Athlete Reviews & Results

Kyla Forbes

I’m extremely grateful to have worked with Rhuss the past few years. By creating an environment where he constantly pushed my limits physically and instilled belief in me was a pivotal part to me reaching my goal of making it onto an AFLW list. Rhuss also understood my individual needs and what I needed to get the best out of my body as an athlete to perform the best I could, whilst also helping me learn along the way made all the difference.

AFLW - St. Kilda Saints

Meg Lucas

I would highly recommend this program for anyone trying to build their strength and confidence in the gym! Rhuss' attention to detail is second to none and I definitely noticed great progress in my performance from working with him.

Basketball - Buffalo University

I can’t recommend Rhuss enough as a personal trainer and coach. He was a huge part of my journey, helping me get drafted to the AFLW and preparing me for an elite training program. Rhuss genuinely cares about his athletes and goes above and beyond to make sure you’re prepared for every opportunity. His guidance gave me the edge I needed to take the next step in my career, and I wouldn’t be where I am without his support.

AFLW - Sydney Swans

Sarah Grunden

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AFL - Geelong Cats

Wilson Berry

I'm extremely grateful to have been trained by Rhuss. His coaching was not only delivered with great knowledge and accuracy, but the motivation he provided everyday has ultimately led to the man and athlete I am today.

University of Kentucky

Rhuss has a wealth of knowledge really got the most out of me in every session. Created an environment where I was excited to push my self above and beyond and keep my body in peak condition. He understood me as an athlete and what my body needed on an individual level to be able to maintain peak performance. I Was able to lift heavier and built up my explosive power to help me with every aspect of my football.

AFL - Essendon Bombers

Kyle Hardingham

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  • "Very understanding of individuals needs and getting his message across. As he was our team trainer, he got us all to where we needed to be to be successful!! A greater understanding of how much more I can push my body to get the most out of every single session. Rhuss is a really experienced trainer with a great work ethic and understanding of the industry. He's professional about how he goes about it but also just a really great bloke too."

    Luke Davis (Aberfeldie Premiership Captain and Player)

  • "His wealth of knowledge and experience is second to none, his soul focus is too make everyone around him better. In 2017 season I felt fitter and stronger than ever from the program Rhuss put together. He's a very Inspiring and energetic teacher, after working with Rhuss closely, I now feel a lot more confident with my fitness and strength capabilities and more importantly Rhuss made things enjoyable."

    Samuel Cattapan (Aberfeldie Premiership Player)

  • "Rhuss is very passionate and knowledgable about health, fitness, recovery and wellbeing. He's motivation helped immensely in achieving my fitness goals. Rhuss was able to take my aerobic capacity to the next level by providing a training program that catered to the sport I was playing. This training was instrumental in preventing soft tissue injuries!"

    Josh Cubillo (Aberfeldie Premiership Player)

  • “I had previously had a lot of hamstring issues, since going through a rehab and strengthening program with Rhuss, those issues have never returned.”

    Tom McConville (Aberfeldie Premiership player)

  • "In my role as a physiotherapist I often encounter patients who require some higher level conditioning or exercise supervision in their rehabilitation program. I am always happy to recommend Rhuss to these patients as someone who is up to date with recent research while also applying the key fundamentals of S&C."

    Mark Opar (Physiotherapist)

Mikayla Dunn

(AIS Athlete)

So thankful for this guy and makes me happy to see his excitement in my progression! His a shit stirrer but he knows what his talking about. Quoting @RPWperformance  'i'm sick of always being right'

He has managed to strip my technique pretty much back to scratch and rebuild it correctly! In the short amount of time training together I have reached my short term goal of 80kg clean. I am now beginning to move that weight alot faster and easier, moving towards my long term goal of 100kg clean. I am also progressing every day in all my exercises and movement that corresponds with my sprinting.

Adam Potter

Rhuss has overseen our football program in 2017 in what was a very successful season. Rhuss' positive attitude meant he developed good relationships with the players and from there developed a structured and beneficial program based on individual needs. Our running program and approach to to physical preparation to play a demanding game improved. Rhuss structured each session and ensured progression for each athlete was a focus. He also managed strength and conditioning programs for individual athletes who needed support in this area.

Maria Frederikos

Rhuss is a great coach! He is highly knowledgeable about what he does and is always happy to share his wisdom in a non-patronising way, that makes you feel inspired. Having a coach that is actually passionate and has a smile on his face every time you walk in the door, makes all the difference. Thanks Rhuss!

Josh Toy (Former Gold Coast Suns, Essendon VFL, Premiership Player)

Rhuss has had a profound impact on my own training and also that of the football team I play for (Aberfeldie). He has modified training to prevent things becoming monotonous and he is a very positive coach with a wonderful approach! He keeps everything simple and depending on whether you are in season or preseason, he modifies trainings accordingly. He has been able to adapt sessions for those at different levels of fitness too. I have loved completing his sessions, specifically on Saturday mornings the most which for me focused on shorter and sharper but at higher intensity sessions.

He doesn't just run you through good programs and specifically know what he is doing in his chosen field - he genuinely cares about every individual he works with. This is something critical, to trust those you work so closely with and Rhuss has that in spades. He masters his own craft and has a great balance between having some fun and getting each and every job done.

Redvers Dole

Extremely helpful, knowledgable, patient and knows how to counter a clients physical weaknesses. Over the time I have been working out with Rhuss I have seen an increased fitness level and strength level in areas that have become a focus for me to improve myself this has become apparent in a very short time span. Rhuss tailors his workouts around an individual's needs and what they want to achieve when working out with Rhuss.

Steph Belbasis

Rhuss has been a major influence in the recovery of a major knee injury and I wouldn't have any strength back in that knee if it weren't for him. Rhuss is a warm, energetic and extremely knowledgable coach who really tries to help you understand outside of the basic fundamentals of an exercise. He listens to what your goals are and he works to benefit you achieving them. He is able to read what exercise work well for your body and he navigates his knowledge inline with your personal requests into a program best suited to achieve what you want. All that knowledge plus a super friendly trainer equals results and a good time.

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