our personal fitness trainers

linda smith

CEO and Principal Trainer of Accentu8
Certificate IV qualified Master Fitness Trainer
Bachelor of Education

A Master Fitness Trainer registered with Fitness NSW, Linda Smith has been weight-training for about 20 years. Linda won an award in the 2001 NSW Natural Bodybuilding Championships, coming 3rd in ‘figure’. A mother of two, aged 42, Linda also has a Bachelor degree in Education.

• "I believe fitness should fit into your lifestyle. Exercise enhances your life and can keep you active, confident and youthful – whatever your age."

• ‘Linda is reassuringly human. She has experienced gaining weight after childbirth and understands the challenges of losing 20 kilos when your self-confidence is low. She takes an encouraging and supportive approach. The workouts are often so much fun that you forget you are lifting weights!’ (Anne, Lindfield, aged 45)

troy van spanje

Certificate IV qualified and registered Personal Trainer, Troy has toured USA playing basketball and currently plays representative basketball in Sydney. He has a keen interest in coaching youth basketball and athletics.

Troy has studied CHEK method functional training incorporating postural and core work with movements that translate to everyday life.

“Workouts should be fun!” says Troy. He is creative in his approach -  constantly devising new exercises to challenge his clients.

• “I lost 35 kilos thanks to Troy’s steady encouragement! His varied workouts keep it interesting - After each workout I feel better and better about myself.” (Jackie, Ryde, 34)

jennifer lau

Jenny is a Certificate 4 qualified personal trainer who has represented Australia in karate.  She holds a second Dan black belt and enjoys teaching martial arts to children. 

Jenny has a friendly and dynamic personality and is committed to helping her clients get the results they want.

• “For the first time ever I have muscle definition and my health has never been better.  Thanks Jenny” (Jo,  Glebe, 33)