Our Exercise Physiologists

Bodytrack® Health and Fitness is a Gym Studio run by Exercise Physiologists. Our degree-qualified staff are up to date with the latest in health and fitness research to provide you with expert advice to achieve optimal results.

Daniel Ryan (Ba Apply Sci (HMS) ESSAM AEP) - Principal

Daniel's sporting background and interest of the Human Body in Movement led him to completing a degree in Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) at the University of Queensland. He has since continued with his concern, helping people reach their goals in health and performance excellence.

At Bodytrack, Daniel has designed and implemented programs for people of all functional capacities. He pursues a pathway to assure each person biomechanically and physically performs at their best. Whether that be through weight loss, Postural alignment, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, strength and conditioning fitness or a combination.

Samuel Donaldson (Ba Apply Sci (HMS) ESSAM AEP)

Sam completed his degree in Exercise Science at the University of Queensland in 2009. Having spent most of his life kicking a soccer ball, he has had a lasting passion for sport and exercise. Qualifying for state championships in athletic events and playing for top Brisbane soccer clubs, Sam continues to enjoy a sporting lifestyle with bodytrack.

Sam maintains a professional interest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of musculoskeletal injuries. He has worked with a variety of bone, muscle and ligament injuries as well as joint instabilities and some chronic health conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease. Sam defines Exercise Physiology as the study of the human body, utilising the benefits of exercise to enhance one's ability to manipulate the physical environment in which they live. He carries this belief in to his knowledge of exercise prescription; 'with a proper program and appropriate exercise progressions any individual can benefit.' This allows his clients to see improvements in their overall health and ability to perform daily tasks, pushing beyond expectations.