Duncan Maxwell (Director/Trainer)

Duncan Maxwell has been involved in some way in health and fitness most of his life. Growing up in the beautiful ski resort of Whistler in B.C. Canada, Duncan began downhill ski racing with world renowned duel Olympic gold medal winner Nancy Green at the age of 7. Duncan continued racing for many years and was to eventually become one of the youngest ski instructors in Canada at the ripe old age of 15.

During this period he continued to play both soccer and volleyball at a competitive level and became the Provincial under 18’s 100 and 4 x 100 meter sprint champion.

Duncan moved to Australia in 1991 and spent the next several years backpacking around the country doing odd jobs including working with a circus troupe for 18 months from 92-93. In 94 he moved to Adelaide were he started a 4 year, full time apprenticeship with Martial Arts Guru Nino Pilla. During this period Duncan competed in several different disciplines including; Tae kwon do, full contact Stick Fighting and All Styles open weight division competitions.

In ‘96 Duncan completed his fitness leaders’ certificate and went on to specialize in Personal Training, Circuit Training, Swim Coaching and Exercise Rehabilitation. From there he worked for nearly 5 years at Mitcham Perfect Fit (now Goodlife) as a circuit instructor and was responsible, for establishing personal training within the 5 Perfect Fit Centers through his business Optimum Personal Training.

Duncan has become a well known and sought after fitness trainer, strength coach, martial arts instructor, lecturer, presenter and corporate health and lifestyle consultant. Duncan currently trains elite athletes, those new to the fitness world, runs S.A.'s largest female only Boot Camp and has, over the years, acted as a mentor for many personal trainers in Adelaide.