Registered Fitness Professional

Mark Mark Cera
Miami, QLD
245 0-120 is a NEW PROFESSIONAL
- Limited experience
- Initial education

120-230 is a DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL
- Some industry experience
- Developing networks
- Further education

230-290 is an ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL
- Commitment to learning
- Extensive experience
- Multiple references

290-300 is an INDUSTRY LEADER
- 12+ years industry experience for 300 rating

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Specialisation

Strength & conditioning /PT

Industry Experience

39 years

FITREC Certificate

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REGISTERED 5 years

EXP 11-APR-2025

A Bit About Me

I’m a committed, passionate and well-rounded strength and conditioning coach, rehabilitation coach and educator with experience measured in decades rather than years. Over the years I’ve worked with four elite AFL teams, an NBL team, extensive triathlon coaching at elite and age group level, a world tour level road cyclist and internationally with elite individual and team athletes in a major sports institute.
I‘m strongly committed to coaching excellence and have worked tirelessly to continually learn and improve my knowledge, my coaching, my teaching and my communication.
I have a strong focus on functional training, understanding movement patterns/limitations and movement correctives and hold a firm belief in the value of whole-person development.

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I am 48 years old and Mark Cera was my personal trainer for 18 months. With his guidance and support, I became fitter and stronger than I had ever been, and was able to move with more confidence. When I was attending his sessions, my back problems were non-existent, as he prepared a bespoke plan to strengthen my core. Mark's experience is extensive and supported by strong academic qualifications in sports science. I always felt that I was pushed at exactly the right amount to keep improving myself. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone considering a personal trainer - his expertise in this field is second to none and he is always encouraging and supportive.

Emma Power, CLIENT
Mar 2020

I decided to approach Mark Cera two years ago to be my personal trainer. I was in my late 40’s and as a result of numerous injuries and operations on those injuries I was struggling with strength in my legs and day to day movement. As I began to work with Mark I very quickly realised that his knowledge in his field and his ability to tailor a training regime for someone that had similar needs to mine was second to none and knew exactly what exercises to give me to avoid discomfort and further injury while putting me on a pathway to recovery. Mark is a true professional. I have and would continue to refer anyone I know to Mark if they required any form of personal training.

Mikel Gashi, CLIENT
Mar 2020

My name is Tony Gashi Mark Cera became my trainer a year ago and has designed a training weekly program that he guided and trained me through and kept adjusting it as I reached certain level in my mobility and strength level . Training with him it has become part of lifestyle for my self , 54 years old , working six day a week in my retail / manufacturing business and still playing soccer after long association with the sport playing and coaching . I found his wealth of knowledge and experience in fitness industry and individual and club sports as well , motivating that I can still learn , improve and be able to still be active In my sport. I will be ever great full to him .

Tony Gashi, CLIENT
Mar 2020

Work History  (100/100)

Owner and trainer Aug 2017 - Current
Functional Fitness for over 40's
Director of Strength and Conditioning Mar 2015 - Sep 2017
Ersha Training Centre, Guangzhou, China
Head Fitness Trainer Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
Smart Connection Training
Fitness Lead Coach Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Australian Institute of Fitness
Strength and Conditioning Coach Feb 2008 - Apr 2009
Scotch College
Rehabilitation Coach Jan 2008 - Sep 2009
Essendon Football Club
Strength and Conditioning Coach Mar 2006 - Jun 2006
Guangdong Institute of Sport Guangzhou China
Interim Strength and Conditioning Coach Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
Richmond Football Club
Strength and Conditioning Coach Mar 2005 - Aug 2005
Guangdong Institute of Sport Guangzhou China
Fitness Coordinator 2IC Nov 2001 - Jan 2005
St. Kilda Saints Football Club
Rehabilitation Coordinator Jun 2001 - Sep 2002
NExTT (Nutrition, Exercise, Treatment, Training)
Strength and Conditioning Coach Jan 1994 - Jun 1998
North Melbourne Giants Basketball Club
Strength Coach Nov 1993 - Sep 1997
Richmond Football Club
Strength Coach Dec 1986 - Sep 1989
Melbourne Football Club
Instructor/owner May 1983 - Jun 1995
Beats Aerobics
Sessional Lecturer Mar 1983 - Oct 1999
Victoria University
Gym Instructor / Aerobics Instructor Jun 1979 - May 1983
Underground Body Shop
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Compliance

First Aid Expired
PL/PI Insurance Not Provided
Working with Children Expired

Education  (45/100)

Certificate III in Fitness Jul 2018
EfitAcademy
FR A60
Certificate IV in Fitness Jul 2018
EfitAcademy
FR A60
B App Sci - Physical Education Jul 1982
Footscray Institute of Technology
FR A60

References  (100/100) View All

I am 48 years old and Mark Cera was my personal trainer for 18 months. With his guidance and support, I became fitter and stronger than I had ever been, and was able to move with more confidence. When I was attending his sessions, my back problems were non-existent, as he prepared a bespoke plan to strengthen my core. Mark's experience is extensive and supported by strong academic qualifications in sports science. I always felt that I was pushed at exactly the right amount to keep improving myself. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone considering a personal trainer - his expertise in this field is second to none and he is always encouraging and supportive.

Emma Power, CLIENT
Mar 2020

I decided to approach Mark Cera two years ago to be my personal trainer. I was in my late 40’s and as a result of numerous injuries and operations on those injuries I was struggling with strength in my legs and day to day movement. As I began to work with Mark I very quickly realised that his knowledge in his field and his ability to tailor a training regime for someone that had similar needs to mine was second to none and knew exactly what exercises to give me to avoid discomfort and further injury while putting me on a pathway to recovery. Mark is a true professional. I have and would continue to refer anyone I know to Mark if they required any form of personal training.

Mikel Gashi, CLIENT
Mar 2020

My name is Tony Gashi Mark Cera became my trainer a year ago and has designed a training weekly program that he guided and trained me through and kept adjusting it as I reached certain level in my mobility and strength level . Training with him it has become part of lifestyle for my self , 54 years old , working six day a week in my retail / manufacturing business and still playing soccer after long association with the sport playing and coaching . I found his wealth of knowledge and experience in fitness industry and individual and club sports as well , motivating that I can still learn , improve and be able to still be active In my sport. I will be ever great full to him .

Tony Gashi, CLIENT
Mar 2020

Achievements

Fourth Australian to complete the Hawaiian Ironman Oct 1982
Hawaiian Ironman  

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