Craig McGarry

Operations Manager / Head Trainer

Completed 21 years service with the Department of Defence (Army), the last 15 of those years primarily as a Physical Training Instructor (PTI)
(retiring as a Sergeant PTI). During this time I have been involved in all aspects of Fitness & Lifestyle Training and Development, including:

1. Fitness Training and Education from Recruit level through to Special Forces.
2. Fitness & Lifestyle Education for Defence personnel undergoing Promotional Training.
3. Extensive Exercise Rehabilitation at Military Hospitals and Training Schools
4. Adventurous Training
5. Defence Force Gym Facility Management

Left the Army in 2002.

In the last seven years I have undertaken a number of roles linking my experience and passion to both Fitness Training Service and Delivery, my positions have included:

1. Forces Projects Consultant: Elite Fitness Equipment – Commercial Division (Servicing the Army, Navy, RAAF, AFP, Police, Fire and Corrective Services)
2. Operations Manager – Fitness on the Beach (Burleigh Heads SLSC) / Gym-PT Studio

Currently:

Operations Manager / Head Trainer – Casuarina Recreation Club

High Performance Fitness Coach – Surfing Australia’s High Performance Centre:

Delivery of Level 1 & 2 Surf Coaching Fitness Elements

Development of Level 1 & 2 Surf Coach Manual (Fitness Component)           
Development of High Performance Fitness Assessment & Protocols 
Testing and Development of High Performance Fitness Programs
Ongoing Fitness and Rehabilitation Training – High Performance Surfing Athletes
Delivery of all Fitness Training & Testing for Surfing Australia’s High Performance Centre (Junior Development / Pro-Junior / WQS / WCT)

Qualifications:

Ass.Dip. Fitness and Recreation
Dip. Fitness and Recreational Management
Dip. Remedial Massage
Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation
Level 3 Fitness Instructor
Level 1 Surf Coach

Additional Experience:

1993-94      Conditioner / Trainer            Western Suburbs Magpies (ARL)
1992            Conditioner / Trainer            Chipping Norton U/19 Rugby League
1989-91       Aerobics Instructor            Squashlands Liverpool

Personal Training Philosophy

My Personal Training Philosophy is simple:   Hard, consistent training with a focus on activities that a client would not do by themselves.

I believe in Variety in training and an overall holistic balance of all components of Fitness and Health. I believe in fun and challenging training sessions. 

Penny Dustow

Penny, from Kingscliff is a qualified and experienced Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, having worked in the local area and previously on the Gold Coast. She holds her Master Trainers Certificate and is a member of Fitness Australia.

Penny has worked for Casuarina Rec Club for the past 6years. A dynamic Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, Penny is the main drive behind the very successful 12 Week Challenge.

Personal Training Philosophy

Mind over matter, Just do it!
Commitment, consistency and variety get the results.
Functional, Fun & Cross training Sessions keep training interesting and challenging.
Fitness is a life long commitment, so you should enjoy it.
Eat Healthy, Train Hard and be Happy!