About us
A LARGE RANGE OF LIFE FITNESS AND HAMMER STRENGTH EQUIPMENT WITH TWO GYM AREAS.
- Over 55+ live group fitness classes per week
- 24/7 On-demand Virtual Classes
- Reformer Circuit, Sauna and Massage Chairs
- Boxing & Hiit 24/7 Workout Zone
- Kids Fitness and Older Adult Programs
ALL CLASSES INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP.


FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
MEL TEMPEST
At the age of 32, Mel joined a gym for the first time in her life and was immediately bitten by the fitness bug! Within a couple of years she became a qualified group fitness instructor, and a few years later opened Body & Soul in an old church hall on Bakery Hill, Ballarat.
Motivated by her passion for music and movement, Mel created Body & Soul in order to share the incredible, life-changing power of group fitness with as many people as she could.
Mel knew she had struck a chord in the Ballarat community, as Body & Soul quickly became the go-to destination for fun group fitness and non-intimidating gym workouts – a place where crop tops were banned and people of all ages, shapes and cultures were welcome.
After four years, Body & Soul outgrew its initial humble location and moved into its current premises, almost quadrupling in size. Today, the 1600m2 venue provides the Ballarat community with an inclusive, supportive fitness space where all are welcome. The club is now home to three group fitness studios and two large gym areas, and embraces the latest technology while maintaining a friendly, family culture. Mel and the team look forward to welcoming you to Genesis Health + Fitness, Body & Soul.


OUR TEAM
MEET YOUR NEW PARTNERS IN FITNESS!
Whatever your health and fitness goals, our diverse team of fitness professionals have the skills and experience to help you achieve them.


OUR TEAM
MEET YOUR NEW PARTNERS IN FITNESS!
Whatever your health and fitness goals, our diverse team of fitness professionals have the skills and experience to help you achieve them.


GARY BLOOD
Group fitness instructor


RICK DONAT
Group Fitness instructor


SAM HAMBROOKE
Frontline team member and Personal Trainer


Tylah Bruhn
Frontline team member and Personal Trainer


Larissa Kydd
Group Fitness Instructor


Shane Simpkin
Group Fitness Instructor


Tyler Frost
Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer


Sarah Rykers
Group fitness instructor


Sarah Barby
Frontline Team Member Cert 3 & 4 qualified


Erin Wicks
Yoga Fitness Instructor


KAY Drummond
Group Fitness Instructor


Troy Mullane
Personal Trainer


Pete Mullane
Group Fitness Instructor


Kim Lawlor
Simpkin - Group Fitness Instructor


Megan
Group Fitness Instructor


Stacey aggett
frontline team


James Dean
Group Fitness Instructor


Cam Banks
Personal Trainer / Group Fitness Trainer / Strength & Conditioning


ANNA
Metafit and Dance Instructor


Talia
cycle Instructor


Monica
Cardio Pilates and Pure Pilates Instructor


Cherie
BARRE Instructor


Bunny
personal trainer

