DeakinACTIVE BURWOOD

Housed in the brand new multi-million dollar LC building, DeakinACTIVE opened its doors to its new home in July 2020. The LC building offers smooth architectural lines and a dynamic modern learning space with the DeakinACTIVE gym located on the ground level (B001) overlooking the Wellness Garden.

With 850sqm floorspace and a dedicated large group fitness area fitted with a glass skywall, the space is New York warehouse style with an industrial feel and concrete columns, high ceilings and exposed ductwork on view.

Housing world-famous Technogym equipment, these innovative machines offer the most complete range of cardio, strength and functional training equipment in the market today. Technology integrated machines that track your workout and let you watch your favourite sport or game right in front of you while you workout!

Enjoy the best experience by using your DeakinMOVES app to connect with all of the equipment in the gym. The Technogym equipment will automatically sync up with your personalised training program, display examples of the exercise on the equipment and technique required, and your workout results will be automatically tracked into your DeakinMOVES account.

Pilates
Boxing
Metafit
Tabata

Meet the Team

Annalise Vine

Annalise Vine

Annalise Vine

Annalise Vine

Qualifications

  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness 
  • Diploma of Fitness
  • First Aid, CPR & Anaphylaxis certified
  • Working with Children’s Check

Experience/Training Style

  • I prefer keeping each session short and sharp with minimal breaks
  • Moderate – High intensity circuits and intervals with the inclusion of technique and guidance
  • Each session is progressive, creative and effective

Specialisations/Interests

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • High Intensity training

Biggest achievement as a PT
It is probably the greatest feeling to be partly responsible for someone turning their life around, which I have been lucky enough to experience as a personal trainer. That is my greatest
achievement.

Why should members train with you?
I am passionate about delivering structured and creative programs, as well as establishing a great connection with each client. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health.

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Catherine-Kitching

Catherine Kitching

Catherine-Kitching

Catherine Kitching

Qualifications

  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness

 
Experience/Training Style
Resistance Training – training and challenging my clients does not only benefit their physical health, but also their mental and social health.

Specialisations/Interests
Strength and Resistance Training

Biggest achievement as a PT
Seeing my clients achieve their goals! There is nothing more rewarding than your clients achieving their goals, and being equipped with the knowledge to continue to do so. 

Why should members train with you?
I will take into consideration your lifestyle factors, preferences, past training experiences, injuries, etc. and cater an ongoing program for you to follow that is suited entirely for your needs. My sessions are challenging, both physically and mentally, you are sure to learn something new, but most of all they are rewarding and fun! Furthermore, my coaching will educate you, so you can continue to progress and challenge yourself both in and outside of the gym.

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Daphne_Mantzanidis

Daphne Mantzanidis

Daphne_Mantzanidis

Daphne Mantzanidis

Qualifications

  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Nutrition
  • Yoga

Experience/Training Style
Tailored to client goals no one size fits all in my style.

Specialisations/Interests
I love everything from hypertrophy, to training for older adults, to high performance.

Biggest achievement as a PT
Maintaining clients at DeakinACTIVE for close to 2 years now.

Why should members train with you?
I have experience in many different domains from clinical exercise science, to high performance sport and training for body composition.

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David-Dobson

David Dobson

David-Dobson

David Dobson

Qualifications

  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness
  • FMA Cert. 1
  • Completing Bachelor of Exercise Science major in Strength & Conditioning

Experience/Training Style

  • Melbourne Strength Culture Internship
  • Unified Fitness Systems Internship
  • Rise Rowville Academy Internship

I am currently a nationally ranked, drug-tested powerlifter with aspirations of taking the Australian squat record for my weight class and age category so my training is heavily around the squat, bench press and deadlift as well as growing as much muscle as I can to move more weight! I have an emphasis on efficient technique for injury prevention & optimal performance.

Specialisations/Interests

  • Powerlifting
  • Technique & rehabilitation
  • General Strength & Conditioning
  • Bodybuilding

Biggest achievement as a PT
My biggest achievement was when I helped my first client lose 5kg without having to use a crazy diet, a crazy workout plan or extreme measures. He has since learnt to enjoy exercising consistently and become a confident version of himself.

Why should members train with you?
If you want a straight-talking approach to training with an educated, structured system with a positive attitude to guide you to your goals. I am the coach for you.

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Jayden-Doyle

Jayden Doyle

Jayden-Doyle

Jayden Doyle

Qualifications

  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness
  • Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Diploma of Sport Development

Experience/Training Style
Fun, fast paced

Specialisations/Interests

  • HIIT
  • Boxing
  • Sports specific training

Biggest achievement as a PT
Helping my clients lose weight.

Why should members train with you?
Because working out should be enjoyable!

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Keegan

Keegan Leeder

Keegan

Keegan Leeder

Qualifications

  • Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
  • Level 1 Sports Power Coach
  • Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation
  • Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance ‘Nutrition & Dietetics Stream’

Experience/Training Style
Difficult and detailed training sessions that you can walk away from, knowing you have achieved something

Specialisations/Interests

  • Sport Specific training
  • Athletic development
  • Prehabilitation
  • Boxing
  • Olympic lifting

Biggest achievement as a PT
My achievements come from the success of my clientele

Some notable achievements include;

  • making it to AFL/AFLW level football
  • making it to an Australian represented team
  • running a sub 2hr 30min marathon, female
  • losing 45kg in 2 years
  • the many incredible body changing transformations

Why should members train with you?
I am informative and entertaining. My training sessions will get results. My Training is 100% focussed on the individual’s goals and needs. Sessions are well planned and designed to get
results. Professional yet personable style of training which encourages, motivates and challenges. Celebrates success

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Rhiannon-Wade

Rhiannon Wade

Rhiannon-Wade

Rhiannon Wade

Qualifications

  • Certificate 4 in Fitness
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science
  • Level 1 Wellness Coach

Experience/Training Style
I have a background in body weight training, having done gymnastics, dancing, cheerleading, and some acrobatics, however if I’m in the gym you’ll usually see me trying to lift heavy weights. I also enjoy doing some yoga, HIT and boxing for my own training.

Specialisations/Interests

  • Functional training
  • Strength training
  • HIIT

Biggest achievement as a PT
Teaching Keegan to hold a handstand!

Why should members train with you?
If they want to see measurable results while keeping things fun and engaging, or if they want to learn something new and try a different approach to their usual training.

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Trinesh Adari

Trinesh Adari

Trinesh Adari

Trinesh Adari

Qualifications

  • Remedial Massage therapist
  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness
  • Certified Mat level 1&2 Pilates Instructor
  • Boxing Instructor

Experience/Training Style
Instead of calling it Training, can we use the word Playing instead? 😀 Playing is enjoyable and it is fun. That is how I describe my style. I do focus on the fundamentals and like to utilise the whole-body movements as much as possible and from there it is time for some fun.

  • Explosive movements
  • Rhythmic and Co-ordination style
  • Conditioning

Specialisations/Interests

  • Pilates Mat 1&2 Instructor
  • Boxing Instructor 
  • Muay Thai level 1 Graduate

Biggest achievement as a PT
Long-term friendships, valuable information and content and life experiences and being able to through my career as a PT. It is beautiful to see the participants develop their skills as the time goes by. It is beautiful to see the participants develop their skills as the time goes by. 

Why should members train with you?
I enjoy what I do, I will try my very best to make it enjoyable as we train together. It will not be so serious all the time, we going to enjoy the whole thing. Together.

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David-Marshall

David Marshall

David-Marshall

David Marshall

Qualifications

  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness
  • Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science

Experience/Training Style
I would describe my training style as tough but fun. I like to challenge my clients one on one as well as during group classes. I do this by incorporating technical exercise with tough cardio-based routines.

Specialisations/Interests
My main interests lie in the areas of injury rehabilitation and sports performance. Where I get to work one on one with clients and have a more personable experience.

Biggest achievement as a PT
Since being a personal trainer I have helped many clients get back to regular exercise as well as overcome some barriers they had to exercise.

Why should members train with you?
I am a personable and bubbly person, who takes care and pride in doing their job right and getting the best out of their clients.

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Eva-Lleonart

Eva Lleonart

Eva-Lleonart

Eva Lleonart

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science- Physiology & Sports Nutrition Major
  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness
  • Pilates, Yoga & Spin Certificates
  • Plant Based Nutritionist

Experience/Training Style
Personal Training and Group Instructing since 2015 at a variety of centres including: Fernwood, F45, Kieser and Mt Buller Alpine High Performance Centre.
Modern, diverse and full of challenging core exercises! A typical P.T session with me involves circuit style training with a combination of strong resistance moves and body weight H.I.I.T.

Specialisations/Interests

  • Rehabilitation and Post-Partum
  • Calisthenics (Body Weight Exercise)
  • Strength Training – Females, Beginners and Advanced
  • Weight loss and Toning
  • H.I.I.T, Pilates and Yoga

Biggest achievement as a PT
Every time a PT client or someone I train reaches a goal or makes a breakthrough with their health it is an achievement. Goals are measurable for different reasons whether that be weight loss, muscle gain or recovery. I have success stories in all areas, but I am simply happy to help someone find enjoyment and confidence in exercise.

Why should members train with you?
So many reasons but #1 you will reach results faster. I am experienced in training people from all walks of life and abilities which is one of the things I love most about P.T. I understand that everybody is different, so I put a lot of effort into planning appropriate sessions. I strive to teach perfect technique and create fun workouts that are goal orientated and enjoyable for my clients.

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Todd

Todd Klein

Todd

Todd Klein

Qualifications

  • Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness
  • Bachelor of Education (Physical education & health)
  • Cert 4 First Aid
  • Cert 2 Sport and Recreation

Experience/Training Style
Enthusiastic, energetic and timely! I aim to have you complete a full body workout in under 30min by maximising your time and money through working opposing muscle groups in super sets. My
style will ensure you get in, work hard, get out and of course get results!

Specialisations/Interests

  • High Intensity Interval Training
  • Training efficiency (30min PT)
  • Super Sets
  • Group fitness sessions

Biggest achievement as a PT
Becoming the health club manager at DeakinACTIVE! A role that allows me to actively help the DeakinACTIVE community to get the most out of our wonderful fitness center.

Why should members train with you?
Members should train with me because they will have fun, get fit, achieve their goals and fall in love with staying happy and healthy.

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Jesse-Jones

Jesse Jones

Jesse-Jones

Jesse Jones

Qualifications

  • Accredited Exercise Sports Scientist

Experience/Training Style
Cardio, I love to run.

Specialisations/Interests

  • Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Physiology

Biggest achievement as a PT
Got to be a part of an eight-week training post-cancer bootcamp.

Why should members train with you?
Work up a good sweat that will improve your cardio and strength.

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Danni Hibberd

Danni Hibberd

Danni Hibberd

Danni Hibberd

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate 3 & 4 in fitness
  • Bachelor of Food & Nutrition Sciences
  • ISAK Level 1
  • Anthropometrist (skinfolds)
  • Soon to be Accredited Practicing Dietitian

SPECIALISATIONS

  • Training for fat-loss and muscle gain
  • Knee injury/rehab
  • Programming for long distance running
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Boxing

WHY I BECAME A PERSONAL TRAINER

I have always participated in sport & exercise growing up. When I first joined a gym I felt overwhelmed and unsure of were to even begin. I decided I wanted to become a trainer to help people feel welcomed when joining the gym and empowered to begin a program they are comfortable with & capable of achieving their goals. Studying nutrition I also wanted to be able to provide my clients with a holistic approach when giving advice. By having appropriate qualifications in each I can provide people with advice regarding both exercise & diet which can help them achieve their goals.

Contact Danni today at danni@deakinactive.com.au

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Class Timetable

Burwood offers a variety of online and group fitness classes – indoors and out! We have a great mix of traditional strength training and functional strength with a particular emphasis on getting the maximum amount of health, strength and wellness training out of group fit classes.

The variety of group fitness classes includes – Pilates, Yoga, HIIT, Core, Tabata, Boxing, MetaFIT, Spin and the brand new SkillAthletic classes.

Use the DeakinMOVES app to book into your classes.

SkillAthletic is the new workout style available at Burwood with it’s own dedicated floor space housed inside the gym. Internationally renowned, SkillAthletic is all about improving performance. Think High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts built specifically to use our amazing Technogym equipment. Next level workouts and far more cost effective than our competitors!

SkillAthletic is the new training experience developed by Technogym, thanks to its long-standing experience as official supplier to the last seven Olympic Games and its collaboration with the best teams and sports champions around the world!

Stadium

Located in Level 1 of HE building are 2 full sized basketball courts that are available to hire to play basketball, netball, volleyball, or badminton games. This space can also be outfitted to suit commercial or University needs such as functions or testing rooms.

Freeplay Fridays
Kick off your weekend with Free Play Friday at Burwood! Free Play Friday is your opportunity to have a casual friendly game of basketball, badminton, futsal, shoot a few casual hoops or simply come along as a spectator!

All students are welcome – it’s a great way to meet new friends, stay active and have fun in a safe and accessible environment.

Freeplay Fridays
2-4pm every Friday afternoon.

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Location

Accessed via Elgar Road and Uganda St entrance, DeakinACTIVE Burwood is located on the ground floor of the LC Building (B001), which is located at the end of the walk bridge that passes over Gardiners Creek on the western side of the campus.

Burwood Campus Map