About Me
Manal Garcia Fitness was born in 2004 (as MRG Fitness) delivering Personal Training, Outdoor Group Training and Corporate Group Training weekly.
Finishing University with a Bachelor Of Arts Degree (Macquarie University, Sydney) in 1993, Manal worked with people with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities. Firstly in a hands on capacity, then taking on a training role and eventually found herself in marketing - still with a focus on assisting people with disabilities. All the while Manal kept herself physically fit & used running as a balance for the demands of such a challenging industry. Although the Disability Industry provided a rewarding career which brought with it much success, the thought of working in fitness was never an "if" more of a "when".
Having children gave Manal the chance to study fitness & gain qualifications which enabled her to take the leap into her fitness career.
In 2008, 2009 & 2010 Manal presented at FILEX (The Australian Fitness Convention) in the Aqua arena.
In 2007 Manal dabbled in fitness modelling for the Australian Fitness Network which has continued. She has also co-written articles for The Fitness Network Magazine. She modelled for The Sunday Telegraph's Body & Soul Magazine on 2 occasions in 2009.
In the January 2016 Australian edition of Oxygen Magazine Manal was featured as a role model in the Fitness Industry with a photo and interview in the "Future of Fitness" section.
A keen runner Manal has competed in races from 5km to the full marathon (42.2km's).
In 2012 Manal became a "LuLuLemon Athletica" Research & Development Ambassador for the Balmain store in Sydney. Acknowledging Manal as a leader in the health, yoga and athletic community.
In 2020 Manal was chosen as one of the 40 faces of The L'oreal Paris "True Match" Campaign. This nationwide campaign celebrates inclusivity and diversity in the makeup industry. Manal is very proud to be part of the L'oreal Paris family and expand her talents from the fitness industry to the beauty industry.
Qualifications
Certificates III and IV in Fitness
Fitness Institute Australia Specialisations: Personal Trainer; Group Exercise (Fitness) Instructor;
Aqua Fitness Instructor; Gym Instructor
TCP Training, Apply First Aid, Perform CPR
Thump Boxing, Advanced Boxing, Levels 1 and 2
Human Kinetics, Water Exercise
Les Mills Pacific, Group Fitness Instructor
Boot Camps Australia, Advanced Bootcamp Instructor Levels 1 & 2
Motivate To Train, Outdoor Fitness and Bootcamp For Kids Instructor
Athletics Australia / Australian Sports Commission, Community Coaching General Principles
Athletics Australia / Australian Sports Commission, Play By The Rules - Child Protection
Athletics Australia / Australian Sports Commission, Play By The Rules - Harassment and Discrimination
Athletics New South Wales, Level 2, Intermediate Recreational Running Coach
Understanding Estrogen, Womens Health - Limitless Health and Fitness
Working With Children Check, Current, Service NSW
Fitness Education Online, Medball Essentials for PT's and Bootcamps
Australian Fitness Network, Tactical Strategies for Fitness Business Success
Fitness Education Online, Suspension essentials for PT's and Bootcamp
