Meet the Flying Start Fitness Staff

Gordon Muir

Gordon is a former AFL boundary umpire who has been running competitively for 20 years. Gordon’s passion for fitness started in his early 20’s when, as a pack a day smoker, he gave up cigarettes and took up running, winning three races at Stawell under the guidance of master pro running coach Sandy Hurst.

During this time he took up boundary umpiring in winter to stay fit for his running in the summer . This led to a 10 year career in the AFL, officiating in more than 200 matches, including 4 grand finals, and was named the inaugural All Australian Boundary Umpire in 2005.

Gordon was the winner of the 35-39 age group in the 2008 Great Ocean Rd Half Marathon and placed 2nd in the 40-44 age group at the 2009 Melbourne Half Marathon. He was named the 2008-9 VRTA Victorian Distance Runner of the Year and 2008-09 AAC National Distance Runner of the Year.

He is driven by a strong desire to challenge himself and achieve his goals and is passionate about helping people of all ages and fitness levels achieve theirs.

Andrea Webb

Our yoga instructor Andrea Webb has been practicing yoga for the past 20 years. Andrea has a passion for yoga and completed her training with the renowned Byron yoga centre. She maintains a keen interest in health & fitness, having recently completed the Melbourne Marathon.

Andrea brings to her classes an understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy mind body balance.

Rob Haala

Rob is a current AFL Boundary Umpire who has umpired 121 games including 6 finals matches. He is also a professional runner who has won the 1600m at the prestigious Bay Sheffield Carnival in South Australia.

A practicing dietician for the past 6 years, Rob has worked with a diverse range of clients from the chronically overweight to Olympic level athletes through his business ‘Nutrition for Life’.

Rob is well qualified to deliver nutritional advice to help you lose weight yet still meet the energy demands of an increased exercise program. He has tailored a nutritional plan aimed at a ‘typical’ Flying Start client. This is available exclusively to our customers.