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Mission
To help people take control of their health so they can feel confident, capable and stay strong as they age.
ABOUT FITNESSLAB
A smarter way to train after 40.
You shouldn't have to piece together workouts, nutrition advice and motivation on your own. FitnessLab combines science-led training, practical nutrition and accountability into one system, in a space that feels premium, warm and genuinely supportive.
- 400+ Clients Coached
- Established 2020
- Built for adults over 40
- 3 Boutique Studios
Movement is medicine.
FitnessLab began with something Rod saw first hand: when people stop moving as they get older, life gets smaller. We're here to make sure that doesn't happen to you. We take a holistic approach, focused on how you feel as much as how you look, and make proven, science-led training accessible to everyday people who want a better quality of life.
The same scientific approach behind elite performance, applied to you. Everyday athletes, training for life.
Our method
TAILORED TO YOU. Everyone who walks through our doors is different, with their own goals, needs and starting point. So there's no cookie-cutter program here. We map out a plan that fits your body, your history and your week.
INTEGRATED, WHOLE-BODY HEALTH. Fitness is more than a treadmill and sit-ups. Our team brings together exercise science, nutrition, movement assessment and recovery, so every part of your health works together.
Meet the team
Rod Navajas
Founder
Brittany Thomas
Coach
Dalius Butkus
Coach
Fabi Castillo
Coach
Grace Fisher
Coach
Lucas Bezerra
Coach
Mayra Penaloza
Coach
Nic Castro
Head Coach
Oliver Sheppard
Coach
Raf Ganzarolli
Manager
Raymond Khattar
Coach
Ryan Maguire
Manager
Amanda Von Palffy
Assistant Manager
Vince Prasad
Coach
Mission, vision and values
02.
Vision
To become Australia's leading personalised training and nutrition brand for adults over 40, known for clear, structured and sustainable results.
03.
Values
Empower through clarity. Deliver beyond expectation. Build community. Find solutions. Team first.
Ready to train with confidence and clarity?
Book a free discovery call and we'll help you find the right starting point for your body, goals and lifestyle. It takes 15 minutes, then you'll come in for your free Goal Mapping Session.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wondering if this is for you?
The honest answers, before you even walk in. Anything else? Ask us on your free discovery call.
FitnessLab was established in 2020 and has since coached more than 400 clients, most of them over 40, across its Mosman and Cammeray studios on Sydney's Lower North Shore. A third studio opens in Northbridge in November 2026.
FitnessLab's coaching team is led by founder Rod Navajas. Every coach is trained in the FitnessLab method, so you get the same standard of coaching and care at every studio.
It means every program is grounded in current exercise and nutrition research and starts with an assessment of your body, not a template. Your progress is measured along the way, and your plan is adjusted based on what the results show.