Trainers

All of our trainers are certified in their respective fields, but also provide a high-quality service indicative of a LIVE LIFE representative. They understand that no two bodies are alike and will help to individualise your workouts to achieve your own personal goals.

Damian Ruatara (NZL)

Gym Owner
CrossFit Head Coach
Les Mills Trainer

Damian, as a part-owner of the studio, has many feathers in his cap - from CrossFit to Personal Training to Les Mills. Preferring to take a more managerial role of the business to focus on spreading the love of fitness to people of all walks of life, he’s always making time to hit a workout with members to keep everyone on their toes.

Rabii Madouri (TUN)

Gym Owner
Functional Trainer
Indoor Cycling

Rabii has a wide knowledge of fitness, having learnt in Tunisia before coming to teach in Doha at Aspire Active. His experience with both adults and children gives a broader perspective when engaging with members. He is adept in a lot of different classes from Body Pump to BURN and cycling. And if given a chance, can even teach you some Salsa.

Elsje Van Der Merwe (RSA)

Yoga & Aerial Yoga
Les Mills
Pre-Natal

Elsje’s love for Yoga is really evident in her classes. From Aerial to Ashtanga to Pre-Natal Yoga, her passion for passing on her knowledge to her participants is inspiring. With a background in group fitness and as a school teacher, her style is a perfect combination of the two.

Costy Ciurea (ROM)

CrossFit Coach
Functional Training
Personal Training

Costy’s passion for fitness started young as a Romanian National kayaking athlete. It’s continued into adulthood, not only competing at a high level but also coaching others to do the same. His experience and knowledge is invaluable to both members and trainers alike.

Zeina Ibrahim (SYR)

CrossFit Coach
Functional Training
Personal Trainer

Zeina’s story is an inspirational one - she started as one of the first members of Live Life almost 8 years ago and is now one of our fittest athletes in the box! Her work ethic to always do more shows in her teaching, motivating members to one day be just like her.

Misha Domashov (UKR)

CrossFit Coach
Functional Training
Strength Conditioning

Misha is an already established CrossFit competitor having competed locally and around the region. His personality transfers well to members, encouraging everyone to always want to be better.