The EnterTrainer: How Robin From RC Fitness Makes You Laugh Through the Pain

There's a man who gets up at three in the morning, blasts Michael Jackson the entire drive to work. . . 

and by the time he walks through the gym doors he's somehow ready to make a room full of half-asleep people laugh their way through the hardest hour of their day.

That's Robin. The EnterTrainer. And he's the only human alive who can get me out of bed at 5am.

If you've followed the show, you'll know Robin is a bit of a departure for us. Every guest we've had lately has been a healer of the unseen — past lives, mediumship, energy fields, the things you can't touch. Robin is our first fitness guest, the first person to sit in that chair and talk about the body. But here's the thing Kebrasca and I have come to understand after years of being his clients: he heals something too. You need your spiritual health and you need your physical health, and Robin has been quietly looking after the second one for us the whole time we've been building the first.

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He's been the man behind our fitness journey for years. And the reason it's lasted — when so many gym memberships quietly die in January — is the thing he's built his whole identity around. He entertains while you train. He used to get called "the dancing trainer" in Perth and New Zealand, and before that "the smiling assassin," and at some point he just put the two words together and the EnterTrainer was born. There's a moonwalk in the middle of your set. There's a dad joke you'll groan at and then, traitorously, repeat to someone else later. Kebrasca says it best: the laughter gets him through the pain. And for people like us, who hold heavy energy all day, there's something almost profound in that — that joy isn't the opposite of the hard work. Sometimes joy is the only thing that gets you through it.

What I love is that the fun is the surface, not the substance. Underneath the jokes is a man who came up the hard way. Born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand at fourteen — that's our Kiwi connection — then to Australia in his twenties, adapting and starting over so many times that change just became normal to him. When you ask him how he stays this positive at 3am, he doesn't reach for a slogan. He talks about gratitude. About remembering the people back in South Africa who never got the opportunities he's had, and refusing to take a single morning for granted. That's not a personality trait. That's a practice.

And he's serious where it counts. He'll tell you nutrition is most of the game, that there are no bad foods, only portions, that it's a marathon and not a sprint, that the extreme diet you saw on TikTok will fail you the moment real life returns. He talks about showing up at the gym from three in the morning till eight at night when he first landed here with zero clients. About prepping his meals every single weekend no matter what, because if you can't do it for yourself, how can you ask anyone else to. The discipline is real. The dad jokes are just the wrapping.

We did our usual thing at the end and turned our marketing tools back on his business — and honestly it was a full-circle moment, sitting there coaching the man who's spent years coaching us. Our advice was simple: own the EnterTrainer. Nobody in fitness is blending real entertainment with real results. That gap is his. Stop hiding the moonwalk and the 3am Michael Jackson and the behind-the-scenes — that is the brand. Go live, be unpolished, be the guy people tune in for whether or not they came to sweat.

He's also, somehow, talked the two of us into Hyrox this year — after roughly twelve months of us pretending we never received his messages. So that's happening. The four of us, together. Terrified and excited in roughly equal measure.

Most of our guests clear something invisible. Robin makes you laugh so hard you forget your legs have stopped working, then tells you he'll see you tomorrow at 8:30am to do it all again. Turns out that's a kind of medicine too.

See you tomorrow, brother.

— Kebrasca

Find Robin at rcfitness.com.au on the RC Fitness app, and on Instagram and TikTok. Book a reading with Amber at glowbyamber.com or explore Kebrasca's healing work at kebrascaking.com #creativetalk is live every Thursday at 5PM AEST — where consciousness meets commerce.

Lightly edited for readability. #creativetalk with Amber & Kebrasca King, featuring Robin, the EnterTrainer of RC Fitness.

[02:50] Welcome

Another Thursday afternoon and another day in the life of us. Welcome to Creative Talk podcast — I'm Kebrasca King, and I'm Amber King. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes here; some of it's scripted, but most of it is off the cuff. Today we're very excited, because we're talking to someone who's wrestled lions and hyenas, eats Nandos like there's no tomorrow, and is obsessed with Michael Jackson. He's basically the man behind Amber and my fitness journey for many years now, and we're honoured to have him on to talk all things fitness, mindset and wellness — and dealing with us. But first, let's catch up on last week.

[04:16] Four days at the Mind Body Spirit Festival

We just finished four days at the Mind Body Spirit Festival in Melbourne — our biggest festival ever, and our first time doing a full four days of back-to-back readings in the psychic reading room. It was insane: between 11 and 13 readings a day, with 13 being the max each. It turned into a friendly competition between the two of us over who'd get booked out first. Surviving four days of holding that much energy was a highlight in itself — we'd never felt an energy drain quite like it. Lots of diverse readings too: business questions, relationships, people launching huge tech products wanting to know whether to go all in, and awakenings of every kind. It was also great to see far more men coming through for readings this year.

[06:42] Cleansing and clearing between readings

What do you do when you get that drained? We have a ritual — cleansing and clearing. Every time we came home we'd take off all our crystals and jewellery, cleanse everything, and basically collapse into bed. Between each reading we use clearing sprays from our lovely friend Kate — her protection and clearing spray — and Palo Santo oil from our friend who runs the Peruvian store, which really saved me when clearing people who'd been through heavy, traumatic stuff. You only get 25 minutes with each person, so it's a small window to reset before the next one sits down.

[09:26] A mediumship reading for two sisters

One of my main highlights was a mediumship reading — calling in the spirit of someone who'd passed for two sisters who sat down like solid blocks and gave me almost nothing. I genuinely couldn't tell if it was landing. At the end they stood up and said, "That was amazing." Their sister had passed; they were in their forties and, I think, just trying to hold it together and not cry. With mediumship you often don't know until the very end — most people aren't used to receiving it and aren't sure what to confirm — so you just have to trust it and go.

[15:42] Welcoming Robin, the EnterTrainer

Now it's time to welcome our guest, known as the EnterTrainer — the only guy who can get me up at 5am. Robin, how are you, brother? Thanks for having me, guys. About that intro — it was lions and hyenas, not lions and tigers. These marks on my hands aren't from lifting weights; they're from hunting lions when I was about seven. I was sort of born a genius. I was fluent in English when I was born and could run before I could crawl. Anyway — let's move on.

[17:46] South Africa to New Zealand to Australia

You were born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand at 14 — so we've got that Kiwi connection — then to Australia in your twenties. How did those moves shape you? Growing up in South Africa I moved schools a lot because of my parents' jobs, so I learned young how to adapt and meet new people. Moving countries did the same — by the time I got to Australia, starting over just felt normal. I loved my time in all three places. I think that's why I'm fairly easygoing today.

[19:25] What sparked his passion for fitness

What first sparked it? I played soccer from the age of five, did athletics, even tried rugby — but I was too skinny and kept getting hurt, so I went back to soccer and played semi-professionally in New Zealand. I started training at the gym with mates, was a bit more advanced, and ended up showing them what to do. I studied at AUT, and I've been doing this for 20 years now and would never look back. I did try plumbing for a week or two, but my dad told me to choose another career. I'm glad I listened.

[22:41] Where "the EnterTrainer" came from

You call yourself the EnterTrainer — where did that come from, and how important is humour? When I train people, I entertain. A lot of people come to the gym because they feel they have to, and when you make them laugh it feels like more fun and the exercises don't seem as hard. People think my smile means I enjoy seeing them in pain — it's actually just a smile to say "well done." Humour builds relationships and makes people comfortable. (Hosts: We've had heaps of trainers, and you're by far the best. The laughter gets me through the pain — and you actually pay attention, which a lot of trainers don't.)

[24:40] Showing up positive at 4am

What's the secret to that positivity from 4am all day long? When you genuinely love your job, that's the first thing. And I look back at my time in South Africa, at people who didn't have the opportunities we have here, so I always feel blessed and lucky. I've got an amazing wife, great family, amazing clients. At 3 or 4am driving to work, I'm blasting Michael Jackson, and by the time I arrive I'm pumped — right, who's first? (Comment from YouTube: fitness is a great de-stress mechanism. 100% — even an hour at the gym takes your mind off everything; it doesn't fix your problems, but it helps you deal with them.)

[27:33] Weight loss: diet, cardio or strength?

For weight loss, what matters most? A combination, but I'd say 70% is nutrition, then strength training, then cardio — and don't underestimate sleep, that's when your body recovers. The formula: weights three to four times a week, focus on nutrition, and 7,000–10,000 steps a day.

[29:03] Macros, calories & common mistakes

I'm not a nutritionist, so I don't prescribe meal plans — see a proper nutritionist, and a doctor before any supplements. But I help with calories, because a common mistake is eating "healthy" while still in a calorie surplus. There are no bad foods — you can have your biscuits — it's about portions that fit your calories. Extreme diets only last so long before you put it all back on, so build something sustainable with the foods you like. (Kebrasca: When we started I was much heavier — Robin kept asking what I ate on weekends, and it was all takeaways. It took two or three years to really get the nutrition right, but now I enjoy it. It's a marathon, not a sprint.)

[33:00] Creatine

Creatine is everywhere right now. It's probably the safest, most researched supplement there is — despite all the talk about it harming your liver. It helps your muscles recycle energy faster, so you can lift heavier or get more endurance, and it's good for brain function too. I think anyone training hard should be on it — three to five grams, the same for men and women. The exception is anyone with liver disease, kidney issues or on certain medications; check with a doctor first.

[35:20] Protein

Protein's the other big one — repairing muscle, cells, hair, everything. Most people don't get enough, mainly because they don't know how much they need or which foods are high in protein — they'll have cereal or toast and not realise it's low. Protein's also expensive these days, which doesn't help. It's worth getting a structured idea of how much you should be having, then making your own meals to fit your calories.

[38:54] Advice for every age group

For people in their 20s: get a structured program instead of copying social media, because that's your peak muscle-building window — build good habits and learn nutrition early. For every age group I recommend strength training. For corporate folks who think a workout has to be 90 minutes: it doesn't — set an hourly alarm to walk around, do short 20-minute sessions, take calls on a walk, and train before work so a bad day doesn't become an excuse. For busy mums and dads: get a little equipment at home, do 20-minute workouts while the baby sleeps, and as kids grow, get out and move with them. Something time-efficient beats nothing — it's as much about keeping the mind sane as the body moving.

[45:47] The RC Fitness app

Speaking of apps — yes, I've got the RC Fitness app. Home workouts, park workouts, strength sessions, workouts of the week. Easy to follow.

[46:43] Training over 50

Over 50, strength training becomes even more important — it lowers the risk of osteoporosis and helps bone density. Two to three times a week, with more recovery time, focusing on compound movements like deadlifts and hip hinges. It's not about looking the part; it's about feeling healthy and staying functional — even just getting up and down more easily. I train guys in their 60s and 70s doing real weight, and it makes a huge difference.

[48:48] The biggest mistakes people make

The first mistake is not giving it time — guessing your workouts instead of following a program. Then getting frustrated at no results while not eating right. Going too hard, too fast and getting so sore they quit — and the myth that if you're not sore it isn't working. And extreme diets that only last so long before everything comes back, and then some. People are impatient with high expectations. The ones who do well treat it as a lifestyle, find a sustainable structure, and take time to actually understand nutrition.

[52:05] The hardest part of being a fitness entrepreneur

People don't see the behind-the-scenes — setting programs, liaising with clients' physios so I know exactly what they can and can't do, building relationships, listening to what clients need on the day (sometimes they're tired and just want to talk). I don't cut corners even when I'm exhausted. When I first came here I had zero clients and was at the gym from 3am till 8pm just talking to people. After Covid a lot of that hard-graft mentality disappeared — people want it gifted. I just put the work in and back myself.

[56:06] Discipline and motivation

(Hosts: Your results speak for themselves — you walk the walk, we see you train.) If you can't do it yourself, how can you tell others how to? A trainer should be in shape and do the work. I'll do 13- or 14-hour days but always have my meal preps done on the weekend, no matter what — it's about being disciplined for yourself. How do you stay motivated when you are the business? The love for it. I count my blessings and never take the opportunity for granted. Coming to work feels like hanging out with mates and seeing people smile — and laugh in good pain.

[59:14] Training champions

You've trained champions — Maz, in body sculpting. Everyone I train is a champion, but I helped get her started before she moved on to a specialist bodybuilding coach. Not everyone's there for results; some just want to feel good. It's about mental health as much as the body, and seeing that is what motivates me to help more people.

[1:00:28] Hyrox: excited or terrified?

You've convinced us to take part in Hyrox in Melbourne — should we be excited or terrified? Honestly, all the hard work is done in the training, so by race day it's easier than the training. Hyrox is a global endurance event — eight kilometres of running broken up by eight workout stations: ski erg, sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps, farmers carry, lunges, wall balls. Neither of us are runners. (Amber: As long as I beat Kebrasca, that's the main thing. Kebrasca: It's not a competition. Amber: It is a competition.) Robin's still finalising his own partner after Trish picked up an injury.

[1:04:36] Top tips for race day

Stick to your plan and don't go overboard when the adrenaline and the crowd hit. Stay relaxed — the hard work's already done. The day before, eat well; on the day, get your electrolytes in. Just getting to race day is already an achievement; it's not about the time.

[1:07:11] One piece of advice

If I could give one piece of advice: stay active, do lots of walking, lift weights two to three times a week, stay on top of your nutrition, and find something you enjoy — because when you enjoy it, you'll do it longer. Get out there, stay active, and be happy.

[1:07:53] The EnterTrainer origin

When did the entertainment and the training come together? For a long time. I've had a few nicknames — "the smiling assassin," and in Perth and New Zealand people called me "the dancing trainer" because I'm always dancing around the gym. So I thought: I entertain while you train. Put them together and you get the EnterTrainer. The dad jokes are part of the entertainment — if you don't like them, they're not for you anyway.

[1:10:00] Quickfire: Amber vs Kebrasca

A round of quickfire questions, where Robin has to name Amber or Kebrasca: Better client? Who complains more — Amber. Who's stronger — Amber. Who works harder when nobody's watching — Amber. Who tells better jokes — depends if it's a Friday. Who has better calves — Kebrasca. Most likely to surprise everyone at Hyrox — Kebrasca.

[1:12:34] Marketing session: own the EnterTrainer

Here on Creative Talk we like to give our guests some value. You're the face of RC Fitness and you're the EnterTrainer, so our first tip is more video featuring you, more regularly — people need to see in action what you do, the fun and the obsessive attention to form. Nobody in fitness is blending real entertainment with real results, and you're the person to own that. A dad joke a day, behind-the-scenes of the 3am starts and the Michael Jackson, and going live during sessions and your Saturday classes. Live content is less work, doesn't need to be polished, and gets better engagement than perfectly edited posts — chop the live into clips through the day. Lean into TikTok and Instagram live. Own that, and make it the heart of RC Fitness's next 12 months of content.

[1:20:15] Gratitude and goodbyes

I appreciate you guys — it's been a pleasure training you for so long, and thanks for sticking around. And thank you — you've changed the game for us with fitness. You make us laugh every day, and you've got us to the point where we'll actually take on something like Hyrox; two years ago we'd have sworn at the word. You're our first entertainer, our first fitness guru, and you've set the precedent. If you want to train with Robin, head to rcfitness.com.au, and follow RC Fitness on Instagram and TikTok. Thank you, brother — we'll see you tomorrow for training.

That brings us to the end of another episode of Creative Talk. We hope you enjoyed this session with our EnterTrainer, Robin — the man, the myth, the legend, and the guy who puts up with the two of us every day.  See you next week.

Watch or listen to our full conversation with Robin, the EnterTrainer, on #creativetalk — our first-ever fitness guest. On YouTube, Spotify and all podcast platforms. [https://youtu.be/eCTY2Luf7T0?si=JwuD05xU-bO20tMo]

Find Robin at rcfitness.com.au, on the RC Fitness app, and on Instagram and TikTok. Book a reading with Amber at glowbyamber.com, or explore Kebrasca's healing work at kebrascaking.com. #creativetalk is live every Thursday at 5PM AEST — where consciousness meets commerce.

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This article touches on childhood adversity and trauma. It's intended as general information about fitness, health, diet and wellbeing, not therapeutic advice. If any of it brings up something heavy for you, please reach out to a qualified professional or someone you trust.