Transformations By Personal Trainer - Kieran Sernig

“I really needed to get fit and healthy before I was 40. This was the start of a new life. I've always been fat and have never been happy with myself from holding everything in and food, for me, was a feel good source. I was never interested in sport in my social life or at school and avoided photos at all costs!

Since starting with Kieran as my Personal Trainer my whole body has changed that people are noticing ME for once and for all the right reasons!

I have lost 25 kilos , I feel lighter, have 100% more energy, am more positive and comfortable with myself and feel i have achieved something positive in my life. I love being able to buy clothes without even trying them on, I'm happy to be in photos and I'm even comfortable with taking of my shirt at the beach or pool which i would never have done before Personal Training.

Once you get over that first hurdle you get a boost in confidence and everything will become easier. Just do it, you will never look back! ”

“ I needed to motivate myself and sort out my fitness, I was relying on a game of netball and a game of tennis a week and it wasn't enough and both those were pretty sluggish because of lack of fitness and excess weight. I felt slow and unfit on the court and in general.

I used to walk by Kieran Personal Training in a park by the water near my house and decided to do something about the way I felt. I started with Personal Training and soon after joined the Bootcamp as well. I love team sports and the fun of working with a group but also the one-on-one focus you get from PT.

My strength has improved beyond recognition, my weight is on the way down, my energy and fitness has definitely increased, I can last a whole game of netball with no problems and the fourth set in tennis fixtures doesn't see me crawling around anymore! I feel like I'm 20 again.

I have learnt I can be a lot stronger than I thought and I can always more than I think. Kieran has had me achieve things I never thought possible. The mind games that used to hold me back are getting less, I find it easier and more rewarding to get that extra bit done rather than just giving up.

Weather you're thinking about Personal Training, Group Training or just getting out and doing your own thing, go for it, you never know until you try, I am so much stronger and fitter for it. ”

“ I was feeling overweight and very self conscious about it. I would see others my age that didn't have any problems with their weight and felt envious of them. A friend told me it was impossible to get the level of focus required to impact fitness & weight control without the support of a Personal Trainer. That (and the damn mirror) was what made me call Kieran about his Personal Training and Bootcamp.

Even though Bootcamp was in a group Kieran was still able to tailor each exercise to my level and still felt like it gave me that 1 on 1 focus tailored to my situation. It also helped me to push myself much further than I could have on my own and having a firm timetable provided structured discipline (also which I would have had less success with on my own).

I have lost a lot of weight, over 30kgs and my fitness has improved beyond what I thought possible. Not bad for someone who's almost 60! I feel an order of magnitude better both physically and with my self esteem. ”

“I was an active teenager, however like most teenagers I fought a very negative battle of poor self image. This led to a decade of fad diet after fad diet. My weight ballooning at times to in excess of 130kgs. Everything in my life came down to excuses, I had one for everything…(the ones I'd say out loud) it's too cold, I have a back injury, I have 3 children, my husband travels away 6 months of the year… (to the ones I could barely admit to myself (how can I go to a gym looking like this? Do they even make gym clothes in my size, what if I spend the rest of my life like this??). I had my 3rd baby in August 08, I was huge, I was uncomfortable and I was unhappy. I joined a gym, I did the moves, I lost a few kgs…yay right?? NO. I was 31 for goodness sake. Everything was a battle, I just didn't have the energy to be the parent I wanted to be, that I knew I could be…that my kids deserved!!

So what was I going to do? No really WHAT WAS I GOING TO DO!! Well for the first time in my adult life I was going to do SOMETHING, no more diets, no more pretending at a gym, NO MORE EXCUSES, I was going to find someone to help me be me! I called Kieran on a Tuesday, he came to my house the very next day. We did a physical test and for once I was not embarrassed about how unfit I was, I didn't have to hide and I didn't have to make any excuse, I was stoked to know that it was all up from here.

The results came thick and fast, every session I saw fantastic results. I worked hard but I knew if Kieran said I could do it then I could do it! It may not have been pretty and I may not have always enjoyed it but I could do it! For 6 months I was like a horse with a carrot dangling in front of me on a string, whilst my physical, mental and emotional strength grew so did the sessions, I dropped massive kgs. I learnt about myself, I had the physical energy to do the things I had always wanted to do (like running the 10km bridge to Brisbane) but I also had the mental energy to see where I had been and why I had been there, and with Kieran's help, why I will never have to go back there.

I have had another beautiful daughter since my major results and I'm not saying having a baby was easy on my body, but I was back training with Kieran within 8 weeks of her birth and I am only 5kgs off my goal weigh. a massive 50kgs lighter than my 20's. I walked my kids to the park today, 8km round trip, not because someone told me too but because I wanted too! And I loved every minute of it!

Why did I let Kieran use my real name on this website? Why did I let him use a full face photo? Because I am real, my story is real, I am not embarrassed for what I was, I am proud of what I have become.

Does my story motivate you? Well I hope it does. It's not that old saying "well if I can do it anyone can" It's just simply that ANYONE CAN. The rewards for being honest with yourself, for giving up all the excuses are worth it because you are worth it!

It's you that has to decide to change, no one can do it for you. BUT you do need someone there on your side, fighting right there with you. I can't begin to thank Kieran for all the help and support he has shown me. His dedication to helping others in phenomenal.

Without him I had the WILL but nothing would have changed because I needed him to show me the WAY! ”

“I decided to get a Personal Trainer because my weight had ballooned out to an all time high and my blood pressure was at 190/110. Although my blood pressure was a concern, I was really very disappointed at the amount of weight I had steadily put on over about a five year period.

I was most unhappy with my appearance - I had always promised myself that I would never buy anything over a size 12 and here I was breaking my own vow and wearing size 16 tops and 14 bottoms.

With Kieran I lost over 15kgs in a few months, a steady, permanent loss and my blood pressure is down and even my cholesterol dropped.

In my 'previous' life I was a very sedentary person, I never enjoyed exercise or gyms and I knew that I was going to need somebody beside me motivating and encouraging me along. The change in me has been enormous on so many levels. The most amazing thing is that I love exercising - it's totally re-energising. You can be feeling very flat and then put in a 30 minute session with Kieran and you're ready for anything. That was probably one of the most surprising things for me. My fitness level is awesome! At 54 years of age I really believe that I am fitter now than I have ever been in my life. It's an amazing feeling to believe you're fitter than your children!

I am such a scaredy cat when it comes to anything sporty and have a fear of the ocean but last year Kieran took me surfing to achieve one of my life goals- to ride a wave! I even went snow skiing runs I never thought I could. I was thrilled.

My training sessions with Kieran have been wonderful because I just can't believe the things I can achieve in a session and I've had my 'doubting Thomas' moments for sure, but always Kieran is saying I know you can do this Clare and he is always, without fail, right.

I have never had a problem with confidence but when you know you look good and feel good it takes you to a whole other level. Just writing this is sending those little endorphins through my body and making me happy just thinking about it! Imagine how you could feel doing it for real!

If you have been thinking about personal training/weight loss I really urge you to take the next step and just make it happen - it's up to you - you have to decide - and you know what? YOU CAN DO IT!! ”

“Not too long ago I went through a divorce which led to being in depression which in affect brought on a change of country and with that came a loss of friends. All of this contributed to me becoming fat, unhealthy, miserable and led to me feeling ugly, worthless and stressed. I didn't know what to do.

I then came across Kieran who has helped me greatly in my goal to reshape not just my body but my mind. I asked him to help me out with a 12 week transformation program so that I could finally make the change I needed to get on with life. Within 3 months of careful, healthy eating, regular exercise and great motivation, I had I had lost over 30kgs and achieved my goal of being in the 70 kilo zone on the scales. I have never felt better.

This is especially great for someone such as myself who used to live with obesity. Seeing these results really increased self-confidence in all spheres of life. I have stayed training with Kieran for a while and now focus on confidence, fitness and weight management and love our boxing sessions. ”

“Although I've always managed to do some form of exercise to keep my weight down, I found as time was going on it was getting harder to maintain.

I had been training at a gym for around 18 months, following the same exact same program day in, day out, that had been written for me when I first joined. I was training hard, however I wasn't achieving the results I felt I should. Consequently, I was getting bored with it.

As winter approached, I found it increasingly difficult to get out of bed to go to the gym, so decided to sign up with a personal trainer to motivate me and focus on the areas I was struggling with. The personal trainer was Kieran Sernig.

After an initial consultation with Kieran, I signed up for some training each week, and had a new program set out that I was able to manage around my insanely hectic work and family commitments, focussing on the areas I had discussed with. He monitored my progress against my original objectives and changed the program regularly. As my objectives changed, so did my program to accommodate them.

Kieran also gave me some deep insight into diet and nutrition and how this further assists in gaining results. After incorporating these principles I was able to watch my body transform, which was both exciting and (even more) encouraging.

During training with Kieran I've achieved more than I had ever intended. His approach has always been very professional, respectful and never pushy or intimidating. He is able to pitch the intensity of a session to his client's individual capabilities and needs.

Out of the blue I was asked if I'd like to take on a twelve week challenge ending in a figure competition. I started competing in body building and achieved some unbelievable results I didn't know I was capable of in just 12 weeks… and I've learnt a lot about myself along the way. This is something I would never have considered without the support and encouragement of Kieran as my personal trainer. ”

“ I was unhappy with my body image…as most girls are. Each night I would say 'Ok I am going to get up early in the morning and go for a run', which I never did and the whole emotional roller coaster of being motivated then unhappy was literally happening each day. I needed help getting into a good fitness routine so I would for once in my life feel confident but most of all- happy. I hated Summer and had never worn a bikini to the beach, so this was my aim!

I was a little nervous at the thought of exercising and doing things that were hard but more so excited that I had finally been proactive and was going to start something that would change my life and the results showed that my hard work had definitely paid off! I was standing on the scales up to 5 times a day to see if I had lost weight, it became a bit of an obsessive compulsive disorder that would constantly make me unhappy. Kieran helped me to overcome this and I certainly regained confidence and my happiness.

I lost 10kg and what a difference it was, my fitness levels are through the roof, always full of beans! My energy levels are always at a high and my general mood also has changed from being unhappy and sad to confident! I LOVE the compliments and feel confident when I go out on the town and feel great!

Even if you think you can't - YOU CAN! Not only that, you can actually do more than you think you can! I can now lift weights and my general fitness has improved tenfold! 'Just do it' stop procrastinating and make a change in your life you won't regret - you won't look back. ”

“ I made the decision to start Personal Training because I wasn't happy with myself, how I looked, how my clothes wouldn't fit and how tired and exhausted I always felt. I really wasn't happy at all. I started at a gym but got bored of doing the same routine, not knowing if what I was doing was right or wrong and I wasn't seeing any results. A friend of mine who was getting great results recommended Personal Training. I didn't want to be confined to a gym, so my friend recommended Kieran who trains out in the fresh air. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Before training I always felt lethargic and couldn't be bothered to get up and do anything. I would always feel down which led to comfort eating and then I'd just feel more lethargic. It was a deadly spiral of self indulgence. I was apprehensive not knowing if I could keep up with the exercises. But once I met Kieran and had a chat about goals and expectations I felt much better. Afetr every session I felt better about myself.

It became obvious to me that sitting around at home feeling sorry for myself wasn't good enough. I have now regained control over my life and can change things if I had the strength and courage to overcome them. I'm fitter, stronger, have more energy and am now happy with myself, have more confidence, fit into nicer clothes and I was nicer to be around because I wasn't so grumpy all the time!

I can control how I feel and how I look. I know that things don't have to always stay the same. I know that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. I've learnt that exercise makes me feel better, that I can push myself beyond any level I ever thought possible and that there is nothing standing between me and my goals. If you're feeling down in the dumps, are unhappy with how you look and how you feel and you actually want to change that, get outside and get a Personal Trainer. I needed that person who knows what they are doing to push me to do my best. That person is Kieran. ”

“ Recently I lost my partner of 17 years without any warning to a heart attack. From that day on my life had changed and there was nothing I could do about it. I could have lay down and died as well but I knew that was not what Brett would have wanted. So I threw myself into exercise to cope and keep busy and will never look back.

I used to say they were making the clothes smaller instead of admitting that I was getting bigger. I used to wear Brett's shirts which were 3XL and tights (no fitted clothes were allowed on my body). I started walking and after a while I started to feel good. Something in my mind clicked. I thought I also have to take control of my eating as well, but Brett used to do all the cooking. I wanted to change my life for the long term and didn't want to diet. I have to admit I thought it would be hard on my own

After losing Brett I thought to myself I need to get out and meet people and get my life and confidence back. I wasn't interested in going to a gym, but I wanted to meet people and have fun outside. I found Kieran Sernig Personal Training, Bootcamp and Run Group. This was the turning point for me I realised that I could do whatever I put my mind to and I did.

Kieran gave me so much confidence that I started doing fun runs even though I'd never run before in my life. I never felt better. To me it isn't about being fast or worried about coming last it was just about finishing and the feeling you get. My biggest accomplishment was running a Half Marathon and yes I did it in 2h 26mins. I have never felt prouder and I knew Brett would have been proud of me.

I have accomplished so much; I'm confident and have met some great friends along the way. There's no stopping me now and I laugh and smile again and people comment on how I look. To me it was never about losing weight it was just about feeling good again but I noticed my clothes getting a bit looser. When I first started I weighed about 95kg and now I weigh 69.6kg. I wear fitted clothes, buy smaller sizes and love my body now.

When people believe in you, such as Kieran did in me, and you believe in yourself, nothing is unachievable. I could go on and on about how good I feel and how much I enjoy my training with Kieran but I don't have the time but a very big THANK YOU Kieran. You were a big part to where I am now in my life, you believed in me. ”

“ I started swimming to try and tone my body and arms, build my stamina and increase my energy levels. I was happy with my results at the start but found to get to my ultimate goal I needed the help of a professional.

I felt my arms were too soft, my thighs and calves were too big and my stomach needed some flattening. Kieran took all of that into account when he designed my sessions and what he came up with was brilliant.

One of my sessions each week was boxing. I had done boxing with another trainer a while ago and thought it was boring and did more running than boxing anyway. Kieran taught me boxing in a simple to understand way that is the same as how boxers are taught. I loved it!

I feel so much more confident and empowered now! I have a great healthy diet and regular exercise program that gives me plenty of energy and I look and feel fantastic! ”

“ Before I started Personal Training with Kieran I felt yuk and fat. I was overweight and didn't have the energy to keep up with my three young kids. I wasn't happy with how my body looked and felt and decided to do something about it.

I love the one-on-one attention I get from Kieran and his focus on my technique and goals to make sure I am doing all the right things to get me where I want to be without wasting time or energy on 'fillers' and non-sense I don't need.

I have lost 8kgs and 16cms so far and feel great. I have so much more energy now and not only can I keep up with the kids but after play time, they're worn out and I'm still going!

I increased my leg, stomach and upper body strength by more than 60% and can do 50 push-ups without stopping! I feel lighter, stronger and so much better. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for me! ”

“After being challenged by my sisters to enter the Gold Coast Marathon I began to realise that if wanted to make it to the end I needed to train a little harder. I seemed to get stuck and hit the wall and just couldn't get past the 5km mark. The event we were running in was a 10km run and with my lack of motivation and time quickly running out, I decided to give Kieran a call.

I wasn't sure if I could get to where I needed to be in the short time we had but the results came unbelievably fast! We hadn't been training long and I had already hit my goal of 10km running without stopping. I completed the 10km without even pushing and felt I could have kept going and should have entered the 21km event! I had at least doubled my fitness almost overnight.

As a mother of four I have never been this fit and motivated or felt this good before. I thought I'd have a break after the event and look forward to the Bridge To Brisbane but now I get irritable if I don't get my run in… I think I'm addicted to the endorphins!

I am so happy I have achieved above and beyond my goals and expectations and on top of that as a bonus I dropped 6cm off my waist, got down to 23% body fat, and I now have abs and look fantastic.

I can't wait for the Bridge to Brisbane and recommend anyone and everyone to give it a go. My sister and I will be there and I hope you will too!“

Lisa Brancatella, Birkdale QLD

“After my second pregnancy I found my body had changed a little more than I expected. I knew a lot of mums got a little out of shape after child birth and I thought I was ready for it. How wrong I was. I was feeling soft, flabby and very unhappy, not to mention unsexy. You could say, even a little depressed. This time was supposed to be one of the happiest of my life, however I really was having troubles dealing with my 'post baby image'. I wasn't happy with the way I looked and I decided I had to have my body back.

After a bit of looking around (and maybe a little procrastination) I found Kieran who had been working with a few mums that were also in my position. I thought I would give it a go and see if it was for me.

Kieran's exercise programs and nutrition advice were excellent. He explained not only what I had to do to shift my baby weight but also why I had to do these exercises and how they actually worked better than others to get me back into shape faster. I was able to fully understand how the specific exercises he prescribed for me actually targeted and worked on my problem areas.

With Kieran's knowledge and support I got my pre pregnancy body back, (actually better than pre pregnancy truth be told) :-) Not only were those loose bits tightened up, nearly every bit of post pregnancy weight melted away.

Best of all I have energy to burn and feel fantastic, not to mention the ability to run the house effectively whilst juggling work and 2 gorgeous girls under 2!

At the end of the day there is no way I could have achieved my results without the wonderful motivation from Kieran. He encouraged me continually to better myself and achieve my goals. ”

“I have always been active by going rock climbing, abseiling, riding my bike etc however, I dislocated my shoulder twice in the last two years and I dislocated my thumb resulting in the need for surgery. Because of my shoulder injury and now my thumb injury I was unable to keep up my active lifestyle and began to enjoy comfort food and sitting on the couch watching movies to help with the pain. I began to notice that I was feeling unhappy within myself and did not like what I saw in the mirror. My mum was already training with Kieran and encouraged me to contact him to start working with him.

Since I have started to train with Kieran I have re-woken my energy levels and I love to get out and be active again. Kieran has helped me work out what my body can handle, and I have become stronger physically and mentally, instead of saying I can't do this, I now get excited about my sessions with Kieran.

Now instead of coming home and sitting in front of the television, I like to take my dog for a walk or do something active. I even got up early for boot camp and the running group too! Importantly, Kieran has worked with me to recognise my pain barriers and how I can safely exercise so will achieve results without risking my safety and hurting myself.

I love how Kieran mixes up the training so you do not have to do the same boring thing that you would do at the gym every time. I also like how Kieran uses what is around as part of the training session, as it can teach you what you can do on your own.

I have learnt if I put my mind to it I can do anything. I feel great, I love thinking of new fun outdoor things I can do with my loved ones, I am starting to get back into rock climbing again and have started to take up surfing now that I've lost weight and feel comfortable to be back in my togs again. ”

“ I gained over 20 kg with each of my pregnancies and felt bloated, flabby, weak and sluggish, I was lacking energy and tired all the time. I wanted to get the weight off so I could feel better and wear my old clothes again.

I have learnt how to overcome pregnancy related back pain and injuries including join stiffness and pain related to uneven weight and carrying too much weight. Kieran has also taught me that I can be very determined when I really put myself in the right frame of mind.

I have lost 5 kg so far and feel a lot better already. I have dropped a size (from 16 to a very comfortable loose 14) and I'm stronger, a lot fitter, I'm more capable, confident and I have much more energy during the day. I feel alive again and healthy and ready for an active lifestyle with my young kids.

The advice Kieran gave about training, diet and nutrition is invaluable and is sometimes the only thing missing from ones path to success. It's easy to do the exercise and think you're eating properly but having a good understanding of it all to get the results that you want is what really helped me the most. Kieran told me a few things in my first session that I think about constantly and that I believe has helped me get to this point now and will continue to help me focus on achieving my goals.

STOP THINKING about it and START exercising today. Write down a list of reasons why you want to change your lifestyle and make a promise to yourself that you are going to commit to the change. Try to imagine yourself at where you want to be and don't lose sight of your goal. Set yourself little short term goals and celebrate each goal achieved. You'll never look back.

I'm blown away at how quickly I've got my fitness back.
T H A N K Y O U K I E R A N ”

“ Most of my adolescent and adult life I have been overweight and had became accustomed to being a size 18 in clothing.

Before I started with Kieran I didn't have much direction. Although I was going to the gym regularly and participating in various exercise and walking regimes, I couldn't shed the excess weight and I wasn't improving my body shape. I seemed to be just plodding along.

I could never focus on the future and what lay ahead for me and absolutely hated doing any type of cardio work that got my heart rate up. It made me very negative.

Since training with Kieran I have achieved outstanding results. I feel healthier. I can do far more exercises such as push-ups than I ever could before and I can look ahead and plan for the future so I have clear goals and know what I will achieve.

Kieran is so motivational and has made me see that I can achieve great things and that age is no barrier. His ever changing exercise programs stay vibrant and never get stale or boring and his nutrition plans are laid out in black and white and are so simple to understand. He encouraged me not to just follow the plans but taught me so I can now make my own educated decisions.

This year I'm over 60, in a size 8 and I'm in the best shape of my life. Simply by following Kieran's program I have much more definition and feel so much healthier than ever before. ”

“After having my son, I felt fat, flabby, tired and very cranky. I needed to shed the extra baby weight. Not only to look good and get back to my pre-baby body, but to feel healthier and have more energy to get through those sleepless nights. But most importantly, to feel like a normal person again.

Since starting training, my core muscles have gotten so much stronger, I have heaps more energy to get through the day and my legs and stomach are really starting to tighten up. I am so glad I made the time to start because when I exercise, I am so much more happier, I get less cranky and my patience with everybody is so much better.

I've learnt I am pretty determined and now I put my mind to it and achieve my goals. I'm starting to feel like the old me is on the return, the energetic loud person, instead of the quiet, tired old mum!

Don't be afraid to take that first step, because once it is made, you won't turn back. If you think you don't have the time or energy your wrong, 1/2 hour out of a day is nothing. You will have more energy if you do exercise. And once you start eating healthy, your body will thank you (and hate you when you eat badly again). The endorphins released from exercising are well worth it. ”

“ Through having a very sedentary job and not doing enough exercise, I felt I was getting fat, squishy and very lethargic. I started Personal Training with Kieran to get fit, be as lean and strong as I can and I wanted to learn to box.

Personal Training is fun and it works. What I do with Kieran I wouldn't do on my own. Now I've moved to Upper Mount Gravatt I still travel down to train with Kieran and I am constantly improving my body and my boxing! And when I train through the week I always have something to aim for.

Now I am stronger, fitter, and more confident and best of all my clothes fit me better. I used to wake up feeling crap, now I can start my day feeling so much more vibrant, I improve my work load and I still have energy when I get home. ”

“ A break up, lack of exercise and a lack of love for myself made me feel overweight and unmotivated, which triggered the downward spiral of less exercise leading to less motivation to less exercise and it goes on.

After much hesitation I called Kieran, who was very understanding about where I was coming from, where I needed to go and the direction to guide me physically, mentally and emotionally. Kieran is firm but fair and, I never thought I'd say this, but exercise and Personal Training with Kieran brightened my day!

As I saw my body changing I gained a new confidence that I absolutely love and makes me feel sexy again! ”

“ 2 years after I became a stay at home mum I had my second child. This was a tough time for me because mentally I was not coping with parenthood and felt 'lost' as a person. I became a mum, nothing more. I started training with Kieran's Fit Mum's group because I was sick of feeling lethargic and it was time to make some changes.

At first, Redlands Fit Mum's was an outlet for me. I enjoyed the interaction with other mums and enjoyed the 'outing' but now it's so much more. A few months later I joined Kieran's Boot Camp on a Saturday morning and then more recently starting going to the Social Walking/Running Group, which I love. I can now say Exercise is Fun!!!

My tummy area is where I struggle. During my second pregnancy I had gestational diabetes and have to keep my core under control as I now have a greater risk of developing diabetes later in life. This year I have taken part in the 5km Chicks in Pink Fun Run as a member of the KieransPT team. I was proud to finish this in 30 mins and ran the whole course. I also recently took part in the Redlands Koala Fun Run and ran 10 km's under 55 mins which is a huge achievement for me, considering I have always maintained that I am not a runner.

My attitude towards exercise has completely changed. I do it because I love it, it makes me feel good and I am certainly a better mum and wife as a result of it. I have achieved things I never dreamed I could and have pushed myself to my limits. Prior to doing regular exercise I had a 'can't do' attitude to most things fitness related. I have proven that I can do anything.

Kieran puts a lot of effort into helping his clients achieve their goals and I love that he has shown me exercise can be fun. I am constantly met with the "I couldn't even run to the end of the block" or "I can't even do one pushup". This was my attitude in the past, but it is amazing what you are capable of if you try. ”

“The idea of personal training came to me after a dress fitting for my sister's wedding when my dress was a little tighter than I had planned. I knew that I didn't have the motivation to get myself moving on my own (I already had the treadmill sitting in the lounge - I was just lazy) and thought that if I invested in a Personal Trainer I would not only get up and do something but I would work out harder.

I was right, now I get myself up not just for Personal Training sessions but I have gone back to running 5-6km 4 times a week, along with dance and team sport I have so much energy, motivation and focus to actually do it!

My goal was to get down to that ever elusive number on the scales, but now it is more about measurements and fitting into pair of jeans but most importantly I need to be fit & healthy for my next adventure to the snow. My mindset has definitely changed to a more positive one. Exercise really does make you high!

Training with Kieran was always fun and different, I don't think there was ever a session that was the same as one before. It was great to have someone to push me without over doing it. I always loved my sessions, thanks Kieran. ”

“I got bored with gyms and classes and couldn't keep myself motivated, but if I didn't exercise I felt lethargic and, at times, very low. It got to the point where I had trouble getting up in the morning.

When I left Kieran a message he returned it a.s.a.p. and was genuinely interested in what I wanted from my training. He changes the intensity and activities to suit my ability, development and even the type of weather to make sure I get the most benefits and enjoyment out of my sessions.

Kieran is very dependable and consistent in his approach and is always there with his fun, goal orientated and always varying sessions, rain, hail, or shine. You don't even have to think – he does all that for you!

Now I can do so many things I never thought I could before- jog, run, skip, do crazy push-ups and even get up regularly at 5:30 in the morning to exercise and look forward to it!

Kieran is a committed, professional Personal Trainer. He has a genuine interest in getting clients to achieve their fitness goals. He is not judgemental in any way and I always feel comfortable training with him one-one-one and he has pushed me to achieve things I never thought possible after having two children.

Best of all I have achieve my number one goal of making exercise part of my everyday lifestyle. ”

“Before beginning Kieran's Personal Training sessions, I was always feeling tired and overweight so Kieran helped me figure out I needed to increase my fitness and decrease my body fat percentage.

My sessions are always fun and interesting and I'm never doing the same thing for too long. Kieran always kept me entertained and wanting to come back. I am always pushed hard and now know it is definitely for the best.

I used to get puffed and easily and couldn't run for more than five minutes. Now I can run for at least half an hour at a time! I am more energetic than ever and am finally happy with my body weight. I even passed all the Police fitness tests and am on the force!

Training doesn't have to be boring and results can be achieved. ”

“I used to feel fat and so started losing weight with a friend but found we started to fall back into old habits and again needed motivating. We could not look at ourselves in the mirror and feel comfortable or keep up with our children. We were both in the same boat and decided to do something about it.

Kieran has taught us to be self motivating so we can keep it up on our own. We've lost over 33kgs and feel great. We can out run our kids and when we catch our reflection we think- 'Wow. Is that me? I have muscles, guns even! Bye-bye flabby arms!'

We are now a few steps closer to achieving the body shape we want, we know it is a lifestyle change and are happy to do it! Personal Training makes exercising fun. Who would have thought we would become exercise junkies? ”

“I've always been sporty so there has never been a moment when I realised I had to get active and even though training has always been in my blood, my body shape and fitness level has gone up and down over the years. I'm 152cm tall and was at my heaviest when I was 18 being slightly overweight.

I am at a good body weight now, at 32, weighting 51kg. I have learnt at a lot about training, different training intensities and the effect the intensity can have your body. In recent years I have learnt about how good nutrition is critical for healthy living. ”

“I hadn't done any exercise for a while and was feeling sluggish, fat and really just yuk! I was also unfit compared to when I was younger. Some people at work started Personal Training so I felt comfortable starting with people I knew. I also knew there would be people there better than me but didn't let that stop me.

My body shape has changed a lot and I have become stronger and fitter since starting. Before training I had a great deal of back and neck pain because of a car accident. I never have this pain now due to my increased core strength. I have a lot more energy, eat the right foods and training has helped to lose the weight I wanted gone before my wedding.

My attitude has been revamped back to the positive, work hard attitude that I used to be when I was a little younger. I have learnt I am capable of any realistic goal that I set and I feel awesome.

Find something you enjoy, like Bootcamp and do with people you get on well with and exercise will be so easy to stick to. I even get up at 5:30 now because I love it. It's much easier having a great trainer and lots of great new people to train with! ”

“In the past I have signed up for membership at local gyms, in the illusion that I will go down there and work hard, get fit, and look good. I would go and work hard, but it would last no more than a month. In reality I hated gyms, the environment of muscle freaks and too-good for anyone Barbie dolls constantly reviewing their physique on the floor to roof mirror walls was not an environment I wanted to be in. Eventually it made me not want to go at all.

It wasn't till my partner started to train with her sister at a local park with Kieran's Bootcamp and I decided to tag along. Within the first day I realised I was training with people similar to me with similar goals. After the initial week where my body was not used to any exercise, I began to realise that this wasn't like the other gyms session with a bunch of other unknown members, but more like a family that worked, laughed and supported each other. Not only that, the way Kieran creates a fun environment and continues to bring everyone back time after time is a feat in itself.

I've been attending Kieran's Bootcamp continuously for almost a year now, which is 10 months longer than any other gym/training I've ever done. I enjoy waking up in the morning and heading down to the beachfront for my routine exercise session, and going to work feeling refreshed and energised for the tasks ahead. I definitely recommend anyone looking to improve their fitness to get in contact with Kieran and join our growing family. ”

“I have always been fairly fit, but I just needed that extra push and motivation to get my going harder with my training and diet to get in shape for my upcoming wedding.

Since Personal Training I have toned up, lost weight and feel fitter than I have been before. I'm more motivated to stay on track especially since I know Kieran keeps me accountable to my goals so I can see how my work has paid off!

I like that it's always different and interesting and I am always pushed to my limits which is good, when I think I can't do it, but when I put my mind to it I manage to get it done.

Now I feel good, I'm healthy, and I look forward to training. My advice is do it, it will be the start of your new lifestyle. ”

“I am More Than Delighted To Say I Passed With Great Ease.

I rang Kieran when I had failed a medical test to become an Ambulance Officer. I had had a personal trainer and had been attending the gym there for nearly 6 months, I thought I had been working hard, so you could imagine my surprise when I failed the test.

I had an enormous amount of work to do in only a very short time, 4 weeks to be exact. Kieran had me training 6 days a week, some with him and some alone as he carefully designed an exercise plan just for me and my goals.

I considered giving up my dream of becoming an Ambulance Officer but when I met Kieran he was very supportive. He was someone I could talk to freely and felt very comfortable being around. I even began to look forward to my sessions with him.

Kieran has given me the opportunity to see what I can do when I am pushed and he pushed me often, I will be forever grateful for his hard work and for letting me believe that if I did exactly what he told me, I could live my dream.

I am more than delighted to say that I recently had my test again at the Ambulance Center in Surry Hills and passed with great ease. I am feeling so much healthier; I have cut out junk food and am still exercising 6 days a week.

Thank you forever Kieran ”

“I had stopped playing competitive netball and started to feel lazy. I was tired all the time and very self conscious. I would always use the excuse of not having time and any others I could come up with. I used to say I was too busy for exercise but now I'm seeing the difference. Life fits in with exercise not the other way round. I make it a priority.

I have lost weight but I'm noticing how much more toned I am, I even have mini abs!! I'm a lot more energetic and look forward to working out now and if pushed I can do anything, even if I don't think I can.

I love the variety. I never know what we will do from boxing to playing cards. Now I feel motivated. You should just do it. Set realistic goals because change won't happen overnight but it will happen. Be prepared to fall off the wagon but be prepared to pick yourself up again. ”

“Before I started with Kieran, I was training irregularly and without goals. Kieran is a really positive bloke, and pushes me on without being demeaning like a drill sergeant. I have never felt embarrassed or self conscious around him. Kieran also puts a lot of thought into the variety of training – we rarely do the same thing twice, which I think helps to stop boredom with training so sometimes it doesn't even seem like training.

Over the past ten years, I started to notice that my weight was stealthily creeping up due to inactivity and poor food choices. As well as physical training, Kieran puts a lot of focus on nutrition and what foods you should be eating.

Now I'm much leaner and stronger – I can do men's pushups and planks now! My old clothes fit me again, which is a great feeling, and the ones that don't are too big! My fitness has improved heaps, I can run now without the agony of tired legs and no breath left.

I actually think of myself as a fit person now and I don't feel fat. Fitness has helped to improve my self esteem and people comment about my weight loss, which is really nice! Be persistent, It's your health and lifestyle, only you can change it, and it's not impossible.

To date, I've lost 12kg at my own pace without the starvation and slave driving like the Biggest Loser. The ongoing improvements to my health and body are all I need to carry me on - I'm never going back this time! ”

“After spending most of the previous year getting fit and healthy for my wedding, I wanted to continue feeling good about myself but wanted to try something that I had never done before. I began coming to Saturday morning Bootcamp and started training with Kieran in April. I had friends that had already been going to these sessions and had said how great they are.

Training with Kieran has been a great experience for me because I myself started studying to be a personal trainer (and now I am one!) and Kieran has not only taught me a lot about setting and achieving my own health and fitness goals, but how to be a fun and relatable PT who runs enjoyable and worthwhile fitness sessions.

Saturday morning Bootcamp was the start for me, then I decided to give Monday and Wednesday morning Bootcamp a go, as well as join the Saturday morning run group. Joining the run group was an especially momentous occasion for me because I was always one of those people who thought they couldn't run! Now I am able to run 10km and am motivated to improve on this! I enjoy the sessions, especially because they are outdoors and by the water, and my fitness has improved out of sight! I definitely feel stronger and have more energy every day. ”

“I was feeling fat, sluggish, unmotivated, I was always tired and I couldn't be bothered doing anything using excuses like work and other commitments were taking up my time. I really wanted and needed to get back into training and re-focus on me.

Kieran is a one-stop knowledge shop and an exceptional Personal Trainer. He gets to know you as a person so he understands your needs. He helped me rebuild myself from the outside in and really focuses on YOU.

Through my flexible and fun personal training and exercise program, I am now fitter and more motivated and can push my boundaries even further and feel I can do anything. ”

“Having a newborn to care for left me feeling tired from lack of sleep and no exercise. I needed to do something about it and I started training with Kieran's Fit Mums group for motivation and fitness, to lose the extra weight that I put on through my pregnancy and to get out in the fresh air with my baby and meet some other mums.

I like that I can now push myself harder than I would training on my own and also having more variety in our training sessions than I could think of doing myself. The nice surroundings in the park with the duck pond made it that much better for me and bub!

I am now more motivated and I like that I can see and feel results. I have lost body fat gained through pregnancy and am stronger and have more energy to run after crawling babies. I feel healthier, more energetic, I have better posture and it's easier to get up and down and do things like lifting the pram in and out of the car. ”

“Kieran has taught me many skills and has motivated me to a level that I have never been before. My gains were very noticeable to myself and others. Kieran's friendly nature, focused attitude, punctuality and flexibility with his schedule would benefit anyone who ever needed training. I thoroughly recommend Kieran for anyone who needs that extra push and knowledge to benefit their training and life. ”

“I'd like to say a huge thank you for helping me to get my life back on track. Not only did I lose the extra weight with Bootcamp but I gained a real joy of running!! I never used to run and if anyone ever asked I would say I couldn't run to save my life!! Now I find it's what I want to do to relax!! When I am stressed I know getting out there helps me so much! I also push myself and enjoy that feeling of finding it hard – for me it's no good if it's easy!

I also got back a lot of confidence with losing the weight and exercising. For the first time in a LONG time I felt like 'me' again. I felt ready to get back into the world (after being a stay at home mum for 7 years). So last Sept I started a Cert III in Financial Services, loved it so much I went back and did a Cert IV in Business at the beginning of this year! And now I am back in the workforce – I got employed by the company who I studied the Cert IV with! My first gigantic step was with you and your Bootcamp – so thank you for being so instrumental in my life! ”

“My Personal Training with Kieran was very rewarding. I felt like I needed something extra and wanted to retain my health and keep feeling good in the future years. Kieran is very lucid and has an excellent way of communicating and encouraging one to complete the set goal. I look forward to working out and my healthy lifestyle and am very pleased with my results I obtained. ”

“I started personal training because I was not happy with the shape of body. I had let it slip over the years and it has made me feel ordinary, tired and unfit. I even nod off at lunchtime at work.

I really like the more thorough workout I get with Kieran that I would never do on my own. He can see my technique and things I would never have known I was doing wrong that could possibly injure me and also exercises that benefited me and got me to my goals sooner that I never even knew existed!

With Kieran's training and eating plans I have slimmed back down, have a lot more energy through the day and after work and am so glad I can see my muscles again! ”

“I had put on 10 kilos and felt fat and weak. I needed to lose weight but had a lack of motivation. I was an emotional eater, I quit smoking, night and day shift played with my sleep patterns and may lack of physical activity and eating became bad habits. I knew I wouldn't last two months at a gym so I decided to get a personal trainer.

Kieran's motivation and training variety like boxing and even swimming had me feeling stronger than I have in years. My shape has changed drastically and new clothes look and fit so much better, but best of all I feel like I'm alive again. ”

“I started training because I was out of breath whilst resting on the couch. I felt like the green, fat, hairy farmer's wife' my big sister always told me I'd become. I had poor core strength and a crap running style.

I have lost over 12kg and it is not coming back, ever and I have the energy to be cheeky (I think I am getting a bit too cheeky for my own good to be honest) and in my heart I am also Kenyan (I have a big heart, which is way better than having a big arse, which is what I used to have!).

I can now run a 42.2 kilometre marathon. If you believe you can, you can. If you tell me I can't, I will. Frankly without Bootcamp and that evil TRX thing, the whole core strength would be on its way out the window. I like Bruce Sullivan's take on this - '1 life'. ”

“I felt unfit and fat and my friends pressured me into coming along and trying out the local fitness group. I am so glad I did because now I feel fitter and lighter, I fit comfortably into my clothes and even have to buy some smaller ones. Kieran's program is fun, easy to follow and he is very friendly. ”

“I was training with friends for a while but found I was not getting the results I wanted. Once I started training with Kieran I realised it was because I wasn't training the right way for my goals and body. I was slogging it out in the gym day after day and getting no-where. I heard Kieran had helped people pass the police, ambo's, firies and defence force fitness tests so I thought he might be able to help me.

In a few short sessions Kieran showed me what I was doing wrong and taught me techniques to excel my results into a whole new level. Before Personal Training with Kieran I was getting unmotivated, quitting half way through a session or sometimes not even starting! Kieran's taught me it's not just how hard you train but how smart you train. ”

“A knee injury had affected my mobility and fitness leading to flabby arms and my weight was increasing. I couldn't move without discomfort and stairs were like murder. I was feeling fat, unfit and old.

Since personal Training I am so much healthier, my knee mobility has improved so much I can walk and take stairs comfortably, my weight is back down, my arms are toned again, my overall fitness is way up and I've even taken up walking as stress release! My endurance and strength have increased so much I can even do proper pushups!

I have enjoyed all my Personal Training sessions and have greatly benefited from Kieran's expertise and knowledge and I recommend personal Training to anyone who wants individual focus and quick results. ”

“Before I got a personal trainer I couldn't do too much physical activity without feeling extremely tired and puffed out. I started because I was fat and unhealthy and wanted to improve my fitness, lose weight and build muscle.

Now I feel better about myself, I have more confidence, I can lift more than I ever thought I could, I can work out for longer and harder and I feel great afterwards. Kieran can encourage and push me safely to my limits and always makes me feel welcome and comfortable. He has great ideas and can answer all my questions. ”

“I started Personal Training because I was feeling flabby and to do something for myself, reduce my 3 yr old baby belly and tone up all over in general. My biggest commitment/motivation killer is I put everyone's needs before mine and I often struggle mentally to take time out to fully commit to something for myself. I went through stages where I was committed to exercising and other times I just wish you would go on a long holiday!

Since starting with Kieran my baby belly has reduced and I have found my motivation again to push myself! Kieran has taught me to really make a change in your life you need to be fully committed to get results and then you can be there more for your family. ”

“I wasn't happy with my body and my lack of fitness and I wanted to join the fire brigade and needed a program that would get me ready for the gruelling tasks they set in the fitness test. I wouldn't get through in my current condition as I was even unfit for my age.

Kieran was excited for me when I asked if he could train me to pass the test. His program was fantastic; straight forward and simple to follow, pushed me to where I thought was my limit and then some. I actually enjoyed the workout like I never have before and Kieran could always answer any questions I had. I blitzed the 16 minute fitness test in fewer than 12! I feel better, more confident, happier and on top of it all, now I'm married and have a baby! Life couldn't be better. ”

“ Before having Kieran as my Personal Trainer I was unfit, overweight at 106 kilos, I had trouble performing the basic everyday tasks. I couldn't even tie up my own shoe laces. I'd been overweight my whole teenage life, clothes wouldn't fit and made me feel uncomfortable and I had very low confidence in myself.

I lost over 30 kilos in 6 months Now I feel like a million dollars. My energy levels are through the roof and I feel on top of the world. I like the challenge of anything and the comments I get now have really helped with my determination and drive. ”

“ I needed to gain control of my weight, so I didn't look like half of my mates with their beer guts. I also needed to keep fit as I'm not doing as much physical work as I used to. I hadn't run more than 2 km since I was in primary school over 18 years ago.

I am now so much stronger and have lost heaps off my waist; down 2 short sizes! Having a Personal Trainer has also helped me realise what's important in life and helped me stay fit for those things like running around with my 4 year old daughter and being able to paddle better and enjoy surfing more.

I now realise that I can do things if I put my mind to it. I never thought I'd be able to run around the block let alone conquer the 10 Kilometre Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run. The continuous training helps keeps the aches and pains away that I used to have and I feel so much fitter now. I say just do it. ”

“ I needed to get fit, lose some weight that had crept on and gain some muscle and strength to give me some more confidence and energy to get through my days. I've lost weight, I feel so much better and healthier, I have more energy now and I love the feeling after a hard workout. Kieran pushed me harder than I thought I could go and opened me up to a whole new world of possibilities. If I didn't think I could do that, what else in life can I do that I thought I couldn't? ”

“ I wasn't exercising, I was lazy, I had zero will power, no motivation and thought I ate like a pig. All this had me feeling fat, gross, wobbly, unhealthy, disgusting and I felt really old, like I was 100! Because I was fat I had no motivation and needed someone to push me. I was matron of honour in my best friend's wedding that was coming up and I needed to fit into my dress.

I hated exercising by myself but with Kieran it was fun, my sessions were and always different. He was even motivating enough to make me do it on my own! I lost the kilos I needed to go from a tight size 12 down to a comfortable size 8. My eating habits are so much better, I'm skinnier, happier, more motivated in life in general.

Since then Kieran has been my Personal Trainer to keep me fit so my husband and I could get pregnant. We trained the whole way through the pregnancy keeping a close eye on my weight and fitness which helped me to bounce back quicker and easier after my child was born. ”

“ I got a Personal Trainer to help me establish a fitness routine to maintain my health and fitness but also introduce some variety. My Personal Training helped me relax and not worry so much about what other people might be thinking. I wasn't so self conscious about what I was doing and I wasn't afraid to ask questions.

My program was designed for me with my limitations, something which other Personal Trainers have looked over before, and had me moving towards my goals quicker and safer in an interesting and enjoyable way. I am now stronger and fitter, my body recovers faster and I don't feel like sleeping in the afternoons anymore. ”

“ I was feeling tired and uncomfortable because of the extra weight i was carrying and the lack of strength especially around my mid section, and my lack of flexibility. My wife heard about Kieran Sernig Personal Training and my sessions were a gift card purchase from my birthday.

I hadn't been game to start exercising as my back was quite bad, but the more I put it off the worse my back was getting. I couldn't run around with my young children or even pick them up without being extra careful about my back.

I was initially embarrassed about my weight and fitness but Kieran's encouragement soon evaporated this feeling. The personal approach, motivation, variety of exercises and the variety of locations made my experience nothing short of fantastic.

I am fitter, stronger, more active, have lost weight, I'm planning my meals, I contribute more to the kid's activities and help out around the house. Best of all I can do all this and not think about my back. ”

“ My blood pressure had sky rocketed in recent years and the Doctor had told me that I was at a high risk of having a stroke at any time. The reason I was heading down this path was because I put on quite a bit of weight, I didn't care about what I ate and I never exercised. It got to the point that when I woke up and went to go to the bathroom I would feel dizzy and lighted headed and thought the day I was always over tired. I tried to exercise but badly needed some motivation and some routine.

I felt when having a Personal Trainer I put in double the effort that I do when I'm on my own. Instead of putting in 100% I put in 200! I have lost heaps of weight, I don't eat junk food anymore, it actually makes me feel sick. I don't fall asleep on the way home anymore, I don't puff on the way up the hill to work, it's like a breeze now, and I have muscle tone! I'm happier, more cheerful and have shape! ”

“ In the time I have known Kieran I have seen him transform the lives of so many people, from the average person wanting to lose some weight and get in shape to national champions, and all with a smile. I know whatever you want to achieve Kieran will help you do it. ”

“ A lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle had me feeling lethargic and my work performance dropping. I had lost all fitness, weight had crept on with my age so I was overweight and under achieving.

I loved having Kieran as my Personal Trainer. He always listened to what I wanted and also gave me what I needed. It was great having someone to push me, keep me doing something different, and great knowing I'd have an excellent workout every session.

I have lost the weight holding me back, have energy the entire day at work and when I get home, my stamina and fitness have improved considerably, I feel better within myself and my confidence has picked up again. I feel I'm doing a great bit for my health. ”

“ I've been over weight all my life for as long as I can remember. I was lazy and unfit and getting lazier and more unfit. I needed to lose my belly and tone up. I liked what my Dad had said about his Personal Trainer, understanding, tailored sessions specifically for what he wanted to achieve using exercises he enjoyed. If he enjoyed it, it can't be that bad!

Now I'm not only running but running fast! I've lost weight, I'm feeling good and I have now established a great base for my future. I know what I can and can't do and my zone and limits to stay in. I'm sure from Kieran's help and can stay in the right weight zone for me for the rest of my life and still enjoy food I like. ”

“ When I joined NSW Police Academy earlier in the year, I was lucky to reach 5.1 on the beeps test. I needed help so I hired Kieran as my Personal Trainer and have never looked back. Kieran has shown me how to get the results I was looking for and after training hard and with him I went up more than two levels on the beep test reaching over level 7 and achieved a massive overall improvement on all other fitness and strength test requirements.

I recommend Kieran to anyone wanting to join the police force as he knows what the test involves, how to get fit for it and how to support and motivate you when training gets tough. Even if you don't need to pass any tests, Kieran's style and approach to training is open, honest and inspiring. ”

“ I had been training for a while but needed something to change it up a bit. I was having a lot of trouble trying to tone, strengthen and develop my back and core. For the physical dance/combat I do it is essential that I have a strong back and core but no matter what I did I couldn't get results.

Kieran helped me with what to focus on and the techniques required to get maximum results out of every exercise and sessions separately. The constant supervision and direction let me know what I was doing right and wrong and how to make it even better. The exposure to different exercises and techniques helps keep things fresh too. I have so much more strength and energy and confidence on stage now. ”

“ My job is physical and while trying to work I was feeling constantly tired and very unfit. I need to be very wary at work and have good strength and balance and found that my being overweight and unfit was not only making it harder to do my job but putting myself and co-workers in danger.

Before getting a Personal Trainer I couldn't even walk fast but with Kieran's help now I can even run. I am more alive, I'm a better Dad and I can play footy with my boys again. I've lost weight and gained so much fitness and I'm never going back. ”

“ About 5 years ago, I was competing in pool and ocean swimming competitions. I trained hard and, as a result, I was fit, strong and felt energised. I then started full-time work in the city and my training soon fell by the wayside. I occasionally went for a swim in the local pool but it certainly wasn't enough to maintain my level of fitness or keep the toned body I had acquired from swimming.

Although I was never largely overweight, the kilos that crept on were enough to make me feel disgruntled with myself. I felt sluggish and clothes didn't fit like they were supposed to. Worst of all my self confidence was slowly fading. I changed jobs and decided it was time to do something about my body too. A friend recommended Kieran Sernig so I took the plunge and signed up for 10 weeks of personal training with Kieran.

As a person with a physical disability, I was unsure of whether I would get much benefit from personal training but Kieran assured me that he could tailor exercises to suit me. Kieran developed interesting and very challenging exercises. I soon began to feel the "exercise-high" that I used to get from swimming training and it felt good. Energy levels increased and the results were evident - clothes that I hadn't worn in over a year found a place in my wardrobe. More importantly, I was confident about my body again. Plus, I had learnt basic self defence techniques (thanks to kick boxing) and could do 100 sit ups!!

At the end of my 10 weeks of personal training, Kieran encouraged me to join his Bootcamp. I was hesitant at first - I have always been self-conscious about the way I look because of my disability so group exercise was not high on my list of favourite activities. Kieran told me to come for one session and if I didn't like it, I didn't have to go back. I had an awesome time and felt very much at ease with the group.

I now go to Bootcamp every week and have gotten back into swimming too. I walk in preference to catching public transport around the city and love that I have my energy back. I am even training for a triathlon. With Kieran's advice, I have changed my eating habits and know that I am healthier! My advice for anybody that feels dissatisfied with how they feel and look is get up, get moving and you will get healthy! The hard work really does pay off. ”

“ A long string of injuries from high school meant that I couldn't do the sport and exercise that I was constantly doing before I got injured, so I put on a crap load of weight, which was a bit of a downer for me. And exercise was always a huge part of my life, so not being able to do that whilst watching the weight pile on made me pretty down on myself. My self esteem was shot, I was constantly tired even though I wasn't doing anything, I was extremely frustrated and angry all the time So I thought maybe doing something like Bootcamp with someone who could maybe make certain adjustments to my injuries may be a good way to get back into things.

I've lost those extra kilos, and I know I'm far more fit than I was before starting, I feel better that I'm getting out and doing something and I'm more consistent with exercise. I always knew I could push myself from doing cross country for eleven years, but I surprised myself a lot during Bootcamp with what I could achieve when I focused on the task at hand.

I feel better, I'm happier with where I am now than where I was before that's for sure. Come to Bootcamp with me! You can be my exercise buddy/ass kicker when I have that fifth slice of cake when I'm studying! Even if you have an injury that stops you or a hectic lifestyle there are ways around it. You can find certain things or even a few minutes in the day to do something because even if you find it hard to get up and do it, you'll feel so much better when you do.

I enjoy the variety and the different types of training. I've never really done any 'strength' training the way Kieran does, like squats and pushups and pull-ups. My idea of strength training before that was some person with huge guns pumping massive weights in a gym.

You won't make that change in yourself if you don't respect yourself. If you don't feel you're worthy enough to be better than you are now then nothing you do will ever make that happen. You need to believe that you deserve to become what you want to be and achieve what you want to achieve. ”

“I had become quite lazy, overweight, unmotivated and got puffed with little exertion. I realised that if I didn't want to follow the path of my parents, both being overweight, Dad now deceased and Mum with chronic depression, and if I wanted to keep up with my 4 kids, I had to do something about it.

Being an emotional eater and the one everyone in the family turns to for help with a drama drains me and I found my weight creeping up to 77 kilos.

In the beginning it was just the unknown that was daunting but through Personal Training and Outdoor Group Training, I refocused on my exercise and nutrition, and realising that I can fall off the wagon, I just need to get back on to be successful. Having my Personal Trainer (Kieran) there to guide me in the right direction, keep me motivated and tell me what I should be eating took all the confusion out and got me to my goals easier.

Now I am 60 kilos (something I haven't been since before having my 4 kids), I feel fantastic, I have toned up and I am fitter than ever. i'm 43 years old and can't ever remember being this fit! i am more organised in my day, handle stress better and have even been running evemts like the city2surf and Bridge to Brisbane JUST FOR FUN!”

“Looking at holiday photos was what finally prompted me to do something about my ballooning size and weight. At 98kg, my size 38" shorts were tight!! People would never see me with my shirt off or tucked in.

I joined a gym and tried to eat right but after twelve months nothing really changed.

Motivating myself to get to the gym was a real challenge. Then I booked a session with Kieran Sernig Personal Training. Right away I became enthused and determined to make a difference.

Exercising became something I looked forward to. In the first month of one-on-one sessions with Kieran I dropped 5 kilos and my waist dropped to a comfortable 92cm (36"). That was only the start!

After that success, nothing could stop me. I'd bounce out of bed in the mornings with enormous energy. A 5km hill run was like a walk in the park. My recovery time became less and less.

I looked forward to training. It was fun. I could see and feel the difference it was making and I was no longer embarrassed to be seen with my shirt off. My weekly sessions with Kieran were what kept me working hard and eating right. My metabolism improved to the point where it really didn't seem to matter what I ate. I just exercised it away and got leaner, stronger and fitter.

Before a year had passed, my weight was down to 78kg, waist 82cm (32") and body fat 16%. That was a drop of 20kg and 3 clothing sizes! It has made a huge difference to my life now and a permanent one.

Although I can no longer enjoy direct one-on-one training with Kieran (because he's relocated to Queensland), I stay motivated and challenged through their online-training services. His E-Newsletter is like having the trainer right beside you but for free.”