At Black Hops we work to develop exercise and training programs that meet clients' specific goals and needs, body types, and time constraints, with our mission to help individuals reach their full potential through exercise and an active lifestyle. With over 30 years of coaching and training experience we strive to deliver individual and small group programs that are enjoyable, challenging and sus
tainable. Owner and operator of Black Hops Fitness, Bruce Hopkins holds a Bachelor of Education in Physical and Health Education and a Masters in Sports Science, and is a member of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. He has coached and trained alongside athletes at all levels for over three decades, including State, National and World Champions. A teacher of over 25 years’ experience, Bruce has previously been a Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in a number of schools and held the position of Director of High Performance at the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club for 8 years working with some of the great coaches and players of the modern era, including Phil Gould, Brad Fittler and Greg Alexander. Bruce is passionate about helping others reach their full potential through exercise and an active lifestyle with a special interest in elite athletes and young people with intellectual disabilities, working with these groups on a daily basis. Bruce is also strongly invested in his own health and fitness and still trains most days and competes in triathlons having completed more than a dozen Ironman and Half Ironman events. He currently holds the position of High Performance Manager at Endeavour Sports High School and is the founder and co-owner of Fitness HD delivering exercise and fitness programs to young people with intellectual disabilities. At Black Hops, we provide every client with the same level of personalised service and care, regardless of their ability or goals, from elite athletes, to those just starting out on their fitness journey, to all those in-between.
