Our Coaches

Aaron Lapira – Director of Body Revival

I have always loved fitness and the fitness industry, so the idea of becoming a personal trainer at a young age was super exciting to me as I really wanted to make fitness my lifestyle and my career. I worked at various fitness locations around Melbourne teaching group fitness and personal training clients, whilst putting myself through my bachelor’s degree in business and sports administration. After university I realized that I loved what I was doing with fitness and I wanted more, so I started running my very own personal training studio from my parents’ house and also started up outdoor bootcamps, and so Body Revival was born.
Over the past few years I have dedicated my life to working with anyone who wants to get fit, healthy and happy through fitness. Training clients and members isn’t a “job” for me, it’s my greatest hobby and I love it! I love motivating the unmotivated, challenging the fit and encouraging large groups of people to work as a team with fitness and fun.

In 2014 I set myself a new challenge and this was to work with the team at Body Revival and open up our biggest Body Revival Fitness Centre yet. Body Revival Health and Fitness opened up our Epping location and has been an outstanding success. We love what we do here and every member that trains with us loves it too.
I enjoy weights and resistance training, cycling, crossfit, bootcamp workouts and overall strength training. Training for me is all about getting outside of your comfort zone and I use this analogy with all aspects of life. If you stay inside your comfort zone you will never change, never develop and never improve. Getting out there and trying new things and different exercises will not only improve your physical fitness but improve your mental fitness and help you become a stronger individual in fitness and in life. Take on all challenges in life with a smile and the will to succeed. Train with the team at Body Revival Health and Fitness, we will encourage you to train this way and we will guarantee you will get some amazing results.

Can’t wait to meet you and help change your life.

Qualifications:
Certificate III in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer)
Punch Fit Boxing
CrossFit Level 1
Advanced First Aid and CPR

Stacey Lapira – Director

Nothing feels better then feeling healthy and fit! My aim as a Personal Trainer is to instil this belief into everyone that walks through our doors. Yes I love training others, but more than that, I love changing lives and allowing them to see what they are capable of. Being a trainer is being an educator and teaching people how to live a healthy life that they can sustain long term.

I live and breathe health and fitness and like to lead by example. I am in the gym every day, pushing myself, pushing my own limitations, this way I know what our members are going through.
Nutrition is what I am passionate about. I love learning about clean and healthy eating and further educating myself about new approaches that evolve within healthy eating. Healthy eating is what makes you feel AMAZING and if I can help educate others to change their eating habits, I am one satisfied trainer/educator.
Ever since I was a child, I was always active. I danced for 22 years of my life, and then started getting into weight training. I have tested my body and completed a fitness model shoot and since then, my training is continuously evolving. My passion is in the weights room. I love the way it makes you feel and I love the feeling of getting stronger after each session.
In my spare time I love to get out and do different things, whether it is trampolining, ice skating, hiking, bike riding- I love to keep myself busy and get out and enjoy the fresh air. I am not happy, unless I am moving about.

Qualifications:

Certificate III in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer)
Advanced First Aid and CPR

Maja Samardzioska

| CrossFit Coach | Boxing Coach |

Growing up I was known as the skinny petite girl that can run fast. Being part of the athletics team through my school days has been my stepping foot in sports. However, things changed greatly during uni. Morning “fasted training” meant 2 giant coffees with half a pack of smokes, followed by 10h of my dream job a.k.a being tied down to a chair staring at the computer screen. Not to mention my eating habits were all over the place with night trips to the bakery across the road from my apartment to get freshly baked pastries at 2am… It wasn’t long until all of it had its toll on my body.

From lower back pain to not being able to climb two flights of stairs without losing breath. I remember being on the bus one morning with back pain so bad it felt like knives were going through my waist. I was only 26, it was 7am in the morning with the entire day ahead to live with that pain!

The alarm bell for change went off after facing a few more serious health issues. First step was quitting smoking, then going back to running and slowly changing the way I viewed food and the effects it had on my overall well-being. With my two older brothers being involved in competitive martial arts, and to their insisting, 6 years ago I had a taste of kickboxing and fell in love with it.

After moving to Melbourne, signing up with Body Revival has been the turning point in my fitness journey. Not being intimidated to play around with a barbell on some days and dance around the ring with humans twice my size on other days is my new way of life with focus on well balanced nutrition. Being skinny does not necessarily mean being healthy. I have been skinny all my life, but never fit, strong or healthy.

Living in a healthy body that moves freely and that has a happy relationship with food is the number one principle I live by today. If I could make a change in my life everyone can!

With that in mind being a motivation and inspiration to as many people around me, helping them in achieving their goals and being a better version of themselves is another thing that makes my heart warm.

Qualifications:

Certificate III in Fitness
First Aid and CPR

CHRISTIAN ECONOMOU

Christian is a passionate personal trainer with a focus on injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, nutrition, muscle building, and fat loss.

With a proven track record of helping clients achieve their fitness goals, Christian specializes in combining tailored strength and conditioning workouts with a deep understanding of injury prevention and nutrition to foster resilience and empower individuals to surpass their physical limits.

Christian’s expertise extends beyond the gym, as he is dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance in nutrition to complement his training programs.

By emphasizing the importance of a a sustainable nutrition approach and balance nutrition, Christian ensures that his clients have the tools they need to optimize their fitness journey and achieve sustainable results.

Join Christian Economou on the path to a stronger, healthier you, and let’s work together to make your fitness dreams a reality.

If you’re looking for 1-on-1 Personal Training or want to get involved in Group Training…

Click the link below and we would love to chat about your goals

https://bodyrevival.acr.fit/step1uafzp63z

Joey Torcaso

| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Personal Trainer | Nutrition Coach

I have always been passionate for health and fitness, having a very sporty background as a kid. I fell in love the health and fitness industry from a very young age. I had great interest in AFL football and basketball. Playing AFL for 15 years it was always a life long dream to get drafted. The lifestyle and structure of a professional athlete always has appealed to me. Deep into my playing career I suffered a severe ankle injury to which shattered my dreams of perusing my dream of becoming a professional athlete.

This set back was almost a blessing in disguise, it then made me turn my attention to the health and fitness industry, experiencing this set back was something completely new for me, and it wasn’t until a rehab session I had awaken into what I wanted to do in life. Having the thought of being able to help people in challenging and confronting times, is something that would give me great satisfaction, being able to understand on a relatable level what challenges hurdles is faced, being able to impact people’s life inspired me to complete my Certificate IV in Fitness.

My principles on life have always revolved around the professional athlete lifestyle I live by clean eating and trying to obtain optimal health to the best of my ability. I also am a strong believer exercise is should be involved in everyone’s life in some way, shape or form, as I love to show people the big benefits of a fit and healthy lifestyle. My favourite type of training style is weight lifting/ strength and conditioning training. Abiding by these methods goes hand in hand with how I believe optimal results are best achieved. Being a Body composition/ transformation coach I love specialising in transforming peoples lives around and showing all newcomers around the weights room. I also have a strong passion in cardiovascular performance and love working with athletes and everyday clients in improving everyday fitness levels.

Qualifications

Certificate III in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness
First Aid

Kirsty Reid

Kirsty has been a prominent figure in the fitness industry since 2012, starting with boot camps in the park and steadily progressing to become a seasoned CrossFit athlete and coach.

Kirsty’s journey as a CrossFit athlete began in 2012, and since then, she has not only competed but has also excelled as a coach, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Her dedication to the sport led her to become the head coach of a strength and conditioning gym for three years, where she honed her leadership and coaching skills.

As a dedicated mother, Kirsty embodies enthusiasm, commitment, and unwavering dedication both as a coach and as a parent. Her genuine passion for fitness and well-being shines through in her coaching approach, making her an inspiring role model for our athletes.

With a solid background in gym management and a successful career as a personal trainer spanning 12 years, Kirsty brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to our coaching team.

Furthermore, her recent attainment of nutrition qualifications has equipped her to provide top-notch nutrition coaching, rounding out her skill set and allowing her to support our athletes in achieving their holistic fitness goals.

Kirsty’s passion for fitness, coupled with her commitment and enthusiasm, makes her a valuable addition to our coaching team. We are continually excited to see the positive impact she will has on our athletes and the team as a whole.

Davey

| Boxing Coach |

Davey, a long-time member of BR, will be joining us as our new boxing coach. Known for his infectious positive energy, consistency and positive vibes, Davey is a familiar face at our gym, regularly participating in CrossFit, boxing, and SWEAT sessions.

A true enthusiast of the sport, Davey has already made his mark in the boxing world with three impressive amateur fights under his belt. We can’t help but highlight his spectacular victory in his first fight, achieving a technical knockout in a mere 58 seconds!

His passion for boxing and fitness is undeniable, and his desire to share his knowledge and experience with others is truly inspiring.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, come and join Davey for an exhilarating session that promises to be both challenging and rewarding.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to train with Davey and experience the passion and dedication he brings to each session.

Mark your calendars and get ready to punch, sweat, and unleash your inner fighter with Davey at Body Revival!

Shannon Fitzpatrick

| Group Session Coach | Personal Trainer |

We would like the opportunity to welcome Shannon to the Body Revival coaching team. We are blessed to have such an amazing coach, mum and athlete as part of the coaching team at Body Revival.

Shannon is an all-rounder who has competed in natural physique comps and triathlons. She has so much knowledge to share with you all So don’t be afraid to pick her brain and ask the questions. Shannon will be at both Body Revival locations and you will see her running Strength & Conditioning on Monday and HIIT + SWEAT on Wednesdays.

Shannon has a passion for the health and fitness industry and is focusing on moving away from the corporate world to share her knowledge and help those who want to improve themselves. We are so blessed to have such an inspirational mum and coach on our team. Please make a make Shannon feel welcome.

P.S After jumping into a couple of of her sessions I can I can guarantee you will leave with a pump, sweat and big smile. Welcome Shannon to the BR FAMILY team

Joey

| Head CrossFit Coach |

We are excited to introduce Joe, our Head CrossFit Coach, With an impressive 15 years of experience under his belt, Joe is not only a seasoned professional but also the founder and director of the CrossFit Masters League, one of the Worlds Biggest CrossFit Competition for masters Atheletes.Joe’s passion, energy, and enthusiasm are contagious, and he brings a whole new level of excitement and attention to detail to our classes. His dedication to fitness and his commitment to helping others achieve their goals make him a valuable addition to our team.

With Joe many years of experience he also be organizes workshops to help us all improve and grow together. We are blessed to have Joe as a coach and we love seeing his positive impact on our community and team.

Stefan Todorović

| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Personal Trainer |

Stefan has worked as a personal trainer in Serbia and Melbourne for over 5 years 🇷🇸 With a wealth of experience in the industry, Stefan has honed his craft over the years, specializing in strength and conditioning to help clients achieve their fitness goals like never before.

Stefan’s forte lies in crafting bespoke strength training programs tailored to individual needs, focusing on optimizing body composition and building functional strength. Whether you’re a beginner looking to kickstart your fitness journey or an athlete aiming to enhance performance, Stefan’s expertise will be able to ensure you achieve success.

Stefan also has a big on Sports Performance and sport-specific training! His in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in enhancing sport performance will take your game to the next level. From agility drills to power development, Stefan’s training methods are designed to unleash your full potential on the field, court, or ring.

With a background in mixed martial arts, Stefan brings a unique perspective to his training approach, blending the disciplines of strength and conditioning with the grit and determination of combat sports. Whether you’re a martial artist seeking to elevate your skills or simply looking to incorporate MMA-inspired workouts into your routine, Stefan’s guidance will push you beyond your limits!

Join Stefan Todorović on this exhilarating fitness journey and unlock your true potential with a coach who is dedicated to your success!

Vince

| Group Coach | CrossFit Coach |

Vince Granata is an integral part of our fitness family here at Body Revival. As a Group Training & CrossFit coach, Vince brings a wealth of experience and a contagious energy to every session. He has been a dedicated member of our community for years, embodying the values of hard work, dedication, and positivity.

Vince is not just a coach—he is a true fitness enthusiast who practices what he preaches. With a lifelong dedication to training and a genuine love for helping others, Vince is a role model for all who walk through our doors. His passion for fitness shines through in everything he does, inspiring those around him to push their limits and strive for greatness no matter what hag age,L and ability.

One of Vince’s greatest strengths is his unwavering support and positivity. Whether you’re a athlete or a beginner, Vince is always there to offer guidance, motivation, and a helping hand. His high energy and infectious laughter create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels empowered to reach their full potential.

When you train with Vince, you’re not just getting a coach—you’re gaining a partner in your fitness journey. He is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. With Vince by your side, you can be sure that you’re in good hands.

If you’re ready to experience the transformative power of fitness in a supportive and fun environment, Vince is here to help you every step of the way. Reach out to us today to learn more about our group training sessions, CrossFit workouts, and personalized fitness plans. Let’s work hard, stay positive, and achieve greatness together at Body Revival!

Lauren Morrone

| CrossFit Coach | Personal Trainer |

Laz has been a dedicated and enthusiastic member of our Body Revival family for almost five years. We are proud to welcome her into her role as a coach.

Laz is a full of positivity, respect, and commitment within our community. Her passion for training and her unwavering dedication to personal fitness have made her an inspiration to many of us. As a mother of three, she has mastered the art of juggling responsibilities with grace and patience, qualities she brings into her training regimen as well. Laz has proven that being a mum and focusing on your goals and dreams is attainable as she recently competed in highest level of the CrossFit Master leagues in New Zealand.

You will see Laz always walking around with a friendly smile, Laz has a way of making everyone feel welcome and at ease. Her infectious enthusiasm and warmth have always been a part of what makes our community special. We are confident that these traits will continue to thrive in her new role as a coach.

Laz is not only committed to training you hard but also to nurturing and supporting you. She understands the journey, the challenges, and the rewards because she has walked the path herself. Her experience and empathy has made Laz outstanding coach.

The energy, knowledge, and positivity she is bring to the team is infectious.

Nicole

| Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | Personal Training | Group Trainer

Amy Pearce

| CrossFit Coach | Personal Trainer |