Working with Celeste and Lift is an investment in my future wellbeing and healthy ageing that I will never regret.
Catherine Reilly
Strength for every start line
Personal training in Marrickville for everyday athletes — runners, racers and weekend competitors who want to last the distance.
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Testing & training for the everyday athlete
Personal Training for
Chasing Your First Event
From sign-up to start line, properly prepared
The distance is the easy part — arriving strong is the win
First fun run, first HYROX, first comp — the entry is the easy bit. Structured strength and conditioning gets your body ready for the training load ahead, so you arrive at the start line strong, resilient and genuinely prepared rather than just hopeful.
Personal Training for
Building the Engine
The strength base that makes every sport better
Strong first, fast second
Whatever your sport, a bigger strength base means more speed, more endurance and fewer injuries. We program lifting that complements your running or sport plan instead of competing with it — so each session adds to the engine rather than emptying the tank.
Personal Training for
Race Season
Peak when it counts, stay in one piece
Turn up strong, week after week
City2Surf, HYROX, park runs or comp season — racing asks a lot, and the temptation is to pile on more. We manage the strength work around your key dates, taper when it matters and keep niggles from becoming layoffs, so you’re strong on the days you care about.
Personal Training for
Returning to Training
Coming back after injury, illness or a season off
It's not starting over — it's starting smarter
Whether a niggle became a layoff or life crowded sport out for a while, we rebuild you gradually — restoring strength, range and confidence before chasing times, so the comeback sticks instead of restarting the injury cycle.
Training that gives back more than it takes
Physically, expect a bigger engine — strength and conditioning programmed around your sport, your key dates and your recovery, building the durability that keeps niggles from becoming layoffs.
Mentally, expect structure and confidence: a clear plan that fits around work, family and your existing sessions, a coach who adjusts it week to week, and the quiet assurance of arriving at every start line knowing the work is in the bank.
Built for women. Built for men.
The demands on your body are different — so the training should be too. Explore the pathway built for you.
For women
Strength and conditioning built around the realities of women’s health — train hard and recover properly at every life stage.
For men
Strength, endurance and injury resilience to keep you on the start line — training that supports the sport you love.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free consult and we'll map out the right pathway for your stage of family life — personal training, exercise physiology or a mix of both.
Your team of expert PTs ready to help you lift for life.
Cathy Lloyd-Prowse
Personal Trainer
Older Adults Specialist
Daniel Walsh
Personal Trainer
Strength & Conditioning
Laura Diaz
Personal Trainer
Exercise Science
Nigel Apostel
Personal Trainer
Strength & Conditioning
Kris Mount
Managing Director, Head Trainer
BExSc(Hons), MClinExPhys, AEP, AES
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your studio
Your premium training space in Marrickville
12/76B Edinburgh Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
View MapNo queues for equipment. No distractions. Just you, your EP, and the tools you need to get back to your best. Our Marrickville studio is purpose-built for focused, one-on-one exercise sessions.
Happy Lifters
Sometimes people say things about our service, studio and smiley faces. We're super proud to show them off.
Tim is a delight, is very clever and knowledgeable, is genuinely interested in my progress
Jaculin Kearney
I couldn't be happier with my choice to join Lift. … I'm still thrilled with the results. 10/10.
Greg C
If you want results and a few laughs along the way, Tim’s your guy.
Kimberlie van Oudheusden
If you are looking for a trainer who is at the highest level, look no further than Kris & the Lift Inner West team.
Jason Urbanowicz
Have been training with Kris over the past year, he is absolutely fantastic!
Alex
Kris is great … after the 8 weeks, I went from 20% body fat to 16.8%.
Flo F
Jeremy O'Connor
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Common Questions
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What's the difference between personal training and exercise physiology?
What is an exercise physiologist?
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Can I claim exercise physiology through Medicare or private health?
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Do I need to be fit before starting personal training?
Can exercise physiology help with injury rehabilitation?
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Can personal training help if I'm managing an injury or health condition?
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Why train with a personal trainer instead of on my own?
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Can training help me stay strong and healthy as I get older?
Is personal training safe for older adults?
Do you offer balance and falls-prevention training?
Do you train athletes or people who play sport?
Can you help me prepare for an event or season?
Do you coach runners or help with running performance?
Can you help me train around or come back from a running injury?
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