Half the battle is turning up.
PS Fitness is the reboot of our ProSport Health & Fitness journey which was established in 2006. ProSport early days involved running outdoor fitness camps, personal training sessions & on-site corporate fitness sessions. After successfully leading 18 trekkers across the Kokoda trail in 2008, ProSport created an adventure side to the business. Since then, we have led adventures around the world, including Everest BC, Kilimanjaro, Kokoda and world major marathons.
In 2014, we opened our ProSport Head Quarters in Swan Street, Richmond and in 2017 expanded to include Alfred Hospital.
2020 took a turn when we were forced to pivot the business built on overseas and interstate adventures as well as a world class facility in Richmond which was in and out of lockdowns. Like everyone else during 2020 & 2021 we made some difficult decisions as face to face classes turned into online zoom sessions, international borders slammed shut, group events across the world cancelled. 2020/2021 made us reassess, reboot and reinvigorate the business and we are so excited with the offerings coming into 2022. We have a sensational facility at the Alfred, we have outdoor running sessions back on track and we have some superb hikes around Victoria planned with the vision of getting back to interstate and international adventures once the world settles!
Our focus has always been on providing flexible, challenging and outcome-focused fitness programs, to meet individual client needs and goals. We're highly experienced in working with a wide range of clients and believe in a holistic approach to fitness. Our motivated trainers support clients at every step of the way, both mentally and physically.
Tim Hazell
Director
Tim founded ProSport Health and Fitness in 2006 after an AFL career. Tim has over 16 years experience in the health and fitness industry, a Diploma in Fitness and Management and a Degree in Rehabilitation. He has successfully trained and led groups to Everest Base Camp, Kokoda, Kilimanjaro, New York, Berlin, London, Tokyo and Paris for the marathons, just to name a few bucket list destinations.
MICHAEL CULLIVER
Facility Manager
Michael joined the team in 2017 and is our facility manager at Alfred Health. Michael boasts a solid education in Sport Science; with a Masters of High Performance Sport and a Bachelor of Exercise Science/Human Movement. Michael has had experience working with elite youth athletes in State sporting Academies such as AFL Vic Metro & Netball Vic. He also loves his football and plays for Westbourne Grammarians in the VAFA.
Our instructors
We are very proud of the team we have developed over the years. We have an elite group of qualified trainers from all walks of the industry with specialties in many different aspects of their field. Our trainers pride themselves on providing a welcoming, friendly and approachable environment with a wealth of knowledge across our group.
Interested in joining our team?
Our facilities
PS Fitness is an exciting facility located within the Alfred hospital. We offer group classes in our functional area as well as access to cardio equipment, machine and free weights. Whether you are a staff member at the hospital or a local resident, we are suited to any age or ability and have a range of classes. Challenge yourself with our Strength, HIIT, Boxing, Yoga, Pilates and Circuit classes as well as running group. In addition to these sessions, we have a state of the art altitude chamber, offering a unique opportunity to train in altitude.
FAQs
+ Am I locked in to a contract when I sign up for a membership?
Nope, you can end your direct debit at any time! We do appreciate two weeks' notice if you can though. We can also suspend payments when you take a holiday or if you need a break.
+ Will this gym be the right fit for me?
We hope so, but we'll let you decide. Come down and make the most of our different trial options.
- The Alfred One week free trial including 3 x group classes.
+ I have never done a marathon before but am keen to try! Can you help me?
Absolutely! The team are experienced in training first timers right through to seasoned athletes in marathons. We work with you on a long training program to build a solid base, before you even get to those long runs. We have watched many first timers run that finish line and it really is our proudest moment!
+ What is altitude training?
Traditionally, athletes have lived and trained at locations of high altitude for a period of time prior to competing. For those that aren't professional athletes this is very expensive and impractical. This is where we come in. The air in our altitude chamber is delivered by a specialised hypoxic generator, meaning it contains less oxygen and simulates high altitude in the real world.
+ How could altitude training help me?
Training or even just being in a low oxygen environment like our altitude chamber, requires the body to produce a range of adaptive responses. These responses translate to improved performance when you are in a normal oxygen environment. Our altitude training helps improve your endurance, speed, power, weight loss and overall fitness.
+ How long or often would I need to train at altitude?
It really depends on what you are training for. Drop us an email and let us know what you're working towards and we can let you know what we think.
+ Can I get altitude sickness?
Altitude Sickness or Acute Mountaineering Sickness (AMS), is caused by the combined effects of low atmospheric pressure and insufficient oxygen. Whilst we adjust the oxygen levels in our chamber, we don't adjust the pressure, meaning it is practically impossible to get altitude sickness from our training. Also, if for some reason you do start to feel unwell during a class, good news is you can quickly step out of the chamber and take in a big breath of normal oxygen.