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Lucas Aoun
Lucas Aoun is Australia's leading biohacker, featured on over 150 international podcasts (Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfield), followed by Dr. Andrew Huberman and many other great health educators. He is an expert on Natural Testostesterone optimisation (with a strong understanding how it influences mental health) and has been helping hundreds of men around the world to optimise their health. He has featured on ABC news, BBC news and has consulted with A-List celebrities such as Calvin Harris. He has also recorded over 360 episodes of the Boost Your Biology podcast, gained over 96K subscribers on YouTube, and amassed 110K followers on his instagram.
Bart Walsh
Bart Walsh is an Australian resilience keynote speaker who helps leaders and teams perform at their best when work gets hard or uncertain. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, he speaks at conferences and corporate events across Australia, New Zealand and the world.
He knows the territory firsthand. He survived cancer at 23, lost his firstborn son, and lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative condition affecting the nervous system. None of it is told for sympathy. It’s the foundation of everything he teaches: that adversity, handled well, can become one of the greatest catalysts for growth, clarity and performance.
Before the stage, Bart was National Head Coach of Jetts Fitness Australia, where he trained tens of thousands of people directly and became one of the country’s most recognised voices in fitness and health.
Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes is one of Australia's leading Longevity Pioneers, with over 20 years of experience and hundreds of genetic reports analysed. A keynote speaker alongside David Sinclair, Dave Asprey, Wim Hof, and Gabrielle Lyon, Chris is known for translating complex science into insights that land personally and inspire real change. His own story, resolving over 20 years of anxiety through genetics-informed lifestyle change sits at the heart of everything he teaches. Founder of Chris Barnes Wellness, Gold Coast, Australia.
Ken Griffin
Ken Griffin is the new CEO of AUSactive and has extensive experience in healthcare, peak bodies, pharmaceuticals, marketing, communications and government affairs.
Bringing both strategic vision and operational strength, Ken is a passionate advocate for a healthy Australia. He draws inspiration from witnessing firsthand the challenges to our country's health and working to implement new preventative approaches to keeping Australians healthy.
Most recently, Ken led APNA, a peak nursing association through a period of transformational growth and influence. During his seven-year tenure at APNA, he oversaw significant expansion of the membership, team and partnerships — helping to ensure primary health care nurses’ voices were respected and heard across Australia.
Ken has held senior roles at GlaxoSmithKline, Hospira (now Pfizer) and Linfox and worked across Australia and the United Kingdom.
Owen Bowling
Owen Bowling is the Co-Founder of Welly, a health technology company that uses a combination of AI, fitness content, biometrics and gamification with cloud-based software to drive measurable health outcomes for gyms, corporates and insurers. Owen also serves as the head of APAC for Wexer, the global leader in virtual fitness solutions. Owen has over two decades of global experience in fitness and technology having founded multiple companies that provide fitness products, education, marketing and technology to customers in over 25 countries.
Ken Griffin
Ken Griffin is the new CEO of AUSactive and has extensive experience in healthcare, peak bodies, pharmaceuticals, marketing, communications and government affairs.
Bringing both strategic vision and operational strength, Ken is a passionate advocate for a healthy Australia. He draws inspiration from witnessing firsthand the challenges to our country's health and working to implement new preventative approaches to keeping Australians healthy.
Most recently, Ken led APNA, a peak nursing association through a period of transformational growth and influence. During his seven-year tenure at APNA, he oversaw significant expansion of the membership, team and partnerships — helping to ensure primary health care nurses’ voices were respected and heard across Australia.
Ken has held senior roles at GlaxoSmithKline, Hospira (now Pfizer) and Linfox and worked across Australia and the United Kingdom.
Melinda Yon
Kalen Coughlan is the Head of Fitness Operations at Revo Fitness, Australia's largest privately owned fitness operator, having grown since 2012 humble beginnings to now 73 locations and counting. Kalen has completed 10 years at Revo Fitness, across 7 roles. Starting in a casual role at club 3, to his current position as Head of Fitness Operations across Revo's now 73 location network. From a head office team of 3, to now 100+, Kalen has played a key role in leading Revo's huge success and dominance in the Australian market over the past decade.
Kalen currently leads over 25 team members, overseeing product, procurement, commercials, supplier relations, warehousing, service and vending across Revo's national network. The Fitness Operations team is forecasted to grow a further 60% in FY27, as the Revo team continue their nationwide expansion and aggressive pipeline, with the continued mission of making fitness accessible for all Australians.
Andrew Ng
Andrew Ng is a senior health, fitness and recreation leader with more than 30 years of experience across premium health clubs, multi-site operations, community leisure centres and aquatic facilities,. Beginning his career as a personal trainer in the early 1990s, he has built a broad leadership career focused on participation, member retention, team development, member experience and sustainable health and wellbeing outcomes.
Andrew currently works in a senior health, fitness and wellbeing leadership role as the Senior Health Club Team Leader at Cockburn ARC, where he supports health club and group fitness operations, programming, member experience and team capability within one of Western Australia’s leading leisure facilities. He is recognised for translating strategy into practical systems that strengthen engagement, improve retention and enhance the overall member experience.
Prior to joining Cockburn ARC, Andrew held senior leadership roles with Belgravia Leisure, including Area Manager and State Health and Wellness Manager, supporting facilities across Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and New Zealand. He has also held Centre Manager and operational leadership roles with YMCA WA, contributing to the growth, performance and community impact of recreation facilities across metropolitan and regional Western Australia.
Andrew’s career has also included senior management roles in Australia and internationally with Fitness First and The Spa Health Clubs in Hong Kong. Across each stage of his career, he has developed a strong reputation for building high-performing teams, strengthening customer experience and helping facilities use programming, service, data and human connection to drive long-term participation and retention.
Kalen Coughlan
Kalen Coughlan is the Head of Fitness Operations at Revo Fitness, Australia's largest privately owned fitness operator, having grown since 2012 humble beginnings to now 73 locations and counting. Kalen has completed 10 years at Revo Fitness, across 7 roles. Starting in a casual role at club 3, to his current position as Head of Fitness Operations across Revo's now 73 location network. From a head office team of 3, to now 100+, Kalen has played a key role in leading Revo's huge success and dominance in the Australian market over the past decade.
Kalen currently leads over 25 team members, overseeing product, procurement, commercials, supplier relations, warehousing, service and vending across Revo's national network. The Fitness Operations team is forecasted to grow a further 60% in FY27, as the Revo team continue their nationwide expansion and aggressive pipeline, with the continued mission of making fitness accessible for all Australians.
Jarrod Tucker
Jarrod Tucker became involved in the fitness industry in 2008 and developed a love for group fitness.
In early 2010 at a weight of 110KGs he discovered Zumba® Fitness which changed his life and career path completely and encouraged him to become an instructor and share that passion with others and in 2011 Jarrod became a certified Group Exercise Leader and open his own group fitness studio, in 2012 Jarrod was selected to become a Zumba® Jammer (choreography specialist) for Zumba® Fitness which led to him studying his Fitness Certificate 3 and allowed to further expand his career with Zumba® and also he began introducing other programs and fitness disciplines to his studio.
Jack Thomas
Jack Thomas co-founded The Fit Guide, the only independent global rating system for premium fitness clubs. He hosts Fitness Business Asia podcast, currently with over 300 episodes, and he founded multiple-award winning BASE gym in Bangkok.
Jack was awarded Beyond Activ’s Industry Appreciation Award 2022 for his contributions to fitness.
Dr Susan Baxter
Dr. Susan Baxter isn’t just a speaker: she’s a systems disruptor with 20+ years across the trenches of group fitness, clinical rehab, bodybuilding, Zumba, and academic research. Her reputation is built on precision: for how she teaches, how she programs, and how she sees what most in the industry overlook.
Her work redefines how we train people who’ve “tried everything”: those navigating fatigue, pain, long COVID, menopause, autoimmune conditions, or chronic injury. Through her AHA Method, Susan equips fitness professionals, rehab clinicians, and educators with the tools to deliver science-backed, real-world programs that actually work for complex bodies.
Mish Wright
Mish Wright (B.Ed, Dip Teach) is a writer, speaker, and educator who is an influential leader in women's health and fitness. She was named the 2024 Fuel Woman of the Year for her advocacy for women’s health in the fitness industry and has been recognised as Educator of the Year in New Zealand (2023) and Australia (2021, 2024).
As the Head of Education at Women's Fitness Education (WFE), an RTO delivering Certificates III and IV in Fitness, Mish organises and delivers specialised women's health education to support students throughout their studies.
Her four women's health courses—sold in five countries complete with professional development points—have been completed by thousands of fitness professionals worldwide. Mish is the creator of the Menopause Training Matrix™ - a live workshop that bridges the gap between knowledge and practice.
Through her writing and speaking engagements, Mish challenges industry norms, drives critical conversations about the gender gap in fitness education, and pushes for systemic change in how women's health is addressed in professional training.
Ceri Cummings
Ceri is the WA Affiliate manager for HYROX and co-founder of The GOAT Co (Greatest of all Tapes).. In addition to that, he is WA's first L1 HYROX Coach and Owner of BOLT Fitness (Perth’s first certified HYROX Training Club). With over 15 years in the fitness industry including time in the British Army and elite sports coaching, Ceri’s mission is simple: to help everyday athletes train, move and perform like pros. His approach combines science, structure and accountability through his signature M.E.A.N.T Method: Mindset, Education, Accountability, Nutrition and Training.
Kathryn
With a passion for fitness that started in 2012, Kathryn brings over a decade of experience to CycleBar Currambine. As a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, swimming teacher, and now the proud owner of CycleBar Currambine, Kathryn has dedicated their career to helping others achieve their fitness goals. With expertise in bodybuilding, pilates, weight training, and a wide variety of fitness modalities, Kathryn offers a holistic approach to fitness that motivates and challenges every rider. Their goal is simple: to inspire and empower individuals to become the best version of themselves, inside and out.
Lyndsey
Lyndsey discovered her passion for indoor cycling back in 2018, but it took just one step into the CycleBar studio in 2021 to become completely hooked. From that exact moment, she knew she belonged up on the stage leading the pack! Now, as CycleBar’s official 2026 Instructor of the Year, she brings that award-winning, high-octane energy to every single ride.
For Lyndsey, the music, the immersive lights, and the community vibes are what make the studio magic. Her classes are a high-energy mix of tunes, lightning-fast top-speed flats, and brutally heavy climbs. You might even catch her singing along on the mic and busting out signature dance moves! Come clip in with Australia's top instructor, experience the legendary energy, and fall in love with CycleBar just like she did.
Rachel
Rachel is an OG CycleBar instructor with over 22 years in the fitness industry. She’s all about helping people realise their potential while having a seriously good time doing it. Rachel brings the energy every ride, fueled by her love of music, movement, and singing along whilst instructing. Give her a theme ride and a chance to dress up and she’s in her element. Outside the studio, she’s a proud mum to three awesome young people and a household full of pets.
Jodi
As a qualified physio, Jodi knows firsthand that movement is the absolute best medicine—and she injects that expert knowledge straight onto the podium! Her obsession with the CycleBar Currambine theatre started way back in 2020 as a member. Since transitioning from the pack to the stage, her passion has only exploded.
Jodi prides herself on engineering absolute banging playlists and bringing a massive, infectious wave of high energy to every single class to push her riders past their limits. Pure motivation, scientifically backed vibes, and tracks that will make you forget your legs are burning. Come clip in, feel the energy, and let Jodi help you unlock your body's full potential!
Clarissa
Clarissa started her journey at CycleBar as a dedicated member, and now she’s bringing her infectious energy to the podium as an instructor. Originally from South Africa, Clarissa fell in love with the rhythm, community, and pure joy of indoor cycling. For her, it’s all about movement that feels good and music that lifts your spirit—think happy beats, sing-along anthems, and feel-good vibes that keep you coming back for more. Off the bike, Clarissa embraces life’s vibrant moments and believes in the power of showing up for yourself, inside and out. Her classes are all about connection, joy, and pushing past limits in a way that feels fun and empowering.
Matt Gorman
Matt Gorman is the Founder and Managing Director of MGF Health Hub, as well as a presenter and live-event host within the fitness industry.
Across more than 15 years in the industry, Matt has progressed from membership sales and multi-site management to building and leading his own fitness business. His experience across sales, leadership, culture, community and business growth allows him to bring genuine insight and an honest operator’s perspective to industry conversations.
Matt has appeared on HYROX365 panels across Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, discussing how facilities can use HYROX to strengthen their businesses, member experiences and communities.
At AusFitness Expo 2026, Matt spoke about rethinking traditional membership models and why member experience and genuine community have become more valuable than long-term contracts.
In February 2027, Matt will speak at the Connected Health and Wellness Summit in Los Angeles on “The New Gym Development Playbook: How Do You Grow, Spend Smarter and Still Create a Better Club?”
Away from the business stage, Matt is a HYROX Start Line Hype Man across ANZ events, combining industry knowledge with energy, humour and a natural ability to connect with a crowd.