THE BIGGEST LITTLE TEAM IN TOOWOOMBA!
OK, so we thought about hiring five men, but then thought, hey, why not just get two women. Tania leads all 20 weekday AM classes, while Maddi leads the 9 weekday PM classes. Then on Saturday and Sunday mornings they join forces. 7 days. Machines. Yes, you're in the right place!
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Owner and Head Coach
Tania Hayes
My name is Tania Hayes, and Elev8 Health Fitness Lifestyle isn’t just a business to me—it’s a reflection of my journey.
"I've experienced
first-hand how powerful movement can be - not
just for the body, but for
the mind."
Like many people, my path hasn’t been perfect. Life has thrown up its challenges, and there have been moments where I’ve had to dig deep, rebuild, and find strength I didn’t even know I had. Through it all, fitness became more than just training—it became my outlet, my therapy, and my way forward.
I’ve experienced first-hand how powerful movement can be—not just for the body, but for the mind. It builds confidence, creates discipline, and gives you something to hold onto when everything else feels uncertain.
For years I've been part of the fitness industry, learning, growing, and understanding what truly helps people—not just physically, but emotionally. But there came a point where I knew I wanted more. I wanted to create something real—something that felt like home.
"This isn't about being
the fittest in the room.
It's about becoming
stronger than you were yesterday."
Stepping out on my own and building Elev8 HFL has been one of the hardest and most rewarding decisions I’ve ever made. It meant leaving comfort, backing myself, and trusting that I could build a space where people feel supported, not judged. Today, Elev8 HFL is a place where it doesn’t matter your age, your fitness level, or where you’re starting from—only that you show up.
Elev8 is built on that belief.
This isn’t about being the fittest in the room. It’s about becoming stronger than you were yesterday.
My mission is simple: to help people elevate their lives—not just through training, but through support, connection, and belief in themselves.
This is my story. And Elev8 is a part of it. And today I welcome you to become a part of the Elev8 HFL story too. See you soon!
- Tania
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Personal Trainer
Maddi Payne
I’m a Personal Trainer at Elev8 HFL, where I’ve been part of Coach T’s team for the past two years. I feel genuinely grateful to be part of such a kind, welcoming and inclusive community. I coach our night sessions and absolutely love the hybrid Saturday sessions that Coach T has created. I also train at the studio seven days a week - because I believe in the program, love the environment, and I’m constantly excited by the results I see in both myself and our members.
"I feel genuinely grateful
to be part of such a kind, welcoming, and inclusive community"
At the heart of my coaching is a love for people and helping them achieve goals they once thought were out of reach, or didn’t even realise were possible. Every milestone matters to me, big or small, and I love being part of a community that celebrates every step forward together. Outside the studio, you’ll usually find me walking my two golden retrievers, debating whether I actually want to go for a run, or fuelling the day with a bit too much coffee.
Through Elev8 HFL, I’ve also had the opportunity to compete in HYROX events and Paladin competitions, both solo and alongside other members from the studio. These experiences have been incredibly rewarding and have only strengthened my passion for training, connection, and community.
I can't wait to welcome you into our community too!
- Maddi