Testimonials
WHAT DOES KATE LEE HAVE TO SAY?
Before After
“I
love that I am now motivated to get up at 4.30am! I am happier, healthier, have
more energy, feel confident and I never get sick since I started training! I
have learnt so much and continually learn every work out. I love that there is
no question that goes unanswered as the Play Team is so knowledgeable. It’s not
just work out and go home, it’s so personal, you become one of the Play family
and are always shown love and understanding. I had made lifelong friendships while changing my
body shape and enjoying the entire journey! I love that I am a happy, strong, healthy
and fit mum and role model for my 3 beautiful girls. I can't Thank you enough Noni and the Play Team”
Kate
Lee, Driveways of Distinction, 0429 390 379.
WHAT DOES MATTHEW EDWARDS HAVE TO SAY?
Before After
 
"Moving to the Sunshine Coast two years ago and not knowing anyone, I thought a great way to meet people and also change the appearance of my body was to begin personal training sessions. I began training with Noni at the Play Studio in February 2009 and since our first training session, where I felt like death warmed up, I was hooked and couldn’t wait for my next session.
At the time of beginning my training with Noni, I weighed about 65kg and was a skinny individual that has always wanted to have ‘muscles’. I set a goal to achieve a weight of 75kg and after 12
months of personal dedication, eating the right foods and following a structured food plan, we achieved this goal. The continued support and assistance from Noni and the Play team has been a massive help to achieve my goal in a healthy way.
Noni helped me reach my goal and also helped me look a million bucks in the lead up to my wedding day. I am now on target for my next goal and I know that I will achieve it with the guidance and assistance of the Play team. There is no way I could have achieved these results without the constant support from the dedicated trainers and particularly, Noni.
As well as personal training sessions, my wife and I have been attending ‘Teamplay’ to increase our endurance with weekly cardio fitness challenges. Getting up at five thirty in the morning is something that I never thought I would do, especially for exercise, but meeting the wonderful people
at Teamplay and competing in the physical challenges as a TEAM motivates us to stay fit and healthy. Attending Teamplay with my new found friends is something I look forward to every single week".
Matthew Edwards
WHAT DOES NONI CROFT OF PLAY HAVE TO SAY?
Before After 
 I was a Play Client before I joined the Play Team!
I know what it is like to feel lost and fed up with your weight, but believe me, you CAN change your life for the better through fitness, strength training and nutrition. Gez has helped me lose 15kg and sculpted me into a healthy, strong and happier person.
Gez is an exceptional trainer,
fantastic friend and amazing motivator! In the time since beginning strength training with Gez, he has revolutionised the physical look of my body as well as positively improved my body image. I have learnt in-depth nutrition first hand and gained so much experience through learning from him.
I am so much stronger, happier, healthier and fitter than I have ever been! In an 8 week trial we completed, he helped me through the journey of preparing for Miss Fitness competitions, helping me to lose 7-8kg body fat, increase muscle tone; pose with confidence as well as gaining valuable knowledge and experience. He is currently training, dieting and preparing me for Miss Asia Pacific 2010.
Gez has a wealth of knowledge, a heart of gold and genuine care that makes him one of a kind. His commitment and perfection of training and nutrition makes him a walking embodiment of health and fitness. He is undeniably in his element as a personal trainer, coach and leader and I would recommend any one who is looking at changing their body and life forever to train with him!
Thank you so much Gez! 
What Does Deanne Crawford of Noosa have to say about Play?
I started training with Noni on New Year’s Day 2009. I wanted to start the year and renew myself. I can remember it being an extremely hot day (typical Queensland summers day) and we trained outdoors overlooking the ocean at Alexandra Headland. Despite the sweat and humidity I had the best time running around and laughing till my sides hurt. It was that day I felt I could tackle anything training wise. My New Year’s Resolution wasn’t to lose weight as it normally is but to be the healthiest and happiest I could for me and my son.
I knew that if I could just be fitter and take that time out for me then the rest would fall into place.... and it has!! When I separated from my husband nearly 2 years ago I was a size 16.... and felt blah! I had next to no self esteem and I wasn’t anywhere near fit or healthy. Being on your own with a baby (now toddler) to look after was a great leveller. If anything happened to me (being primary carer) then who would look after my son?
Noni hasn’t just helped get my body healthy and strong but also my mind (she is truly amazing!!!). For me my goal wasn’t a particular weight but to learn to feel a certain way and I got it!!
This summer I’m a size 12, I’m happy with me now (I’ve got muscles I can see !!!) I take my son to the park and I’m on the slides next to him or digging the most awesome moat around the best castle tower at the beach and not feeling self conscious or out of breath.
I’m happy with me now. I can and do exercise heaps and enjoy it! My goal by the end of summer is running 2 km without stopping – and I hate running but Noni makes me believe in myself and that anything is possible!! I’m loving the changes I’ve noticed in my body, parts are a lot firmer, I have muscles that I can see (secretly loving that!!) and I feel strong and I like that.
I had gone through severe eating disorders in my youth and done a lot of damage to my body. Noni has taught me so much about nutrition and the good food choices. I do still indulge in a muffin or wine at times but the difference now is that I don’t beat myself up about it ... and then scoff even more chocolate to compensate or have food guilt and all the drama that occurs with it.
The other thing is that I know that I couldn’t have done this by myself. I could have joined a gym or just tried to do this on my own at home but.... I know that without Noni I wouldn’t have followed through. When I’m training I often get to a point where if I was by myself trying to do it then I would give up because it hurt or I was knackered. When I’m with Noni I don’t want to let her down as much as I don’t want to let myself down. If she believes I can do it or the weight isn’t too heavy or I’ve got more to give then I believe her ... and she’s always right (damn!!).
I love training at the Play studio ... my choice of music and everyone is always so happy and positive. It can’t help but rub off on you and put you in a better place. I also love the days that Noni decides to mix it up for me and we head outside to train, whether the hill at Point Cartwright or just around the corner from the studio in the park. Those workouts are just as (if not more so sometimes) intense. One of my favourite training sessions was at Alex where we were playing tag (ha ha) and got to have an awesome ocean swim after!!! That didn’t even feel like exercise (until the next day – ouch in a good way!).
I’m really excited about my future now, not just my son’s, but mine. Training once a week gives me awesome ‘time out’ from a stressful life. It’s my time to spend time with Noni and get fit whilst doing it. In my opinion Noni isn’t just a personal trainer but a dietician, therapist, masseuse and my friend (and I love her heaps!!!) I love my “happy happy joy joy” buzz I get after training. It doesn’t matter how knackered I am or how much my arms or legs aren’t working or how sore I am, I know I’ll be looking forward to going back for more!!
WHAT DOES BRENDA KAMP OF BUDERIM HAVE TO SAY?
I started personal training with Gez over 2 years ago. I had always been a fairly active person physically but tended to not “overdo” it. At the first consultation Gez quizzed me on my eating habits and general lifestyle. When you say things out loud and somebody is writing them down they tend to have more of an impact. Gez had come along at a time in my life when I wanted to do something about how I looked and felt but I lacked any real conviction to do anything about it. I was suffering from lower back pain and used this as a convenient excuse whenever I thought I was ready to get serious.
I decided at our first consultation to commit and make a change. I decided to train 2 sessions a week (and still do). It didn’t take long before I noticed changes in my appearance developing. I started to develop muscle, clothes were getting looser (great excuse for more!) and I found myself actually motivated to get up early and exercise. What started out as a 1km walk every other day, turned into running which in turn saw me run my 1st 10 km fun run “Bridge to Brisbane” in just over an hour. I was on a high for days.
With Gez’s expert guidance, I have also trimmed and toned my entire body and look and feel awesome! Gez has helped me achieve all this. I find him to be one of the most motivated and positive people I know. Gez has encouraged and pushed me to achieve my goals and then to step up again to the next level to achieve even more. Thanks Gez, honestly, you have made and continue to make, a huge impact on my life.
WHAT DOES RIC HENDERSON OF CALOUNDRA HAVE TO SAY?
When I started with Gez at Play fun and fitness I weighed 87kg, I have always found it difficult to "bulk up", Gez helped me set my goal of 95kg. One year later with Gez's superb guidance I have gained 7kg of muscle!" "Now at 95kg, we are setting the goal higher."
Thanks Gez, for your wealth of knowledge and continual positive reinforcement.
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