Johnny Bourke

Role:

I am the owner and founder of Elite Training Centre, Paradise Gym, and of course Carbon Gym. I am also the owner of a cold-pressed juice company called Juice Syndicate.

What type of training do you enjoy:

I enjoy Muay Thai and kickboxing training the most, Muay Thai and kickboxing have been a significant part of my fitness journey as they completely transformed my life. When I first started training in Muay Thai, I was battling obesity, and I needed to lose weight and get in shape. Muay Thai training not only helped me achieve my fitness goals, but it also taught me discipline, perseverance, and mental toughness. I fell in love with the sport and the challenges that it brought, and it has been a significant part of my life ever since.

What are your fitness-based goals:

My fitness-based goals are to have a body so chiselled, even Michelangelo would be jealous! But in all seriousness, I just want to stay healthy, strong, and fit.

Favourite food:

Pizza and Mexican, I couldn’t just pick one.

Why did you get into the fitness industry: 

I got into the fitness industry because I was extremely overweight and wanted to lose enough weight to go skydiving. I started training Muay Thai with my housemates, became obsessed, and lost

40kg in my first 12 months. After that, I couldn’t stand sitting at a desk and working my job in IT any longer. So, I quit and started my Diploma in Fitness full-time. Muay Thai and fitness had such a significant impact on my life that I wanted to share my passion for the sport and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with others.

Tell us something about yourself:

I work hard and I play hard. I’m a workaholic and going to bed is actually the worst part of my day. To unwind, I love researching and booking my next travel destination. Traveling is my other passion.