Lifelong sports enthusiast
Andrea was born in Melbourne, but has lived in QLD since she was just 11, so she’s pretty much a native now! Andrea played every sport she could at school including baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, netball and athletics. She started playing netball regularly at age 11 and she hasn’t stopped since! She still plays netball every week, and recently played in the Pan Pacific Masters Games. Her hard work paid off with her team finishing 5th out of 12. She has plans to travel to New Zealand next year for the World Masters Games!
Sporting achievements
Andrea was voted the sports woman of the year when she was in school. At age 19 she was asked to compete at an Olympic level for discus, but being a single mum meant it wasn’t feasible for her to pack up and move to the USA for training.
Becoming a Personal Trainer
Andrea has worked in many roles over the years including a cleaner, cosmetic sales, merchandising and her all time favourite – being a mum. At 25 she completed the certificate 3 in Fitness but she didn’t have the confidence to pursue it. At age 35 Andrea had gained weight and was feeling down about her life in general. She made the decision she was going to make some big life changes so she broke up with her partner of 11 years, put her head down and studied her Certificate 4 in Fitness. In the process she lost 30kg, and turned her life in a fresh new direction!
Training Style
Andrea loves boxing, her mentor when she graduated was an MMA cage fighter, so she was thrown into boxing.
Andrea says “Boxing is awesome, best stress reliever and makes a person feel strong in body and mind. I also love strength training. Watching those muscles grow.”
Favourite thing about being a Trainer?
Andrea says “I love the smile on peoples faces when they see the results, the change in their minds and attitudes towards themselves and others. I love seeing the kids copy their parents and try to be like them. It’s a healthy change for all involved.”