To be crowned ExPRO’s Fitness Gym of 2026.
But this isn’t about finding the fittest individual.
It’s about your team. Your culture. Your community.
Put forward a team of 4–6 people, rally your members behind you and take on a series of challenges designed to create an incredible spectator experience while giving your team a serious test.
Strength. Speed. Conditioning. Teamwork. Sand. Sweat. And a whole lot of energy.
Whether you’re a boutique studio, strength gym, functional fitness facility, big-box gym or emerging training community, we want you on the start line.
And the best part? Your team gets to experience the full ExPRO Festival together, workouts, competitions, brands, music, food, recovery and the incredible Scarborough Beach atmosphere.
Guillaume, aka “Gee”, is a Movement Therapist and Personal Trainer on the Gold Coast of Australia. Gee is passionate about helping people move and live better, from kids to seniors and everyone who wants to regain control of their bodies. As a Master Instructor for Animal Flow, he draws upon his history as a professional athlete, coach, and fitness educator to teach movement workshops around the world.
In addition to some coaching, Eric Helms PhD, CSCS is the Chief Science Officer of 3DMJ. He helps the team members play to their strengths, stay up to date with best practice, and acts as a science communicator, helping lifters find sustainable pathways to high performance. Eric is the chief author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids, a founder of and reviewer for Monthly Applications in Strength Sport, and is a senior research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, pursuing research in training, nutrition and psychology for strength and physique sport. Eric has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning with a research focus on autoregulating powerlifting, a masters with a research focus on protein and macronutrient manipulation for dieting bodybuilders, a second masters in exercise science and health promotion, and a bachelors in sports management, fitness and wellness. As an athlete, Eric is a WNBF Pro bodybuilder and competes in multiple strength sports.
Meet Katie, a dynamic personal trainer from Queensland, Australia, with over 8 years of fitness expertise. Serving as the established strength trainer for the global app Sweat, Katie hosts live workouts, providing expert guidance to individuals worldwide on their fitness and health journeys. Beyond Sweat, Katie is a talented cook and author, recently releasing her acclaimed cookbook, The Kitchen Series, inspiring others to embrace healthy living through delicious meals. A true inspiration in the fitness and wellness industry, Katie Martin’s dedication to global empowerment is evident in her role at Sweat and her culinary creations. Renowned in her field and online, Katie has built a devoted social media following with engaging content that resonates deeply. She is not just an industry figure but a digital influencer, with a thriving online community eagerly anticipating each post.
Chris Heppeler, Director of BLACKROLL® AU and BLACKROLL® Master Trainer, brings over a decade of expertise in sports performance, recovery, and fascia training. A lifelong sports enthusiast and personal trainer with a business background, Chris combines his passion for sports with deep industry knowledge, consulting and educating alongside premier partners like Rugby Australia, Surfing Australia, Hockey Australia, and Perth Glory FC. Known for his hands-on experience and trusted insight, Chris continues to drive BLACKROLL’s mission in Australia, providing elite athletes and health professionals with accessible, science-backed tools to enhance recovery and optimise movement.
Benny is COO of RTS Global, the international arm of Resistance Training Specialist® — the world’s leading exercise mechanics course. As the region’s only qualified RTS Mastery graduate and Level 2 Instructor, Benny travels APAC and EMEA teaching the world’s top trainers how to deliver exceptional exercise experiences for their clients. Exercise mechanics—the science of exercise and the art of personalising it—is at the core of this education. Benny has also been the lead fitness columnist for a national newspaper and featured in several publications himself. As an instructor, his work is dedicated to helping fitness professionals transform their value and give themselves an edge in a competitive environment.
Over the past decade, Martin has spent most of his time working as a fitness coach and studying at university. Martin has a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and will very soon have a PhD in Exercise Science. This academic journey highlights Martin’s commitment to learning, love for self-development, passion for sharing knowledge with the wider community, and eagerness to make original contributions to knowledge through research. Whilst studying, Martin has published multiple academic papers and have also taught human and exercise physiology at university-level. Martin has managed a large workload, varying from part time to full time over the past decade, spending many hours working with clients in-person on the gym floor, and upskilling the next generation of personal trainers and exercise scientists. Martin also conducts national and international educational seminars on a regular basis and has presented at conferences in Spain, Singapore, and Bangkok. Martin takes a large degree of responsibility in his role as a coach and Education Manager at JPS Health & Fitness and employs the scientific method to inform his practice and guide decision making.
Dr Cam McDonald is a leader, educator, scientist, motivator and father. He is the CEO of the Precision Health Alliance - a world leading organisation focussing on the education of health professionals in the use of precision health. The organisation’s mission is to eliminate chronic disease and pain by 2050, and having ‘healthy’ and ‘resilient’ as the norm. He is an exercise physiologist, accredited practising dietitian, PhD Scholar, a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and is an international leader in the application of precision & personalised health. He educates companies, health professionals and the general public alike on how AI, precision health can help us understand the whole environment and how it impacts physical and mental health and disease. He has spoken next to the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, and other world leaders in health, wellbeing and human consciousness. What allows Dr Cam to leave an indelible mark on the audience is his ability to simplify the complexity of health principles, infuse hope and stimulate action. The combination of science, down-to-earth humour and elegant simplicity of truth makes him accessible, relatable and one of the best speakers of his generation.
Barrie brings over 25 years of CEO experience in successful organisational change, strategic development and business growth across a range of sectors including Education, Health and Community Services. He holds a BA, Grad Dip Education and MBA, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
You’ll regularly hear Barrie talking about his passions and experiences including surfing, Triathlons, keeping his mental health and well-being strong through exercise, trekking the Kokoda Trail and Macchu Pichu, Led Zeppelin and Hot Rods - all for the purpose of making meaningful connections. Barrie has a longstanding personal and professional interest in adventure play for children and is the proud grandfather of two beautiful girls. Currently, he serves as the inaugural Chair of World Active and CEO of AUSactive, the leading national health and fitness industry association.
Tommy is a distinguished NDIS executive and innovator, with a track record spanning over 18 years within the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors, both in Australia and internationally. His professional journey includes pivotal roles, such as spearheading Partnerships for a prominent live-crowd fundraising and pitch-coaching charity, where he supported in the orchestrated mobilization of millions of dollars of funding for grassroots organizations nationwide.
Tommy's contributions extend to his tenure as a National Network Developer, where he played a key role in establishing community networks for suicide prevention in rural and remote Australia. A luminary in his field, Tommy is also the visionary founder of WeFlex, a rapidly expanding NDIS enterprise dedicated to delivering health and fitness services to participants throughout Australia. Now, Tommy is the Founder of Inclusive-AF, which supports both allied health and fitness professionals and companies become more inclusive, accessible and fun!
Julian Pace is the CEO and Founder of Happiness Co, a prominent speaker and leading voice in Australia. Julian has become a driving force in the mental health space, known for his relatable and heartfelt approach to overcoming adversity.
With a mission to positively impact 10 million lives in 10 years, he draws from his personal journey of overcoming loss and unhappiness. Recognized as a finalist for the Australian of the Year award, a two-time 40 Under 40 recipient, and a 2023 Telstra Best of Business dual- category winner, Julian’s dedication lies in empowering people to overcome challenges and sustain their emotional well-being.
His impactful storytelling continues to make a profound difference.
Grant Ian Gamble is an internationally recognized leader in the fitness and wellness industry with a track record of transforming and growing businesses to unprecedented success.
From reviving a failing fitness club at 23 to leading the transformation of U.S.-based acac Fitness & Wellness into a multi-site group with $100M in annual revenue, Grant’s unique blend of strategic vision and mindful leadership has proven instrumental.
He’s grown the Seraphic Group tenfold and led the charge in diverse wellness sectors globally.
As the author of the best-selling and award-winning book, “The Affinity Principle,” he shares his insights into mindful leadership in his weekly “AFFINITY Podcast“.
Recently, as CEO of Alliance Wellness Group and TotalFusion Australia, Grant worked at the forefront of innovation and the future of wellness.
As the founder of AFFINITY OS, the #1 AI-Driven Customer Experience and Team Engagement Management Toolkit, Grant continues to innovate and shape the future of wellness by providing leaders with the most powerful lead indicator on the market.
He is also a contributing member to the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities and Real Estate Initiative and Workplace Wellbeing Initiative.
Working within the fitness industry for over a decade, specializing in the PREHAB method to achieve fitness.
Using this method, Tim is able to systematize and incorporate corrective exercises into a balanced program that people understand and enjoy. This idea is to not only improve the areas people set as goals but also enhance their movement quality and capacity.
Alongside Tim's career as a fitness coach, he has pursued a career as an educator just as passionately. Working for the certificate provider, The Functional Training Institute, assisting with the creation and delivery of their Master Functional Trainer (MFT) program and Movement Restoration Coach (MRC) program, as well as, their stand-alone courses.
The MFT program is a progressive and adaptive program educating trainers with methods to improve functional movement as fitness is increased. The MRC program looks at the assessment and correction of dysfunctional movement patterns that may lead to pain and injury.
With this experience Tim has gathered a wealth of knowledge about effective, safe, and sustainable training for the general population, developing the Prehab method to successfully integrate corrective exercise with performance training.
Guillaume, aka “Gee”, is a Movement Therapist and Personal Trainer on the Gold Coast of Australia. Gee is passionate about helping people move and live better, from kids to seniors and everyone who wants to regain control of their bodies. As a Master Instructor for Animal Flow, he draws upon his history as a professional athlete, coach, and fitness educator to teach movement workshops around the world.
In addition to some coaching, Eric Helms PhD, CSCS is the Chief Science Officer of 3DMJ. He helps the team members play to their strengths, stay up to date with best practice, and acts as a science communicator, helping lifters find sustainable pathways to high performance. Eric is the chief author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids, a founder of and reviewer for Monthly Applications in Strength Sport, and is a senior research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, pursuing research in training, nutrition and psychology for strength and physique sport. Eric has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning with a research focus on autoregulating powerlifting, a masters with a research focus on protein and macronutrient manipulation for dieting bodybuilders, a second masters in exercise science and health promotion, and a bachelors in sports management, fitness and wellness. As an athlete, Eric is a WNBF Pro bodybuilder and competes in multiple strength sports.
Meet Katie, a dynamic personal trainer from Queensland, Australia, with over 8 years of fitness expertise. Serving as the established strength trainer for the global app Sweat, Katie hosts live workouts, providing expert guidance to individuals worldwide on their fitness and health journeys. Beyond Sweat, Katie is a talented cook and author, recently releasing her acclaimed cookbook, The Kitchen Series, inspiring others to embrace healthy living through delicious meals. A true inspiration in the fitness and wellness industry, Katie Martin’s dedication to global empowerment is evident in her role at Sweat and her culinary creations. Renowned in her field and online, Katie has built a devoted social media following with engaging content that resonates deeply. She is not just an industry figure but a digital influencer, with a thriving online community eagerly anticipating each post.
Chris Heppeler, Director of BLACKROLL® AU and BLACKROLL® Master Trainer, brings over a decade of expertise in sports performance, recovery, and fascia training. A lifelong sports enthusiast and personal trainer with a business background, Chris combines his passion for sports with deep industry knowledge, consulting and educating alongside premier partners like Rugby Australia, Surfing Australia, Hockey Australia, and Perth Glory FC. Known for his hands-on experience and trusted insight, Chris continues to drive BLACKROLL’s mission in Australia, providing elite athletes and health professionals with accessible, science-backed tools to enhance recovery and optimise movement.
Benny is COO of RTS Global, the international arm of Resistance Training Specialist® — the world’s leading exercise mechanics course. As the region’s only qualified RTS Mastery graduate and Level 2 Instructor, Benny travels APAC and EMEA teaching the world’s top trainers how to deliver exceptional exercise experiences for their clients. Exercise mechanics—the science of exercise and the art of personalising it—is at the core of this education. Benny has also been the lead fitness columnist for a national newspaper and featured in several publications himself. As an instructor, his work is dedicated to helping fitness professionals transform their value and give themselves an edge in a competitive environment.
Over the past decade, Martin has spent most of his time working as a fitness coach and studying at university. Martin has a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and will very soon have a PhD in Exercise Science. This academic journey highlights Martin’s commitment to learning, love for self-development, passion for sharing knowledge with the wider community, and eagerness to make original contributions to knowledge through research. Whilst studying, Martin has published multiple academic papers and have also taught human and exercise physiology at university-level. Martin has managed a large workload, varying from part time to full time over the past decade, spending many hours working with clients in-person on the gym floor, and upskilling the next generation of personal trainers and exercise scientists. Martin also conducts national and international educational seminars on a regular basis and has presented at conferences in Spain, Singapore, and Bangkok. Martin takes a large degree of responsibility in his role as a coach and Education Manager at JPS Health & Fitness and employs the scientific method to inform his practice and guide decision making.
Dr Cam McDonald is a leader, educator, scientist, motivator and father. He is the CEO of the Precision Health Alliance - a world leading organisation focussing on the education of health professionals in the use of precision health. The organisation’s mission is to eliminate chronic disease and pain by 2050, and having ‘healthy’ and ‘resilient’ as the norm. He is an exercise physiologist, accredited practising dietitian, PhD Scholar, a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and is an international leader in the application of precision & personalised health. He educates companies, health professionals and the general public alike on how AI, precision health can help us understand the whole environment and how it impacts physical and mental health and disease. He has spoken next to the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, and other world leaders in health, wellbeing and human consciousness. What allows Dr Cam to leave an indelible mark on the audience is his ability to simplify the complexity of health principles, infuse hope and stimulate action. The combination of science, down-to-earth humour and elegant simplicity of truth makes him accessible, relatable and one of the best speakers of his generation.
Barrie brings over 25 years of CEO experience in successful organisational change, strategic development and business growth across a range of sectors including Education, Health and Community Services. He holds a BA, Grad Dip Education and MBA, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
You’ll regularly hear Barrie talking about his passions and experiences including surfing, Triathlons, keeping his mental health and well-being strong through exercise, trekking the Kokoda Trail and Macchu Pichu, Led Zeppelin and Hot Rods - all for the purpose of making meaningful connections. Barrie has a longstanding personal and professional interest in adventure play for children and is the proud grandfather of two beautiful girls. Currently, he serves as the inaugural Chair of World Active and CEO of AUSactive, the leading national health and fitness industry association.
Tommy is a distinguished NDIS executive and innovator, with a track record spanning over 18 years within the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors, both in Australia and internationally. His professional journey includes pivotal roles, such as spearheading Partnerships for a prominent live-crowd fundraising and pitch-coaching charity, where he supported in the orchestrated mobilization of millions of dollars of funding for grassroots organizations nationwide.
Tommy's contributions extend to his tenure as a National Network Developer, where he played a key role in establishing community networks for suicide prevention in rural and remote Australia. A luminary in his field, Tommy is also the visionary founder of WeFlex, a rapidly expanding NDIS enterprise dedicated to delivering health and fitness services to participants throughout Australia. Now, Tommy is the Founder of Inclusive-AF, which supports both allied health and fitness professionals and companies become more inclusive, accessible and fun!
Julian Pace is the CEO and Founder of Happiness Co, a prominent speaker and leading voice in Australia. Julian has become a driving force in the mental health space, known for his relatable and heartfelt approach to overcoming adversity.
With a mission to positively impact 10 million lives in 10 years, he draws from his personal journey of overcoming loss and unhappiness. Recognized as a finalist for the Australian of the Year award, a two-time 40 Under 40 recipient, and a 2023 Telstra Best of Business dual- category winner, Julian’s dedication lies in empowering people to overcome challenges and sustain their emotional well-being.
His impactful storytelling continues to make a profound difference.
Grant Ian Gamble is an internationally recognized leader in the fitness and wellness industry with a track record of transforming and growing businesses to unprecedented success.
From reviving a failing fitness club at 23 to leading the transformation of U.S.-based acac Fitness & Wellness into a multi-site group with $100M in annual revenue, Grant’s unique blend of strategic vision and mindful leadership has proven instrumental.
He’s grown the Seraphic Group tenfold and led the charge in diverse wellness sectors globally.
As the author of the best-selling and award-winning book, “The Affinity Principle,” he shares his insights into mindful leadership in his weekly “AFFINITY Podcast“.
Recently, as CEO of Alliance Wellness Group and TotalFusion Australia, Grant worked at the forefront of innovation and the future of wellness.
As the founder of AFFINITY OS, the #1 AI-Driven Customer Experience and Team Engagement Management Toolkit, Grant continues to innovate and shape the future of wellness by providing leaders with the most powerful lead indicator on the market.
He is also a contributing member to the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities and Real Estate Initiative and Workplace Wellbeing Initiative.
Working within the fitness industry for over a decade, specializing in the PREHAB method to achieve fitness.
Using this method, Tim is able to systematize and incorporate corrective exercises into a balanced program that people understand and enjoy. This idea is to not only improve the areas people set as goals but also enhance their movement quality and capacity.
Alongside Tim's career as a fitness coach, he has pursued a career as an educator just as passionately. Working for the certificate provider, The Functional Training Institute, assisting with the creation and delivery of their Master Functional Trainer (MFT) program and Movement Restoration Coach (MRC) program, as well as, their stand-alone courses.
The MFT program is a progressive and adaptive program educating trainers with methods to improve functional movement as fitness is increased. The MRC program looks at the assessment and correction of dysfunctional movement patterns that may lead to pain and injury.
With this experience Tim has gathered a wealth of knowledge about effective, safe, and sustainable training for the general population, developing the Prehab method to successfully integrate corrective exercise with performance training.
