Our Story

From Terminator to FT Fitness.

From In-Person to Online.

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.

To this day my online classes are more popular now than ever! With the current trends, cost of living, and the way people now live their lives, we transitioned to only offer online classes. This allowed me to focus more of my time here rather than try to spread the business to thin. This is where we remain today.

Whilst the in-person classes are an important part of my history, ending them did not mean it was the end of everything. Times change, people change, so businesses must change.

I love being able to share the story as I feel it’s still necessary to give context of how it all began.

Why the name 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 for helping people feel strong, supported and proud of what they achieve.

FT Fitness continues to evolve, with our classes now available online only, giving you the flexibility to train wherever you are while still enjoying structure, variety and a supportive community. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your training to the next level, 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!

A man standing next to a promotional banner for Terminator Fitness in a park. The banner features a running figure and the text about outdoor boot camps and personal training.
A man taking a selfie with a group exercising on mats on a grassy field, with various fitness equipment around, during overcast weather.
Man holding a black medicine ball at an outdoor sports field during daytime, with other people in the background.

Take a trip through time and revisit some of the key moments from our journey…

Banner advertising a bootcamp with the message 'The Only Bootcamp You Need.' It features images of hands holding weights and a logo of Terminator Fitness. The banner promotes indoor and outdoor bootcamp for all fitness levels, encouraging participant
A group of people wearing black sleeveless shirts with a white logo on the back, standing outdoors in a park, flexing their biceps with trees and blue sky in the background.
People doing outdoor strength exercises with resistance bands in a grassy park.
A group of people in athletic clothing outdoors, smiling for a group selfie.
People exercising in a park, including one person taping a golf club to a stick, with playground equipment and trees in the background.
Group of smiling women and girls outdoors on a grassy field, some wearing sunglasses and workout gear, with volleyballs in the background.
Group of people participating in an outdoor fitness class on a grassy field, with exercise mats, kettlebells, dumbbells, and water bottles, while a man in the foreground takes a selfie.
A group of people standing on an outdoor sports field with exercise equipment around them, preparing for a fitness class under a cloudy sky.
Group of people posing for a selfie on a sports field with fitness equipment, some making peace signs and flexing muscles, while a woman in workout attire drinks water from a bottle. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day.
A group fitness class outdoors in a parking lot, led by a man taking a selfie, with participants doing exercises on mats with weights and water bottles. Overcast sky with some clouds, residential neighborhood in the background.
A group of people standing on a grassy field, participating in an outdoor fitness class on a sunny day.
Group of people after a workout in a fitness studio, smiling and posing for a selfie.
Four people celebrating after completing a race, all wearing medals and race bibs, in an outdoor stadium with empty seats.
A man doing a workout exercise on a mat at a fitness center with a 'Terminator Fitness' logo on the wall behind him.
A man in workout attire doing a workout in his home gym, with a large monitor showing a virtual fitness class.
Group of people at an outdoor sports field, posing for a photo on a sunny day, some wearing workout attire, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A group of people participating in an outdoor yoga class on a grassy field, with women standing on yoga mats in a tree pose, raising their arms above their heads, led by an instructor in the foreground.
Square birthday cake decorated with pink frosting and fresh raspberries. The cake features a large circular edible print with a fitness-themed design, including a silhouette of a runner, colored balloons, candles, and the text 'Happy Birthday,' '20,'
Group of people gathered outdoors on a sunny day, standing and kneeling on a sports field, smiling and waving at the camera.
Cupcakes with blue, pink, and chocolate frosting, decorated with birthday toppers featuring the Terminator character, celebrating a birthday in 2022.
Group of people participating in outdoor fitness class, some wearing colorful tutus, on a field with trees in the background on a sunny day.
Large group of people gathered on a sports field, raising their hands in the air, with trees and a building in the background, participating in a group activity or celebration.
People participating in an outdoor fitness class, some exercising with resistance bands and others performing various stretches or exercises on a grassy field with trees and a building in the background.
A man at an outdoor athletic track holding a large blue balloon shaped like the number 5 during a celebration, possibly a birthday or anniversary, on a sunny day.
Four people standing outdoors on a sunny day, wearing athletic clothing and sunglasses, smiling at the camera.
Woman exercising on mat with black exercise ball overhead in gym.
Man in sleeveless shirt holding black medicine ball on a sports field, with other people exercising in the background.
Two women exercising in a gymnasium. The woman in the foreground is holding a dumbbell, smiling, and wearing black shorts, a black T-shirt, and blue sneakers. The woman in the background is standing with her hand over her chest, also smiling, wearing
Group of people doing yoga on a track field during dusk, some kneeling on yoga mats, smiling at the camera, with houses and trees in the background.
Indoor gym room with a large logo on the wall featuring a kettlebell and the words "Your Fitness Community".