Sam Wood

Sam Wood is a renowned Australian fitness expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. As one of Australia’s leading personal trainers, Sam has transformed the health and fitness landscape with his innovative approaches and relatable methods.

Sam began his journey as a fitness instructor while studying Exercise Science at university, quickly building a reputation with his personal training business. He made a significant impact by founding Gecko Sports in 2007, Australia’s first gym dedicated solely to children. Under his leadership, Gecko Sports expanded rapidly, with currently over 25 franchises nationwide.

Sam is also the proud owner of Australia’s largest personal training studio, ‘The Woodshed’, located in Brighton, Victoria. His unwavering commitment to fitness and wellness further extends to his creation of 28 by Sam Wood, Australia’s leading at-home fitness and nutrition program. This platform has positively impacted over 200,000 people globally, a testament to Sam's straightforward and effective approach. By focusing on just 28 minutes of exercise a day combined with sensible eating, Sam’s program breaks down barriers to real, sustainable transformation.

Aside from his fitness endeavours, Sam gained celebrity status as the Australian Bachelor in 2015. However, he is now more widely recognised for his countless contributions as a health, fitness, and family advocate. Sam’s expertise is frequently sought after in media, where he shares his insights as a TV personality, radio presenter, and expert writer.

Sam Wood’s unique ability to simplify complex fitness concepts and offer practical, results-driven advice has solidified his position as one of Australia’s foremost health and fitness experts.