David Lipman (aka) Deadlift Dave

David Lipman
Dave is currently finishing off his degree in podiatry and human movement studies. He has been involved in strength and conditioning since 2005 with various organisations including Brisbane Boys’ College, Brisbane Capitals basketball association and West Brisbane Bulldogs Rugby Union Club amongst others. In addition to his strength and conditioning work he has also coached a number of sports including strongman, rugby union, athletics, weightlifting and powerlifting. He has competed in most sports imaginable and currently trains regularly for his strength goals. Dave has a passion for teaching and currently lectures for Sports Medicine Australia, teaching their sports trainer and strapping courses as well as tutoring resistance training at QUT. He holds qualifications in weightlifting and sports power coaching, athletics coaching, rugby coaching and a sports trainers level 1. He enjoys heavy backsquats and hates long bike rides

What’s worse - driving, walking or cycling in Brisbane?

Amanda Lucas Blog. riders v Walkers v Cars. Check it out.
What’s worse - driving, walking or cycling in Brisbane?

Yibeltal Hansen

Name
Yibeltal Hansen (Yibby)

Occupation
Fitnance Trainee

Age
17

Favourite foods
Pizza

Sports played?
Soccer, Futsal and running

Favourite Fitnance Quote?
Do you really want to have fun or Do you really want to have fun!

How did you start at Fitnance?
Through Fitnance running the Cert 3 in Fitness at my school IONA.

How has your fitness/health improved since starting at Fitnance? Its been good. I hold the record for the Wall Sit

Your All Time Favourite Fitnance Session/Class?
Doing my record whilst playing gym golf

What is your current training schedule?
I come into the gym once a week and train hard for an hour with the running group then do a weights session. I want to get huge!

What are your next training goals for this year?
To win and become a UNIT!

Who’s your most hated instructor and why?
I dont have one, they are all great but get you your results

Most admired sports person and why?
Thierry Henry and Floyd Mayweather because they are good at what they do and train hard.

Advise for anyone thinking of starting training at Fitnance.
Just do it, it's so much fun

Joe Spelta

Name
JOSEPH SPELTA

Occupation
Exercise Physiologist and Dietitian


Age
25

Favourite foods
Mexican and Steak Sandwich


Sports played?
Rugby League & Golf

Favourite Fitnance Quote?
(at the start of a gym class) “How are you today?”
“Good”
“I can fix that!!!”
How did you start at Fitnance?

STAFF – Started after completing 50hour Prac with Steve Nance

How has your fitness/health improved since starting at Fitnance?
Yes, and it’s still improving

Your All Time Favourite Fitnance Session/Class?
BURNOUT CHALLENGE

What is your current training schedule?
2 x weight sessions, 1 x 10km run, 1 x BURNOUT per week

What are your next training goals for this year?
Beat 0:42:30 on Mt coot-tha

Who’s your most hated instructor and why?
What sort of question is that?....I hate them all (just kidding)

Most admired sports person and why?
Mick Ennis (Former Bronco, current Bulldog)
I’ve never come across anyone with a greater drive towards training and commitment to sporting performance.

Advise for anyone thinking of starting training at Fitnance.
Get into it, it seems a bit of a challenge at first, but we are here to get you to your goals.

Browny

Name
Michael Brown

Occupation
Manager of Group Professional Development LJ Hooker Ltd


Age
47

Favourite foods
Brekky Creek Steak

Sports played?
You’re kidding aren’t you?

Favourite Fitnance Quote?
It’s just about lifting heavy shit around the gym and sweating a lot.-Steve Lacey

How did you start at fitnance?
Slowly-Invited by Tanya and work mate

How has your fitness/health improved since starting at Fitnance?
Yes most definelty. Should see at least my 60th birthday at this rate

Your All Time Favourite Fitnance Session/Class?
You really do have me confused with someone who enjoys exercise

What is your current training schedule?
Just about to rejoin 12 week challenge.

What are your next training goals for this year?
Wouldn’t mind running the bridge to Brisbane in August( without going into cardiac arrest)

Who’s your most hated instructor and why?
All of you can drop into that bucket depending on what you are making me do at the time.

Advise for anyone thinking of starting training at Fitnance.
Give it a go. You can take things at your own pace surrounded by good people.

Tito Gonzalez

Name
Calixto Tito Gonzalez

Occupation
Graphic Designer

Age
37

Favourite foods
Latin and Asian Dishes

Sports played?
Soccer, Rugby League, Basketball, Swimming

Favourite Fitness Quote?
No Pain No Gain

How did you start at Fitnance?
Wanted to do my 30mins a day (sitting at a desk and computer all day)

How has your fitness/health improved since starting at Fitnance?
In Leaps And Bounds (loss of 102.5mm in skinfolds in 12 weeks)

Your All Time Favourite Fitnance Session/Class?
Lunch Time Bashes

What is your current training schedule?
4 Days a week (2 weights, 2 Cardio)

What are your next training goals for this year?
Strip body fat without losing much size and strength

Who’s your most hated instructor and why?
No Haters (actually myself when I give in on certain excersises)

Most admired sports person and why?
Anyone giving 100%

Advise for anyone thinking of starting training at Fitnance.
Keep the dream alive, drink a cup of concrete and harden the f*#k up!

Jackie Hill

How did you start at Fitnance?

I started at Fitnance after my brother Christiaan completed the certifiiate course and after Rodney started training.

How has your fitness/health improved since starting at Fitnance?

Before training at Fitnance I used to go to the Chiropractor once a fortnight to fix my back from riding the horses. Now I am lucky to go once a year!!

Your All Time Favourite Fitnance Session?

I can't believe that I am saying this but - Tonnes of Fun, the 12 days of Christmas and anything that involves my competing against Rodney!

What is your current training schedule?

I do one group session and share 1 PT with Rodney and Chris per week and of course I ride the horses 6 days a week

What are your next training goals?
I would like to get my Skin folds down and also Qualifying and Competing my current competition horse at the National Dressage Championships in October

Yuriy Borzakovskiy. Athens 800m. How to negative split!!

Yuriy Borzakovskiy. Athens 800m. How to negative split!! Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWsAACwEki4

New 12 week Challenge

The new 12 Week Challenge will start on Monday 18th January. Make sure you see Steve or Tanya to get your measurements taken. Good Luck

Dressage Queensland Core Stability Session

Dressage Queensland Camp.
Core Stability For Horse Riders Session.
Mt Tamborine. 10/1/2010.
For your enjoyment!

Strongman Training

Fitnance Grinder. Record Attempt. January 2010

Fitnance 1km Grinder Record Attempt. Stevo. 1.21. January 2010. Missed it by 6seconds!

The 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise

The 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise.
1) Exercise improves energy levels.
2) Exercise improves mental focus.
3) Exercise improves self esteem.
4) Exercise promotes better sleep.
5) Exercise improves strength.
6) Exercise improves your mood.
7) Exercise increases metabolism.
8) Exercise reduces stress levels.
9) Exercise can be fun and social.
10) Exercise can add years to your life.

Have you got your exercise today?

Fitnance Australia

Fitnance Australia

Fitnance re-opens Wednesday 6th January with normal class timetable. 6am class with Joe is on!