About Robi
Exercise and sport scientist Robi McDonald is Fitness Playground Surry Hills’ Rookie of the Year for 2021, and all-round vibe king. After rehabilitating from knee surgery, Robi turned his sights to health and fitness, starting an Exercise and Sport Science degree and completing his Fitness Certs, spending time as a group fitness instructor (he won’t tell you where) before finally making his way to becoming a Personal Trainer at Fitness Playground. Robi loves to get people moving, fixing injuries, achieving results and doing it all with a cheeky grin on his face. Get ready for big lifts, a polished arms routine, a slog on the sled, or even gear up for some endurance training.
Specialisations
- Strength
- Conditioning & Endurance
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Mindset & Habit Change
Training Philosophy
Education, Experience & Achievements
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
- Certificates III & IV in Fitness
- Certified Rugby and AFL Coach
- Experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Semi-Professional Rugby Teams
- Athletic Background with Club-Level Rugby Union, AFL, Cricket and Rowing Experience
3 Fun Facts
- My other job is working for Australian swimwear brand Budgy Smuggler, I work at events including Rugby matches and pop-up shops (including in the UK). Recently I went onto the pitch at half-time at a Waratahs game to shoot free pairs into the crowd, and I own over 40 pairs.
- I was once offered a job by a topless waitress… to be a topless waiter!
- I am preparing to make my triathlon debut, at the Cairns Half Ironman, tackling a 110km race.
About Robi
Specialisations
- Strength
- Conditioning & Endurance
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Mindset & Habit Change
Training Philosophy
Education, Experience & Achievements
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
- Certificates III & IV in Fitness
- Certified Rugby and AFL Coach
- Experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Semi-Professional Rugby Teams
- Athletic Background with Club-Level Rugby Union, AFL, Cricket and Rowing Experience
3 Fun Facts
- My other job is working for Australian swimwear brand Budgy Smuggler, I work at events including Rugby matches and pop-up shops (including in the UK). Recently I went onto the pitch at half-time at a Waratahs game to shoot free pairs into the crowd, and I own over 40 pairs.
- I was once offered a job by a topless waitress… to be a topless waiter!
- I am preparing to make my triathlon debut, at the Cairns Half Ironman, tackling a 110km race.
Bad Boy for Life
Diddy, Black Rob, Mark Curry
Want That Old Thing Back
The Notorious BIG and Ja Rule
Professor X
Dave
In the Fire
Dave
Gods
Bugzy Malone
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PT Client Reviews
Lisa
Keren
“I started training with Robi during lockdown – I knew I needed to keep active for my mental and physical health, but it was proving difficult without accountability. Especially when you feel demotivated thinking about how much fitness you’ve lost. Robi is encouraging and supportive as a Personal Trainer, which really helps me show up to training even when I have a bad day or after I fall off routine. I always feel happy, engaged and like I’m progressing during our sessions.”
Ed
“I started training with Robi during lockdown – I knew I needed to keep active for my mental and physical health, but it was proving difficult without accountability. Especially when you feel demotivated thinking about how much fitness you’ve lost. Robi is encouraging and supportive as a Personal Trainer, which really helps me show up to training even when I have a bad day or after I fall off routine. I always feel happy, engaged and like I’m progressing during our sessions.”
OUR TRAINERS
CHANGE LIVES
See what their clients have to say.
PT Client Reviews
Lisa
“I have always been relatively fit and like to exercise but last year I got a running injury that meant that I really needed to do some strength work. My physiotherapist gave me great exercises, but I was next to useless doing them on my own, so I decided to get a Personal Trainer. Boy did I get lucky with Robi! He completely understood my injury, what was needed to repair, what was required to minimise the risk of the injury reoccurring and what other areas of strength I needed to work on. I am now back running again, feel stronger all over than I’ve ever felt (amazing for someone who has just turned 50) and keen to continue working on strength for the long term. Robi is attentive, reliable, personable, interesting and just an all-round top bloke who deserves to have a fantastic career ahead of him.I feel very lucky to have him as my Personal Trainer.”
Keren
“I started training with Robi during lockdown – I knew I needed to keep active for my mental and physical health, but it was proving difficult without accountability. Especially when you feel demotivated thinking about how much fitness you’ve lost. Robi is encouraging and supportive as a Personal Trainer, which really helps me show up to training even when I have a bad day or after I fall off routine. I always feel happy, engaged and like I’m progressing during our sessions.”
Ed
“I started training with Robi during lockdown – I knew I needed to keep active for my mental and physical health, but it was proving difficult without accountability. Especially when you feel demotivated thinking about how much fitness you’ve lost. Robi is encouraging and supportive as a Personal Trainer, which really helps me show up to training even when I have a bad day or after I fall off routine. I always feel happy, engaged and like I’m progressing during our sessions.”
“I have always been relatively fit and like to exercise but last year I got a running injury that meant that I really needed to do some strength work. My physiotherapist gave me great exercises, but I was next to useless doing them on my own, so I decided to get a Personal Trainer. Boy did I get lucky with Robi! He completely understood my injury, what was needed to repair, what was required to minimise the risk of the injury reoccurring and what other areas of strength I needed to work on. I am now back running again, feel stronger all over than I’ve ever felt (amazing for someone who has just turned 50) and keen to continue working on strength for the long term. Robi is attentive, reliable, personable, interesting and just an all-round top bloke who deserves to have a fantastic career ahead of him.I feel very lucky to have him as my Personal Trainer.”