Meet My Team
As a member of my 28 family, you never have to feel alone. Not only will you join an amazing community of thousands of 28ers, but my team and I will be with you every step of your journey to a better you.
Together, my expert team of health & fitness professionals and I will educate you on the right way to train and eat for health, plus we’ll help you remove the barriers holding you back from becoming a fitter, healthier you. My program really is the easiest way to get healthier, inside and out. If you want to learn more about my team and how we’ll support you, keep on reading!
Learn about the people supporting your journey to a healthier you…
Sam Wood, Strength/Cardio Circuit
Sam Wood is one of the country’s leading health and fitness experts, and the owner of 28 By Sam Wood. With more than 20 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry, he is today a highly successful entrepreneur and businessman, as well an author and media commentator.
Sam discovered his life-long passion for personal training at the age of 21 while completing his exercise science degree. By his final year of study, he had established himself as one of Australia’s most popular trainers, with over 70 sessions booked every week.
Tania Monk, Strength
Tania’s all about helping you feel strong, capable, and confident. With years of experience in women’s health and strength training, she knows how to push you in the right way—supportive, motivating, and always real. Her sessions are designed to build power, boost energy, and leave you feeling unstoppable.
Zoe Klein, Yoga
Zoe has been teaching yoga and meditation since 2015. Her teaching style is fluid, creative and laidback with the perfect amount of challenge. Zoe loves to make the practices fun and relatable, through chatting and laughing along the way. Most importantly, Zoe values giving others her undivided presence.
Alice Bennett, Pilates
Alice has been practicing Pilates for 10 years and after the birth of her three daughters was inspired to pass her love of movement onto others becoming a Pilates and Barre instructor.
One of the most vibrant and energetic people you will ever meet, Alice is truly beautiful inside and out and I can’t wait for you to meet her.
Joss Holdsworth, HIIT
Joss has been working in Melbourne’s fitness industry since he was 19 years old, starting off at Chapel Street’s Personal Training Academy. Joss eventually moved his own PT business to Sam’s Pro Health Club, which would soon become what we now know as The Woodshed. Then, at just 25, Joss started his own gym called Pulse8 Centre in Murrumbeena.
Joss’s experience in the fitness industry today spans over 10 years! His love for the fitness community is clear, with his social accounts full of videos aimed to keep motivation, positivity, and engagement at an all-time high no matter what.
Miguel La Cruz, Boxing
Originally from Angola and raised between Ireland and London, Miguel La Cruz brings over 15 years of experience in boxing, calisthenics and personal training to the 28 team. His passion for movement, discipline and mindset has taken him all over the world, competing and training across Australia, Canada, Cuba, the USA, Dubai and parts of Asia.
Miguel’s training style is energetic, empowering and beginner-friendly, helping 28ers build confidence, fitness and strength while having fun. Passionate about the positive impact movement can have on both your body and mindset, his boxing sessions are designed to help members feel supported, motivated and powerful no matter their fitness level.
Chloe Lorback, Pregnancy & Postnatal Low Impact
Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with post-graduate qualifications in Women’s Health.
Chloe graduated with honours from Melbourne University in 1997 and has always been passionate about female health especially postnatal and pregnancy exercises. Chloe has also studied pilates in the UK as well as lectures to 4th-year university physio students at Melbourne Uni about exercise in pregnancy.
Megan Lawler, Dance Fit/Jungle Body
Megan is a fitness instructor and busy mum of two with more than 10 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Out of all the classes she’s taught over the years, The Jungle Body classes are some of her absolute favourites.
She loves the music, the energy, the moves and the incredible endorphin rush after every class. For Megan, it’s about more than just fitness. The Jungle Body has also had a huge impact on her mental and social wellbeing, giving her the chance to switch off, leave the stress at the door and enjoy some well-deserved ‘me time’.
One of the things she loves most is the sense of community and the friendships built through the classes. Megan is passionate about creating a fun, welcoming space where everyone can move, feel good and enjoy themselves, no matter their fitness level.
Tiffiny Hall, Toning MMA
Tiffiny is all about helping you feel strong, sculpted, and confident. A 6th Dan Taekwondo black belt and qualified PT (Cert III & IV in Fitness), she brings serious knowledge and energy to every session. Her workouts are designed to tone your body, boost your strength, and leave you feeling empowered.
Max Pertzel, Functional Training/Core
Max is all about full-body, functional training that builds strength you can actually use in everyday life. A qualified personal trainer and Ninja Warrior competitor, he brings high energy, real-world fitness, and a focus on movement that makes you stronger, fitter, and more capable with every session.
Craig Harper, Motivation Expert & Exercise Scientist
Craig Harper is one of Australia’s leading presenters, writers and educators in the areas of health, high-performance and personal transformation. An integral part of the Australian health and fitness industry since 1982 and in that time has worked as an exercise scientist, corporate speaker, consultant, University lecturer, AFL conditioning coach, radio host, TV presenter, writer and successful business owner.
Meet My Crew!
A big part of what makes our program different is the ongoing live support you’ll receive during your weight loss and fitness journey. Sam’s Crew are online 7 days a week to answer your questions, and/or give you a friendly nudge in the right direction if you need help to stay on track. Our crew are trained nutrition & fitness professionals who live & breathe the 28 philosophy, so I know you’re in good hands!
