COACH CHRIS NAYNA

Chris is a passionate, dedicated health and fitness professional with more than 17 years’ of industry experience. He walks the talk, and has firsthand experience of the life-changing health benefits exercise brings. 

Chris started his career as a Registered Nurse, before specialising in critical care cardiology. From there, he decided to shift his focus to the prevention side of health while formalising his love of fitness by becoming a Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Chris has experience working with people from all walks of life, but has a particular focus on those in high-performance fields. He was handpicked by renowned property developer, Tim Gurner, to design the fitness offering at Saint Haven - Australia’s first private wellness club. In his role as Head of Fitness for Saint Haven he trained some of Australia’s most accomplished business people.

TESTIMONIALS

Chris has been an integral part of our team at Saint Haven (and my family) for the past two years as our Head of Fitness, and as my personal trainer. He is a remarkable professional who possesses qualities that make him an invaluable asset to any endeavour.

Chris's passionate and enthusiastic approach to training and work is truly infectious. During our 1:1 training sessions, he consistently motivated and empowered me, making me feel strong and driven to push my limits. His ability to inspire and create a positive atmosphere is unparalleled. One of Chris' standout attributes is his exceptional communication skills and unwavering reliability. He always maintained clear and effective lines of communication, ensuring that our fitness goals were aligned and achieved. 

What sets Chris apart is his results-driven and focused mindset. He leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of excellence, and his dedication to helping clients achieve their fitness goals is unwavering. Under his guidance, I witnessed incredible transformations in both my physical fitness and overall well-being.

 Tim Gurner - Owner of Gurner TM


I've always struggled to have any consistency with training and finding something that clicked… Until I started working with Chris. Chris has a holistic approach to fitness and well-being that goes beyond just physical strength. He has not only helped me get stronger, but also reshaped my mindset, improved my eating habits, and acted as a relentless motivational force - pushing me when I've needed to in order to grow and see results. Each program is explained thoroughly, so you understand the science and the 'why' behind workouts. His influence extends beyond the gym, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, sleep and stress management to ensure you're well-rounded and hitting your goals on all fronts. 

Anthony Zaccaria - Co-Founder at Linktree 


Chris is the ultimate professional.  His understanding of training essentials is obvious, but what makes him special, is the way he is willing and able to apply the core principles in long-term health and wellness to you as an individual, making sessions highly impactful and lots of fun. One minute you’re lifting weights, the next you’re juggling tennis balls while standing on a Bosu. It’s multi-dimensional training by a highly motivated trainer who knows how to get the best out of you, be it your best or your worst day. 

Zac Rosenberg - Venture Capital Partner


I absolutely loved training with Chris! He's hands down the best trainer I've ever had -
Having worked with multiple trainers before, Chris stands out as the most well-rounded
and skilled among them. I've seen fantastic progress and felt in top form. Regrettably, we
had to stop training as he moved interstates. If you're looking to seriously improve your
fitness, Chris is your guy (He’s in a league of his own). Highly recommended!

Vince LeBon - Founder, CEO & Designer at Rollie Nation

I’ve been training with Chris for over 5 years and I couldn’t recommend him any higher.
His dedication to understanding my goals and customising a fitness plan taking in to
account a busy lifestyle was truly commendable. Chris is a standout in the industry who
focuses beyond just gym training, instead holistically evaluating my health and well-
being and providing sustainable solutions. This was demonstrated by his comprehensive
understanding of the human body, understanding my needs and knowing when to
push and pull back. His expertise and personalised approach matched with his friendly
demeanour has made a significant impact on my fitness, well-being and overall
performance.

Jason Grasso - Managing Director at Spectre Property



QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Applied Science and Nursing

Post-Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Cardiology 

Certificates III & IV in Fitness

Strength and Conditioning Coach - Level 1

Australian Weightlifting Association Sports and Power Coaching Certificate

Crossfit Coach - Level 1

Breathwork Fundamentals - Dan Brule

First Aid and CPR Certified 



EXPERIENCE

Founding team member and the Head of Fitness at Saint Haven - Private Wellness Club

Created, developed and sold a thriving fitness studio in Malvern, Melbourne 

Men’s Health expert panellist

Registered Nurse with over 6 years of medical and surgical experience

Social media professional and fitness influencer - 10 years

Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) - volunteer/ambassador 



COACHING DOMAINS

Improving body composition

Developing muscle, power and strength

Cardiovascular training

Sports performance

Mobility 

Fundamental movement patterns 

Olympic weightlifting 

Breathwork - Nervous system regulation 

Rehabilitation - in conjunction with your specialist

Sustainable lifestyle modifications

Goal setting, strategy and execution

Meal prep education

Calorie and macro tracking and education

PROGRAMS

Chris’ passion, knowledge, and coaching style can lead down many avenues. Therefore, it’s important to be clear about what you would like to achieve in your training and follow evidence-based processes to attain results.

Chris offers individualised programming (3 sessions) with the option of adding on sessions or continual development (recurring sessions).

Chris’ signature programs are designed to ensure exploration of the foundations of movement, health, lifestyle, and performance, all with a clear direction toward your goal.

For more information about Chris’ body recomposition, athletic performance and general physical preparation programs, please enquire via the form below.

WORKING WITH CHRIS NAYNA

Chris is passionate about sharing his skills and knowledge with individuals, groups and businesses. For more information please complete the following:

Rest Day Flow - Here’s a 3-part flow sequence that I put together for my rest day movement ♻️ I still like to incorporate some movement on my rest days. The intention is to keep intensity and volume low, aiming to promote recovery ✅ Mobility fl
Bracing is often mentioned in various fitness disciplines but frequently brushed over and poorly explained 👎🏼 Surprisingly, it took me a few years as a committed ‘gym bro’ before I understood what it was and how to apply it properly 👌?