A bit about me…
I have been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years since graduating from the University of Wollongong in 2005. An Accredited Exercise Physiologist since 2010, my professional career has taken on various roles involving semi-professional and club level athletes, junior and school sports, everyday athletes and rehabilitation and injury management.
I am an experienced health professional providing coaching services to competitive athletes, weekend warriors and those looking to improve health and well-being. My key interest is strength training for endurance athletes and I was involved in the development of the 'Strength for Endurance Network' which connects coaches, trainers and athletes worldwide to promote the importance of strength training to the endurance community and raise the standard of coaching for all athletes.
Sport and fitness have played an important role throughout my life with major involvement in junior swimming, athletics, rugby league, touch football, cricket and rugby union. As a competitive triathlete for the last 10 years, I have competed in many local and national events with several age-group podium finishes. Recent highlights include representing Australia at the ITU Age-Group World Championships at home on the Gold Coast 2018 and London 2013, and the 2016 and 2019 Ironman 70.3 Age-Group World Championships.
I thrive in working with motivated and active minded people that are keen to be the best version of themselves through health, fitness and lifestyle interventions. By bringing together my knowledge of exercise science and strength and conditioning, I strive to provide professional, evidence-based and personalised coaching for people who want to perform at there best!
Aaron Ashdown (B. Ex. SCI. & REHAB.)
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA L2)
Triathlon Development Coach
Certificates and courses
Bachelor of Exercise Science (UOW)
L2 Strength and Conditioning (ASCA)
Triathlon Development Coach (TA)
AWF Level 1 Weightlifting/ Sports Power coach
Member of ESSA since 2005
Accredited Exercise Physiologist since 2010
Delegate ESSA National Conference 2012
Exercise Prescription for CHF
SDA Nutrition for Exercise and Sport
Better Breathing respiratory muscle training for COPD
Senior First Aid and CPR
SLSA Bronze Medallion
“You are the master of your own destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.”