meet our coaches
Jeremy Fraser
owner and head coach
Coaching Experience
- Coached hundreds of competitive powerlifters (a lot of them through their first competition and beyond) as well as multiple national champions and/or national record setters across Australia and New Zealand within drug tested federations.
- Coached multiple nationally competitive NZ bodybuilders.
- Coached numerous, non-competitive individuals through strength and muscle gain and fat loss journeys.
General history
qualifications
- Master of Science, Merit (Exercise and Sports Science) which specialised inautoregulation for powerlifting programming.
- Bachelor of Science, First Class Honours (Exercise and Sports Science) which specialised in blood flow-restriction training as an alternative to heavy training. You can read about that here.
- Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition and Exercise and Sports Science)
- Top 10% GPA in Human Nutrition major.
personal competitive highlights
- Current competition PBs are 205kg squat, 134kg bench and 252.5kg deadlift in the 83kg class.
- NZPF National records in the squat (172.5kg), deadlift (215kg), and total (495kg) in the 66kg junior class from 2016-2018.
- 2nd in the 66kg junior class at the Oceania Powerlifting Champs 2016 / 2nd at NZPF Nationals 2016 (66jr) / 3rd at NZPF Nationals 2014 (74jr).
interviews
bella hage
coach
overview
Hey all! My name is Bella and I have recently completed my Cert III and IV in Fitness.
General history
I started my strength training journey just shy of 3 years ago, and have since developed a deep love and connection to the gym and everything fitness and health related. Over the past few years my perception of training and mindset has completely changed, having realised there is a lot more than getting “skinny” or “toned” which is a common goal amongst first gym goers. I have come to learn a lot not only about strength training, but how important good nutrition and a healthy mindset can be to achieving your goals. This has pushed me to want to help others learn the same, and look beyond common misconceptions of the fitness world and build long term and sustainable goals and lifestyles.
Since starting my own fitness journey I was also introduced into the world of bodybuilding which I have created a strong interest for, and I have started my powerlifting journey with an aim to compete in Nationals. With saying that I will be specialising my services for clients interested in bodybuilding and fat loss, and will be offering both face to face sessions at Catalyst Strength, and online coaching for those who just need assistance with programming and staying on track.
Looking forward to meeting all of your lovely faces!
qualifications
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Biolayne Nutrition Certification (Levels 1 and 2)
nickola orr
strength coach
overview
- Coached clients towards healthier functioning bodies, pain management and recovery within and outside of the gym.
- Coached athletes to a national, and international level in the sport of Strongman.
- Coached clients towards powerlifting competitions across multiple levels, including beginners to advanced.
General history
qualifications
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Unconventional Training Academy Kettlebells 1&2
- Zero Weakness Coaching Development Program
- MST Systems 12 Module Strength & Conditioning, Periodisation, Anatomy & Biomechanics Course
personal competitive highlights
- Current Competition PB’s are 185kg Squat, 100kg Bench, 210kg Deadlift in the U84kg Class, and 78kg Log and 130kg Atlas Stone in the u72kg Class
- 2nd at Australian Powerlifting Alliance Nationals 2024 in the u84kg Class
- Current Female State Tested Deadlift Record Holder
- Current Junior World Record Holder in the Silver Dollar Deadlift of 300kg at u82kg
other team members
esther
Quality Control Officer
dhi
Quality Control Officer
pumpkin
Mascot and Pest