About Us

Leon Burckhardt – Kids R Active General Manager

As a personal trainer Leon has helped numerous clients of all ages achieve their desired health and fitness goals, through individual programs, group training and designing and implementing corporate wellness programs.

Leon was the fitness coach for the Junior Tennis Academy based at Next Generation health clubs and also headed up the holiday children’s activity programs which included fitness games, tennis lessons, swimming lessons and various other activities.

The role as fitness coach made Leon responsible for the development of fitness programs and instruction to students.

Leon also enjoys his role as head coach of the Southern Hills Little Athletics helping young athletes develop the skills necessary to perform later life.

Over the past 2 years Leon has been developing the Polar Kids R Active program with the support of key professional sports science groups, teachers and suppliers.

Leon has an intimate knowledge of polar heart rate monitors and training with heart rate through his work related activities and his own training as a competitive runner.

Leon’s passion is working with people of all ages to help them develop healthy habits for life.