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Hannah Altman PhD
Hannah Altman PhD
Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia
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15 years
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A Bit About Me
have over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry across sales, management, and practitioner roles. My experience is backed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and a PhD focused on the business of fitness, alongside a lifetime in high-level sport as a nationally ranked kayaker and international-level powerlifting athlete, coach, and referee.
Over the past five years, I have specialised in working with medical professionals and older adults, helping clients reduce pain, improve movement, and build confidence through evidence-based strength training. To make these services more accessible, I developed the Infinite App, delivering structured rehabilitation and strength programs online.
In May 2026, I relocated to Sydney to take up a Senior Lectureship in Sport at the Global Institute of Sport while continuing to run Infinite online. I am currently looking for a Sydney gym to call home.
Mentors / Coaches
Thomas Lilly
Sep 2024 -
Dylan Fowler
Jul 2020 -
Paul Thompson
Oct 2019 -
Wayne Zivanic
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
Steve Millar
Sep 2016 - Jan 2018
Achievements
National Bench-Press Champion
Jun 2019
Powerlifting Australia
National Bench-Press Record
Dec 2018
Powerlifting Australia
Victoria Plus Award
Aug 2017
Victoria University of Wellington
Global Health Scholarship
Aug 2015
Masseer University of New Zealand
Work History
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Senior Lecturer in International Sports Management
Dec 2026 - Current
Global Institute of Sport
Exercise Scientist/ Powerlifting Coach
Apr 2024 - May 2026
Zero Brisbane
Exercise Scientist & Strength Coach
Nov 2021 - Dec 2024
Below Parallel Barbell Club
Pilates Insructor & Exercise Scientist
Oct 2021 - Mar 2023
Perfromwell
Strength Coach & Exercise Scientist
Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
The Evolved Personal Training Studio
Exercise Scientist and Powerlifting Coach
Oct 2019 - Nov 2021
Iron Underground
Personal Trainer
May 2018 - Aug 2018
Prestige Fitness Brisbane
Exercise Scientist
May 2018 - Oct 2019
Inspire Haelth Services
Dirctor and Exercise Scientist
Mar 2018 - Current
Infinite Streength & Rehabilitation
Aquatics Programs Director
Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
Synergy Health and Fitness Club Wellington
Group Fitness Instructor
Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
Synergy Health and Fitness Club Wellington
Reformer Pilates Instructor
Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
Synergy Health and Fitness Club Wellington
Sales Consultant
Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
Synergy Health and Fitness Club Wellington
Personal Trainer
Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
Synergy Health and Fitness Club Wellington
Swim Coach
Oct 2014 - Dec 2016
Wellington City Council
Receptionist
Oct 2014 - Dec 2016
Wellington City Council
Lifeguard Instructor
Oct 2012 - Jul 2017
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand
Junior Strength Coach (Triathlon)
Jan 2011 - Oct 2012
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Korori NZ
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Aug 2024
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Bachelor of Commerce
Dec 2017
Victoria University of Wellington
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Nick Lawrenson
I have known Hannah Altman now in a professional category for the past two years. During that time I have seen the most proficient , most naturally talented and honest person I have met in my professional career.
Hannah has the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of clients. She has a supernal work effort and is always going the extra mile for clients and for her self.
Hannah has the strength to bring out the best in all people.
Should you require any further information about Hannah and her role as a trainer please feel free to contact me again.
Hannah has the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of clients. She has a supernal work effort and is always going the extra mile for clients and for her self.
Hannah has the strength to bring out the best in all people.
Should you require any further information about Hannah and her role as a trainer please feel free to contact me again.
Daniel Pedersen
Hannah is one of those rare individuals who 'gets' her clients. She takes the time to understand their goals, their motivations and what drives them and uses that to push you to success.
I worked with Hannah for almost 12 months training for the New York Marathon. For the first time in years I ran injury free consistently and I always felt supported in my training and progress. I ran an amazing race and had an amazing time & much of that can be put down to my training.
Hannah is always professional, yet friendly and is always willing to go above and beyond to help her clients achieve results.
I worked with Hannah for almost 12 months training for the New York Marathon. For the first time in years I ran injury free consistently and I always felt supported in my training and progress. I ran an amazing race and had an amazing time & much of that can be put down to my training.
Hannah is always professional, yet friendly and is always willing to go above and beyond to help her clients achieve results.
Terry White
I am delighted to write this recommendation letter for Hannah Altman, my Personal Fitness trainer. The expertise and guidance Hannah has provided through strength training and Pilates has been instrumental in my recovery from hip replacement surgery.
Hannah personally designs each of my training sessions and adapts the exercises according to my requirements, allowing me to confidently achieve my health and fitness goals in a consistent and measured manner.
Hannah is professional, motivational and encouraging and I have no hesitation in recommending her to potential clients.
Terry White AO
D.Univ UQ., D.Univ QUT., BA, PhC MPS
Hannah personally designs each of my training sessions and adapts the exercises according to my requirements, allowing me to confidently achieve my health and fitness goals in a consistent and measured manner.
Hannah is professional, motivational and encouraging and I have no hesitation in recommending her to potential clients.
Terry White AO
D.Univ UQ., D.Univ QUT., BA, PhC MPS
Hyekyung Chun
I worked with Hannah after I decided to build core muscle but my injured right shoulder and dislike of working in a gym had prevented me from joining a gym. Hannah had been absolutely fantastic to work with. She created a training programme taking my aversion to the gym and injury into consideration. One of the best of her many great qualities was her seeking feedback from her clients and modifying exercises accordingly. She also encouraged me throughout each session which meant a lot to me. She was always punctual for each of our session. I'd recommend Hannah to anyone looking for a dedicated, friendly, knowledgeable trainer who can make difference.
David Gielis
I've been working with Hannah since 2019 and have always found her to be professional, knowledgeable, and safety conscious. She is a true expert in her field and I have complete confidence continuing to see her indefinitely.
Zoe H
I have been working with Hannah for close to 6 months now. I first contacted Hannah after having major neck surgery following a serious injury. Not only was she able to help recover from deficits experienced from surgery but approach fitness in a fun and diverse way to help prevent future injuries.
Hannah uses active listening and takes a keen interest in my goals to develop a plan that works best for me.
Hannah explains and demonstrates exercises wonderfully to avoid any confusion. She is more than happy to explain how the exercises help and adapt them or the plan if required. Hannah is always super friendly, approachable and positive when interacting.
Hannah uses active listening and takes a keen interest in my goals to develop a plan that works best for me.
Hannah explains and demonstrates exercises wonderfully to avoid any confusion. She is more than happy to explain how the exercises help and adapt them or the plan if required. Hannah is always super friendly, approachable and positive when interacting.
Dylan Fowler
Owner
The Evolved Personal training
Hannah has been an amazing asset to our team of trainers.
Her attention to detail and calm coaching style has revived amazing feedback from our members and other coaches!
We couldn’t recommend Hannah more for anyone wanting to rehab their body or become and elite power lifter.
Her attention to detail and calm coaching style has revived amazing feedback from our members and other coaches!
We couldn’t recommend Hannah more for anyone wanting to rehab their body or become and elite power lifter.
Mel J
I have been training with Hannah once a week for 6 months now. From following Hannah on Instagram I could see she was professional & knowledgable in all aspects of training but particularly powerlifting. This led me to ask her to become my coach. I am so happy with not only the powerlifting improvements but that she helps me rehab any niggles and also works on muscle weakness, programming exercises to strengthen and grow areas that I have previously lacked in.
Hannah has a gentle and measured approach to training her clients, always focusing on preserving and helping the body. She is professional and knowledgable and I would happily recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their health
Hannah has a gentle and measured approach to training her clients, always focusing on preserving and helping the body. She is professional and knowledgable and I would happily recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their health
Eva Kung
Hannah is a diligent exercise physiologist. She has an excellent understanding of human anatomy and physiology, is able to diagnose injuries accurately and design exercises to assist with rehabilitation.
Her lessons are always fun and interesting. She listens to our goals and offers a variety of exercises to suit our needs. We thoroughly enjoyed our lessons with her twice a week for the past year. My husband and I have both benefited greatly under her care. We look forward to spend more time with her in the future.
Her lessons are always fun and interesting. She listens to our goals and offers a variety of exercises to suit our needs. We thoroughly enjoyed our lessons with her twice a week for the past year. My husband and I have both benefited greatly under her care. We look forward to spend more time with her in the future.
Janos
Hannah takes the time to understand my specific fitness goals and has tailored a personalised training routine for me to achieve them. She is continually monitoring my progress and adjusts my routine as needed.
As a result, I've managed to realize consistent gains in strength and flexibility since I started working with her.
Hannah will push you hard when you train but she knows what your limits are, even if you don't.
As a result, I've managed to realize consistent gains in strength and flexibility since I started working with her.
Hannah will push you hard when you train but she knows what your limits are, even if you don't.
Rhonda W
I have been training with Hannah Altman for over 6 years and have had out standing results building strength ,balance and resilience .
I am 85 years old -can now walk my dog daily for 2-3K.
I would recommend Hannah particularly for pain management and anyone requiring sarcopenia
Management
Rhonda White
I am 85 years old -can now walk my dog daily for 2-3K.
I would recommend Hannah particularly for pain management and anyone requiring sarcopenia
Management
Rhonda White
Luke Banks-Novak
Programs Team Leader
Wellington City Council (Keith Spry Pool)
When Hannah Altman worked at Keith Spry pool she was a swim teacher who was committed to getting to seeing her swimmers achieving their potential. She was reliable and great at communicating with parents about their children's progress throughout each term. Hannah was a great asset to the team!
Gabrielle Patrick
Hannah has been a huge help in getting me and my partner's fitness back on track and keeping us accountable.
Hannah helps us train in a safe environment and takes into consideration any pain/injuries we might have and tailors our sessions accordingly. We're never pushed beyond our limits and we trust her completely.
Hannah is a great trainer and ensures we are all able to meet our goals in the best possible way while having fun doing it.
Hannah is an amazing person and always has your best interests as her main focus.
I'm so grateful to have one of the best trainers training me 😊
Hannah helps us train in a safe environment and takes into consideration any pain/injuries we might have and tailors our sessions accordingly. We're never pushed beyond our limits and we trust her completely.
Hannah is a great trainer and ensures we are all able to meet our goals in the best possible way while having fun doing it.
Hannah is an amazing person and always has your best interests as her main focus.
I'm so grateful to have one of the best trainers training me 😊
Jeff Allan
Hannah is an excellent and professional exercise scientist whom I would highly recommend. I have noticed significant gains in my fitness in the 18 months I’ve been with Hannah
Hayley Jones
Hannah is extremely knowledgeable in all services that she provides.
Hannah is professional and friendly and will always go the extra mile to assist where she can to help me achieve my goals. I would recommend her to anyone for coaching and nutrition services.
Hannah is professional and friendly and will always go the extra mile to assist where she can to help me achieve my goals. I would recommend her to anyone for coaching and nutrition services.
Laura Diaz
I went to Hannah with hip and lower back and she has been nothing short of amazing. She was able to maintain my training while also incorporating some specific rehab exercises to fix these issues. Since I started with her we have not only fixed these injuries, but also we have increased my squat by 20kg in 6 months!
Beau Brammal
Director
Below Parallel Barbell Club
Hannah is a highly driven, qualified and reliable health professional with an outstanding track record of personal and professional performance.
She has my unqualified support in every aspect.
She has my unqualified support in every aspect.
Frances Brown
I have been working with Hannah for about 9 months now. She is my powerlifting coach. In this time, we have added 15kg to my squat, 15kg to my deadlift, and 6kg to my bench, with more to come. With Hannah I feel confident enough to compete in my first powerlifting competition. Her programming is targeted to what I need and becomes more specific the longer we work together.
I have also worked together with Hannah in a professional sense (I am a physiotherapist). It says a lot about a practitioner when they are willing to refer their clients to other health professionals to ensure they receive appropriate care. It demonstrates Hannah places her client's needs first, which I respect.
I have also worked together with Hannah in a professional sense (I am a physiotherapist). It says a lot about a practitioner when they are willing to refer their clients to other health professionals to ensure they receive appropriate care. It demonstrates Hannah places her client's needs first, which I respect.
Julie
I first started seeing Hannah around a year ago to support me with chronic pain issues & help me improve my strength and technique.
I am very pleased to recommend Hannah as a coach. Sessions with Hannah are enjoyable and more importantly they deliver results. Hannah has the ability to meet clients right where they are, whether a beginner, right through to very specialised coaching at elite level and she has definitely helped me get stronger.
Hannah coaches with absolute confidence but without ego or agenda and effortlessly tailors the session to how the client is feeling or performing on the day.
Her knowledge is extensive and she communicates well. A great coach.
I am very pleased to recommend Hannah as a coach. Sessions with Hannah are enjoyable and more importantly they deliver results. Hannah has the ability to meet clients right where they are, whether a beginner, right through to very specialised coaching at elite level and she has definitely helped me get stronger.
Hannah coaches with absolute confidence but without ego or agenda and effortlessly tailors the session to how the client is feeling or performing on the day.
Her knowledge is extensive and she communicates well. A great coach.
David Gielis
Hannah displays a high level of expertise in everything she does. She is extremely safety conscious and keeps constant watch over what I'm doing, always checking for any sign of pain or discomfort. She's helped me with knee, shoulder, and ankle issues and I'm getting stronger all the time. She is also working with my sister on a neck injury which required surgery and getting similar results. Would recommend Hannah to anyone, she is world class.
Eva C
Hanna is a knowledgeable and experienced exercise physiologist. Her thorough understanding of human anatomy and movement has not only assisted my husband and me with fitness but also provided rehabilitation for our injuries stemming from our professions. She is thorough, kind, and humorous, making her very easy to work with. Her genuine care and concern for her clients have helped us build a strong bond and have enhanced our physical strength in numerous ways. We owe our progress to Hanna's continuous care. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to restore their muscle strength and physical abilities.
David G
I've been working with Hannah since 2019 and have always found her to be professional, knowledgeable, and safety conscious. She is a true expert in her field and I have complete confidence continuing to see her indefinitely.
Christine
Coach
Steen Strength & Fitness
Hannah is a pleasure to work with. She has helped rehab one of my clients and is wonderful at what she does. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Hannah is reliable and consistent. Not only is Hannah great at her job but she is also a kind and sweet person who is a pleasure to deal with at a personal level. I would highly recommend Hannah to anyone who is considering working with her, either as a professional colleague, employer, or potential client/patient. We are very happy to have found her and be benefiting from her skills and knowledge.
Sharon
I am pleased to provide this reference for Dr Hannah Altman who has been my personal trainer for the past year.
Hannah is highly knowledgeable in fitness, anatomy, and nutrition, consistently demonstrating a deep understanding of training principles tailored to individual goals. She suggests new exercises regularly, keeping workouts fresh, challenging, and effective while adapting to my progress and preferences.
Most importantly, Hannah prioritises safe gym practices, ensuring proper form, appropriate weight progression, and injury prevention at all times. Hannah’s guidance has helped me train confidently and effectively.