Michael Bates

Exercise Physiologist and Coach

GDipExSci, BExSci, AEP, AES, ESSAM

Be You encompasses the support that any client or athlete may require to reach their own idea of being themselves. I pride myself on providing inclusive strength training for all bodies and abilities.

I first began my career as a personal training in 2016 after graduating from my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science at Griffith University. I have had my share of PT’s by that time and I knew about the positive influences that being personable and present for your clients could bring. My goal was to do the same with myself.

Fast forward to the end of 2022 and I’ve had a great deal of experience from a personal training to coaching and barbell rehab environment. During that time found myself wanting to focus on Mental Health in “Performance” contextually provided by my clients. Performance, to me, is based on my client’s goals and support is provided in a positive environment that encourages you to be you.

In 2023, I re-branded myself as Be You: Exercise Physiology and Coaching. My interest lie within mental health across clinical, healthy, and athletic populations, from chronic condition management or post-surgical intervention to National level Powerlifting. It is also this year where I will begin study in my Master’s of Counselling at University of Queensland.

Along with my coaching and studying endeavors, I enjoy my free time playing bass and guitar in two Brisbane-based rock bands, Mercurious and Seraphic, as well as playing games, trying new food, and spending time with my amazing partner, Addie.