About Us!

Welcome to Apex Strength, your local, family-owned community gym based in Thornton, NSW.

Apex Strength was founded in 2022 and has proudly served the Maitland, Newcastle and Hunter region since. As a team of 4 we hold over 30 years of combined experience within the industry and are offering a range of fitness and nutritional services. Our qualified team of coaches are here to help you reach your health goals in a supportive and motivating environment.

We offer a range of services from individual personal training focusing on strength training, focused fat loss, performance coaching and nutritional guidance to community focused boot camp classes. Offering 32 boot camp classes every week at a variety of times, we make it possible to fit fitness into your lifestyle.

Our team includes both male and female coaches who are nutrition-qualified, ensuring you get expert guidance on training, recovery, and healthy eating. We also have an in-house masseuse available for post-workout recovery and relaxation to keep you performing at your best.

At Apex Strength we’re committed to helping you build strength, confidence, and lasting results alongside a welcoming community.

THE APEX STRENGTH TEAM

JAKE WEATHERBURN

Director / Head Coach

With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals become stronger, healthier, and fitter.
I am a highly qualified Strength Coach, holding a Level 2 Strength & Conditioning certification and a degree in exercise physiology & sports science.
My primary focus is on strength training, where I work with clients of all backgrounds to build the foundation of strength, power, stability, and confidence. Whether you're looking to gain strength, lose fat, improve athletic performance, or recover from an injury, my approach is personalized to meet your unique goals.
In addition to strength training, I am a certified Nutrition Coach, believing that proper nutrition is a key component of achieving peak performance and health.
ALEISHA LEWIS

Nutritionist / Coach

Personal trainer and naturopath with over 16 years of experience in the health and wellness industry.
I began my career at just 17 and have specialised in group fitness, strength training, Zumba, pilates, pre and postnatal, and women’s health movement.
I have also spent 10 years running my own women’s fitness franchise, an experience that deepened my understanding of coaching, leadership, and client results.
Alongside my fitness career, I am a degree-qualified naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist who believes true health is achieved when the body is supported from every angle.
My mission is to inspire others to reconnect with their body’s potential and feel strong - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
SAM WEATHERBURN

Masseuse / Coach

Personal trainer and massage therapist with a passion for helping women rebuild their confidence and feel strong.
My approach combines personalised training, mindful movement, and recovery focused massage therapy to help my clients move better, feel better, and live with confidence.
As a mum myself, I know how easy it can be to put yourself last. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to create a supportive, judgment-free space where women can rediscover their power, fall in love with fitness, and embrace the best version of themselves. Whether you’re returning to exercise, looking to build strength, lose fat or wanting to boost your self-esteem, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with empathy, encouragement, and a whole lot of positivity.
CURTIS HOBART

Coach

I’m a certified Personal Trainer with a passion for helping people feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies, no matter where they’re starting from.
I specialise in pre- and postnatal training, pelvic floor health, and injury management, supporting clients through important and often overlooked stages of their fitness journey. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, returning after birth, or working around injuries, my focus is on creating a safe, supportive, and structured path forward.
My approach focuses on building a strong foundation, improving strength, stability, and movement quality. While ensuring you feel comfortable and confident.