How I Found A Love Of Group Fitness

Caitlyn Davey • April 2, 2025

My love for group fitness first began back in 2007, when I joined an outdoor bootcamp after relocating from the UK to Sydney.

At the time, it wasn’t just about exercise—it gave me something far more important:
➡️ A community.
➡️ A sense of belonging.
➡️ Relationships built through shared hard work and shared victories.

I loved it so much that I decided to take a leap of faith:

I left my full-time job.
I earned my Cert 3 & 4 in Personal Training.
I launched my own outdoor group training business.

And you know what they say:

"If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."

That was true for me.

Helping people feel better, working towards their goals, and watching them achieve them?

➡️ There’s no better feeling.

A New Chapter: Moving to Brisbane

In 2015, life shifted again.

This time, we moved to Brisbane—this time with a baby in tow:

My son, Jack.
Shortly after, our little girl, Matilda, arrived.

Finding a gym that felt right for me in this new chapter was a challenge.

Nothing clicked—until I found Rebuild Health and Fitness.

At first, the idea of CrossFit was daunting:

Would I be strong enough?
Was I fit enough?

But the moment I joined, none of that mattered.

Rebuild instantly felt like home.

Becoming a Coach: Another Leap of Faith

Fast-forward five years, and my love for Rebuild has grown so much that I took another leap of faith:

✅ I completed my CrossFit Level 1 Trainer course.
✅ I became a proud member of the amazing coaching team.

Why?

Because I believe in everything that Rebuild stands for.

It just makes sense—even when stepping into a new role feels a little scary.

My Coaching Philosophy

When someone walks through the doors of Rebuild Health and Fitness, I want that to be the best hour of their day.

I’m here to:

Help them feel good about themselves.
Share their wins—big or small—every single session.
Encourage and celebrate their achievements, no matter how small they may seem.

And as a mum, I especially understand how hard it is:

To carve out time for yourself.
To deal with the mum guilt of prioritising your own health.

I believe it’s crucial to set the right example for our children:

To be active.
To have a healthy body image.
To foster a positive relationship with food and fitness.

If I can help someone feel even a little bit better—

If I can make a difference in someone's day—

➡️ That’s the best part of being a coach.

Final Thought

Fitness isn't just about strength or speed.

It’s about community, belief in yourself, and celebrating every step of the journey.

At Rebuild, that's exactly what we do—and I’m so proud to be part of it.

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