Matt was 37kg with a lung function of only 25% when he started. He couldn't even lift an empty bar when he walked into the gym, we had to start him on 3kg Dumbbells. Doctors had told him that it was nearly impossible for him to put weight on with his condition. Matt was born with cystic fibrosis, a lung disorder that has a life expectancy of early 30s. About 7 years ago the doctors told Matt his condition was worsening and needed to put weight on- but didn't know how he possibly could. Shayne disagreed with the doctors: he believed Matt could put on weight. Shayne saw Matt as a opportunity to prove the doctors wrong. Over the next couple of years Matt went from the extremely frail 37kgs with low self esteem to a 70kg man full of confidence an much improved health!

Devastatingly, Matt's journey was hindered again in march 2014 when the doctors said without a double lung transplant he would die. He went on the transplant list, and 3 days and some very emotional phone calls later he had new lungs. Shayne visited Matt in hospital and we knew we were in for some new challenges that we would have to overcome. Matt struggled after his op to get back to feeling normal and to regain all the muscle he lost from the surgery and the extensive hospital stay. Once out, Matt was extremely keen to get back in the gym - so keen he came back three days after he got home!

Matts doctors said he wouldn't be able to lift more than 2kg ever again, he now has a 85% lung function, is 78kg, 5% body fat and lifts double his body weight! He since competed in a powerlifting competition, he won his weight division.

Matt continues to train with Shayne, Jess and Nick the whole team at The Liftlab and betters himself with every session. Matt is an inspiration to our whole team and are glad we were able to help him in his amazing journey.

Matt Maartensz

Before my time with Shayne and his team, I had three years of experience in the gym. In July of last year, I decided to seek some professional assistance with weightlifting and nutrition as I was unhappy with my progress. I chose to take a ‘leap of faith’, so to speak, and I can thankfully say almost a year later that it was one of the best decisions I have made. I personally underwent a 12-week program that included four personal training sessions a week, plus a nutrition plan. Upon following the recommended principles of nutrition, alongside giving 100% in the gym, I can wholeheartedly say that my sense of general wellbeing improved dramatically. Initially the whole program appeared to be daunting and simply impractical. Despite this, I can assure anyone who is undecided that after a few weeks of dedication to the program it will seamlessly incorporate itself into your busy lives.

Lennox Saint

When you make a decision that you want to get fit, go on a diet, to lose weight, get toned or all of the above there is one thing you are never short of, and that’s advice and opinions. Everyone has their miracle juices, Benjamin Button injectables, paleo, low carb no carb high carb organic vegetable cleanse detox weight loss shake. There is so much noise out there and to be honest with my lifestyle and eating out all the time the chances of me sticking to any strict regime was just simply not going to happen.

John Elliott

I first commenced using LiftLab in early 2015 where I was looking to ‘change up’ my training program. We did several different training sessions spaced over various weeks and I found that I could really start to see change and enjoyed the training layout and style. From here I requested further information around nutrition and was able to receive guidance in the form of basics of ‘ Do’s & Dont’s’ of nutrition. I truly believe I would not be where I am today in my health and fitness journey without the assistance of such a great coach.

Roberta Westlund