ABOUT US
What sets GRIP AND GRIT FITNESS apart from other gyms,
is our own personal journeys.
PASCAL SIMON
From 2001-2008 I served as a Marine in the French Navy. I joined as a young and inexperienced sailor and left as a strong and skilled Petty Officer. This was a great achievement in my life and I have learnt so much about myself and many valuable life skills.
Although I train hard myself I like to create an un-intimidating environment, which my clients enjoy working-out in. I will work you hard to help you achieve your goals but I try to create programs that you will find fun and make you think of fitness as lifestyle and not a chore. Nothing is impossible – you just have to believe in yourself and put in the effort and commitment.
• Certificate III and IV in Fitness with a Master Trainer Level
• Certified Kettlebell Coach
• Certified Punchfit Trainer
• Certified Level 1 Suspension & Connect Training Coach (Crankit)
• ZUU Level 1 & 2 Coach
• ASCA Level 1 Coach
• Petty Officer in the French Navy for 7 years
Mitch jones
From age 6, my brothers and I were playing a range of sports year-round. From an early age, I knew I wanted to work in sport, which led to my undergraduate studies in Exercise and Sport Science. This opened the door to work with everyone from junior athletes, to weekend heroes, to AFL players. The beauty of this experience means that from the earliest point in my career, I've learned to cater for every individual within a large group environment, catering for all levels of fitness, mobility, capability, and motivation.
To help bolster my knowledge I went on to complete two Masters degrees, in High-Performance Sport and in Sports Coaching, which have helped to provide an evidence-based approach to our group class environment.
• Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science
• Masters High-Performance Sport
• Masters Sport Coaching
• Crossfit - Level 1
• Australian Strength & Conditioning Association - Level 2