Jess is no different. She has been there and done it, so she can relate to you no matter what. She keeps you motivated and accountable.” facebook. com/ NewUFitnessNQ/ TJ Sykes at NewU Fitness NQ runs small groups which participant Neil Helmore said monitored each individual: “It’s a great group of people from all walks of life, just wanting to be better and healthier selves. TJ has developed a great business.” Anti- bootcamp, Matthew Bates said a good friend talked him into training with TJ last July and he was still going. “TJ has made it a really comfortable place to work out, and the sessions are filled with amazing people,” he said. lppt. com. au The facilitator of this ladies- only bootcamp is motivating and inspirational, according to Taylor Jurd. “It’s the most positive environment and group of girls,” she said. Another participant, Madeline Woodney, said Lisa was the most supportive and encouraging trainer ever. “She goes above and beyond for all of us ladies at her bootcamp,” she said. “She is not only humble but has built herself up and everyone around her. First- time 12- week challenger and client Jemima Turnbull is four weeks into her program and said Lisa was an inspirational woman who provided the best workouts, as well as nutritional information. “She doesn’t put you on a fad diet, and provides outside support,” she said. genesisfitness. com. au/ gym/ qld/ annandale This Genesis fitness personal trainer is “hands down the best”, according to client Tyler Matthews. Jasmine Rose is also a happy member and said Kyle was without a doubt the best. facebook. com/ pages/ biz/ topic_ concert_ venue/ MovementWarehouse- 206768889798767/ This ladies- only gym continues to inspire women from all over the region as they hit fitness goals with plenty of support. facebook. com/ elev8edfitness/ Fellow trainer Paul- Sue said Emily Dow from Elev8ed Fitness was the best ladies group trainer in the business and Townsville residents have happily agreed. facebook. com/ tambitionfitness This “pocket rocket” helps you achieve your goals and leaves you wanting to smash more, says Cathy Hill: “All of TAMbition fitness deserves to be recognised, as Tamie is an amazing and supportive trainer.”