Training That Fits a Busy Life
Work, deadlines, staff, family, clients. Life gets crowded.
Most busy adults want to feel fitter and healthier, but finding the time or mental space to plan workouts is tough.
You don’t want loud classes, crowded council facilities or chaotic gym floors.
You want a clear plan that works around your routines, your stress levels and your responsibilities.
That’s where personal training becomes essential.
Why Typical Gyms Don’t Work for Busy Adults
Most gyms and council centres rely on:
- Fast paced classes
- High volume sessions
- Impact heavy circuits
- Crowded, overstimulating rooms
- “Do it yourself” training with no guidance
- One size fits all programs
These options drain your energy and leave you feeling behind the 8-ball.
Busy professionals and business owners need structure, clarity and efficiency.
Your training should give back more than it takes.
Meet the Team
Sam Roberts
Fitness Director
Sam lights up when he’s helping people with their health and fitness—whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned gym veteran. He’s a nutritionist who’s been in health & fitness for 10 years, and has owned his own gym!
Woody Greene
Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach
With a background in behaviour coaching and support work, Woody brings a calm, patient, and uplifting energy to every session. He combines strength and cardio training to help you feel capable, confident, and clear on your goals – physically and mentally. His grounded, holistic style makes the journey feel approachable, sustainable, and genuinely empowering.
Anthony Masino
Functional Diagnostic Performance Coach
Anthony is a truly impressive wealth of knowledge and is dedicated to empowering you to understand and unlock your health. He’s clocked thousands of hours studying biomechanics and exercise, nutrition, mental health and counselling.
Tim Hewitt
Senior Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
Tim’s analytical approach to training and wellness will bust any misinformation you might have about health, while you seriously upgrade your movement skills! He loves teaching calisthenics and supporting people to better understand how their habits impact their outcomes.
Steph Flores-Tapia
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
With a degree in Exercise & Sports Science and an extensive background in allied health, Steph has used her knowledge to help turn fitness goals into realities since 2017. Her warm and supportive approach to training will unveil your bravery, patience, and persistence to achieve your goals.
Matt Hoo
Founder
With two decades in health and fitness, nothing brings more fulfilment to Matt than helping people to live a better quality of life. He’s the 5EW founder and is passionate about personal development, living better longer, and working smart.
Mehmood Reza
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
Reza’s background in mixed martial arts, powerlifting, stage preparation bodybuilding and sprinting has fostered a love of discipline and the power of consistency. But don’t be fooled, he’s got a big heart.
Ciaran Garland
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
With a Master’s in Strength & Conditioning and a passion for holistic approaches to recovery and overall health, Ciaran’s got the knowledge and skills to unlock your full athletic potential. His science-backed methods build both mental and physical resilience, and his positive approach means your transformation won’t just be in the gym – it’ll be the catalyst for a healthier and more empowered you!
Ally Bates
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
From Division I collegiate basketball to a Master's in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Ally's diverse background fuels her holistic approach to fitness and wellness. She excels in strength and high-intensity training, guiding you to unlock your strongest self, all while helping you develop healthy habits that’ll serve you for years to come.
Emma Vanhala
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
With over a decade in health and fitness, Emma has knowledge in strength training, muscle building and gymnastics. Plus holistic health practices to support your nutrition and wellness journey.
Ollie Dyson
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
Basketball champion turned personal trainer, Ollie’s passion for moving well and recovering better are unmatched. With a bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and extensive experience in holistic health, he’ll help you improve every facet of your exercise, stress management and sleep for optimal wellbeing.
James Henderson
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
James, a seasoned Senior Sports Trainer and ex-Division 1 basketball player, brings over seven years of experience to our team. His fun, challenging, and technique-focused sessions are paired with his passion for cultivating a positive mindset via holistic recovery, so you’ll not only reach your goals, but feel energised and nourished every step of the way.
Ethan Richards
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
A former teacher turned holistic coach, Ethan's approach to training is as much about the mind as it is about the body. With a national-level cross-country background, he brings precision, focus, and fun to his coaching that helps you go above and beyond with your fitness goals.
Guiseppe Di Mauro
Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
Giuseppe transitioned from chef to personal trainer and brought his holistic perspective on health with him. His focus goes beyond just exercise, emphasising a healthier relationship with yourself, a balanced lifestyle, and nourishing food to transform how you look, move and feel.
How Our Personal Training Supports Your Schedule
Three Efficient Sessions a Week
Most clients train 3 times a week for 45mins.
Full body sessions mean nothing gets missed if work gets busy.
Coaching That Reduces Mental Load
Your coach handles the plan, the progression and the decisions.
You walk in, switch off and follow a session designed specifically for you.
Training Matched to Stress and Recovery
We adjust your training based on your sleep, workload, travel and family demands.
Sessions leave you feeling clearer, not wiped out.
Programs Updated Every 4 Weeks
Your training evolves monthly based on progress, feedback and real life demands.
Benefits That Improve Work and Home Life
Personal training for busy adults isn’t just about fitness.
It impacts every part of your day.
- More mental clarity at work
- Better stress tolerance
- Higher productivity
- More stable energy during long days
- Better posture from desk hours
- Improved sleep
- A calmer, more present home life
- More patience with kids
- Feeling like a stronger role model
- More confidence in how you show up at work and at home
Training becomes the anchor that supports everything else.
Data That Keeps You Motivated
We use body scans to measure meaningful changes:
- Lean muscle
- Visceral fat
- Bone density
- Symmetry and posture indicators
- Body composition over time
You see a clear picture of what’s improving, not vague guesses or numbers on a scale.
Optional Nutritional Blood Chemistry Analysis
Some busy adults like going deeper than training and body scans.
For anyone who wants more insight, we offer an optional nutritional blood chemistry analysis through our functional nutritionist.
This gives a detailed look at:
- Energy and stress markers
- Inflammation patterns
- Blood sugar control
- Metabolic and thyroid function
- Liver and nutrient status
- Cardiovascular and longevity indicators
It isn’t compulsory.
But for people who enjoy data, or want a more tailored approach, it can be a powerful layer that removes guesswork and clarifies what your body needs to perform at its best.
Real Member Stories
4.9 Rating | +300 Google Reviews
- No more knee or back injuries
- Dropped 10kgs – hasn’t felt this good in 15yrs
- Better role-model, keeps up with kids
- No more knee or back injuries
- Dropped 10kgs – hasn’t felt this good in 15yrs
- Better role-model, keeps up with kids
– Vince
– Vince
- At 57 has never been this physically strong, mobile, and fit – ever
- Aging with confidence and empowerment
- At 57 has never been this physically strong, mobile, and fit – ever
- Aging with confidence and empowerment
– Melissa
– Melissa
- Chronic back pain fixed in weeks
- 52 and fitter than he’s ever been
- First time joining a gym
- Chronic back pain fixed in weeks
- 52 and fitter than he’s ever been
- First time joining a gym
– Geoffrey
– Geoffrey
Why Professionals and Business Owners Choose 5EW
- Calm, adult focused studio
- No loud classes or crowds
- Structured, personalised coaching
- Sessions that respect stress and workload
- Coaches who understand busy lives
- Body scans that track real progress
- Optional deeper health insights
- A community of adults who value health and longevity
This is personal training designed for real life, not a younger version of it.
Find Us in Fitzroy North
5th Element Wellness is conveniently located in Fitzroy North and easily accessible from Clifton Hill, Collingwood, and nearby suburbs.
Visit our boutique studio and experience personal training designed around your goals, with expert coaching and a focus on long-term results.
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