Where it began

In the summer of 2019, the idea was born to create a fitness program that was accessible to everyone outside of the typical gym environment. At the time, I had seven years of experience across various fitness settings, including running my own small PT business, helping clients get stronger, fitter, and feel better about themselves.

I decided it was time to build something of my own — something real. And that’s when Terminator Fitness Bootcamps was born. The name came from my last name, “Terminelli” — a fun play on words that felt right at the time. And off we went.

After we turned 1

What was meant to be just an 8-week challenge quickly turned into something much bigger. We reached our first birthday before I even had time to stop and reflect. The energy and support from our growing community was incredible — people loved the sessions, and I loved showing up for them.

That’s when the Birthday Bonanza began — a yearly celebration to thank our community for being part of the journey. These are always a lot of fun and the perfect event for summer time!

Our community & program evolved

What started as one session a week quickly grew — more sessions, more members, and more momentum. In the early days, the focus was on intensity and pushing hard. But as people began training more often, it became clear that variety was essential.

Bootcamps shifted from being just high-intensity to offering a mix of strength, cardio, core, and mobility — giving people a more balanced way to train.

Adding online live training was a natural next step. As the world changed, so did the way we moved. Live virtual sessions gave everyone more flexibility and kept our community strong, no matter where they were.

It was no longer a bootcamp — it had become a full fitness solution. That’s when I knew the name had to evolve too.

Why the change

After six years, Terminator Fitness no longer felt like the right fit. While it still held personal meaning, it didn’t fully reflect the inclusive, balanced, and community-driven team (trainers & members) we are.

That’s why we changed to FT Fitness — still tied to my name (Francesco Terminelli), but now reflecting who we truly are: Your Fitness Community. Along with the name, it was time for a refreshed logo and colours that was fresh and better fit our direction.

Here & Now

What hasn’t changed is my passion. I’m still here to help people feel strong, supported, and proud of what they achieve.

The program continues to grow as well, like our 6-week in-person training blocks. These provide structure, variety, and results for everyone. And no matter where you’re starting from, you're welcome here.

Stronger Together. Always.

A special shout out to all of our amazing members, even those who have moved on. You’re all part of this journey and I am forever grateful!