Smithfield Team.
At FUSE, all of our personal trainers are highly qualified and motivated to work with clients from diverse backgrounds. They hold certifications from leading organisations and have extensive training in anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Our trainers are dedicated to providing personalised attention and creating tailored workout plans for each client to help them reach their fitness goals.
Luan Soares - Manager
Meet Luan Soares, a dedicated personal trainer at FUSE Smithfield with a passion for helping clients achieve their fitness goals. Luan holds a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education/Sport Science, which took five years of college and graduated from Paulista University in Brazil in 2018.
He specialises in weight loss and mental health and enjoys helping clients begin or improve their relationship with the gym routine and develop a fitness lifestyle they can maintain. Luan's coaching experience includes helping clients recover from pregnancy and glandular/hormonal problems to achieve their weight loss goals. He also specialises in middle-aged clients who want to complete their first marathon. Luan's fitness experience began in high school when a classmate's comment about his weight motivated him to start lifting and working on endurance.
As a personal trainer, he enjoys the challenge of keeping himself motivated after a long, busy day and finding ways to prioritise his training routine. Luan's coaching style is dynamic, strategic, and motivating, and he believes that exercise allows people to discover more about themselves and improve other areas of their lives.
Sara Aziz
Sara is passionate about helping clients achieve their fitness goals and rediscover their confidence.
With a background in lacrosse and starting her own fitness journey at home with no equipment, Sara understands the challenges of getting started and knows how to create effective workouts for any environment.
She specialises in:
• Weight Loss: Helping clients achieve incredible results, including one client losing nearly 15kg in just 9 weeks.
• Post-Injury Fitness: Supporting clients returning to the gym after an injury.
• Women’s Group Training: Providing a supportive and empowering environment for women to train and grow stronger together.
Sara’s coaching style is supportive and goal-driven, focusing on helping clients overcome challenges both inside and outside the gym. Her ultimate goal? To make you feel happier, healthier, and more confident in yourself.
Iago Henry Soares Caires
Meet Iago, a dynamic personal trainer with a Bachelor's degree and five years of hands-on coaching experience. Iago's journey in the fitness world has been shaped by his time in Brazilian gyms, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for helping others achieve a high quality of life through fitness.
Iago specialises in spinning, functional training, and personal coaching, offering tailored sessions that cater to the unique needs of each client. His target market includes anyone seeking to enhance their quality of life through fitness, embracing a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Described as energetic, full of laughter, and effectively challenging, Iago's coaching style ensures that workouts are not only effective but also enjoyable. His commitment to his clients' success and his vibrant approach to fitness make him a motivating force in the industry.
Rhys Donohoe
Meet Rhys, a dedicated personal trainer with a Level 6 qualification in personal training and sports massage.
With two years of coaching experience, Rhys has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those recovering from injuries such as broken bones and brain injuries.
His fitness journey began at 13, with a passion for rugby and MMA training. Rhys became a personal trainer to help clients overcome self-limiting beliefs and achieve their goals.
Specialising in 8-week transformations, muscle gain, and fat loss, he targets 16 to 26-year-olds with sports backgrounds or those seeking rapid weight loss.
His coaching style is intense, effective, and efficient.
Raquel Nascimento
Meet Raquel, a Level 3 Practitioner in Personal Training, certified since December 2024 through Learn GymCert Ireland/UK.
With a passion for helping others, Raquel focuses on empowering women to achieve weight loss, hypertrophy, and improved well-being.
Her background in boxing and mixed martial arts, paired with a love for sports like capoeira and outdoor activities, fuels her energetic and creative coaching style.
Specialising in fat loss and endurance training, Raquel is dedicated to inspiring confidence and promoting fitness among clients, particularly those over 30 interested in boxing and overall health improvement.
Alan Grace
Meet Alex, a highly qualified personal trainer with a Level 4 Personal Trainer certification, Level 3 Fitness and Group Fitness Instructor credentials, and an Elite Certificate of Nutrition with Physical Exercise.
Alex has successfully guided clients to achieve a wide range of goals, including weight loss, muscle building, and improved daily movement for a healthier lifestyle. With experience working with elite athletes, Alex has advanced their training to new heights.
A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Alex recently represented Ireland in an international football tournament in South Korea, demonstrating that age is just a number.
Inspired by the impact of training during COVID, Alex is passionate about helping others grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Specialising in muscle gain and fat loss, Alex works with motivated individuals of any age or gender.
His coaching style is motivating, energetic, and enjoyable.
Izabela Araujo
Meet Izabela, a personal trainer with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Salgado de Oliveira Filho.
Izabela specialises in personalised training for fat loss, muscle gain, and CrossFit.
With experience in post-surgical rehabilitation and high-performance CrossFit training, she helps clients safely achieve their goals.
Having trained in various sports since age 13, Izabela's passion for movement led her to discover CrossFit at 23, making it a central part of her life.
She targets individuals eager to follow well-structured programs for progress. Her coaching style is energetic, communicative, and fun.
Fillipe Silva
Meet Fillipe, a dedicated personal trainer with qualifications in Fitness Instruction, Group Instruction, and Personal Training at EQF Levels 3 and 4.
Specialising in hypertrophy training, Fillipe helps clients achieve a lean, toned physique while fostering confidence and sustainable habits.
His coaching is supportive, motivating, and results-driven.
Despite being early in his coaching journey, Fillipe has already seen significant client success, such as a client losing over 5kg in 8 weeks.
With a personal journey from recovery to strength, Fillipe brings a unique perspective to his coaching, integrating mental health insights from his psychology studies.
Sarah McGregor
Meet Sarah, a newly certified personal trainer with qualifications in Personal Training, Fitness & Group Fitness Instruction, and Nutrition with Physical Activity from Elite Academy.
Specialising in weight loss and muscle gain, Sarah focuses on helping women aged 30-50 who are new to fitness and seeking confidence.
Her personal journey from gym intimidation to losing 23kg and gaining strength drives her passion for making fitness accessible.
Sarah's coaching experience includes guiding clients in strength training and weight loss, helping them feel more confident.
Her mission is to support others in transforming their bodies and mindset.
Tunahan Islek
Meet Tunahan, a skilled personal trainer with qualifications in Fitness Instruction, Group Instruction, and Personal Training at EQF Levels 3 and 4, along with expertise in sports nutrition and martial arts fundamentals.
With experience in Muay Thai and kickboxing, Tunahan has coached in the army and provided online fitness coaching.
His passion for fitness and cooking has led to personal achievements like achieving single-digit body fat naturally.
Inspired by his own transformation, Tunahan is dedicated to helping others achieve strength, health, and discipline. Specialising in aggressive fat loss and clean bulking, his coaching style is energetic, dedicated, and motivating.
Niamh Smith
Meet Niamh, a passionate personal trainer with qualifications in Personal Training (EQF Level 4), Group Instruction, and Fitness Instruction (EQF Level 3).
With a wealth of coaching experience, Niamh has worked with online clients, friends, family, young children, and GAA teams, focusing on strength and conditioning, weight training, and endurance.
A lifelong athlete, Niamh has played Gaelic and camogie for 13 years, overcoming significant injuries and embracing powerlifting for the past two years.
Driven by a passion for fitness and strength, Niamh aims to help others transform their lives through exercise and improved nutrition.
Specialising in strength training and conditioning, her coaching style is disciplined, motivating, and fun.