Define Fitness – Your Personal Trainer in Canberra
Nathan Hitchcock – Founder/Owner of Define Fitness
Hi, I’m Nathan, Personal Trainer, Teacher and Founder of Define Fitness. My passion is to teach and train you to better health, fitness and well-being. I strive for results with all my clients so that you achieve a fit and healthy mind and body.
Exercise has always been a way of life for me. It’s in everything I do. I used to run to and from school in an aim to get fit and healthy but seriously; I was trying to avoid being swooped by magpies….. I have never looked back! When I exercise I get a natural rush of accomplishment. I am happy when I exercise. I feel wholesome. I have achieved something and I’m on the way to life long health and well-being. I believe that exercise should be fun and part of your everyday life.
But, I get it. Sometimes life just gets in the way. We get busy juggling work, family and kids and often exercising is just simply hard to fit in. Sometimes, you just don’t have the energy, willpower or motivation. This where Define Fitness helps. We are about you. We encourage, guide and motivate you. Show up and you’re half way there. Together we get results. At Define Fitness we have a team of qualified and experienced trainers who are ready to get you in shape. All our staff focus intently on being mindfully active and encouraging this in their clients.
Specialisations include: Bodyweight exercises, training people with a disability, circuit training, strength and conditioning, resistance training, functional exercise, weight loss, sports specific training, Boxing for fitness, TRX suspension training. Personal Trainer Canberra.
Qualifications Include: Bachelor of Education, Certificate 3 & 4 in Personal Training, Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment, Crossfit Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach, Level 2 Rugby League Coach CEC Fitness Australia Provider and Punchfit Boxing Instructor.
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” Neale Donald Walsch
“I could not be happier with Nathan and Define Fitness. Nathan makes working out easy and enjoyable (yes even burpees) and the results are showing with 15kg dropping off me. I would recommend Define Fitness to anyone young or old.” Jeremy, Group Fitness and Personal Training Client
Lastly, please read of further and find out who our awesome staff are. We are a trusted, established and award winning fitness brand in Canberra and we would love for you to join our #definefitnessfamily.
Belinda Tilyard – Personal Trainer / Group Class Instructor / Client Relationships Manager
Hi there, I’m Belinda. Ever since I was a child I loved to run especially when it came to Cross Country and Athletics. Upon completion of year 12, I tried my hand at different sports including Thai boxing where I achieved a grade of level 4. Many group classes and recently I completed a term of salsa dancing. I enjoy variety when it comes to my personal fitness.
After having my son Riley in 2011, I realised how much I enjoy exercising and decided to study in the fitness industry. I completed my Diploma of Fitness in 2014. I believe that exercise should be a fun, supportive, motivational and happy experience each and every time you train. I also believe that consistency with exercise and variety will help everyone achieve their goals and improve their confidence.
Specialisations include: Bodyweight exercises, training people with a disability, circuit training, Weight loss, resistance training, cardiovascular training, strength training, supplementation, wellness and women’s fitness. Personal Trainer Canberra.
Qualifications Include: Certificate 3 & 4 in Personal Training, First Aid and CPR Certificate, Older Adults.
“Do it for the after photo!”
“The team at Define Fitness cater for your personal goals while ensuring the sessions are fun and diverse. The training sessions I have attended contain a great range of friendly people who all work together and make it enjoyable and social. Training occurs across all parts of Canberra throughout the week and on weekends to ensure that you can attend a wide range of sessions. ”Tom, Group Fitness Client”
Ajay Joshi – Group Fitness Manager / Personal Trainer
Hi, I’m Ajay, I’m a BIG believer in achieving anything, whatever size, gender or age you are! I will be increasing your confidence and enhancing your mental capacity to help you to reach your goals, not only this, I want to show the world what you’re made of, how amazing you are! I love being creative and enjoy especially training endurance, high intensity interval training, Circuit training and team-based training.
I grew up in Sydney loving my sport and played club cricket and moved to Canberra when I was 17 in 2011 to study a design course at University of Canberra. This was the start of another stage of my journey. In 2011, started my first job as a casual employee at the AIS Shop, and still working there; this is where my confidence has been developed from, and nowadays I see what’s developing in the industry. Through out these years, I was lucky enough to live at the Australian Institute of Sport for 4 years. This has enhanced my knowledge in nutrition and of an elite athlete’s lifestyle.
2012, was the biggest year for me mentally, I was the driver of a rolled car trying to escape to the coast for the weekend with my mate on board. This was the worst I had ever felt in my life. Throughout the time I had been living in Canberra before the car crash, I had unhealthily gained 12 Kg within 16 months, I had never walked foot into a gym or outdoor fitness session in my life and also didn’t play a sport throughout this time. From here, I had a hard look in the mirror and made a goal. This was to play AFL for a local club in 2013, thus I finally stepped foot into a gym and group classes. I was at 82kg and hit 70Kg in 6 months, and thought of trying a new sport instead (hockey), which I successfully did and finally started playing club AFL in 2015 and still am.
The best step I had ever made in my life was to join a gym/ group fitness sessions and would love someone who has never stepped foot to do the same and experience the feeling what fitness goers are feeling and what it’s about.
Specialisations include: Bodyweight exercises, training people with a disability, circuit training, strength and conditioning, resistance training, functional exercise, weight loss, sports specific training, Boxing for fitness, TRX suspension training. Personal Trainer Canberra.
Qualifications Include: Certificate 3 & 4 in Personal Training, First Aid and CPR Certificate, Bachelor in Design (University Canberra)
”The harder you work, the luckier you get” (Gary Player)
“I would wholeheartedly recommend the team at define fitness to anyone. I took part in the 10 week transformation challenge because I was at the heaviest weight I had ever been. Nathan and the team at define fitness created a great platform for me start my weight loss journey. ” Jack, Group Fitness Client.
Megan Hamilton – Personal Trainer / Group Class Instructor
Hi, I’m Megan! Ever since I was a kid I can remember always wanting to be outside and be active…. Well that hasn’t changed! I’ve always found clarity and an ability to refocus my goals when surrounded by nature. I believe fitness has the same effect. I also believe that everyone can be healthy and sometimes it’s a bit of a puzzle to find the right balance, that’s where I come in. To help find your balance. My fitness background includes soccer, oztag and kick-boxing to name a select few. I am currently training in jujutsu and hope to gain further training in martial arts. I love hiking, it’s my all-time favourite thing to do. It brings out an inner strength in you too keep going even though you want to stop. Finding that inner strength is what I look for in all my clients. Nathan (my old P.E teacher) once told me that I was to driven for my own good, I am only just starting to see what he meant by that. I hope to learn as much as possible from him, because I’ve already learnt so much!
Specialisations include: Strength training, training people with a disability, circuit training, bodyweight exercises, resistance training, sports specific training, weight loss, wellness and Women’s fitness and cardiovascular training.
Qualifications Include: Bachelor degree in Environmental science, Cert 3 & 4 in Personal Training, First aid and CPR certificate.
”Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest. ‘til your good is better and your better is best” St Jerome.
“The variety of the training keeps you curious at what is next and you feel like you can’t miss out on a session because you don’t want to miss what happens.” Ann, Personal Training Client.
Tim Hazell – Personal Trainer / Group Class Instructor
Hi, I’m Tim, Personal trainer at Define Fitness. I am a young trainer with a passion for helping people of all ages achieve their goals.
I developed my interest for fitness through a strong involvement in a number of sports around the Canberra region including cricket and soccer. This is where I first learnt the need for fitness and exercise and also the enjoyment it can bring physically and mentally. My first exercise programs I was instructed to do was from these sporting teams and that was where it all began for me. While I have always had the luxury of keeping fit through playing sport, I also have discovered that further exercise doesn’t do any harm and quite often can leave you feeling refreshed.
I firmly believe exercise is as much about physical strength as it is mental strength and I feel as much enjoyment from seeing physical progress as I do seeing the client in a happy state of mind.
Specialisations include: Bodyweight exercises, training people with a disability, circuit training, weight loss, resistance training, cardiovascular training, strength training, wellness and women’s fitness, and mobility
Qualifications Include: Certificate 3 & 4 in Personal Training, First Aid and CPR Certificate, Older Adults, Rehabilitation Trainer.
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen!”
“The trainer’s at Define Fitness are enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate, with a great sense of humour. Plus, it’s always nice to know that when my friends and family get sick of me talking about how much weight I lost this week or how far I ran, there is still someone who is just as excited as I am. ” Ali, Bootcamp / Group Client”
Ethan Garbutt – Personal Trainer / Group Class Instructor
Hello there, I’m Ethan, and I’m always looking to have fun while exercising. Helping clients to reach their goals is one of my favourite parts of this job, and the journey is just as enjoyable!
From a young age I’ve had a passion for cross country running and from there I’ve involved myself in stand up paddle boarding, Crossfit and basketball. Through all of these, I’ve had fun exploring the different forms that exercise can take. I have had the opportunity to work and train in many different environments and look to bring that into my sessions to become adaptable to clients needs.
I strive to be able to motivate clients to achieve the things they want to do and bring an energetic and happy approach to making this happen. I look to work together with clients to figure out what the best path in fitness is for them, to help make their experiences as enjoyable as possible. I am continuously learning about new ways to train and exercise to help myself and others grow to become the people we want to be!
Specialisations include: Endurance training, resistance training, kettlebell training, barbell training, running training, balance training, and circuit training.
Qualifications Include: Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness, Move Strong Kettlebell training, level 1 SUP instructor, FIrst Aid certificate, level 1 steel mace mastery and CPR Certificate.
“You should only compare yourself to the person you were the day before.”
“The team at Define Fitness have helped me push myself to a point I never though I could get to. I am now leaner, happier and extremely motivated. You should all make a booking ASAP.” Daniel, Group Fitness and Personal Training Client.
Bianca Gautama – Yoga Teacher, Educator and Psychologist
Hi my name is Bianca and I am a Canberra based Yoga practitioner and Teacher. I began practicing yoga in 1999 to help treat my scoliosis condition. This practical beginning, turned into a lifelong journey, once I uncovered Yoga’s transformative power to cultivate a healthy harmony of mind and body.
Throughout my learning exploration, I have studied with many inspirational teachers from different lineage of yoga: Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Ashtangga, and Bikram. Many years back, I has also acquired a certification in Vinyasa Flow Yoga teaching. I have been happily sharing my passion and love of yoga with many people ever since.
I also have a postgraduate degree in Education and is a Bachelor of Psychology. My educational background allows me to infuse yoga practice that nurtures self-inquiry into mental and physical awareness into my classes.
Specialisations include: Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Ashtangga, and Yoga Flow and Bikram.
Qualifications Include: Yoga Teacher, Educator, Bachelor of Psychology, First Aid and CPR Certificate.
“Yoga does not transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees” – B.K.S Iyengar
“Truly an amazing family feeling is experienced at every single session. The Define Fitness staff really look after the ‘whole’ you, not just fitness.” Dave, Yoga Client, Personal Training Client and Group Fitness Client.
Jacinta Ribeny – Personal Trainer / Group Class Instructor
Hi, my name is Jacinta and I have a passion for all things fitness! My love of movement started from as early as I can remember. At the age of five I was accepted into, what was then, Australia’s leading sports centre for gymnastics, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) located in Canberra. I spent the next 7 years at the institute training upwards of 35 hours a week, earning a scholarship at the age of ten. I had my sights firmly set on the 2004 Athens Olympics but injuries prevailed, and at 14, I was forced to quit. I moved onto vocational dance where I discovered a love for contemporary and aerial acrobatics.
But, after years of dedicating my life to exercise, I wanted to impart some of that hard earned knowledge to the broader community. In 2012 I discovered fitness and I haven’t looked back since! For the past seven years I have worked as a personal trainer, both at home and abroad as well as operated as a qualified yoga teacher after undertaking a four week yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India back in 2015. I enjoy meeting everyday people and making a difference in their lives, no matter how significant. I now view exercise through a more diverse lens. Rather than embody the ‘no pain, no gain’ metaphor, I prefer ‘use it, or lose it’ as my every day mantra!
I’m fairly certain most people don’t have ‘elite athlete’ as an end goal when beginning a fitness program… A more realistic goal might be playing with your kids or grandkids without pulling a muscle or going into cardiac arrest… You might want to look great in that dress or shirt that’s just that little bit too small, be able to touch your toes or perform a single push up. Or maybe, you just want to ‘feel’ great! Whatever your goal, it’s more than likely within your reach. You just need to BELIEVE in yourself and GO FOR IT!
Specialisations include: I have previously worked with all age groups from children to older adults. I specialise in functional movement, body weight exercises, strength and conditioning, circuit training, stability work, as well as yoga and meditation.
Qualifications Include: Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness, First Aid and CPR certificates, and currently studying a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Creative Writing.
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success. Greatness will come” – Dwayne Johnson
“The group classes that I have been attending have been fantastic, they have completely changed the way I approach exercise. The trainers are exceptional in walking you through each activity with your safety and wellbeing in mind.” Ben, Group Fitness Client.
Dylan Smith – Personal Trainer / Group Class Instructor
Hey, I’m Dylan, from the age of 5 I started my fitness journey with Taekwondo. I kept training for over 10 years after that and found my love for exercise which I continued to pursue by setting up my own home gym. After I left high school I wanted to expand my knowledge of fitness so I decided to study to become a personal trainer which led me down this path.
As a Taekwondo athlete, I have competed at national level representing South Australia and being ranked in the top three for my age group as a teenager in Australia. My love of mobility and movement patterns allows me to focus on my clients becoming nimble and embracing movement just like me.
My goal is to help everyone find their love for fitness so they can maintain as fit and healthy as possible. I have my clients becoming the best version of themselves by improving their range of motion and generally embracing the Define Fitness systems and lifestyle of moving, feeling and achieving.
Specialisations include: Strength training, mobility and flexibility, training people with a disability, circuit training, bodyweight exercises, resistance training, sports specific training, weight loss, wellness and cardiovascular fitness.
Qualifications Include: Cert 3 & 4 in Personal Training, First aid and CPR certificate.
”Most people have no idea how their body is designed to feel” Kevin Trudeau.
“Nathan and the team at Define fitness are fantastic, if it’s group fitness or one on one they make it fun. Add to that advice on recovery and diet this is a one stop shop for your fitness needs.” Robby, Personal Training Client.