ATLETA Fitness
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“Since my 19 year old son and I started working out with Neil Russell six months ago our fitness has not only increased but our bodies have changed. We know this because we do measurements once a month but also because our clothes actually fit much better. We still have a love/hate exercise thing going on but we are hooked on how great we feel at the end of our fourth session each week. Neil also mixes it up, so we never become bored with the same routine. My only problem with Neil is that he tries to ban me eating my Skinny Cow desserts – doll, never come between a woman and her sugar-free treats”
— Ros Reines, Journalist ~ Telegraph
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“I started training with Neil about 7 years ago to get into a regular pattern of exercise, aiming to lose weight (or body fat) and get fitter. I am much healthier now than I was before I started training and having a regular time and place to train keeps me motivated to achieve my goals. I would highly recommend Neil, he knows the goals to set and exactly how to achieve them, always customizing the exercises to my ability. With a strong focus on stability and technique, I haven't had an injury in the 7 years that I have been training with Neil, this has made it easy to consistently maintain good training adherence and results.”
— Andrew Coope
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“I have worked with Neily (when time permits) since 2009 and loved every moment of it. He keeps me strong and looking at my best by maximizing the effectiveness of our sessions with precise programing and weights circuits.”
— Roxy Jacenko, PR Queen~Sweat Betty PR, TV Personality
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“As a business owner I always have trouble finding the time to exercise, Neil was able to customize our sessions and my training program to fit in with my busy schedule to achieve the goals I desired. Trust me, having someone come to my door at 6am to tell me to exercise is not my idea of fun, however with Neil we always had a laugh and I felt amazing and ready for the day ahead due to our sessions.”
— Rachel Gilbert, Celebrity Fashion Designer
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“I was referred to ATLETA by a mutual colleague. I hadn’t trained since having my three kids and really just needed the motivation to get back into some kind of exercise. Within a few months I had hit my goals and started to feel better on the whole, it has been over two years since I started and I have never felt better .The guys have such great energy , their approach makes it easy to stay focussed and motivated, I never would have been able to maintain routine exercise on my own with my crazy schedule.”
— Jen Wakelin, Fashion Publicist, Founde r~ Cirql8 PR
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“I have had the privilege of not only being trained by Neil, but also knowing him on a personal level. His ability on both fronts exceeds all expectations in all avenues. Neil is focussed and has helped me achieve above and beyond results.”
— James Tesoriero, National Sales Manager~Urge Footwear
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“Our relationship with ATLETA in 2015 has benefited Evans & Peck far beyond our original expectations when we started with Ian in 2006. The training sessions have now become an important part of Evans & Peck's culture. The level of commitment, reliability and professionalism shown by Ian and the team has provided a solid foundation for our business' fitness and sporting activities throughout the year including the City2Surf and Corporate Triathlons. ATLETA has helped us improve our fitness, camaraderie and work-life balance throughout the business. ATLETA worked with the group once a week, performing a variety of strength, cardio and circuits, the results immediately began to show. Over time, the group has developed strong personal relationships with the ATLETA trainers, particularly Ian, who has been our primary trainer since day one. The level of familiarity and rapport between the trainers and the Evans & Peck employees has created an environment that encourages growth and personal development. We have employees who engage ATLETA for personal training outside of the group. We are now one of ATLETA's longest standing clients and I would recommend them to anyone - company or individual - who is ready to add an extra dimension to their performance.”
— Peter Byford, Principal & Deputy Managing Director ~ EVANS & PECK
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“I have been working with Neil now for 3 years. He understands the requirements of my work and whenever I need to prepare for a bikini shoot we ramp it up so I arrive at the shoot not only looking my best, but also feeling like I can take one the world.”
— Laura Dundovic, Former Miss Universe Australia, MYER Ambassador, TV Presenter
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“As a business owner I always have trouble finding the time to exercise, Neil was able to customise our sessions and my training program to fit in with my busy schedule to achieve the goals I desired. ”
— Rachel Gilbert , Celebrity Fashion Designer
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“I really enjoy the challenging training sessions with Neil. He finds a new way to push us every session, I have noticed a significant improvement in both my performance and body composition. It was great to have Neil kick my butt and then have Divonne kick both our butts! Thanks Neil.”
— Peter Holmes A Court, Part owner~Souths Sydney Rabbitohs, Chairman~White Bull Holdings
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“A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. I am beyond grateful that my enquiry to ATLETA led to my introduction and partnership with Personal Trainer Katie Watson-Jones. Katie and I train together at 6am 3 days per week and I have to say I have never been more motivated or encouraged regarding this aspect of my life. As a life long non-morning person and 42yr old mother of 2 I now look forward to waking and working out. Katie's thorough knowledge of exercise, fitness and general well being is exceptional to say the least; this combined with her versatile approach and gentle, humorous personality have made exercising a highlight. I am constantly learning whilst strengthening and improving my overall fitness. I have worked with a number of trainers in the past and their more intense and harsh approach has led me to cease my programs within a number of months. Katie is an enjoyable and rewarding part of my weekly routine and I no longer 'dread' exercising. A huge thank you to ATLETA and an even bigger and very grateful thank you to Katie.”
— Belinda Singh
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“When I first started training with ATLETA my physical condition was poor (to be polite) and my goals were small - just to get fit enough to be able to stand up on canteen duty for five hours without collapsing. The goals got bigger over time and I have now completed two European walking tours and gone back to skiing after a 20 year hiatus. Having someone keep tabs on you and make sure you show up for training certainly keeps you on track.”
— Christine Pope, Homeopath
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“I trained under Neil’s direction as part of the Parramatta Eels Junior Elite Talent program. Neil helped with my rise through from junior footy, to the U19’s NSW representative team to the Parramatta Eels NRL starting squad. Building on the training technique and ethics that we developed working together I have been able to represent NSW in the State of Origin, play for my country and win an NRL Premiership.”
— Dave Williams, NRL, NSW & Australian Rugby League Representative Player
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“I have worked with Neily (when time permits) since 2009 and loved every moment of it. He keeps me strong and looking at my best by maximizing the effectiveness of our sessions with precise programing and weights circuits. The most important aspect for me was time flexibility, if I needed to finish early to get to a meeting or had an event the night before, Neil was able to cater to my needs so we always found a way to do what needed to be done to get the desired outcome. In the PR industry you have to be able to walk into a room feeling confident and manage all kinds of stress, when training with Neil I always feel on top of my game.”
— Roxy Jacenko, PR Queen~Sweat Betty PR, TV Personality
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“Neil isn't your typical personal trainer, he is so much more. Using a scientific approach Neil works with you to determine your goals and puts together a personalized training program and healthy eating plan that makes you feel fantastic. We train in a group of four and even though we may be a different levels we all get the maximum out of each and every session. His team have also been a godsend for nutritional and chiropractic advice.”
— Michelle Parmentier, Director ~ Exclusive Vines
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“Rarely do you come across a fitness expert such as Ian from ATLETA who goes beyond what is expected of him. Ian has transformed the way I run, and brought about a healthy focused attitude to exercise and looking after the body that I have. Ian is calm, patient and above all else gets results. If your looking for true transformation inside and out, I reckon the boys from ATLETA bring about pure synergy with all of their clients.”
— James Rance
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“I can not recommend Neil highly enough! I started training with Neil a few years ago and he put me on a realistic food & training program however within 2 months I had reached my goals! Neil is a “true to label” qualified professional exercise physiologist, not just a trainer that’s done a short course. He knows his stuff, is great at motivating you and very patient. My results speak for them self and I have since recommended many people to train with Neil who were all commenting on my results.”
— Lara Karamian, Lara Karamian - Event Coordinator, Founder ~ LARA inc
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“I have been working with Neil now for 3 years. He understands the requirements of my work and whenever I need to prepare for a bikini shoot we ramp it up so I arrive at the shoot not only looking my best, but also feeling like I can take one the world. Recently we worked together on getting my body ready for the 2012 Australia’s hottest bikini shoot, it was hard work, but the results were worth the effort. Our current focus is on developing core stability, strength and building my running speed for the 2013 City2Surf.”
— Laura Dundovic, Former Miss Universe Australia, MYER Ambassador, TV Presenter
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“I have been training with Rob twice a week for about 6 months now and I’m loving it! My fitness has improved tenfold and my body is toning up; but most importantly I FEEL good. His knowledge and understanding, not just of the exercise component, but the physiology behind it, is incredible. I have some long-term health issues so it’s important that I work with someone who understands what’s going on with me each week, and can tailor each session to suit my body and energy levels. And every session is different so I never get bored. We do everything from weights, to running, skipping and boxing; and we always have a good laugh along the way to ease the pain.”
— Monique Bolland, Director ~ NuZest nutritional supplements
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“I look forward to every training session with Rob from ATLETA. I will admit that I can be be quite lazy when it comes to doing exercise, but Rob makes each session challenging , fun and different. He tailors each session to my needs and when I tell him I want to tone a specific area, he takes it seriously and helps me work on achieving my goals! I highly recommend ATLETA, they are professional, knowledgable and make exercising enjoyable.”
— Madeleine Kennard, Reporter ~ Today Tonight Channel 7
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“I have known Neil for a number of years beginning in the capacity of Personal Trainer. At the time I was over weight, felt exhausted and was stressed. I realized the need to take better care of myself especially with the busy lifestyle that I live and the stresses of business, regular functions, speaking engagements and trying to be a good husband and father to my two children, one of which has major disabilities. I found Neil to be very professional and knowledgeable about the human body and its needs. Neil taught me the values of a healthy lifestyle, setting goals and ways of escaping stress. Neil made our personal sessions fun and enjoyable and I was able to confide with Neil about my personal matters that I had been dealing with on a business and personal level. I developed a friendly relationship with Neil and would meet for coffee to catch up whenever practical. Neil also assisted with introductions to his suppliers to help my charity in securing auction items for our events. I would recommend Neil’s services to anyone.”
— Ron Delezio, Chairman & Founder ~ Day of Difference charity, Motivational Speaker
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Hormones and Sleep: How they affect your weight loss, health, training adaptations and recovery.
Posted by Neil Russell on October 27, 2016
We all know sleep is good for the mind, but how important is it for the body? Short answer: very important. Hormones and sleep greatly affect your health, training recovery and weight loss. However, when planning training regimes and structuring weight loss programs, a good night’s sleep will generally be an afterthought. If you’re serious […]
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5 Questions with Arek Radtke: High Level Athlete, Olympics Coach & Exercise Scientist
Posted by Neil Russell on October 17, 2016
Meet Arek Radtke, ATLETA’s newest Sydney based Exercise Scientist. Arek holds a Masters degree in Physical Education & Sports Science specialising in Sport Coaching. He successfully ran fitness programs for the national ice-skating team as well as coaching many individual high performance athletes. At the end of his study he was chosen to lead the […]
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Why has the Weight Loss Stopped?
Posted by Johann on April 4, 2016
There are few things more frustrating than being 8 weeks into a new fitness program, and suddenly the weight stops dropping off. It’s hard not to blame yourself, and think you’re not working hard enough. However, it is a common phenomenon – and all you need is a little change! Sleep and Stress Nutrition and […]
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Balance, Happiness & the Fountain of Youth
Posted by Johann on March 11, 2016
All we hear from health experts is that we need to reduce stress, exercise more, eat better and enjoy what we do – but that’s easier said than done when we also need to work hard, save up, deal with the stresses of day to day corporate life, let alone find time for ourselves! So […]
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RPE and You – How to Track Your Fitness Progression
Posted by Johann on March 2, 2016
The human body is a complex and remarkable machine, capable of incredible feats of endurance and strength. However, what may be hard for one person may be easy for another, and what may have been terribly hard one day might be simple the next! So how best do you keep track of how hard you […]
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Pregnancy and Training – A Note From Neil
Posted by Neil Russell on February 22, 2016
This blog post is less a scientific article as it is a letter from the heart. Over the last 15 years I have trained a lot of women all the way through their pregnancy, from long before the day they found out, to as close as two days before they gave birth. If I have […]
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4 Health Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
Posted by Johann on February 5, 2016
Sunday; that beautiful day of the week where no alarms are necessary, no panicked morning routine awaits and what time you get up depends on the weather and your mood. Don’t feel lazy though; sleep provides many great health benefits, contributing to improved holistic health and well-being. These benefits include: Recovery Decreased Stress Improved productivity […]
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4 Great Benefits of Swim Training
Posted by Johann on November 9, 2015
With summer fast approaching and the days heating up accordingly, it’s starting to again feel like the time to get back in the water and escape the summer heat! After a long, cold winter, however, you can feel a little rusty in the water…Here’s 4 great reasons to get back into swim training and stroke […]
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Beat the Heat – Training in the Heat Safely
Posted by Johann on November 3, 2015
Summer is the perfect time for all things fitness! With lighter mornings, longer evenings and plenty of fitness options, summer is definitely the time to be and stay active. The only setback, though, is the heat…or is it? Training in the heat has many physical benefits, so warm up and get set to embrace the […]
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A Guys 4 Point Plan to A Summer Beach Body
Posted by Johann on October 22, 2015
The build into summer continues; and it’s not too long until the summer scorcher hits in full force! This can only mean one thing – it’s well and truly time to get your summer beach body ready for another hot one. Guys, use this 4 point plan to get your summer beach body in shape, […]