about us
Get to know the boss lass and trainers at Outdoor Active
Outdoor Active came to life during the Covid-19 isolation period in April 2020 when Mel at South Perth decided to move on from the Step into Life franchise and go it alone...but do it together!
Step into Life South Perth opened in September 2009 and has thrived with a committed group of members and trainers across the years of operation. An outdoor fitness training business, offering regular sessions was quite new to the industry back then, and with the passion of the first owner, Cherrie-Anne Haynes, it took off! From January 2013, Mel Cathie took on the business and that then led to May 2020 when they started afresh as Outdoor Active.
Our name describes us quite well – we get our champs active in the great outdoors with a good mix of running, strength training, boxing for fitness, HIIT (high intensity interval training) and also our own version of Yoga/Pilates/mobility training.
In 2024, we introduced Semi-Private Strength PT to the mix with a small indoor studio at Morris Mundy Pavilion. How does this fit with Outdoor Active you ask? We have grand plans to make this space a brilliant biophilic (nature loving) training space. So you feel like your outdoors when indoors.
You could be a fitness beginner, returner or experienced exerciser, we will get you going and keep you challenged and enjoying your training.
Do we train year round? HECK YES! The weather in Perth is perfect for it. On the rainy days we do duck for cover but will always train on.
Don’t we need machines? HECK NO! We use body weight, free weights, resistance bands, booty bands, kettle bells, battle ropes, slam balls, boxing body bags and of course the brilliant terrain at our parks & surrounds to give you THE BEST training experience.
TEAM - SOUTH PERTH
owner & head trainer
Mel Cathie
- 0402 053 250
- southperth@outdooractive.net.au
- OutdoorActiveSouthPerth
- @outdooractivesouthperth
Mel Cathie is also a 40-fabulous mumma, but was only brave enough to go once with a 14 year old daughter. She was working in local government as a Rec Officer and started up walking groups in the area. The buzz of getting people active kicked in, and she was qualified as a PT in 2010. She has been lucky enough to represent Australia in 4 World Floorball Championships and now loves a good Masters Crossfit comp to keep her on her toes. Also an AFL nut, so no speaking ill of the West Coast Eagles!
From the Members: Diverse exercises and great support to individuals, humour and high energy, Knowledgeable and super entertaining
Why you like Mel: Excellent motivator, laughter, adapts to every individuals level, her passion, positivity and constant support
Favourite saying or sentiment: Shambles, Holy balls, It’s a bit spicy.
our awesome trainers
Kylie Breuer
A super mumma of 2 girls and wife of an exceptionally funny husband (member @ South Perth). Although the world tried to stop her with a wee heart issue, Kylie was having none of it and has recovered well to continue to be one heck of a runner. She has conquered many a marathon including the New York Marathon in 2016 where she was the Aussie flag bearer.
From the members...
Best known for: being the smiling assassin – she seems sweet but loves to make us work super hard, Great care for each member and marathon runner of great repute.
Why you like Kylie: Friendly and encouraging, Super organised and passionate
Favourite saying or sentiment: that’s nice isn’t it! I just mixed it up a bit.
Mick Collins
A dad of 2 super high energy kidlets and works in logistics so there is no messing with Mick’s class prep or cones on the park – things must be in order and members on time. He is the self confessed funniest trainer at South Perth and with that claim who wouldn’t want to get to their 6am classes! Mick is an avid AFL Western Bulldogs supporter so 2021 has been a great year!
From the members...
Best known for: Dad jokes, OCDness with cones and being on time, wit and perceptiveness.
Why you like Mick: Makes it fun with a few jokes, I like how Mick is super organised! He takes pride in what he does! Good relaxed approach.
Favourite saying or sentiment: Not angry, just disappointed, I put the cones out in the dark.
MICKY SIVAKUMAR
Micky joined the team in May 2024 when we kicked off our Semi-Private PT strength sessions at Morris Mundy Pavilion. He came to us with a huge amount of PT experience from one-on-one to training elite sports teams. He was super excited to join a part of the business that was starting from scratch to build and make a great training experience for our members. That he has certainly done!
From the members...
Best known for: Good music, great dog!
Why you like Micky: He’s great at assessing where we are at and adapting his program to suit.
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