West End Strength is an owner-operated gym in the heart of West End, Brisbane. We’re just off Montague Road with plenty of onsite and street parking. We’re close to some of our favourite coffee shops and one street away from the Davies Park West End Markets on a Saturday.
Jess enjoys teaching people the skills needed for effective strength training. She especially likes working with women of all ages to set strength goals and progress towards them. Jess realised that training was great for her mental and physical health and wants to help others get the same benefits. Her desire to be part of the fitness industry started through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and led to her focus on strength and conditioning training. Jess studied Hotel & Tourism Management and worked in Human Resources before transitioning to working in the gym.
Dan has over a decade of experience in the fitness industry specialising in weight loss and performance. Starting off, Dan’s passion for fitness came from his desire to help his family. This led to two of his sisters losing a combined total of 60kg in a year with him as their coach. These results inspired him to want to work with others. Through running online and in person nutritional programs, corporate wellness talks, group classes and personal training, Dan set off on his Coaching career. Dan firmly believes that the magic pill to achieving and maintaining results long term is to find a method that fits your lifestyle. One that you can see yourself sticking to consistently on the good and especially the bad days! “I believe that if people are coached and educated effectively to focus on getting the big rocks right first like having good nutrition, improving sleep quality, lifting weights etc. this would lead to a better relationship towards nutrition and training. Thus making the process of achieving results more enjoyable and sustainable. Play the long game”.
Josh has been working in the fitness industry for over 15 years. Starting out with coaching sports to eventually finding his way to Group Coaching through various Coaching experiences. In a group setting, Josh places an importance on taking the time to understand our members needs and wants, and then works to support them in achieving their desired goals.
Rach has been involved in sport and fitness since 2007. With a background that includes experience in personal training, strength training, crossfit coaching and nutrition, Coach Rach guides members from beginners to experienced lifters. Her advice to those starting their fitness journey, “fitness is for everbody! Most people are all a little self conscious when they first start, but find a supportive environment and focus on consistency”.
Carola turned to strength training after a number of athletic injuries that forced her to reshape and rebuild her entire foundation of movement patterns. On that journey she found her passion for helping others do the same. Carola has worked with a range of clients with varying fitness levels and experience. She thrives on the individuality that each client represents and believes the best way to stick with a program is to enjoy doing it. Carola studied Respiratory Therapy and worked in acute care for a number of years before transitioning to Health and Fitness full-time.
Joel strives to listen, collaborate and think laterally to achieve the best outcomes for West End Strength clients. He found training to be a powerful tool to manage chronic health problems and enjoys helping people overcome adversity to achieve their fitness goals. Joel studied Economics, Education and English literature then worked as a residential carer before deciding to work in the fitness industry.
