Private Personal Training in Norwest & the Hills District
- 30+ yrs experience. Private Studio. Proven long-term results.
30+ Years in the Hills District
Three decades helping people build better health, fitness, movement and lifestyle.
Private Studio. No Crowds.
Appointment only. Designed for people who value their time, effort and results.
Results That Last
Clients who stay for years, not weeks. The proof is in the people who have kept us busy for thirty years.
Exercise Should Make You Better — Not Beat You Up
Personal training in Norwest for adults who want to get stronger, fitter and healthier, but need training that works with their body — not against it.
Back, knee, joint or health issues? Been hurt by training before? Not comfortable in a normal gym?
At Focus, every session is personally supervised and adapted to you. You build strength, fitness and confidence without being pushed through a one-size-fits-all program.
Who We Work With
Most people who walk through our door fit one of three descriptions.
The Rebuilder
An injury, surgery, a health scare or years away from exercise has knocked your confidence. You want to feel strong and capable again, with a coach who knows when to push and when to hold back. How strength training helps better life.
The Intelligent Beginner
You care about your health, but you’ve never found the right structure or the right coach. You want to understand why each exercise is in your program, not just follow orders. Why coaching matters.
The High Performer
You’re already active, and now you’re thinking long term. In your 40s, 50s or 60s, you want to stay strong, mobile and sharp for the next 30 years, not just the next summer. Improve your health, fitness & lifestyle.
Why Hills District Adults Choose Focus
A private studio, not a gym floor.
Our appointment-only studio sits in Norwest Business Park. There are no crowds, no queues for equipment and no one watching. It’s just you and your coach. Studio Dynamic.
Coaching for the whole person.
Results depend on more than the hour you spend with us. How you move, eat, sleep and handle stress all shape your progress, so we coach all four. Holistic approach to stress and energy.
Experience you can’t shortcut.
Focus has been coaching in the Hills District for over 30 years, and our coaches bring qualifications in health science, sports performance and injury management. Together, the team has guided clients through fractures, heart surgery, menopause and chronic pain.
A program that changes as you do.
No two clients train the same way here. Your program is written for your body and goals, then adjusted as you get stronger, your schedule shifts or life throws something new at you. Our personal trainers know the science of training and how to apply it.
What our clients say
Adam O’leary
I’ve never trained with a personal trainer before but coming off a long lay off from injury I thought it might be a good idea to train with someone who knows what he is doing. I looked around and was surprised at how many great reviews Ryan has, this led to my decision to give Focus health a go.
After our initial training I thought this guy won’t want to train me, I have multiple injuries ( 20 years of martial arts and a labour intensive job ) but he took the time to understand what was going on and constantly asked questions about how my body was feeling – once even changing up the exercise half way through.
Training this way has led me to be pain free not only during our sessions but throughout the week – problems that have occurred for years have gone ( even in both wrists where I was advised by a GP I would need surgery ).
Ryan’s depth of knowledge shows immediately and the results have been better and sooner than I expected – When we are in the gym people will come up to him just to ask how to do a specific exercise.
On top of all of that he is a great bloke.
Dalbir Dhanoa
Maja is a fantastic personal trainer. I’ve been training with her for almost 2 years now and her enthusiasm, passion and dedication is very motivating. This has been the most consistent I have been with exercise and I’ve seen great progress in my strength. I highly recommend Ryan and Maja to anyone looking for a trainer!
Gary Dickson
I have been training with Ryan for over 15 years starting at the ice rink; then the Nexus building and in recent years out of Plus Fitness in Bella Vista. He understands me and my capabilities more than I do and tailors my workouts accordingly. I enjoy the variety, banter and some of the worst Dad jokes in the world!!! It has become an important part of my life as I have moved through my 40s, 50s and now into my 60s with a variety of challenges along the way. I feel fitter today than I did in my late 30s and Ryan has played a part in that. Try it you wont regret it.
Mark Bennett
I began training with Maja & Ryan more than 10 years ago at the age of 58.
I highly recommend them both for their knowledge & focus on personalised training programmes.
“Ryoga” is also fabulous.
In my case I began training with Maja following a leg fracture. Maja’s hep was vital to my full recovery.
I am still training with both Maja and Ryan, they are fantastic & thanks to them I feel much fitter and healthier than 10 years ago when I first met them.
Thank you Maja & Ryan
Rob McCartney
I have been training with Ryan for over 3 years a few times a week and keep motivated to come back every week not to let him down! He is professional and knows his craft, but also quickly gets an understanding of how his clients learn and what pace is sensible for them. A lovely guy with a great sense of humour, the best trainer i have trained with! 👏👏
Maria Buzzo
I am extremely impressed with my sessions I am having with my trainer Maja. She is friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. She has identified my needs and has created a program I can continue at home which I really enjoy. I am really pleased that I found someone as to helpme achieve my fitness goals and I look forward to continuing my journey to get fit with her! I highly recommend Maja!
Mark Spokes
Focus health and fitness, has been helping me achieve my strength and fitness goals. The programs are suited to my needs and the sessions are very informative. The variety of exercises and info, ensures that I’m learning how to better strengthen my body, and my progression has been the amazing . Thank you both, Ryan and Maja
Kath Jones
Maja and Ryan are amazing. Their passion, dedication & enthusiasm is limitless. They know there stuff. I have achieved so much with Ryan, both mentally and physically.
So if you are in need of some amazing guidance in fitness, nutrition and general wellbeing, these are the ones to see.
Tina Andersen
Excellent trainers.
Both Ryan and Maja are wonderful motivators. Always taking into account your current life and work. They set your training around what you can do and achieve, with the added push to excel constantly !!
Monique Gray
Highly recommend!!
Genuine, knowledgeable, friendly & motivating.
Always pushing me and helping me reach my goals.
Malcolm Greentree
I have been working with Ryan for a couple of years now. Not only has he helped me lose weight and improve my physical health, he has also been instrumental in improving my mental health, which has helped me save my marriage and improved the relationship I have with my kids. I can’t rate him highly enough.
Janet Fitzgerald
I have been training with Maja for 10 years. I started with Maja as one who didn’t exercise regularly and being older my joints were not in good condition. Maja has always been marvellous. She is dedicated, reliable, always works to high standards and is caring and personable. That care has extended to tailoring programmes leading up to and following my heart surgery, including nutritional advice. She is a treasure.
Personal Trainer Bella Vista
At Focus we believe better health an fitness is not just about looking better but also feeling and functioning better for yourself, your family, friends and community.
Ryoga Stretch & Mobility | Castle Hill | Focus Norwest
We use yoga in our classes, groups and personal training to help you move better, feel better and be better.
Corporate Training
Focus offers various business programs that allow employees to get the best out of themselves.
About us
About Us
Built for Adults Who Want More
Focus Health & Fitness is a family-owned private training studio in Norwest, built for adults who expect their training to match the standard of the rest of their life.
Ryan and Maja Fraser have been coaching the Hills District community for over 25 years. As parents and business owners themselves, they understand what it means to balance health with real demands — work, family, and everything in between.
That understanding shapes everything: how sessions are programmed, how clients are coached, and why most people who train here don’t leave.
FAQ – Common Questions
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No. Most clients start well below where they want to be. Your first sessions are pitched at your current level, and we build from there.
Can you work with injuries or health conditions?
Yes. Much of our work is with adults managing back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart conditions, diabetes or recovery after surgery. We’ll work alongside your GP or physio where needed.
Where is the studio?
G02/7 Maitland Place, Norwest NSW 2153, inside Norwest Business Park. It’s a short drive from Bella Vista, Castle Hill, Kellyville and Baulkham Hills.
Can I train with a partner or friend?
Yes. Buddy sessions let two people train together with one coach, each on their own program.