About us
AN UNRIVALLED RANGE OF EQUIPMENT, SECOND-TO-NONE GROUP CLASSES, AND A NEW HIIT N RUN 24/7 WORKOUT ZONE
After 15 fantastic years operating as Ballarat Body & Soul, we made the decision to re-brand as Genesis Health and Fitness. By doing so, we are able to provide our treasured members with even higher levels of services, facilities and experiences than they have grown to expect from us.
This has been a major evolution for the club, and positions us to better serve our community into the future.
Body & Soul (BAS) has long been a pioneer within the fitness industry, having been established in 2003 by fitness influencer and innovator Mel Tempest. Over the years it has garnered a worldwide reputation for having been among the first independent health clubs in Australia to introduce gym-goers to training options such as:
- Netpulse in-club app
- Wexer virtual reality group fitness
- Les Mills virtual reality RPM classes
- MYZONE’s wearable heart rate system
- Mums & Bubs, Older Adults classes
- Over 50 Instructor-driven group fitness classes
- Uni Memberships
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.
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
salma elneklawy
Group Fitness Instructor
James Dean
Group Fitness Instructor
