FEMME FIT BOOTCAMP
Cass
Personal Trainer & Qualified Nutritionist
Get to know Cass, trainer and owner of Femme Fit Bootcamp!
Coffee or pre-workout? Coffee
Early morning or night owl? Early mornings—before anything else can get in the way!
Favourite treat? Cheese, chocolate, wine
How did you get into fitness? I’ve always loved being active. Growing up, I played soccer and netball in winter, athletics and Oztag in summer. I danced all year round and loved snowboarding. I was constantly on the move! Fitness has always been something I genuinely enjoyed, so turning that passion into helping others fall in love with movement felt natural.
Favourite type of workout to coach? HIIT workouts with functional movements, combining strength and cardio to make everyday life easier. Carry ALL the groceries in one trip , lift the kids, or tackle the stairs without getting wiped out, this is the functional fitness I love to coach.
Strength or cardio? Tricky! I love strength during the workout for the unbeatable feeling of getting stronger, and I love cardio for how it makes me feel afterwards, but hate it while I'm doing it. Cardio gives me the energy to keep up with my active kids, so my answer? Both, they each give something important.
Coaching philosophy Consistency is key. Motivation comes and goes, but showing up and doing something, even if it’s not perfect, is what counts. Build the routine, maintain it, and watch it create lasting lifestyle changes and lifelong habits.
What new members should know You don’t have to be fit to start, start to get fit! We cater to all fitness levels, and while it can feel daunting at first, our members are welcoming and supportive. Just give it a go, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Ashley
Personal Trainer
Get to know Ash, trainer and boxing workout extraordinaire!
Ash runs sessions in all 4 of our locations!
Coffee or pre-workout? Coffee
Early morning trainer or night owl? EARLY!!!
One thing people are surprised to learn about you? I have a degree in marine biology and a masters in Forest Ecology
If you weren’t a trainer, what would you be doing? Working with people with additional needs/diabilities
Favourite cheat meal or treat? Cheese...all the cheese
Beach holiday or mountain getaway? mountains with a lake
What’s your favourite type of workout to coach? Tabata, faced-paced and challenging.
Least favourite exercise (be honest 😅)? mountain climbers (I will take burpees over mountain climbers any day!)
Go-to exercise everyone should be doing? Squats, any type (I really like sit to stands!), and any two exercises that mean getting up and down off the floor.
What’s one common fitness myth you love to bust? I like people to know (especially women) that you don't need to do hard core exercise 5 or 6 times a week. 3 times a week and some light exercise on the other days is just fine.
What do you love most about coaching women? We have some much more to prove when we train and every time we prove everyone wrong with how much we can achieve. Whether it is dedication to 6am sessions, working on completing a long plank or lifting heavier, it always will make a difference to our lives.
What makes your training style different? I have been called sergeant. I like to push, and make my clients (of any age ability!) work hard.
How do you help members stay motivated on tough days? I verbalise a lot. I talk to the members and I like them to know how badass they are even on the days they don't want to be there, they still show up.
What’s your favourite success story from bootcamp? Anytime a member goes from knee pushups to toe pushups I am SO proud. It's something we are always told we cannot do ("Girl pushups' anyone?) So once I see you on those hands and toes I get really excited!
What do you want new members to know before starting? Don't be scared, this is one of the most supportive places to be when exercising, whether you are just beginning or decades into it.
One piece of advice for someone nervous about starting bootcamp? Take your time, don't try to keep up with anyone, even if you start with your best friend. This is your workout, not theirs.
What does “progress” really look like to you? Adding one more rep, one more kg in that dumbbell you're picking up, one more burpee. That is all we need to show progress. And showing up, going from 1 day to 2 days a week or 3 to 4.
Kate
Personal Trainer
Get to Know Trainer Kate - our superstar City trainer.
Coffee or pre-workout? Definitely coffee!
Early morning trainer or night owl? Early morning - otherwise you miss the sunrise and hot balloons over the lake
Favourite cheat meal or treat? Mint chocolate Drumsticks - Yum!
Least favourite exercise (be honest 😅)? Frog Jumps
What do you love most about coaching women? Women inspire other women through chat, laughter, and training, regardless of background.
How do you help members stay motivated on tough days? A good 80s soundtrack and a bit of dancing between sets!
What does “progress” really look like to you? Personal internal growth, mental strength, and a commitment to never give up
Music or silence while training? Music - 80s is a must
Group training or solo workouts? Definitely group training with my weekday warriors! 🙂
Cat
Personal Trainer
Get to Know Trainer Cat - Femme Fit Bootcamps Belconnen and Gungahlin trainer!.
Coffee or pre-workout? Coffee! it's my treat for getting up early.
Early morning trainer or night owl? Midday/afternoons are my favourite, but I'd go night over early mornings.
Strength or cardio? Strength. I do love a good run with my dogs, but strength training is where you build your future body to thrive not just survive.
Coaching philosophy? My approach to training is supportive, practical, and focused on helping people build strength in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.
I love seeing real change: not just physically, but in confidence and mindset as well. Watching people get stronger, move better, and realise they’re capable of more than they thought is incredibly rewarding.
Group training or solo workouts? Group- I love the support everyone gives each other when training in a group. You might be having a terrible day/week/month but having a space to turn up as yourself and get a dopamine hit while complaining about life, can make everything seem a little easier.
Beach holiday or mountain getaway? Mountains, I grew up in Tassie so it was always too cold for the beach.
What makes your training style different? I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, encouraged, and motivated, while still being challenged to extend yourself and grow stronger over time. I encourage everyone to turn up as themselves. If the hardest thing that day was showing up then its amazing that you did show up and did what you could. I really want training to be accessible for all and for it to be a highlight of the day, not something you dread.
What’s one common fitness myth you love to bust? No pain, no gain. Fact: exercise doesn't have to be painful, while some minor, temporary discomfort or DOMS is totally normal after a tough session, pain is generally a warning signal from your body that something is wrong. Pushing through sharp or severe pain significantly increases your risk of injury.
What do you want new members to know before starting? If you’ve been thinking about training but feel nervous, unsure, or worried you’re “not fit enough,” you’re not alone, and you don’t need to have it all figured out before you begin. Turning up is always scary, but we were all new once and understand that you have done the hard thing and everyone in the group is there to support you on your fitness journey, no matter where you are starting from.
Jess
Personal Trainer
Get to know Jess, Femme Fit Bootcamp's Gungahlin trainer!
If you weren’t a trainer, what would you be doing? This is reverse for me, I am a Senior Risk Analyst in my day job, and I love to train and teach fitness. If I weren't a Senior Risk Analyst, I'd be working full-time in fitness as a trainer.
One thing people are surprised to learn about you? I am an introvert. I might be loud and fun to be around during our workouts, but when bootcamp is over, I enjoy time at home where I can recharge.
Squats or lunges? Squats for sure, with pulses and holds for an added level of difficulty!
What do you want new members to know My biggest advice is "There is always a modification to any exercise, so don't feel limited with what you may or may not be able to do, just keep moving and don't let anything get in your way."
