Choosing the right personal trainer is about more than just workouts—it’s about finding someone who keeps you motivated, safe, and on track to reach your goals. If you can say YES to all seven questions, you’re in good hands! If not, book a free trial at Gelbart’s Gym and experience training done right.
Our Team
At Gelbarts Gym, we only employ Certificate 3 & 4 Certified Career Trainers who also perform further specific training in order to meet Gelbarts Gym requirements.
We understand the disappointing experience of training with substandard trainers so we guarantee that your trainer will passionately focus on your goals, technique, intensity & detail in every session.
Our trainers are also registered with Fitness Australia, hold a Working With Children Certificate and First Aid Certificate
7 Questions You Must Say YES to Before Choosing a Personal Trainer
- Do they help you uncover your personal motivation for getting fit, strong, and healthy?
- Do they emphasise nutrition, sleep, stress management, and clean living as part of your overall health?
- Do they deliver every session with energy, variety, and effectiveness—while keeping it fun?
- Do they prioritise your safety, ensuring you train injury-free with proper technique?
- Do they adapt your workouts to match your mood, energy levels, and body condition?
- Are they a highly qualified professional who leads by example, checks your form, and helps you train smart?
- Are they consistent, reliable, and organised—living the lifestyle of a true health professional?
If you answered No to any of these, it’s time for a change.
David Gelbart
B.App.Sci, H/M, P/E
David Gelbart (Bach.App.Sci, H/M, P/E) founded Gelbarts Gym in 1998 as a young professional who surged straight to the top of his field as An expert health, fitness & wellness coach. Since then David has motivated thousands of clients ranging from young children, elite athletes in professional sports, clients with chronic illness / injury & clients needing to lose weight and get in shape.
When you train with David, not a minute of your time will be wasted and everything you do will be focussed on achieving your goal safely.
A former amateur athlete and current junior sports coach, Dave now enjoys tennis, yoga, cricket, the Melbourne Football Club and staying fit by living the lifestyle of an elite Personal Trainer & athlete every day.
Dave is Married to Belinda and together they raise 4 beautiful children and care for their chocolate brown Labrador Max and Bunny Rabbit Bowie. The family's favourite holiday spot is wakeboarding on the Murray River every summer.
Dylan Rothschild
Personal Trainer
Dylan is a very popular Personal Trainer who keeps a very busy schedule at multiple locations around the Caulfield junction area. An experienced and fun natured Trainer, Dylan is also an excellent trainer for Kids aged 10 or above and has a fantastic understanding of most sports that are popular with Kids today.
A devoted Carlton supporter (apologies for that!) Dylan is a current playing member of the Ajax Football Club in the VAFA and also a keen local club cricketer. Dylan is also an enthusiastic long distance runner which makes him a well experienced coach and mentor for planning training loads and conditioning progressions.
Book in a session with Dylan and not only will you “train the house down” but you will also have a great time while you do it and be thoroughly entertained during.
Sean Raso
Personal Trainer
Sean Raso (Hon. Ex Sci) joined our team in 2017 and is a highly skilled Senior Personal Trainer who specializes in strength training, body shaping, boxing, body weight management and overall fitness conditioning.
Sean is a current successful powerlifting athlete and lives the life of an athlete everyday. This makes Sean the ideal trainer as he is always thinking in the health, strength & performance space.
Sean's no nonsense & unpretentious approach to training cuts through all of the confusion around getting into shape and he will have you fitter and stronger than you thought possible.
Sean is a master at strength coaching mentoring, food preparation and balancing energy needs and can help you work through any issues you might be having in that area.
Sean is married to Lauren and together they look after their cat Isla. Sean is a lover of fast sports cars and the Collingwood Football Club but we have made an exception for that on this occasion given what a great trainer Sean is!!
Carla Zaidenberg
Personal Trainer
Carla is currently studying a Masters in Physiotherapy Practice at Latrobe University, holds a Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science (Deakin), is a Certified Pilates Instructor, a Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness and is CPR/First Aid certified. Carla is also a competitive Powerlifter (like Sean) and also has a lot of experience with kids plus AFL Football and Soccer coaching.
Carla is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturdays