Meet the Team
Experienced. Passionate. Dedicated.
Founder and Trainer
Phil Chiodo
Specialties:
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Elite athletes
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Sprint training
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Weight Loss
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Group Fitness Classes
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Strength Training
Personal Trainer and Health and Wellness Coach
Caz Lorenz
Specialties:
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One-on-one personal training
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Health and wellness coaching programs
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Small group fitness sessions
Personal Trainer
Cicily Paraskevas
Specialties:
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Youth Athlete Development
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Strength and Conditioning for athletic performance
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Speed, agility, and sprint training
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General population fitness
Meet Phil
With more than 30 years in the fitness industry, Phil has helped everyone from first-time gym members to elite athletes achieve their goals. As the founder of Fitness Dimensions, he has built a welcoming training community where personalised coaching, expert guidance and lasting results are at the heart of everything he does.
A former Australian representative sprinter, Phil competed at the highest level of athletics and was ranked Australia's number one sprinter. He recorded a personal best of 10.38 seconds for the 100 metres and still holds the Oceania and Victorian Junior 100-metre records.
Today, Phil combines his elite sporting experience with decades of coaching expertise. He is the Sprints Coach at Xavier College, leads Strength and Conditioning at Manningham Blues Football Club, and works with Western United FC. Over the years, he has helped athletes from AFL, A-League and other elite sports improve their speed, strength and power.
Whether you're aiming to lose weight, improve your fitness, build strength or perform at your best, Phil is passionate about helping you achieve results while enjoying the journey.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Fitness Leadership
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Diploma of Sport and Recreation (Administration)
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Certificate III & IV in Fitness
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Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment
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Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Specialties
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Personal Training
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Strength Training
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Weight Loss
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Sprint Coaching
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Speed and Power Development
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Elite Athlete Performance
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Group Fitness
Meet Caz
Caz believes fitness is about far more than exercise. It's about building confidence, creating healthy habits and helping people feel their best, no matter where they're starting from.
Since founding MeTime Training in 2010, Caz has been helping clients achieve sustainable results through personalised coaching, small group training and health and wellness coaching. Her holistic approach combines strength training, behaviour change and mindset to create realistic programs that fit around busy lives.
Known for her motivating, down-to-earth coaching style, Caz provides the perfect balance of encouragement, accountability and practical advice. She has extensive experience working with clients through different life stages, including ageing, hormonal changes and major lifestyle transitions, tailoring every program to suit individual needs and goals.
Outside the gym, Caz has made a significant contribution to her local community, serving as the first female President of Kew Rovers Football Club and leading initiatives in governance, communication and club development.
Whether your goal is to get stronger, improve your health, regain confidence or simply feel better every day, Caz will support you every step of the way.
Qualifications
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Certificate III & IV in Fitness
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Professional Certification in Health & Wellness Coaching
Specialties
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Personal Training
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Health & Wellness Coaching
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Behaviour Change
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Women's Health and Healthy Ageing
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Small Group Training
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Sustainable Lifestyle Change
Meet Cicily
Cicily is passionate about helping people become stronger, faster and more confident, whether they're aspiring athletes or simply looking to improve their overall fitness.
With a background in competitive soccer spanning more than 10 years, including six seasons in the Victorian National Premier League Women's competition, Cicily understands what it takes to perform at a high level. She also has a strong passion for athletics, particularly sprinting, bringing first-hand experience to every coaching session.
Alongside her personal training work, Cicily coaches Strength and Conditioning for the junior boys at Manningham Blues Football Club and assists with sprint coaching at Xavier College. She specialises in developing speed, strength, power and athletic performance, while ensuring every client receives coaching that is both supportive and challenging.
Whether you're looking to improve sporting performance, build strength or simply become fitter and healthier, Cicily is committed to helping you reach your goals.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise Science & Psychological Science)
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Graduate Certificate in Strength & Conditioning
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ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Specialties
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Youth Athlete Development
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Strength & Conditioning
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Speed, Agility and Sprint Training
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Soccer Performance
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Athletic Development
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General Fitness