Our Team

Jonny “BBad”

Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life! This photo of me and my long term client Pete, sums that statement up in a photo for me. Looking after Pete for the last 10 plus years I see as an absolute privilege.

I have been in the strength and fitness industry for more than ten years, and love every bit of it! Whether your goal is to lift big, lose weight, or to just get healthier, I promise you will have as much fun as I’m having in this photo!

For my own training adventures, I enjoy competitive powerlifting i.e. lifting heavy things while yelling at the barbell, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (more fondly known as pyjama fighting).

Jamie Cougan

Powerlifting – Sports Specific & General Strength and Conditioning – Body Composition (Weight loss / Gain)

 From a young age I’ve always been involved in sports & have enjoyed pushing the limitations of my physical ability in one way or another.

 At age 5 I started writing motocross recreationally which eventually turned into racing at a national level. I played footy for 5 consecutive years through school and then leaned into the world of competitive gaming through my earlier teenage years.
From around the age of 16 I discovered training in a commercial gym, and had a PT myself. By the time I was 18 being a PT had become my dream job, and from there I spent most of my time trying to find my place in the world of fitness. I spent years being a “general gym goer” whilst working my 9-5 job. I’ve trained in commercial gyms, PT studios with private coaches, I’ve done boxing, long distance running, MMA and Muaythai Kickboxing (even jumped in and had an amateur fight).

It wasn’t until I was 23 where I then decided that Fitness had become such a big part of my life it was time to turn it into a career.

 I’ve since been independently working as a PT / Coach and now have 10+ years of coaching experience under my belt, a 10 year powerlifting career and a life time of all things fitness to share with my clients.

 I pride myself on having the dynamic ability to adapt my training style to that of the specific needs of my client. There is no one size fits all, so whether you’re looking to simply learn how to lift weights, start a basic weight loss program or compete at a national level in powerlifting / high level sports I can deliver.

 I offer one on one/two private coaching, or small group strength and conditioning sessions.

Big Jack

More to come soon!

Merryn Armstrong

Hi! I'm Merryn 

I'm the creator & owner of Mayhemstrong. I help busy people build stronger bodies & better habits. 

I'm currently completing a bachelor of Nutrition & exercise science at the University of Queensland. I regularly attend seminars & courses to build on my knowledge & skills as a coach.

I believe exercise & health should be accessible to everybody. I take clients online & face to face. 

My clients are as unique as I am.

Come as you are. I work with each person  to tailor a program to their needs, schedule & goals. Evidence based strength training & fitness coaching for real people. I can help with general fitness, strength & body composition goals. 

My love of powerlifting began in 2015 after trying bodybuilding & even CrossFit. Powerlifting got me hooked and that year I was invited to compete in Las Vegas at GPC worlds on the Australian team. The highlight of my athletic career to date is winning gold in u75kg open women's.

When I'm not working with clients find me reading, rediscovering my love of cooking and geeking out on culinary & science YouTube channels. I'm also an event host & MC.