Meet the GZ Team
Our experienced fitness team provides personalized services to help you achieve your fitness goals through a holistic approach that combines physical training, proper nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being. Let us guide you towards a healthy and active lifestyle.
Saki Marais
Coach
Saki is a trainer with loads of experience in a very wide field. From that of being a deep sea diving to spinning instructor, sports massage therapist, and coach to name but a few. Needless to say, you will always be in good hands.
His passion shines through in everything he does! Saki is a real “endorphine junkie” and has a rich history of traveling the world and racing.
Linda Wood
Bootcamp Coach
Linda has her 2nd Dan black belt in Shotokan karate and teaches Cheeky moves Rape escape workshops. She has been part of the Kids Kicking Cancer team, teaching kids with cancer basic martial arts and breathing techniques to help them cope with pain and anxiety associated with their illness. In 2019 Linda started Obstacle Course training at Ground Zero and subsequently fell in love with the sport and with Ground Zero and has since become a part of the Ground Zero coaching team
Michelle Abdul-Khabeer
Yoga Teacher
Michelle our Yoga Teacher with years of experience as a Student now thriving as a Teacher. She has a holistic approach to life with love of a natural and eco-friendly lifestyle. Yoga for Mind, Body and Spirit rejuvenation, bringing you back to your authentic higher self. Namaste!
Richard Fraser
Coach
Richard Fraser is a highly experienced sports coach and holds multiple qualifications, including an honours degree in Sports Science. He has 10 years of experience in sports coaching and strength and conditioning, working with clients ranging from average Joes to professional athletes in sports such as athletics, cross country, rugby, football, boxing, and MMA. Richard has a passion for sports and fitness developed from a young age, competing in various sports, including canoeing at a provincial level and being an explosive fighter in Mixed Martial Arts. Currently, Richard is obsessed with OCR, competing at an Elite level with several top ten finishes and winning the Battlerush 6 hour OCR Endurance race in 2021. If you’re looking for a coach who truly walks the walk, then Richard is the one for you.
Tristan Gibbley
Boxfit Coach / Personal Trainer
Tristan is a 24 year old personal Trainer and Coach. He has been competing in combat sports for over 6 years and has been coaching for the last 2 years. He has grown up and spent most of his life in the South of Joburg. Interesting fact: Tristan is a big lover of animals and has a mini “zoo” at home.
Tian Basson
Coach
Tian is a middle and long distance coach since 2012 till present. ASA level 2 coach and SISSA Certificate in advance endurance training.
He is also one of South Africa’s top OCR elite men and coach at Ground Zero since 2016 till present.
Been racing in OCR for 7 years and still going strong.
Jade Botha
Personal Trainer
HFPA Personal Trainer Diploma in Exercise Science
