Our Story

Tracey started her fitness journey by organising exercise sessions in the local park. With two young kids in tow, she worked tirelessly to help people in her community get fitter and healthier. Meanwhile, Adrian, the neighbouring park ranger, decided to add a dash of functional fitness to his routine and stumbled upon Tracey’s lively group during his morning commute.

On Adrian’s first session, he burst onto the scene, racing around the oval and knocking out eight push-ups. However, the intensity got the best of him, and he found himself seeking solace under a tree for the remainder of the session, feeling a tad queasy. It was a valuable lesson that fitness is a personal journey, and everyone starts from their own unique point.

As the exercise group grew, so did the camaraderie and sense of community. Friendships blossomed among the participants who eagerly anticipated their fitness sessions. The fun and supportive atmosphere became the heartbeat of this group.

One day, Adrian needed a partner for a rogaining race that involved navigating through forests at night. With a mischievous glimmer in his eye, he convinced Tracey that it would be a thrilling adventure. Despite the initial trepidation, they completed the race, creating memories that would endure. This experience solidified their shared passion for outdoor fitness and their drive to uplift and motivate others.

Encouraged by a growing community, Tracey decided to open the Take Shape Health & Fitness personal training studio in Alphington. Both Tracey and Adrian led classes there, spreading their infectious enthusiasm and encouraging others to join their fitness journey. Seeing the transformative power of their guidance, they realised the importance of setting personal goals and pushing beyond comfort zones.

After a fateful race in 2014, the lightbulb moment arrived and TSA was born! With their love for the outdoors and a desire to inspire others to embrace nature, they decided to organise an adventure weekend for all the clients and friends who trained at the studio. With countless hours of planning, early morning meetings, breakfasts at the studio, and meticulous organisation, their hard work paid off. They successfully embarked on the very first Adventure Weekend, accompanied by a dedicated team from the studio. From that moment, Take Shape Adventures took flight, with new and exhilarating adventures coming to life each day.

TSA has now been operating for over 10 years, showing resilience through the few years during COVID when travel was not taken lightly and people were only able to imagine themselves doing the things they wanted to do.

With their continued pursuit of wellbeing and growth, both have taken to further studies. Adrian achieved a Training and Assessment Qualification to add to his Parks & Recreation Degree and Diploma of Outdoor Leadership, while Tracey added to her Masters of Nutrition and extensive Fitness Qualifications with another Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at Melbourne University (passing with First Class Honours).

Their combined experience both on and off the trail continues to be at the forefront of the industry, leading individuals, groups, and teams in the benefit of the outdoors and showing that doing hard things is a proven way to build resilience, leadership, courage, and wellbeing.

And so, Tracey and Adrian’s journey, infused with fun and a commitment to their community, continues to unfold. They lead the charge, showing others that staying active, exploring the great outdoors, and fostering meaningful connections are the ingredients for a truly enriching and adventurous life. We hope you join in the TSA community and be a part of this wonderful journey.