Ryan Mountford

My name is Ryan and I have been involved in fitness since I was 6 years old. I was an international competitive gymnast, competing for Australia from the time I was 15. This provided me with a passion to learn how the body works and help others improve the way they move. I love seeing our clients at Fitness Boxx break new boundaries: whether it’s getting their first chin-up ever, improving the way they look and feel or even just touch their toes for the first time in years.

I’ve observed massive transformations in our client’s lifestyles and put this down to the way they make exercise and nutrition part of their daily routine. I believe consistency is the key and you will improve in the areas you focus on everyday.

I also love playing music, animals, surfing and traveling and have been lucky enough to combine all these passions into my life over the years, with possibly the most interesting fact being that I did volunteer work walking pumas around the jungles in an animal refuge in Bolivia.

George Symes

George is a highly experienced personal trainer with 15 years in the fitness industry and a strong academic foundation in human movement and exercise rehabilitation. Holding a Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise Rehabilitation) from Charles Sturt University and a Certificate IV in Fitness with Master Trainer Level 1 accreditation from the Australian Institute of Fitness, George brings both scientific insight and practical expertise to every client he coaches.

George specialises in injury rehabilitation, strength training, run coaching, boxing, weight loss, mobility development, and personalised exercise prescription. 

His diverse sporting background spans GPS rowing, rugby union, mixed martial arts, and extensive success in ultra running, giving him a deep understanding of performance, discipline, and long-term athlete development.

His coaching philosophy is built on science-based training principles, progressive overload, strong habit building, and consistent accountability. 

Whether helping clients return from injury, build strength, lose weight, or prepare for an endurance event, George creates structured programs that are sustainable, effective, and tailored to individual needs.

Professional yet friendly, George is committed to helping each client move better, feel stronger, and achieve meaningful, lasting results.

Leigh Birkett

My name is Leigh and I am thrilled to be part of the incredible community and talented trainers at Fitness Boxx.

I am a wife, a mum of two, and have always had a deep passion for fitness. I have been training since my teens and over the years, my love for it only grew. I became a qualified Personal Trainer in 2001 and started my fitness journey on reception at Next Generation Clubs in North Ryde.

After having a break from working in the industry with kids, I refreshed my skills around 2015/17 and then worked part-time at various gyms..

I love what I do and am constantly looking for opportunities to expand my knowledge and skill set, and I’m confident that I will learn a great deal from both of them.

I love helping others, and being part of this amazing team!

See you on the gym floor soon. ☺️💪🏻