As the wife of DAZ, I did find it hard to write this article on just how amazing he is. Daz has always been an up-front man within his profession. Over the many years together I did undergo a transformation into his world of competition. My journey as a figure competitor under the training and guidance of Daz seen me compete in my early years in the open class divisions winning countless awards and championships which took me to the Australian national championships. Retiring for a few years I decided to come back and train for what many see as the impossible. Well... Daz took me to the nationals once more. Along the way in the same year winning both the Qld open and master figure categories and state over-all. His knowledge is far beyond the many trainers I have read about with competitors in all categories taking out regional and state awards. He is truly passionate and dedicated to his profession and gives nothing less than all his time to look after and build his clients in their personal health and wellbeing journeys.

Janet Te'Nadii

Reply: It's crazy to look back and remember the many hours spent in preparation for what was to become an amazing journey. I have trained many athletes in varying sports and will say to this day without prejudice, I have never connected with any person in my training circle who had committed so much. Your level of attention and abilities to continuously work and improve have always amazed me. One of the many traits in you was and still is your incredible fitness levels and desire to always complete what I put in front of you. These are some of many attributes you have and should be proud of.

As a husband, to watch you achieve and deservingly win so many state and national titles, I am so proud of. Today you still train with conviction and passion, showing age as we all do, it is not a barrier. Congratulations on all you have achieved. DAZ

Daryl” Daz” Tenadii was my coach when I started out training for competitions in bodybuilding in the early nineties. I was a mere aspirant, when Daz took me under his wing. His meticulous attention to detail is awe-inspiring. His knowledge about fitness, nutrition, training, competition preparation, and both the psychology and physiology of the fitness realm… is something most people can only dream of aspiring to.

I went on to compete in many comps under Daz’s tutelage, and those days were the best of my life.

That was 30 years ago, and I remember them fondly…. Now I am 60 years old and still turn to Daz for direction with my training, diet and direction for a healthy and strong lifestyle.

Daz has been doing this for a long time, and he is the best in the business.

I can still see those brown steel eyes when he delivers his signature line:

“SECOND IS THE FIRST LAST”

You will never go wrong with Daz on your side.

Daryl “Buzza” Waters

Reply: Buzza those days will remain with me as I remember the training sessions we went through. Your commitment to setting goals and working towards a dream many never reach is something I will always be proud of in you.  Although the days have passed memories stay. Thank you for the times share and along with Gilly (RIP) you two were and are always the best. DAZ

Throughout my Health and Fitness Journey I came across DAZ, Thanks to his dedication and incredible industry knowledge I was able to train with confidence and awareness knowing my dreams to achieve weight loss and body shaping would be possible. I did reach my goals and lose 16kg in six months but more importantly my health concerns brough forward by my doctor have completely gone. I am in the best physical and mental state every imagined and this is all thanks to the beautiful support under the banner of Rapid Results Australia and their maters coach, DAZ.

Geelong

Alice Cummings

Alice: I hope all you have achieved was the epics to what you worked hard for. Setting possibles in any area in life is what we make of it and your personal commitments were and are proof of that. Good luck with your new journey. DAZ

I have had the pleasure of training under Daz as a Personal Trainer for approximately 5 years.  Daz is an exceptional personal trainer with knowledge and expertise that is invaluable in helping you to understand the exercise required and the reasoning behind why the exercise is required.  His enthusiasm, positive attitude and motivation is next level.  There is never a session that is the same and he is always thinking outside the box to make it engage and fun.  Under his guidance, I was able to lose approximately 15 kg and never did I feel hungry, disappointed or the need to give up.  Daz has not only excelled in this area of personal training but has had such an incredible life with experiences that have helped him to become such an approachable person who listens to what you want, understands your needs and gets on with the job of helping you to become a better person and have a more enjoyable life.  I would highly recommend Daz as a person to employ to guide you through any form of personal training or life training.
Amanda Massie

Replay: Wow special lady, Amanda, what a journey we had. Sharing so many times on the floor as you progressed in your training and results is why I do this. Making a friend also became a special blend. Watching you push through personal barriers with a smile at all times only makes the task of providing so much easier. This is why you never gave up or said no to what I expected from you. DAZ

1998 and what a year. Looking for a new direction in life I was introduced to DJ’s Fitness Studio in Maroochydore and the club owner DAZ to all. Under his guidance with Rapid Results Australia Personal Training, I soon had my eyes opened to the truths about Health & Fitness and what it meant to commit to personal challenges.

Overweight by around 46kg based on my body assessment I thought, here we go, no hope but, Daz soon made me realise that people only fail because they don’t understand. He went on to explain that lifestyle changes are always going to be the key to a healthier journey, and he wasn’t wrong.

Training and listening became my main tool as I headed towards success in what I had always wanted. Daz gave me time, confidence and support allowing me to work around my concerns.

12 weeks on and 18 kg lighter was the first step. After 6 months I stood back onto the scales and “YES” shocked. 38kg had simply disappeared as if it never belonged to me. My wife, doctor, family, and friends could not believe the transformation. Today, 2002, I am stronger, fitter, healthier and enjoying life.

This man is a saint., helping me to realise we all have a reason to live and be healthy. DAZ, thank you so much for the times and new life I never thought possible.

Alex

Cotton Tree, Sunshine Coast

Alex you legend. Wow, your words brought back many amazing times we shared. One was the day I took you on a beach run where you twisted your ankle or so you said.... lol Na, just kidding. Hey, my friend, you deserved every accolade for your achievements. I said it back then and today stand by my words; you are one in a million who faced the reality of the demons that want for nothing. You found your weakness, overcame it, and moved on to become a better you. By the way I did hear you joined the force after 2 past attempts that seen a fail due to your health issues. Well, my friend you hit back with amazing results. As has been said many times... Let the force be with you and thank you for the kind words. DAZ

I started training with Daz in 2016.

Daz is very supportive and knowledgeable. He helped me reach my fitness goals when I wanted to step on stage and compete again. He helped me take my training to the next level with structured training and personalized nutrition. I stepped on stage with my best physic and walked away with 2 placings. Even when not in a competitive phase, Daz was there to guide and push me to my limits and full potential. Within this it gave me confidence and lots of knowledge to keep one’s self on track inside and outside of the gym. I cannot thank him enough. 
Always Claire 
Never Forget your amazing.

Reply: Clair, it's amazing to look back and remember the days when we first ran into each other. I was amazed in your attention to training and commitments at the time. Working with you to take you to competition level was a journey you deserved. As you know, preparation for any event in life comes passion and awareness in what we do, your personal delivery gave you the results you should always be proud off. Congratulations on all your successes. DAZ

Throughout my 40’s, I had tried (unsuccessfully) to train with weights by myself in the gym. Upon moving to the Sunshine Coast, I met Master Coach “Daz” from Rapid Results Australia. Turning fifty, I needed a new approach and one that involved a complete all-round weight and fitness structure. He designed a comprehensive 4-part, and 6-week program individually tailored to meet my training goals. It was an amazing and detailed structure coupled with his daily and weekly feedback that produced an immediate difference. I was so impressed with his adaptability and knowledge. Always ready to make suggestions and modifications with the most encouraging and friendly demeanor. I would recommend Daz and his Rapid Results fitness regime to anyone looking to begin or even improve their personal fitness journey.

Johnny Spitz

Palmview, Sunshine Coast. QLD

Reply: Johhny, crossing paths with you in later years become what is today, a friendship we both respect. Allowing me the time to help you on your personal health and fitness journey is something I am very proud of. You opened my eyes to a new version in client training, one that allowed me to see and put in place a program training system that would help so many. I thank you for this and the friendship we have. travel the journey in good health. DAZ

Meeting DAZ would become the best reason I could find what I wanted. In 1991, a well-built, athletic-looking gentleman walked into my café asking for a cup of tea and a salad sandwich. With his order, he requested to have the crust removed. I asked him why he did not eat his crust, and he replied, I don’t do crust even though they do hold a great % of good nutrition overall.

Asking him what he meant, he explained that the crust, although worthless and a waste of eating time, did, in fact, contain a higher percentage of nutrients but also contained high levels of sodium. He said he was happy to sacrifice the nutritional value in the crusts and add a combination of healthy salads in exchange.

WELL, THAT JUST MADE SENSE

After 15 minutes of explaining my health issues, he said, "Let me help you. 1-month passed, along with three PT sessions a week and 3 walking exercise charts I had to do every morning. The scale showed a loss of 16kg.

Now, just for the record, I weighed 164kg.

After 3 months, I had lost 48KG, was walking better, sleeping great and funny enough, enjoying the food Daz had me eating. I never went hungry, but I will admit, I did have a cheeseburger twice a week just to keep me up when I felt down.

Six months in, I lost 72kg. My family, friends and customers would tell me every day how good I looked, which only fueled the fire to reach my goal of 86kg. Twelve months on, weighing in at 85.4kg, was the most amazing day in my life. I felt 10 years younger and in my best shape.

Today, I am retired and living an amazing life, which would never have been possible if I had not met DAZ.

His conviction, trust, support and knowledge to deliver is what makes him the person so many love him for. On the weigh-in day, I gave him a gift I was given over 30 years ago from a man I was in love with. Back then, I decided not to marry him because, to me, I was just too “FAT” to love. Sadly, he passed away. That gift was a hand-crafted human heart in Jade, which he told me was his love for me. I wanted DAZ to have this as my way of saying thank you.

By the way, DAZ did not charge me a cent for all that hard work and support. Always in my heart DAZ

Elizabeth Mowel

Tonga & Townsville

Reply: Elizabeth or El for short, what a journey we had. Without question this was the longest working time I have ever spent with one person on a weight loss program and one that will always remind me why I do this. Your passion to reach your dream was only a small part of what made you special. Countless days you cried never knowing where you were going or even if it was possible. Wel El, you did get their and with amazing results. To reach your goal in a loss of 86kg is not just proof it was possible by more that, you never gave up when the going got tough. Thank you for the beautiful gift which to this day I hold special along with other memories. You are amazing. DAZ

Just learned, this creative and highly experienced trainer is about to return to the roots of his journey. I am so proud to know this and that so many more people will benefit from his knowledge and care. DAZ was one of the first people I met when I walked into the Arena Health Club in North Geelong. At first, I thought, what’s with this guy, he is a living image of health. He was toned and buff in every sense and humble and open to talk about my problems.

Trust me, there were many problems and with no way out I decided, join a gym. Well, that day changed my life forever as I signed the dotted line, booked 6 PT sessions with DAZ and even went as far as to investigate his food management programming.

26 years of age and ready for the scape pile so I thought but, as each week passed my transformation became visible. Starting weight at 84kg, sloppy and completely unfit I handed my body over to the science of what DAZ does so well.

That was in the month of March, and I will say I did have my ups and downs and share of disappointment during the next 6 months, but DAZ stuck with me and injured my pains. Eight months later, healthier with a lot of work to do, fitter knowing I could walk the hills around my apartment and breathe. But what excited me more was I lost 26kg over this period. My family and friends in Sydney who had not seen me for over a year walked past me at the Airport.

Today I am around 54kg and absolutely loving life with my partner and son.

I can only say to the many looking for that one person who will make a difference, DAZ is the man. Thank you always.

Angie Robbinson

Geelong

Hello stranger… OMG it must be like 30 years or more? I was updating my profile when your email arrived. As I read it, I closed my eyes thinking about the times you went through with me, So sorry. I am a worrier and will push to achieve. I am so happy you found your peace in life and a partner which you gave up on because you felt you were not a woman. Well, my friend, how wrong you were and how blessed you are today. We, Janet, Baila Rae and I were down your way Christmas 2023.If I had your contact details, I would have loved to have caught up, Next time.

Stay true Angie and face each day knowing you own it and deserve it too. Always your friend DAZ.

Over-view:

As a training coach I have been blessed with a rare talent to seek out the weakness in all who have crossed my pathway in training. I have never allowed that weakness to shadow what would become my clients results but more so work with them and slowly remove them from their life. Building positives is only one ingredient in achieving this and I have always strived for when meeting new clients along with working with current clients along the way. I am an up-front man with words that for many may be intimidating but, I never back down from a challenge and will always give the best options for results all my clients can be proud off. I have always believed in the finish line and that it must be crossed no matter what outcomes along the way. This has built long-term friendships in so many areas I will always be so proud of. As a coach training so many hundreds of athletes I have always given all I can and stand proud of this. 

As known by all, I have a saying that has been my life motto... "I AM DAZ AND THIS IS WHAT I DO" Thank you all for the times, friendship, and memories. DAZ

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