Van Marinos
Author | Accredited Exercise Scientist and the Founder/Director of Community Moves Health & Fitness
Van Marinos is an Accredited Exercise Scientist and the Founder/Director of Community Moves Health & Fitness, a specialised network of over-50s gyms across Sydney. Since 2018, Van has helped hundreds of older Australians improve their strength, mobility, confidence, and social connection — ensuring they grow stronger, not older.
With over 15 years’ experience across sport, health, and fitness, Van has worked with the Australian Sports Commission, Football Federation Australia, and a wide range of private health organisations. He has coached thousands of individuals, from elite athletes to weekend warriors, and is recognised for translating cutting-edge exercise science into practical, enjoyable programs for older adults.
Van holds a Bachelor of Human Movement & Health Education (USyd) and a Master’s Degree (Honours) in Sports Coaching (Griffith University). He also holds Cert III & IV in Fitness and extensive certifications in nutrition, chronic disease management, corrective exercise, and advanced physiology.
As a leading voice in functional ageing, Van regularly contributes to national conversations on healthy ageing. He has been featured in Body & Soul, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Starts at 60, and appeared as an expert on ABC TV’s “Old People’s Home for Teenagers.”
Van has also been a featured speaker at the Healthy Ageing Summit, and has appeared on multiple podcasts discussing exercise, longevity, community health, and ageing well.
Outside Community Moves, Van has also provided consulting and program development for other organisations, including ShooIn and PTP.
He lives on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with his wife and three children.
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