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Steven Goncalves
Founder & Trainer
Date of Birth:
March 23th, 1987
A Bit About Me
About Steven Goncalves
Steven is a Pro MMA athlete and fighter. He is a plant based professional athlete.
He started Kung Fu at the age of 15 years. Breathing techniques, flexibility and strength play an integral role in Kung Fu training. Mental training is also crucial, and this is done through gruelling examinations.
Steven then started doing free running with some of the forerunners of the sport. He is well versed in Mauy Thai, jujitsu, wrestling, kickboxing and boxing which led him to work in the film industry as a stuntman on Blacksails, Troy, Grimbsby Brothers, Roots, Action Point and more.
Steven is also a breath work practitioner and teacher.
His knowledge of conditioning training has been gained through years of preparing fighters and himself for the rigours of combat sport.
He is a personal trainer and the Founder of Fit-Flo.
Jacqui van der Riet
MD & Founder
Date of Birth:
October 30th, 1967
A Bit About Me
Jacqui has always enjoyed sports and has led a healthy lifestyle since the age of 10 years when her dad said she would be a chubby checker all her life 😊. She proved him wrong.
When she left school, she studied anatomy and physiology and had a dream of owning a wellness centre. Life led her in a business direction, and she has built up a successful sales business employing over 400 staff.
Her dream of bringing wellness into her business has now become a reality with Fit-Flo. The wellness program is available to all employees and together they are training, breathing, eating healthy and exploring all sorts of adventurous wellness experiences.
Jacqui has summited Mt Kilimanjaro, completed four Cape Argus Cycling Events and two 94.7 cycle challenges. She has also swum the Midmar Mile. Jacqui trains daily with her fitness coach and assists Steven in leading the Fit-Flo classes. She is training for the half Iron Woman in June 2022.
Her passion for leading an active life to boost mental health is being spread by Fit-Flo and she is now building a gym at work to assist with the Fit-Flo vision.
Jacqui's vision:
I have always been a true believer in the concept that the way to a healthy mind is only possible through a healthy body. How can we possibly enjoy life to the maximum if we have a body that is not healthy and full of energy?
I have loved exercise and healthy living from a young age, but there have been times in my life when I thought that I was just too busy to do any exercise at all. When I think back, these were the times when I was sometimes overwhelmed by anxiety and stress. I have learnt that by including moderate exercise, healthy eating and a positive attitude to wellness is the only way to decrease stress and lead an energetic and healthy life.
It is a dream of mine to be able to bring the joy of wellness into UDM. We all work in sedentary jobs where movement is really limited. We are under intense continual pressure to produce and process sales. This takes a toll on our bodies and minds and it is up to us to nurture ourselves and ensure we are equipped to handle the ups and downs of our jobs and our daily lives.
My focus is not on people losing weight or building muscle. That will happen organically. What I am passionate about is getting all those endorphins flowing and building strong, healthy bodies and minds. Giving you the opportunity to feel energised, vital, confident, strong and balanced.
My vision is that WE DO THIS TOGETHER!
Let us make wellness a way of life at UDM
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