Marco Monteiro is LTYB Brunswick’s studio owner. After over 10 years in the fitness industry running a successful solo PT business out of a big box gym as well as two very successful years in the LTYB network, Marco decided it was time to take the next step and move into the Brunswick community.

Finding passion within health, fitness and sports at a very young age, Marco discovered early on the positive benefits of not just the physical improvements but the mental improvements that arise from fitness training.

Realising that living a healthier, more active life improved his life quality and made life feel more fulfilling and enjoyable, he vowed to help others gain the same benefits and improvements from their own fitness journeys.

Having very strong morals and views around support, care, positivity and a strong community has allowed Marco’s first LTYB studio to thrive and become number 1 in the network, whilst Brunswick being studio number 2 has also reached the number 1 spot in the network.

Marco + team & studios won six out of the ten LTYB network awards in his first two years of trade including ‘Franchise of the Year’ two years running.

Hemashi is LTYB M3 Groups Multi Site Manager. Hemashi has over 4 years in the fitness industry, running a successful PT business and managing a commercial gym.

Growing up overweight, Hemashi found her passion for fitness through her own 25kg weight loss journey. Seeing the holistic benefits of staying active fuelled her desire to help others and once she began working as a PT, she has never looked back. Hemashi truly believes that fitness saved her life and advocates for everyone to find the time to be active.

Hemashi aims to help people fit exercise into their lifestyles so they're able to feel confident, have fun and live life to the fullest!

Rochelle is a PT who grew up as the fat kid on the side lines with her pom poms and popcorn, watching her dad play rugby and compete in bodybuilding as well as cheering on her brother competing in BMX all around the world. When she hit her late teens she decided to enter a gym with her dad and instantly fell in love with health and fitness. Rochelle implemented her own gym and nutrition routine and reduced her weight from 110kg to 65kg within 2yrs. Nutrition and training consistency was a key aspect that ran along with learning about her own body through years of experience in the gym.

Rochelle is Brunswick’s head trainer and loves smashing out creative sessions whilst helping members achieve their goals.

Locky is a qualified Exercise Scientist with majors in Exercise Physiology and Strength and Conditioning as well as a master in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Locky has been training with LTYB since he was 16 years old and has been working as a part of our team for 4+ years, as well as running LTYB sessions Locky also runs exercise physiology sessions out of the studio, check out MD Exercise physiology for these sessions.

Locky has grown up playing footy and tennis and always had a passion for health and fitness. He has completed internships at Core Advantage Athletic Development and the St Kilda Football Club Next Generation Academy working primarily on high performance and youth athletic development.

He has now spent further time in a clinical setting working with a range of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic and oncology patients with their specific rehabilitation and assistance for everyday function.

As a trainer & physiologist Locky has always been further developing his knowledge and experience in the field and looks forward to continuing his development for all populations going forward.

Locky was awarded the LTYB Personal Trainer of the Year in 2022.

After starting his own fitness journey not until his mid-20s, Rhys spent the better part of a decade developing a strong passion for fitness. It was through this he decided to become a Personal Trainer and began working with LTYB Brunswick in 2020.

With an extensive background in performance and promotional work, Rhys utilises this experience to create a fun positive atmosphere balanced with precise and effective workouts for members.

Rhys was awarded the LTYB Personal Trainer of the Year in 2023.

Deane is a PT with a bachelor in science majoring in physical activity under his belt. Deane moved to Melbourne early 2023 from Ireland on a professional soccer scholarship, having a huge passion for sports, health and fitness, Deane loves to push himself with his competitive sports whilst also helping others find the best versions of themselves.

Having great exercise knowledge due to his studios Deane likes to bring his creative exercises in to help members get the best results in the gym.

Zach is an enthusiastic trainer with certifications in Fitness. Coming from a group training background he has the ability to get the most out of all types people no matter what walk of life and motivate them to be their best. He has trained himself since his teens and loves to share the knowledge he has learned along the way within his own journey.

He intends to continue further his fitness journey by learning more and more about health and fitness. Zach believes that exercise is one of the most rewarding things you can do for your body and mind and loves to help and show others the same benefits, no matter their experience levels or circumstances.

Kaisha is a PT and Yoga teacher.

Movement and exercise have always been an important part of Kaisha's life. She joined LTYB as a member in 2014 as a way to compliment her musical theatre training but quickly fell in love with all things health and fitness. She was inspired to help others with their own fitness journey and now has 5+ years of experience as a fitness and yoga instructor.

Kaisha has a deep interest in the mind-body connection and believes that exercise and movement is one of the best ways to improve our overall mental and physical health. She is dedicated to helping others better understand this connection and to help them find joy within their training.

As a yoga instructor Kaisha brings a holistic approach by guiding you through practices that are personalised, technique driven and fun!

Kaisha was awarded the LTYB Personal Trainer of the Year in 2021.