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We take great pride in our clients reaching their goals.  Although we realise goals can come in all shapes and sizes, below are a few clients who are out there doing it and providing much inspiration to us all.
 


Dr.John Kenafake

Dr.John Kenafake of Maroochydore 7 Day Medical Centre has trained with Dan Sullivan of Active Living for over 8 years. With Dan's support and training, he competed in the Great Wall of China Marathon and the San Francisco Alcatraz biathlon. John continually partakes in adventure racing activities; his fitness activities are not usually mainstream, as you can see from the photos below. 
  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Lee & Cath Brown

Dr. Lee & Cath Brown climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. Lee and Cath Brown trained with Dan Sullivan before attempting the great climb and credit Dan's training with getting them to the top. 


Dr Dave Tedman and Peter Hill

Dr David Tedman and real estate guru Peter Hill from Remax have been training with Dan Sullivan for approximately seven years. Peter and Dave go with a bunch of their mates on an annual surfing trip somewhere in the world every year. Here they are in action on some big waves. Both men say Dan's core strength training enables them to 'Hang Ten' on some of the best waves in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Dave Tedman, Peter Hill, hoodie and all
 

                               
Michael Knights

Mike embarked on the adventure of a lifetime trekking the Kokoda trail, he told us it was for it's historic value but we know he was on the scout for some prime real estate. We are sorry to say Mike we don't think you’re going to have much luck. Mike has been training with Dan Sullivan for several months on an Energise 4 living program to increase his fitness and endurance for the big trek. The photos are proof he didn't slip away to a tropical island for the week, he did in fact complete the gruelling 10 day trek, well done Mike we are proud of you.


 


Walter Iezzi

I established a personal programme with Dan Sullivan. The 3-month/3-day-a-week intense program was introduced to physically gravitate my body to embrace clear thinking regarding any chosen major event. The focus and support given by Dan Sullivan through the program was equally intense as he personally ensured that my activities and training were carried out correctly throughout the training session. Active Living’s commitment to their industry sets them apart from others and provided me with committed support and personal training. 
 



 "My name is Tony Nash, I am 57 and have been enjoying working out in the beautifully appointed Active Living for the last 18 months. Dan pushes me and the group of other guys every time (three days a week) and I enjoy great core fitness that helps me work enthusiastically at my business as CEO of a busy Real Estate Franchise on the coast. Dan, Nadine and the staff make me feel welcome and part of a great culture. Thankyou." - Tony Nash Palmwoods



  "I have tried every diet known to mankind and it only took 9 months at Active Living to achieve my goal weight with Dan Sullivan. As well, I am so much fitter and have better self-esteem." - Gill Thomas Buderim

I am happy to provide this testimonial for my personal trainer Louise Ford
 
"Louise has worked magic with me. I am 58 years old and have exercised on and off over the years, but have never enjoyed exercise as much as the program that Louise offers (boxing, circuits, running, beach team fun). It is always varied, fun, challenging and achievable. I am never bored and I never miss a session (twice/week for the past 11 months).  It is always worth the 40 min trip from Maleny to the coast and in winter that means leaving in the dark!  In the past, I would come up with all sorts of reasons to eventually cease my exercising programs. Not now!  I am fitter, thinner, more agile and can sustain lots of new exercises more easily and for longer periods. My greatest most recent achievement was to complete my first ever 3 km fun run which was 100% contributable to Louise’s skills as a personal trainer."
 

"I believe Louise’s great success as a personal trainer comes from her ability to make exercise fun, keeping us focused, interested and committed, all the while encouraging us to give that little bit extra (which we all seem to do!)." - Bron Cameron, Maleny


 
"Dan and Nadine, I thought it appropriate that I write to you to say thanks for the guidance you and the team at ActiveLiving have shown to me over the past few years. ActiveLiving is not just about going to the gym the professional people associated with your facility provide you with encouragement sensible advice and management of your fitness and wellbeing. The sunshine coast has a number of fitness facilities however none compare with activeliving when it comes to the personal management of your wellbeing. Thanks again for your guidance look forward to continuing my fitness program." Neil Newman, Kawana


 
"Dan Sullivan of Activeliving has been my trainer for more than 6 years. I decided at that time to seek the help of a professional Trainer to assist me in improving my general fitness, but in particular my posture and flexibility. I regard these two aspects of body care as being particularly important for a person in there 70's as I am. I considered it doubly important to work under the direction of a trainer to ensure that work on these aspects of a fitness regime remains both safe and effective. I selected Dan for these reasons. I have been continually impressed by the way Dan has helped me. He understands my limitations and has worked within them in a structured way over the years to assist me in reaching and maintaining my goals.
I thoroughly recommend ActiveLiving as a facility and Dan Sullivan as a Trainer, especially for those people in my age bracket who wish to maintain their fitness and flexibility and so enjoy the benefits that will follow." - Keith Barns, Minyama.


“When I first started training with ActiveLiving I had no idea what to expect, but I didn’t expect I’d love working out and getting healthy so much. Nadine & Dan have helped me change the shape of my body, and perhaps even more, they have helped me shape a new perception of my body. I have lost fat, gained muscle, and gone down 2 to 3 sizes in my clothes. Additionally, Dan has provided me with skills and knowledge so that I can take what he’s taught me and use it for the rest of my life. Nadine, Dan and their team of health specialists have been instrumental in making what I thought would be work into something that was fun and that I looked forward to. In fact, working out with Dan has quickly become the fastest hour in my day, and my favourite!” - Kelly Peterson.