Who We Are
Our Mission
At FOTIA Fitness we strive to educate our members on their health and fitness journey to ensure that they are properly guided to reach their goals.
FOTIA is the Greek word for Fire. We chose the name because, we believe that everyone has a fire within them that needs to ignite. Here at FOTIA Fitness we want you to discover your fire.
WHAT SETS US APART
FOTIA Fitness is an upmarket, exclusive fitness studio with affordable training options available for all our clients. FOTIA offers state of the art equipment which can’t always be found in other gyms, unique training and diet plans for each individual client to help you reach your goals.
FOTIA has the best options available for beginners, intermediate and advanced athletes with one on one guidance every step of the way.
Our Core Values
At FOTIA Fitness, we are passionately committed to working together, focusing our knowledge, expertise and innovation on each individual client to obtain their goals.
- Commitment
- Knowledge
- Innovation
- Passion
- Unity
Testimonials.
I have been training with Mike for almost 3 years now. Not only is he empathetic and compassionate but supportive and very encouraging.
I have had major insecurities about my weight and without him I wouldn’t be the confident individual I am today.
He is not just a trainer, he is a friend, mentor and motivator in life and I would highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to better themselves.
John-Paul Coetzer
Michael is a very passionate and motivated personal trainer who works hard to adjust workouts to your individual needs. With his help I feel stronger and healthier. His enthusiasm and knowledge is really inspiring and it gives you a positive outlook to take home with you.
Vincent
Five years ago I was desperately unhappy and unhealthy and after having my two boys, I weighed almost 100 kgs at the age of 38. I went on crash diets but always gained the weight back plus extra. I was an emotional binge eater and hated any form of exercise and even though I tried to gym with various personal trainers, I just couldn’t stick to it.
A friend then introduced me to his personal trainer Michael Thomaides (Mike) and I started training with Mike five times a week. Mike changed my view on exercise, nutrition and most importantly, balance in life. He is by far the best personal trainer, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle coach I have ever met. With his guidance and more importantly, his motivation, I managed to change my body completely and still live a balanced life.
The most important thing I learned from Mike is that consistency is everything. He taught me how to make exercise and healthy eating part of who I am. Today I love weight training and most exercises. I eat more than ever before but I now know what to eat and how to fuel my body correctly to feel strong and healthy. This helps me to be more productive and focused at work and it makes me happy.
A friend then introduced me to his personal trainer Michael Thomaides (Mike) and I started training with Mike five times a week. Mike changed my view on exercise, nutrition and most importantly, balance in life. He is by far the best personal trainer, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle coach I have ever met. With his guidance and more importantly, his motivation, I managed to change my body completely and still live a balanced life.
The most important thing I learned from Mike is that consistency is everything. He taught me how to make exercise and healthy eating part of who I am. Today I love weight training and most exercises. I eat more than ever before but I now know what to eat and how to fuel my body correctly to feel strong and healthy. This helps me to be more productive and focused at work and it makes me happy.
Marieth Kloppers
As a person who absolutely despises exercise and the sweat and hard work that goes with it, I never saw myself even slightly being interested in health and fitness. Once I realised how badly out of shape I was and how it affected my physical work performance and general health, I decided to give training a try. Mike didn’t just work out a training program for me, he also assisted me with a nutritional diet plan and coached me in a way that mentally prepared me to be healthier, stronger and leaner. Training with Mike isn’t just a quick sweat session to post on Insta, he truly cares, listens and motivates me to be the best version of myself and focus on why I started training in the first place. He pushed me through the difficult times and joked with me when he knew I needed it. He is an inspiration and comes highly recommended for anyone who wishes to achieve their physical training goals. I can proudly say that I lost 15% body fat while being coached by Mike in a matter of 6 months. To this day, even after achieving my goal, I continue my training with Mike.
Kevin Nel
“I have been with Fotia for the last 3 months. Steve has been an excellent trainer, giving a lot of support throughout my weight loss journey. I would not have been able to achieve what I have without him. Overall, my experience has been great and would definitely recommend them if you want to reach amazing goals & see an awesome transformation!”
Ané Coetzee
“We’ve been training with Steve for 4 weeks and are super impressed and highly satisfied with our experience thus far. The facilities are always spotless, creating a welcoming and hygienic environment. The trainers are highly professional, knowledgeable, and always ready to push and support you.
What we love most is the constantly evolving workout routines - they keep things fresh, challenging, and fun, especially with the boxing to end off the sessions. It’s the perfect place for anyone serious about fitness! Just what we needed to enjoy exercising again.”
Nikki Greyling
Joining this gym has been a game changer for me. The trainers are not only professional but incredibly knowledgeable, tailoring workouts to my specific needs and goals. What truly sets them apart is the personalized nutrition support. I’ve gained a deeper understanding of how to fuel my body for better performance and results. It’s the perfect combination of expert training and nutritional guidance, which makes a great recipe for success!”
Nico Greyling