OUR TEAM

Kirsty Robbie - Director and Chek exercise coach

Dean Lightbody - Director and Fitness coach

Tony Giannone - Team Leader and Chek exercise coach

Lexi Zayon - Team Leader, Exercise Physiologist and Chek exercise coach

Jane Stevens - Chek exercise coach

Deanne Nestadt - Physiotherapist and Fitness coach

Andrew Gray - Exercise Physiologist

Erika Weiner - Fitness coach


Aiden Clarke - Fitness coach
 

Wiki Yu - Fitness coach

Alon White - Fitness coach

Kirsty Robbie 

Director/Fitness Coach

Paul Chek Exercise Coach Certificate III & IV in fitness and registered fitness trainer with Fitness Australia since 1996 Paul Chek Scientific Back Training Certificate Paul Chek Scientific Core Conditioning Certificate Paul Chek Program Design Certificate TRX Suspension Trainer Certificate Performance Nutrition Certificate Authentic PUNCHFIT trainer Senior Level 2 First Aid & CPR State Level 7 Gymnastic Champion Level 10 Gymnast State  & runner up National Sport Aerobics Champion State Country Victorian Netballer

Kirsty has thirteen plus years of experience within the fitness industry after turning her back on a corporate career in 2000 to pursue her passion in health and wellness full time. Kirsty's key to client success is her ability to deliver motivating, challenging workouts with not one session ever being the same.

Coming from an athletic family with her mother an elite track and field athlete and her father playing football for the Melbourne Football Club, Kirsty herself being a State Gymnastic champion, she understands what the word dedication means and when it comes to getting results, her knowledge is second to none.

Kirsty believes in being healthy from the inside out. Having everything in balance from your personal life, your nutrition through to your fitness. With every one becoming more and more time poor, training SMARTER not HARDER is the key to successful wellness.

Being a mum, Kirsty, now has an even greater understanding of what it is like to find time for yourself and juggling the duties that come with running a family. Planning effective training is what gets her clients the success they deserve.

Kirsty was a national and international trainer for Les Mills Asia Pacific which involved instructor education in the area of group fitness. She has also presented in an instructor training DVD which is distributed world wide for Les Mills International along side her husband Dean.

Dean Lightbody

Director/Fitness Coach

Over 8 years in the industry LES MILLS Asia Pacific Master trainer and International presenter Certificate III & IV in fitness and registered fitness trainer with Fitness Australia Authentic PUNCHFIT trainer Workplace Training and Assessing Pilates mat work with Network Australia Kettlebell training certificate Senior Level 2 First Aid & CPR

Dean was a small business owner for over ten years before moving into the fitness industry in 1999. Dean himself struggling with weight whilst dealing with the everyday stresses of owning his own business, really does appreciate the struggles with weight loss.

Dean understands that reaching ones fitness goals involves more than willpower, desire or ability. It involves being emotionally excited about your fitness program and your progress. His role is a motivator; he makes workouts challenging, interesting, and fun, making it easier for his clients to adopt and maintain a habit of fitness that will benefit them from now and into the future.

He believes that when you are physically active, motivated, challenged, and emotionally psyched, then positive results are virtually impossible to avoid. Dean emphasizes exercise, a nutritious and well balanced diet, relaxation and self-care, as well as identifying and overcoming barriers that keep you from achieving success.

Dean, like his wife Kirsty, held a position with Les Mills Asia Pacific as a national and international trainer/presenter as well as a program coach.  Dean has also presented on an instructor training DVD which is distributed world wide for Les Mills International.

Jane Stevens

Fitness Coach

Over 28 years experience in fitness industry Paul Chek Exercise Coach Paul Chek Scientific Back Training Certificate Paul Chek Scientific Core Conditioning Certificate Paul Chek Program Design Certificate Certificate III & IV in fitness and registered fitness trainer with Fitness Australia IV Workplace Training and Assessment Group Fitness Instructor Advanced Cycle Instructor Level 2 Senior First Aid & CPR Bosu® Certificate Vibrogym Certificate

Jane has had a long and passionate relationship with fitness. Jane started her fitness career as an aerobic instructor in bare feet at local halls before aerobic studios and Reebok's were invented! Never really interested in any sport herself Jane saw aerobics as a way to stay in shape that was also fun.

Now nearly 30 years later Jane has experienced and endured every fad in the fitness industry. Her passion has never stopped and today she is more focused on small groups and one on one training.

Being a mother of four children working full time and being able to maintain a consistent level of fitness Jane knows she is well equipped to help her clients with any challenge life brings.

Jane believes in walking the walk and talking the talk with her health and fitness and encourages this with clients. She is even more passionate about the importance of maintaining this philosophy as she ages. Jane often says "Bring on old age gracefully!"

The stress of life can take the focus away from your health and it is our responsibility, as trainers, to help clients work towards goals and make exercise and well being a priority in your lives.

To be successful at this balancing act it requires a no excuse attitude.

Tony Giannone

Fitness Coach

Over 13 Years in the Fitness Industry Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Psychology) Bachelor of Education Paul Chek Exercise Coach Paul Chek Scientific Back Training Certificate Paul Chek Scientific Core Conditioning Certificate Paul Chek Program Design Certificate Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness and registered with Fitness Australia Certificate 4 in Workplace Training and Assessment Authentic PUNCHFIT trainer Level 1 Track & Field Coach Level 2 First Aid & CPR State junior 100m Champion 1978-1982 Ranked No. 3 Junior in Australia for 100m & 200m Won Several Professional Sprint Running Gift Titles

Tony Giannone is a certified and registered Personal and Group Fitness Trainer. Tony's 13 years in the health and fitness industry have seen him successfully train clients including children, professionals and senior adults, from both genders, in many diverse settings. Whether you train one-one or in a group, in the studio, outdoors,  Tony's personal attention to your health and fitness remains focused and driven. He has a unique and special manner and is able to make you feel like you're the only one he's training, no matter where the environment!

Tony's tertiary training is in Sociology, Education and Psychology. His successful running background in both National Amateur and Professional Sprint Ranks, help him forge an affinity with people of all levels of fitness. Prior to being a fitness trainer Tony worked in both the private and public sector and while studying at University worked as a Melbourne Cab driver, giving him a broad insight into a diverse range of lifestyles.

While undertaking his busy work schedule, Tony is dedicated to raising his twin 15 year old daughters, Kara and Bianca. He therefore has first hand experience at operating within a busy family and understands how that can affect people's capacity to attend to their own, personal health and fitness goals.

Tony's personal sporting performances, his education and training and his collective life experiences, heighten his drive to assist all those he trains to reach and maintain their full health, fitness and lifestyle potential. It is only in a collaborative relationship with his clients, this is achievable. Tony's dedication to seeing people not only reach their goals but maintain and build upon them, amidst all the challenges life presents, is paramount to his training philosophies.

Lexi Zayon

Fitness Coach

Bachelor of exercise science (health sciences) Major in nutrition Paul Chek Exercise Coach Paul Chek Scientific Back Training Certificate Paul Chek Scientific Core Conditioning Certificate Paul Chek Program Design Certificate Authentic PUNCHFIT trainer Senior First aid Level 2 and CPR Registered with Australian and exercise sports science Kettlebell training certificate

Lexi has been very involved in sports her entire life, beginning at age 4 with 8 years of competitive gymnastics. Lexi shared a passion for fitness competing across a range of sports from Netball to tennis to swimming and athletics.

Her love of sports took her to study exercise physiology at Deakin University, graduating with a major in nutrition. Lexi has a breadth of knowledge ranging from sport specific training to rehabilitation training, and specialises in weight loss.

Lexi makes her clients accountable for everything and supports them all the way.

Erika Weiner

Fitness Coach

Bachelor of Nursing Certificate III and IV in fitness and registered with Fitness Australia Les Mills Asia Pacific BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, BODYATTACK instructor Pilates Certificate - The Pilates Company Authentic PUNCHFIT trainer Cycle Instructor Group Fitness Instructor with Fitness Australia Life Guard Senior Level 2 First aid and CPR

Erika has been surrounded by 'health and fitness' for as long as she can remember, with her father teaching her push-ups at 3 years of age. Tennis was her life from the age of 8 for 10 solid years; with pennant, squads and tournaments. Along side this was cross country running, with a dedicated training program for 10km to half marathon events.

Erika discovered her passion for group fitness whilst at University studying a nursing degree, fifteen years ago. Erika nursed both full and part time for 12 years on a surgical orthopedic/neurology ward; including studying a post graduate in midwifery. Even though the medical industry has had a huge impact for Erika, she decided to follow her number one passion and work in the fitness industry full time.

As a trainer, Erika believes communication, providing motivation, encouragement, coaching and sound advice are the keys to success.

Goals are always achievable if you try. One can't say 'I can't' if one hasn't tried. As Erika's philosophy states the power of the mind is an extraordinary tool - you can do anything if you try!

A healthy mind means a healthy body.

Andrew Gray

Fitness Coach

Bachelors in Exercise and Sport Science Certificate IV Personal Training Certificate IV Commerce Senior First Aid Level 2 and CPR Authentic PUNCHFIT trainer Kettlebell training certificate

Being an overweight and de-motivated teenager Andrew found motivation and purpose from participating in the many challenges and activities in the Outward Bound program in Zimbabwe. It was because of this experience that he found himself, his direction and his passion. It was at that time Andrew knew he wanted to show other people that fitness is a lifestyle choice which has so many benefits. A healthy lifestyle drastically improved the quality of his life and he wants to help improve his clients.

Andrew has traveled the world in his youth, living in many places, including Korea and Zimbabwe.... And as a result has had the opportunity to interact with many different people and cultures. He chose to settle in Melbourne in 2005 and began studying at Deakin University, focusing his efforts in Exercise Physiology. He has a particular interest in goal specific training such as sports conditioning and rehabilitation. In the future Andrew intends to continue his education with further studies in Exercise Rehabilitation and CHEK exercise coaching.

Andrew believes that it is important to train for functional movement following the correct technique to best facilitate the clients outcomes. He motivates in a positive manner encouraging the client to be the best they can be; not only in the gym but in all aspects of life.

Wiki Yu

Fitness Coach

Certificate III & IV in Fitness Coaching Prinicples Level 1 Certificate IV in sports Development Authentic PUNCHFIT Trainer Certificate in Kickboxing for Personal Trainers Certificate in Pre and Post Natal Exercise Certificate in Nutrition Kettlebell training certificate MMA Level 1 training certificate Senior First Aid level 2 and CPR

Wiki is passionate about creating a balanced lifestyle. Having previously worked in a corporate environment Wiki experienced, first hand, the negative effects of inactivity and having an un-balanced lifestyle. Understanding this led Wiki to her eventual calling of encouraging and helping people achieve their personal goals and achieving a ‘work/life balance’. In combining these elements, she has been successful in assisting people to transform their lives through training and a balanced diet -culminating in a healthier lifestyle.

Wiki has worked for a number of gyms and studios and has run her own personal training business in Melbourne and London continuing this passion here with Studioforty6, utilising past and current experience to deliver quality personal training services to her clients.

Wiki’s love of a challenge and commitment to health and fitness enables her to share her expertise with people with varying abilities from all walks of life. Her bright and enthusiastic personality and ability to assist clients in reaching their goals has created a great foundation for a life long change.

 

Deanne Nestadt

Fitness Coach

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy  Master of  business in Leadership and organisation Dynamics Certificate in III & IV in Fitness and registered with Kinect Australia  Authentic PUNCHFIT Trainer Senior First Aid level 2 and CPR

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Deanne has always had a strong interest and passion in health and wellbeing. After completing a Physiotherapy Degree, Deanne worked as a physiotherapist for eleven years, initially at Prince Henry's Hospital, and later worked alongside Ross Smith, a well known Australian Olympic Team Physiotherapist, in his private practice. Deanne then established her own private practice treating amongst other clients, those with sports and spinal injuries.

After having her third child, Deanne went back to University to complete a Master of Business in Leadership and Organisation Dynamics, allowing her to work as an external consultant in various organisations. She worked with individuals and groups focusing on such things as clarifying organisational purpose, task, roles, structures, lines of communication and authority to name a few. In essence, the work was very much about helping and motivating people to work more effectively together, and get better outcomes.

Her work and own experiences highlighted the challenges of achieving the right balance between raising a family, keeping fit and healthy, and being effective and stimulated at work. For Deanne, ‘keeping fit and healthy' was the first thing that was sacrificed when ‘life' got busy, yet was vital to being effective as a parent and at work. Taking this on board, Deanne started exercising with a personal trainer who motivated her and helped make a real difference to her fitness and overall wellbeing.

Deanne became a Personal Trainer because she believes she can ‘make a real difference' for her clients, through a combination of her unique skills and experience, positive support and motivation.

 

Aiden Clarke

Fitness Coach

Certificate III & IV Older Adults Trainer Childrens Trainer    Authentic PUNCHFIT Trainer Senior First Aid Level 2 and CPR

From a young age Aiden’s love for sport started at the age of 6 when he began playing basketball and Aussie rules football with local teams, from there he played basketball for another 11 years and currently still plays for Old Caulfield Grammarians football club. Surrounding himself with sport ignited a passion and gave him an appreciation of fitness.


Understanding early on that he needed to use this passion, Aiden combined this with his love for helping people.  Personal training quickly became the perfect vehicle for him to achieve this. After completing his Certificate 3 and 4 at the Australian Institute of Fitness, Aiden quickly started his journey as a trainer.


StudioForty6 is fortunate to have Aiden's experience with training and his affinity with all kinds of people from all walks of life. He particularly takes pride in the challenge of making sure his clients goals are met in both a fun and honest manner.

 

Alon White 

Fitness Coach

Certificate III & IV in fitness PUNCHFIT advanced instructor Kettlebell training certificate Senior First Aid level 2 & CPR

Alon developed a passion for sport from a young age playing cricket and basketball for district Victorian teams. Playing regularly, he naturally adopted the invaluable traits of team-work and leadership.

Having been a slightly overweight kid and becoming a very overweight teenager, while traveling through Israel and the Middle East he soon realized he was not happy with the way he looked and felt, and would be unable to further his sporting pursuits unless something changed. Alon discovered the importance and significance of a healthy and active lifestyle by changing his nutrition and activity levels to transform his body shape and now 25kg lighter maintains a healthy and wholesome lifestyle.

In an attempt to fuse his passion for fitness and desire to help others, he undertook a Certificate III & IV in Personal Training at the Australian Fitness Academy. He endeavors to assist others reach their full potential through a rigid training program, healthy eating and hard (but enjoyable) work! 

After working in the industry and participating in team sports for several years, Alon worked as a sport referee and coach, drawing upon his management skills and love for sport. He facilitated sporting events while inspiring others to push themselves and ultimately reach their sporting and fitness potential.

Recently, Alon took a short break from his fitness life to travel the world and discover all that it has to offer as well as other cultures and their alternative approaches to health. He participated in an intensive yoga course in India and learnt that a happy mind and healthy body are synonymous with one and other.