About us
A LARGE RANGE OF LIFE FITNESS AND HAMMER STRENGTH EQUIPMENT WITH TWO GYM AREAS.
- Over 55+ live group fitness classes per weekÂ
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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Mel
Club Owner
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Kay
Group Fitness Leader
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Felicity
Frontline
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Larissa
Group Fitness Leader
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Kim
Group Fitness Leader
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Cam
Personal Trainer & Specialist Coach
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Eleisha
Group Fitness Leader
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Jaymee
Group Fitness Leader
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Keiran
Group Fitness Leader
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Lolita
Group Fitness Leader
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Megan
Wellbeing Specialist
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Melissa
Frontline
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Stacey
Frontline
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Pete
Group Fitness
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Talia
Group Fitness Leader
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Rick
Group Fitness Leader
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Gary
Group Instructor
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Caine
Personal Trainer
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Jess
Personal Trainer
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Zara
Frontline Receptionist
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.
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GARY BLOOD
Group fitness instructor
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RICK DONAT
Group Fitness instructor
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SAM HAMBROOKE
Frontline team member and Personal Trainer
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Tylah Bruhn
Frontline team member and Personal Trainer
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Larissa Kydd
Group Fitness Instructor
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Shane Simpkin
Group Fitness Instructor
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Tyler Frost
Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
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Sarah Rykers
Group fitness instructor
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Sarah Barby
Frontline Team Member Cert 3 & 4 qualified
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Erin Wicks
Yoga Fitness Instructor
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KAY Drummond
Group Fitness Instructor
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Troy Mullane
Personal Trainer
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Pete Mullane
Group Fitness Instructor
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Kim Lawlor
Simpkin - Group Fitness Instructor
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Megan
Group Fitness Instructor
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Stacey aggett
frontline team
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James Dean
Group Fitness Instructor
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Cam Banks
Personal Trainer / Group Fitness Trainer / Strength & Conditioning
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ANNA
Metafit and Dance Instructor
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Talia
cycle Instructor
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Monica
Cardio Pilates and Pure Pilates Instructor
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Cherie
BARRE Instructor
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Bunny
personal trainer
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