DeakinACTIVE WAURN PONDS

DeakinACTIVE Waurn Ponds is located in the DA building over two levels. With a number of different multipurpose rooms and a squash court onsite, the gym is able to offer a variety of services under the one roof.

Sporting 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.

Yoga
Pilates
Boxing
Metafit

Meet the Team

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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Felicity Draper DeakinACTIVE Waurn Ponds trainer

Felicity Draper

Felicity Draper DeakinACTIVE Waurn Ponds trainer

Felicity Draper

Qualifications

  • Cert IV in Fitness
  • Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

Experience/Training Style

  • Experience in a range of studios as a PT and group fitness trainer
  • Supportive and enthusiastic training
  • High energy and easy to understand instructions designed for beginners

Specialisations/Interests

  • Strength training for women!

Biggest achievement as a PT

When I help people achieve things they thought they would never be able to do, and it helps better their life.

Why should members train with you?

I pride myself on my connection with my clients! Building a good rapport means that I can help push you to achieve your goals in an enjoyable manner. I am enthusiastic and will always bring a high level of energy that will help bring the best out in you!

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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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Rosie Semmler DeakinACTIVE Waurn Ponds trainer

Rosie Semmler

Rosie Semmler DeakinACTIVE Waurn Ponds trainer

Rosie Semmler

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Exercise and Sport Science (Major in strength and conditioning)

Experience/Training Style

  • Resistance training
  • HIIT

Specialisations/Interests

  • Teaching beginners how to use equipment correctly and feel comfortable in the gym
  • Introducing women to resistance training
  • Getting people to find a balance between working hard and enjoying their training in a group fitness class

Biggest achievement as a PT

  • Seeing my client’s confidence and pride in themselves after they master a new exercise or reach their goals

Why should members train with you?

  • I’m passionate about educating people on how to complete exercises with correct technique so you get the most out of each workout while encouraging you to do your best and meet your goals!
  • I love to find a balance between working hard and still enjoying your time at the gym, this means I’ll make sure you leave knowing you really got a lot of it but also super excited to get back again!
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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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Tom Senftleben

Tom Senftleben

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise & Sport Science, Major: Exercise Physiology

Experience/Training Style

  • High energy
  • Educational
  • All About Variety and New Training Methods

Specialisations/Interests

  • Functional Fitness
  • High Intensity Circuit Training

Biggest achievement as a PT
I love getting to meet new clients, building a relationship with them, and seeing them progress towards their goals.

Why should members train with you?
I provide a positive/motivating environment to achieve your fitness goals, whilst also building your knowledge to set yourself up for future individual training. I create a fun and engaging environment to enjoy, push yourself and improve your fitness.

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Class Timetable

Waurn Ponds 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 more!

Use the DeakinMOVES app to book into your classes.

Stadium

Located within the DA building, there 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.

Want to book the stadium? Make your inquiry via the form below.

Elite Regional Sports Precinct

Located just outside the DeakinACTIVE fitness centre is the Elite Regional Sports Precinct. This collection of state-of-the-art sporting facilities is everything an athlete needs to enhance their skills. These facilities support the activities of a wide range of users, from elite athletes like the Geelong Cats AFL team to student-based clubs like the Deakin Ducks Soccer Club.

DeakinACTIVE Burwood Indoor stadium
Core
yoga
Meditation

The facilities of the Elite Regional Sports Precinct include:

  • an MCG-size AFL oval with perimeter fencing, behind-the-goal netting, sports lighting, video recording facilities and team benches and shelters
  • a synthetic FIFA-grade soccer ground
  • an eight-lane, IAAF-accredited 400-metre athletics track
  • an outdoor teaching hub with direct access to the athletics track
  • a 50-metre long-jump track and sandpits
  • basketball and netball courts
  • a new high-quality baseball diamond
  • facilities that have been planned to be accessible, with pathways linking the sports areas and seamless synthetic playing surfaces.

These fields and equipment are available for hire at various rates for times depending on their availability. Want to hire the Elite Regional Sports Precinct?

Make your inquiry via the form below:

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Location

Accessed via Pigdons Road and Alfred Deakin Drive, DeakinACTIVE Waurn Ponds is located in the DA building at the Waurn Ponds campus.

Waurn Ponds Campus Map