By Craig Mac
STUDIO
PROFILE
TOTALFUSION
W
hen I first heard
about TotalFusion,
I was excited to
learn more about Australia’s
newest studio concept - a
heat-controlled five studio
facility built on the ethos of
movement as a way of life
and a completely holistic
offering that nurtures the
mind and the body. After
the dust settled on the
pre-sale, I caught up with
the creator of TotalFusion
and serial entrepreneur
Leon McNiece.
Craig Mac: From the very first moment
you step into TotalFusion, there is a sense
of calm from the open space, warmth
from the décor, and community from the
echo of laughter. Hand on heart, was
that 100% intentional?
Leon McNiece: Absolutely! We really
wanted to create a community, a space
where people, both staff and members,
really enjoyed spending time. We hope
that the vibe people get when walking
through the door, entice them to come
back regularly and move their bodies.
CM: Westfield Chermside is the second
largest shopping centre in the Australia.
Historically, the lure as a tenant to a
huge catchment of ‘passing trade’
does not always transfer to foundation
memberships. What was the reaction
from the local community during your
pre-sale?
LM: Even though the TotalFusion concept
was quite foreign to most people, we
had a very strong pre-sale, which shows
how much there is a demand for mindful
training.
CM: I noticed on your website that you
describe the facility as a ‘movement
studio’. What does that mean?
LM: Our description of our facility as a
‘Movement Studio’ was thus because we
created a hub for a multitude of styles of
movement and types of exercise.
WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - AUTUMN 2018
Our belief is that it is important to
expose yourself to a wide variety of
exercise - different ways of moving
and challenging the body. In doing so,
you are able to stimulate your body to
become more flexible, mobile, improve
balance, agility and strength. Having
variety in the way you move / exercise
helps you be more motivated.
Our bodies need different types of
movement depending on how we are
feeling on any given day; we encourage
our members to be mindful and to try
and become aware of what their body’s
need from day to day. For example,
if you were feeling very energetic,
you would be well suited to a high
energy class such as a Hot Fusion Class,
Afterburn, Battleropes and Kettlebells, or
Cycle. If you were feeling less energetic,
you might choose a Yin Yoga or Aerial
Yoga gentle flow. Our members are
encouraged to come in every day, as
we are designed to be moving far more
than most of us do in our daily lives,
and we need to promote movement in
general, all types, not just high intensity
exercise.
CM: What makes TotalFusion such a
unique facility?
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