We believe every great transformation begins with a single decision.
Daniel Shalala
Meet the Viva Team
FOUNDEROpening a gym was my dream that I first sketched on a scrap paper at age 11. Today, that dream is Viva Active. I give every client genuine care, honest encouragement and real knowledge, because nothing is more rewarding to me than helping people believe in themselves and live their best quality of life.
Health and fitness have shaped my life since childhood, from competing as a national gymnast to captaining the Concord Briars rugby club, giving me a first hand understanding of how the body moves and improves, and the power of teamwork and community.
Now aspiring to become an Ironman, well beyond my current physical level, I want to prove that discipline and belief can take you further than you think.
Julian Murdocca
FOUNDERAs a qualified Physiotherapist, i've seen the difference between people who prioritise their health and those who don't. The reality is that the biggest changes rarely come from drastic measures. They come from the small decisions we make every day.
I've always believed that exercise should make you feel stronger, healthier and more confident, not overwhelmed or intimidated. That's why I created Viva Active with Daniel: a private studio where you can enjoy training and have a real plan built around your goals.
My goal is simple: to help you build lasting habits, enjoy your training and achieve results that improve your everyday life, whether that's getting stronger, losing weight or staying active for years to come.
Mark Herro
Having grown up surrounded by sports and fitness, training and health have always been central to my life. But my real education didn't come from the gym floor it came from my own transformation.
At my heaviest, I weighed 130kg. Like so many people, I cycled through fad diets and self-directed training, repeating the same approaches and failing every time. What was missing wasn't effort, it was structure.
Through structured training, healthy eating, and consistent habits, I lost 45kg over 18 months. That journey taught me first hand what actually works and just as importantly, what doesn't. It's why structure sits at the core of everything I do with my clients today.
Going through this transformation while managing my own mental health shaped the foundations of my approach. Wellness encompasses body, mind, and spirit. To ignore one is a disservice to the others. I don't just want to help people lose weight or build muscle. I want to help them improve their lifestyle, their health, and their relationship with themselves and their mental health.
HEAD COACHWhat Sets Viva Apart
Personalised 1 on 1 Coaching
Every program is built around you. Your goals, your lifestyle and your starting point. No cookie-cutter programs, just coaching that's designed to help you succeed.
Results for Life
We don't believe in short-term fixes. Our focus is building strength, improving health, transforming bodies and creating habits that help you move, feel and live better for years to come.
Private Training Environment
Train without crowded gym floors or waiting for equipment. Enjoy one-on-one coaching in a private studio where every session is focused entirely on your progress.