Benji Keane
Boxing & Fitness Instructor
Fitness Qualifications
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Fitness (Master Trainer)
- Kettlebell Level 1
- Kettlebell Level 2 (Supremacy)
- Accredited Community Coach
Experience and expertise
I have been boxing training since I was 15 years old and have always had a love for boxing and mixed martial arts. I really enjoy boxing and I love learning more about it and bettering myself in the sport. I also grew a love for fitness and personal training when I was 20 years old and really found my passion in helping others achieve their goals and feel confident about themselves! I love functional training and I specialise in Kettlebell training so I believe I can help people achieve their goals in a fun, different and affective way!
What I bring to Black Dog Boxfit
I feel that I have a very energetic and friendly personality that members can really see and feel when they walk into the gym. I am quite approachable and can be funny and quirky which makes people less nervous when stepping into the gym for the first time. I love fitness and I have a passion for making people enjoy fitness and feel confident about themselves in the gym so I really feel that I bring something special to Black Dog Boxfit! I really want to help you achieve your goals so when you train with me I push you to work hard and go that extra mile! It brings me so much joy to see people smile in the gym, work hard, feel safe and achieve their goals, there is no better feeling than being the person that has helped change someone’s life and impact them in a positive way! Im constantly researching into fitness and always learning more about it every day so I can always have more to offer the members and my clients.
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Stephen Hanna
Boxing & Fitness Instructor
Fitness Qualifications
- Premier Training Diploma Fitness Instruction and Sports Therapy,
- Optimum and Sports Nutrition Diploma
- AIF Cert 3 / 4 and Master Trainer Qualifications
- Close Quarter Combat Certified Instructor
- Australian Combat and Exercise Certified Level 1
- Thump Boxing Qualified – Advanced Level 1
- Victoria Boxing Certified Instructor - Level 1
Experience and expertise
Coming from a Boxing Family background I started training in Boxing from an early age and competed on the amateur boxing circuit in my hometown of Liverpool, England. From there I linked into a variety of different martial arts and trained in all different disciplines for a number of years competing in various MMA Tournaments. My pursuit for a realistic form of fighting led me to train under the renowned reality based instructor Dennis Martin with whom I trained with for over 10 years and Qualified as one of the first CQC instructors under Dennis. I have worked in Melbourne as a Freelance Personal Trainer for over 10 years and have specialized in Weight Loss/Toning Programs, Sports Specific Strength/Conditioning and Competitive Body Building.
What I bring to Black Dog Boxfit
I have trained in all different fighting disciplines for over 20 years and have been training people from all walks of life. I have had the privilege to train with top professional boxers from England and bring the skills that I have learned to my clients here in Melbourne. I also specialize in strength and conditioning training for fighters to get them at their peak for fight night. What I bring to Black Dog Boxfit is experience in training fighters up to competitive level as well as training potential clients for weight loss, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and sports specific training to aid in reaching their fitness and lifestyle goals.
Anthony McGowan
Boxing & Fitness Instructor
Fitness Qualifications
- Level 1 boxing coach , junior soccer coach licence & intermediate soccer coach licence.
Experience and expertise
Player/coach at junior/senior level for both cricket & soccer. Managed a soccer academy for 5 to 9 yr olds which included program set up & implementation of drills
What I bring to Black Dog Boxfit
I have been training in various fitness disciplines for over 30 years and have been training in boxing for over 13 years.
My passion for keeping fit and healthy is passed over to my clients that i help with all manner of training from strength/conditioning, cardio, boxing and core strength. I am motivated to get the best results for both my clients and Black Dog Boxfit members with providing fun, energetic classes for our members to enjoy plus get a great workout. I have a lifetime of experience in sport, a positive can do approach and a desire to help/assist people to achieve their goals & get results.
Trish Ash
Sales - Reception - Customer Service
Fitness Qualifications
- Boxingfit Reception/administration/customer service - 4 yrs
- Certificate 3 business administration (medical) 4 yrs
- Administrative triage
- Advanced Digital Literacy and advanced excel
- Community coaching and general principles cert
- Junior netball - multiple premiership - coach/manager - 10 yrs
- Competitive A and B grade netball and tennis - 14 yrs
- Competitive blue belt 3 taekwondo - 5 yrs
- Advanced yang 108 celestial Tai Chi 7 yrs
- Junior high school state rep coach volleyball - 3 yrs
- Self rehabilitation rheumatoid arthritis - 14 yrs
- Working with children
- NDIS worker screening check
First Aid/CPR/stroke recognition
- Registered nurse - 36 yrs
- Falls and balance education and exercises
- Healing arts and therapies for chronic illness
- Prevention through exercise
- Exercise and pain management for chronic conditions
- Foundations of mental health care
- Currently completing cert 4 leisure and health lifestyle co ordinator
Experience and expertise
I have an extensive knowledge of combined health and sports with involvement at high levels of competition. I am aware how vitally important a holistic view of the right choices, education and self awareness of each individual is in maintaining not just a physical health and fitness but a mental wellbeing as well.
My knowledge and education allow me to encourage clients to seek the various fitness packages provided and seek best individual outcome with the trainer best suited to reach their goals.
What I bring to Black Dog Boxfit
Extremely helpful, friendly, bubbly and i am always willing to help members whenever they require. I show empathy and give confidence and reassurance i enjoy the satisfaction of seeing clients reaching goals and targets.