Cinchpt

17/09/2026

I don’t want to confuse anyone.
I’m a personal trainer- yep, for shizzle. But I’m also a keen traveller and the more I travel the more I think - wow this is awesome, I need to share this. I’m so used to seeing physical and mental transformation in the gym it makes sense that I want you to have an emotional, maybe even spiritual transformation in India with me.
There’s something about India, the colour, vibrancy, fun, food - it’s simply wonderful!
So whilst I’m here a lot of the time training you gorgeous people I love showing you India - in a luxe, 5 star way. You don’t need to organise a thing. Just like in my studio where everything is organised for you - that is how I run my retreats- zero mental load, zero planning- just pack your bags and book your flights!

16/09/2026

16/09/2026

Today was literally one of my favourite days as a PT EVER. After 34 years that’s a big statement I know - so let me explain. Firstly, it’s Peak Week where we hit our 1RMs- it’s always a vibe. For the more experienced lifters there’s a chance to hit a PB (PR) for newer lifters we can see this moment of realisation when they suddenly realise “ohhhhh I get this progressive training thing now!”
We did trap bar deads today which is just a ripper of a lift and for some reason everyone just lifted like a dream. Not only lots of great lifting, but lots of great attempts, everyone was so kind and supportive and it was just… fabulous.
I’m so proud of you all.
I’m proud of Cinch and the community we are.
Well done everyone- you are amazing

27/08/2026

What a morning at Cinch! Friday is chest shoulder day and we had two busy sessions at 5.30 and 6.30am. Negative accentuated training is SO effective but impossible to do on your own, and if you’ve ever tried to round up two strangers in a public gym to help you do your bench negs you’ll know it ain’t easy. Frankly they’d rather be on insta.
The tunes were cranked up, the laughter was contagious, the lifts were epic. It’s a total vibe
Midlife women being badass is where we are at

27/08/2026

Teaming with our gorgeous neighbours Nice Guy Eddie Coffee + Kitchen | Heidelberg Heights Cafe for the first ever Cinch Breakfast Club was a resounding success!
Coming up we gave some more events for ya:
Sat September 12, 9.30am
Susan Hunter will be coming in to Cinch to talk midlife health - it’s going to be a ripper!
Sat September 19, 2.30-4.30pm
Yin yoga and a sound bath. What a way to end your week. This session is a collaboration between two fabulous women Ange Whitten Angela Whitten and Robina Robina Manzie

We are so excited to bring these lovely events to you!

15/08/2026

Saturdays have always been a bit extra at Cinch . (Were extra- so that’s ok) Lots of amazing people, music cranked up and everyone just getting it done. Actually Saturday became so busy we decided to trial a session at 7.30am as well as keep the current 8.30am. So now we have two rocking sessions 🤣
Today we added to the fun by organising a breakfast box for each client which they could either take away or sit down and eat Nice Guy Eddie Coffee + Kitchen | Heidelberg Heights Cafe next door. It was honestly just the loveliest morning and reminded us of just how special the community at Cinch is. We love you all! ❤️

14/08/2026

Apparently we are meant to introduce ourselves every now and then …so hi 👋
I’m Nikki
Personal trainer. Studio owner. Podcaster. Writer. Retreat host. Chronic holiday planner. Heavy-things lifter. Coffee drinker. And enthusiastic believer that midlife is far too interesting to spend quietly fading into beige.

I’ve been with my hubby Andrew for 34 years, which means he has witnessed approximately 7,000 versions of me and deserves some sort of commemorative plaque.

I own a studio full of fabulous women in Melbourne.

I will happily talk to you about strength training, menopause, behaviour change, India, where we should go for coffee, or why women absolutely do NOT need to make themselves smaller as they get older.

Preferably over coffee.

I believe muscle is magnificent. That life should be a series of fun adventures. I believe you can care about your health without making wellness your entire personality.

And I believe midlife isn’t a crisis.

It’s an upgrade.

With heavier dumbbells, better boundaries and — if I have anything to do with it — a few more passport stamps. ✈️

So if you’re here because you want to get stronger, feel better, laugh more, see more of the world and generally make this chapter a brilliant one…

I think we’re going to get along beautifully.

By the way let me tell you about the snorkelling pic above. This was just before the pandemic and I was in Cabo in Mexico. Obviously we snorkelled but also I gave paddle boarding a red hot go. In amongst the super yachts in a Cabo cove. On one of the super yachts was a bunch of stunning young model actor types- who knows who they were? But they watched me as I struggled to learn to paddle board. Falling off in a thousand awkward ways before clambering back on, in daggy bathers and just generally glam ( refer back to photo above 🧌) I was determined to win at paddle boarding. Anyway I became their pet project. I’d paddle two strokes and they’d cheer! I’d fall off and they’d AWWWWW! Then paddle- CHEER! There was a lovely bond formed between us that day strangers in a strange land. I like to think it was Beyoncé and her friends on that boat. 🛥️ but we will never ever know!

31/05/2026

Cinch were very proud sponsors of (North Eastern Horse and Pony Club) on the weekend on what marked their 75th anniversary and club training day. A big shoutout to young who has just been honoured as a Banyule Volunteer award recipient - so very well deserved! We were thrilled to see Charlotte also won the Cinch horse blanket! Well done Charlotte and congratulations for a wonderful 75 years!

27/05/2026

India IS colour. It’s vibrant, glorious, surprising and downright fabulous!
I’m hosting a retreat to India (Delhi-Jaipur-Goa-Mumbai) from Nov 29 to Dec 8 this year. This is not a bootcamp retreat, it’s about resetting, recharging, having an adventure and having fun! Lots of fun.
We’ll see incredible, beautiful things, shop, laugh, connect and basically let India wash over us like a magic blanket of discovery.
The link for you to download our full itinerary with all the details is in the comments below.

15/05/2026

I fell in love with India immediately - the colour,chaos, vibrancy. It’s where I feel my most alive, there is beauty everywhere. Add in wonderful people, incredible shopping and delicious food and there you have it- the perfect destination!
After two trips in three months and a strong urge to share the fun and magic, I’m heading back again to Delhi, Jaipur and Goa- and this time I want to take you with me.
For many of us India is a “one day I’ll get there” bucket list type of country. Maybe your partner has no interest in going to India and you don’t fancy going there solo (totally understand). Maybe you’re so over organising everything in everyone’s lives and you’d dearly love someone else to organise an incredible, luxurious trip for you (I’m here!) Let me look after you.
I’ve curated an incredible experience for you, with so many elements to surprise and delight- I simply cannot wait to share this with you.
By the way, yes I’m a PT, but this is not a bootcamp. Our goal isn’t to come home stronger and fitter, it’s to come home more inspired, rested, connected and ALIVE.
Feel free to reach out in my DMs with any questions
Here is the itinerary here:
https://nikki1315.wixsite.com/retreat