Ryan Fernandez

Personal Trainer

Ryan (Dez), a seasoned professional with over 22 years of military and athletic expertise. From serving in the Australian Infantry Defence Force to excelling in top-grade rugby in Ireland, Dez brings a wealth of experience.

Having successfully run CrossFit Zeus in Hawaii for four years, he's now back in Sydney, ready to share his passion for strength and conditioning, muscle growth, boxing, and strongman training. With a keen eye for fostering community values, Dez finds joy in helping individuals, regardless of their background, achieve their fitness goals.

Favourite quote.

“The saddest thing in life is wasted talent - Robert De Niro (A Bronx Tale)”

My qualifications.

  • ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • Australia Weightlifting Federation Level 1

  • CrossFit Level 1 Certification

  • CrossFit Football Certification

  • CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification

  • CrossFit Mobility Certification

  • Certificate IV in Personal Training

  • Certificate III in Group Fitness

My specialities.

  • Strength & Conditioning

  • Muscle Growth

  • Boxing

  • Strongman Training

Favourite Book.

  • The Talent Code - Daniel Coyle

I help my clients with:

  • Strength training

  • Muscle Building

  • Weightlifting

  • Strongman

  • Boxing

Why I Coach.

“Nothing brings me more joy than seeing someone work hard & accomplish something they thought they could never do. That “A-Ha” moment is why I love what I do.”

Favourite Food.

  • Hawaiian Crepes