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Burwood & Waurn Ponds Team

Gyles Marchand

Gyles Marchand

Head Coach

With over 7 years of experience in the fitness industry across a wide variety of settings, I’ve had the opportunity to work in both commercial gyms and smaller gyms, as well as on international cruise ships. In addition to my work as a personal trainer, I’ve also advanced my own knowledge and skills by completing a strength and conditioning certification, which has allowed me to work with several professional organizations across different sports. I’m all about having fun, bringing high energy, and always creating challenging workouts.

 

Certificates & Experience:

  • Diploma of Fitness
  • UFC Certified Trainer
  • Level 1 ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Sports specific training
  • Working with Bulldogs Lisa Fialoa and HNWP Squad

Interests:

  • Rugby League
  • Wrestling
  • Spring Training
  • Shoe Collecting
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Pranay Lal

Pranay Lal

Personal Trainer 

Competing at the highest level in team sports such as football and individual events including cross country, I have always been enthused about sport and fitness. A new passion found during the COVID 19 pandemic, strength and hypertrophy training, led me to quickly qualify as a Personal Trainer.

With experience in the fitness industry and the countless tools I have adopted playing competitively and resistance training, my goal is to help improve the mental and physical health of clients. Despite the conflicting information out there, I want to show people getting fit and healthy does not have to be difficult.

Certificates & Experience:

Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer)

Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor)

Community Coaching Certificate

First Aid

Specialisations:

Sport specific training

Hypertrophy training

Strength and conditioning

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Melody Durupt

Melody Durupt

PT PROFILE

Melody is a French coach with over 20 years of experience in the fitness Industry. She believes that fitness is the best way to enjoy life for longer. And that it should be FUN.

She specialises in functional fitness and enjoy helping office workers and seniors living a longer and happier life.

She believes in incremental change and that a balanced lifestyle is the key to longevity. So be ready to talk sleep, nutrition and stress during your sessions.

 

EXPERIENCE & QUALFICATIONS

  • Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness
  • Trained in female health and menopause (MishFit)
  • Fitness for healthy ageing, injury prevention (Lift for Life)

 

Hobbies: Board games, solo travelling, motorbike riding, scuba diving

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Ilyas Caliskan

Ilyas Caliskan

PT profile:

I have 3 years of experience in the fitness industry and am currently studying in UNI in Bachelor of exercise and sport science. I have experience in strength training, muscle building and rehab for injures. I also have experience in rugby league and MMA.

I am friendly and supportive toward people, and motivated to help people reach their fitness goals, and ensure that my clients enjoy the entire journey towards their goals.

 

Experience and Qualifications:

Certificate III and IV in fitness

Rosebank Rugby Sport Coach

Junior Newtown Jets Centre 2014-2016

 

Favourite food: Spaghetti Bolognese

Favourite exercise: Conventional Deadlift

Hobbies: Lifting weights, working on cars, playing footy, road trips, MMA.

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