Questions surrounding our own fitness levels often comes to the front of our minds in the depths of winter (when our bodies look more akin to a doona) or at high summer (when we don’t want to look quite so doona-like). Strangely enough, the trend seems to correlate with oversupplies of cosy comfort food and hot summer bods all around us…
So, if you need to build up the stamina to keep up the exercise year round (and if we hear one more time that summer bodies are made in winter), we’ve done the hard work for you (well…not the actual hard work, that's on you) and rounded up our top picks for Brisbane’s best personal trainers. These fitness gurus are well versed in love-hate relationships and when it comes to dishing out burpees, push ups and other necessary torture enjoyable workouts, they’ve got you covered!
All Trainers | PEPT Narangba
33 Ferrier Road, Narangba
Word on the street is that the energy at PEPT Narangba is off the charts. With a name like Positive Existence Personal Training, what else would you expect? Known for being the gym with no mirrors, PEPT is all about smashing goals, and every single one of their personal trainers will help you do just that. Boasting experienced personal trainers, a buzzing atmosphere and a welcoming vibe, you’ll thrive with confidence, not intimidation.
Kristal Stirling | Goodlife Toowong
Level 2/9 Sherwood Road, Toowong
Kristal Stirling honestly does it all. With skills ranging from personal training to massage therapy and even chalk art, she’s a true renaissance woman. Coming from a background as a competitive bodybuilder, Kristal knows the secret to success. She thrives from pushing boundaries and challenging you to be your best self, so don’t expect a walk in the park. Kristal has something for everyone, whether you crave personal attention from a one-on-one session or thrive off the energy of a semi-private group. Plus, with online coaching and eight-week challenges, you’ll be smashing goals in no time.
Nicila Costello | Fitness Vault Hamilton
4/63 Racecourse Road, Hamilton
Owner of Fitness Vault Hamilton, Nicila Costello’s classes are the ones to book if you want a trainer who’ll be with you every step of the way. Whether you’re sweating it out on cardio, powering through a resistance sesh or tackling one of her hybrid workouts, Nicila’s infectious energy will have you hooked from the get-go—plus she’s a professional fighter in her spare time, so you do not want to get on her bad side. When Nicila’s not in the gym, the functional group training classes on offer at The Fitness Vault are run by other expert trainers, so you’ll always be in good hands here.
Tim Douge, Matthew Tranter & Blake Mcclennan | Studio 99
387 Montague Road, West End | 339 Coronation Drive, Milton
Studio 99 is your one-stop-shop for all things health and fitness. It has the equipment, it has the expert trainers, but most of all it has an incredible community and welcoming atmosphere. After outgrowing their space three times since opening in 2012, you can now catch the Studio 99 crew between two locations: West End and Milton. With one-on-one, group, online and even corporate classes on offer, these trainers bring the energy like no other. So get ready to sweat, smile and even bust out a move or two with the team at Studio 99.
Charles Roman | BFT Redbank Plains
321 Redbank Plains Road, Redbank Plains
When it comes to getting your fitness game on, Charles at BFT Redbank Plains is the ultimate hype man. He’s not just your average trainer—he’s your go-to motivator, DJ extraordinaire, and all-round fitness rockstar. Charles is all about pushing you to be your best self while keeping the vibes upbeat and the music pumping. Plus, he’s got a knack for giving you unexpected words of encouragement especially when your legs are screaming for mercy.
Maria Rita Mastronardi | Club Bunker
27b Doggett Street, Fortitude Valley
Maria brings a fiery Italian flare to the Brisbane fitness scene, with over 20 years of training experience under her belt. As a certified massage therapist, she’s got your back, literally. If you’re looking to perfect your technique or master powerlifting and core conditioning, Maria’s passion for helping others will show in every session, making sure you’re leaving the gym stronger and fitter than ever. Find her at Club Bunker in the Valley, or scope our her online training program, Inspire Vitality.
Jason Clark | Perform 360
100 Pickering Street, Enoggera | 26 Cambridge Street, Coorparoo
Jason Clark heads up Brisbane’s leading functional performance facility, Perform 360—yes, it’s a thing. He’s refined a 360° approach to training that combines functional movement patterns, barbell and dumbbell strength, fundamental gymnastics skills, strongman strength and yoga movement training. Jason’s mantra is, ‘close enough ain't good enough’. Safe to say, you won't be cutting the last two seconds off your plank!
Tristan Forbes | Witness The Fitness
8/155 Baroona Road, Paddington
The name speaks for itself, tbh. With a philosophy that focuses on your whole lifestyle as well as a unique transformation and performance centre, Tristan at Witness The Fitness is definitely worth hitting up if your lifestyle and eating habits are in need of a serious overhaul (read: you have a you-shaped dent in your sofa). Tristan has been creating fitness miracles in Paddington for years now, and has now expanded to Forme Fitness at The Calile.
Tilli Conias | TC:F
Newstead
Lululemon ambassador Tilli is your go-to guru for everything fitness, whether you’re into female strength, HIIT or pilates. With over a decade of sweat-inducing expertise, Tilly’s mantra is simple: fitness should be addictive—because who said working out had to be boring? If you can’t manage to snag a private or small group session with Tilli in person, fear not. Her TC:F online memberships bring the fitness party straight to your living room. With fresh workouts and routines every 3 weeks, plus warm-up and mobility exercises, getting fit has never been so fun, or convenient.
Jacinta Robinson | Fearlss
Online
For a lot of us starting out on a fitness journey it’s all about the mindset, and Jacinta is the queen of getting your head in the game. Her training program Fearlss will push you past your limits, featuring personalised training plans, mindset strategies, epic workouts and enough motivation to power a small army. Plus, don't miss out on Jacinta's legendary free run club every Saturday—it's the perfect opportunity to sweat it out, make new friends, and crush those weekend fitness goals.
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