Joe Bonington

Get to know some of the fine folk that make Joe Bonington tick.

• Joe Bonington Director, Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Coach, Dad

  Joe is one of Sydney's most successful Personal Trainers and Lifestyle Coaches. His exciting approach to training has seen him receive nominations for the industry's Fitness Professional of the Year Award and he has featured on several TV shows such as Today Tonight, Business Breakfast and the Channnel 9 series, Camp Dare. He was also responsible for the development and training of Fitness First's Bootcamp programme nationally. Joe has mentored and developed the businesses and skills of over 30 great Personal Trainers.

  “I love life and I love what I do with a passion. To work hard, have fun, live well, you've got to get out there and get amongst it and do everything with 100% commitment.

  Joe is also a presenter, facilitator, public speaker and leadership coach. He is involved in the development Australia's future leaders as a presenter and facilitator in the concepts of leadership at some of Australia's finest schools.

  Joe has helped innumerable people achieve their health, fitness and weight loss goals. He has worked with elite level athletes, he has taken groups into Australia's remotest areas and over the Kokoda Trail and he has made first ascents of Himalayan peaks.

  "My philosophy is that life's an adventure and for an adventure to be successful you need support, knowledge, enthusiasm and vision. For optimal success we are better off with a good team behind us, as life is a team sport."

  Joe Bonington's Credentials:

  • Master Trainer
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach
  • AGSHSS Pre and Post Natal specialist
  • ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • AGSHSS ICE Levels 1, 2 & 3
  • AIF Certificate IV Personal Trainer

• Jude Bonington (BA) Director, Admin and Marketing Manager, Mum

  Jude's background is as a Product Manager in the Music Industry and also in Music Management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology.

  Jude is Joe Bonington support - she manages the office, mans the phones, looks after the administration and the marketing. She also has two small children and is married to Joe (Psychology degree gets some use).

• Paul Walton Personal Trainer (one-on-one and groups), Footballer

  Paul Walton is the newest member of the team.

  Why is Paul on the team? As well as his outstanding qualifications (including a Degree in Exercise Science), it's his personable manner and his passion for people who want to change that makes him special.

  He knows better than most that to achieve the goals you want, you need to surround yourself with the best team, - a lesson learnt as a talented and experienced footballer (Paul's other passion).

  Paul will be based out of Fitness First George Street and is also available for outdoor one-on-one and group sessions in the city as well as the Northern Beaches.