Our Team
Corey Oliver - Founder and Managing Director
In 2006 Corey Oliver founded Physical Advantage an award winning Dubai Fitness Solutions Company, Then in 2007 he single-handedly pioneered and launched the first ever Militaristic Style Bootcamp Program that have since taken the UAE by storm.
This journey has brought him to where he is today as Founder and Managing Director of Original Fitness Co. Abu Dhabi's first ever Fitness Training Company and Boot Camp Fitness Program Facilitator.
Corey is incredibly close to all Original Fitness Co. Fitness Programmes, thereby ensuring that every individual person is getting exactly the training and workout they need to achieve their personal goals. By doing so he also ensures that each and every Original Fitness Co. Trainer is providing intensive and highly motivational programme's that are perfect for your needs.
He is an Arabian Gulf International IRB 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup Representative and a former Australian Ocean Ironman Athlete, outside of these Corey also regularly takes part in other activities from advanced level swimming, to long distance soft sand running, kayaking, competitive boxing, and surfing.
Corey has worked as a Master Personal Trainer and a Swim Squad Instructor for leading gyms and recreation facilities in Australia and Dubai for more than a decade. His professional sporting background means he can offer a level of training that is normally only available to professional athletes.
With personal passions including Sport, Health and Fitness, he also focuses on Corporate Fitness programmes and consultations in order to provide companies with a fitter, happier workforce. As such he achieved great success in launching Leadon, The Dubai Holding Future Leaders Corporate Wellness program, the Middle East's first ever Corporate wellness program.
He has trained Government Dignitaries, Senior Level Management Personnel, Professional Athletes and Celebrities and has been frequently featured in Mens Fitness, Ahlan, Whats on, Time Out, The National, Leisure Manager, Aquarius, 7days, Gulf News, and is also highly sought after as one of the Middle East's foremost fitness expert's. He has featured on Dubai One TV's Out and About and Emirates Evening News Programs as well as being a regular panel member on City 7's City Women and Sport on 7 TV shows.
Corey has a mastered the art of combining a fun, exciting and easy-going approach with motivational and sport-smart techniques in order to ensure that every Original Fitness Co. participant has a great time while achieving what they may have previously thought impossible.
Phil Perrin - Boot Camp & Group Fitness Coordinator
Phil joins the company from London in the UK, previously being employed as a Training Manager at one of the world's busiest airports - Heathrow Airport.
A 22 year career in the British Army as a Physical Training Instructor has given Phil specializations in a wide range of areas which includes being a qualified Rehabilitation Instructor who specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic injuries through exercise therapy and also posses extensive experience in incorporating train the trainer programs within the military and large multinational corporations.
Phil has managed a variety of busy Recreational & Physical Training Centre's and is a qualified Personal Trainer, Security Consultant, and additionally is a Coach and Official in a variety of sports that include Basketball and Volleyball.
Whilst serving in the British Army Phil has competed at combined service level in cross country, half marathon and Athletics.
Phil has a very strong passion for Adventure Sport with extensive experience gained during his military career in Mountaineering, Nordic & Alpine Skiing, Rock Climbing, Diving and all facets of Kayaking which in turn combine to give Phil a great depth of knowledge and experience as an Adventure leader.
Phil is a no nonsense trainer with the ability to combine hard work and fun to draw the best results from anyone willing to commit to training.
Lizette Duco - Personal Fitness Training Coordinator
Liz was previously a National Gymnastics Team member for her native country the Philippines. She has competed at various International Competitions and has excelled in Artistic Gymnastics and Sports Aerobics.
She holds a B.A in Sports Science and comes to Original Fitness Co. with over 10 years experience in Fitness Training. Liz has acquired several International Fitness Certifications and is a qualified Les Mills Instructor in Body Jam, Body Balance, Body Pump, Body Combat and RPM. She has been trained in Yoga, Pilates and Power Plate and is keen to incorporate her qualifications with her love for fitness.
Liz has a passion for Sports, Dance and making Fitness fun and takes great pride in helping her clients to be fitter, healthier and happier in their everyday lives.
Her experience and motivation will help you to be the person you dream to be.
Andrew Webber - Corporate Wellness Coordinator & Remedial Therapist
Andrew joins us from Melbourne, Australia with a Diploma in Massage (Remedial). He has previously managed 2 busy Melbourne Remedial Sports Massage Clinic's in Brighton and on St Kilda road for a total of six years.
A pro-active attitude to sports injuries has meant a rewarding career for Andrew, with clients ranging from Professional Golfers and A-league Football Players to Cricketers, Triathletes, Cyclists, Short Distance Runners and Marathon Enthusiasts.
He has also carved a name for himself with clients suffering from long term chronic pain, sciatic pain, shoulder dysfunction, upper thoracic pain (an office workers nemesis), lumbar tightness and stress related issues.
He has been a Kendo competitor at state representative level for almost 10 years, and is passionate about the martial art, a passion he continues in the UAE having joined the Dubai Kendo Club.
His years competing at the highest level mean that he is accustomed to dealing with short time-goals in respect to injury correction - and as a result his friendly, but no nonsense approach to Massage Therapy and Corporate Wellness is what sets him apart.
Zaid Gerber - Fitness Trainer
Zimbabwean born Zaid Gerber is very passionate about sport, health and fitness and believes that dedication and discipline are the keys to success and employs this philosophy when advising, training and mentoring his clients.
Zaid focuses on strength, conditioning, speed, agility and explosive training in accordance to help his clients reach their specific goals in addition to this he is also a purple belt at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is currently a member of Emirates Team Jiu Jitsu under Brazilian head coach Carlos Santos and has competed in many Grappling, Submission Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu jitsu tournaments on a local and International level most recently being the Jiu Jitsu World Cup held in Abu Dhabi.
Zaid lives by the Saying "Practice what you preach" and keeps himself up to date with the latest fitness training and coaching methods.
Wolfgang Trezise - Fitness Trainer
Australian born Wolfgang Trezise has always possessed a passion for all aspects of health & fitness which explains his diverse sporting background that includes him being a State Reebok Aerobics champion, Competitive swimmer, Winner of Bodybuilding titles such as Junior men's, Open men's under 80kg's and Open men's over 90kg's.
Wolfgang possesses over 20 years of experience in the field of health & fitness and enjoys imparting his wealth of knowledge to any person that is motivated or willing to be motivated to achieve their potential as he knows just how hard it is to get the right help when you are just beginning or want to take it to the next level and he dares you to take the journey to better health under his guidance.
Kevin McCullough - Fitness Trainer
Hailing from the UK, Kevin was a member of the Royal Navy for 4 years, during this time he competed in the Portsmouth command amateur boxing team and HMS Nelson's field gun team. He then moved into career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer in London and Newcastle UK.
Kevin has over 8 years experience within the fitness industry which includes the roles of circuit training instructor, boxercise instructor, physical training instructor, fitness manager and personal trainer. His knowledge base of many different types of fitness training and exercises allows him to tailor and target programmes and training to the clients specific needs.
He is very passionate about what he does, he loves training people and getting results, no matter what your goals are he will help you achieve them. His motto being "if you fail we fail"
Sam Botros - Fitness Trainer
In 2007 Sam Botros was the key Military and Physical Training Advisor for the first ever Fitness Military Bootcamp that was launched in the UAE. He designed the initial Bootcamp training systems which are still in use today.
Sam is an enthusiastic and experienced Fitness Trainer who has been residing in the UAE since 2004. He had spent most of his youth in New Zealand, but has also lived in Ireland, England, and Australia.
Sam brings with him 20 years of Military experience having served with both the New Zealand and Australian Armed Forces, The majority of his time was spent with the Elite Australian SAS unit before arriving in the UAE.
He has always displayed a very strong focus towards the fitness industry and has been a qualified personal trainer for over 15 years.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Science (Security Management), Diploma (Middle East Culture), and Diploma (Sports Science) which encompasses strength & conditioning, sports medicine and nutrition.
Sam has trained and conditioned a diverse group of high level organisations such as the US Seals, UK Special Forces, UAE Special Forces, Australian and New Zealand SAS, Pakistan Cricket Team, Australian Cricket Team, Australian Rugby Union team, and The Arabian Gulf 2009 World Cup Men's Rugby Sevens Team.
He is a fluent Arabic speaker and has represented the New Zealand and Australian Armed Forces in Rugby, Biathlon, Athletics, Cross country, Squash and was also a qualified Unarmed Combat Instructor whilst serving in the Australian SAS.