I didn’t feel at home in traditional fitness spaces.

So I built the one I needed.

G’day!

I'm a non-binary human of trans experience. I am also an activist, a certified personal trainer and group fitness coach, an inclusion educator, and the full-time creator of gender euphoria through movement.

I’m Dibs Barisic Sprem

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I'm proud to be part of the fitness revolution •

I'm proud to be part of the fitness revolution •

I'm proud to be part of the fitness revolution • I'm proud to be part of the fitness revolution •

A woman practicing push-ups with a trainer kneeling beside her, providing support and encouragement outdoors in a wooded area.

I have been a personal trainer and group fitness coach since 2017, and spent most of the last decade speaking to businesses about diversity and inclusion.
 
Dibs fitness was born out of these two passions, and are very important to my mission: To make exercise fun, social, holistic, and accessible to all!

The mainstream fitness industry is difficult to navigate, full of toxic masculinity, and promotes harmful beauty standards.

It's easy to see how gender non conforming people, fat people, disabled people, and people of colour slip through the cracks, or are outright excluded.

My vision is to empower marginalised people to become strong, resourceful athletes by meeting them where they’re at.

dibs in harness after ziplining from AMP building in Sydney Australia

I became the trainer I wish I had

I don’t train bodies like machines, rather I train people like they’ve lived a unique, full life.

I bring lived experience into my work as a skill set.

I’ve recovered from four surgeries, including:

  • a double mastectomy

  • an ACL hamstring graft

  • an index finger reconstruction

With honourable mentions to:

  • a broken collarbone

  • rolled ankles

  • a concussion

  • and a dislocated shoulder

What that means for you?


I understand fear, frustration, impatience, grief, and the quiet wins that come with rebuilding trust in your body. I take healing timelines seriously because I’ve lived them.

If you’re looking for an empathetic trainer who knows how to progress safely and compassionately, you’re in the right place.

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FAQ

  • I'm a non-binary human who is transgender, fully qualified, and looks at your goals through a holistic lens. 

    Not many trainers out there can use this lived experience of being on (and off) Hormone Replacement Therapy, having and recovering from multiple surgeries, and being a gender expansive athlete.

    I also DON'T center weight loss as a goal. My clients are encouraged to focus on building helpful habits, and finding ways to incorporate joyful movement into everyday life. This doesn't mean I turn away clients who have aesthetic goals in mind. I help folks reframe their goals from outcomes to habits.

  • The mainstream fitness industry is difficult to navigate, full of toxic masculinity, and promotes harmful beauty standards. It's easy to see how gender non conforming people, fat people, disabled people, and people of colour slip through the cracks, or are outright excluded.

    It's my mission to help empower these groups of people to feel confident taking control of their fitness.

    It is crucial for me to create inclusive gym spaces that promote positive body image, and self esteem. Working out in a queer friendly gym, with a non-intimidating, non judgemental personal trainer (like me), will change your perspective on fitness!

What You Can Expect From Me

At Dibs Fitness, you don’t need to:

  • earn rest

  • shrink yourself

  • tough it out

  • or leave parts of your identity at the door

You can expect:

  • inclusive, adaptable training

  • clear education without shame

  • encouragement over intimidation

  • strength that supports your actual life

Whether you’re healing, starting over, or simply wanting movement to feel less awful and more joyful, you belong here.

My special skills & where they came from

  • Having ADHD means I like to try many things! Some for a short time, and some for a long time. Whether or not the hobby ends, I usually gather some cool knowledge along the way. My favorite way to learn is to do!

    I roller skate in skate parks, ride bicycles and motorbikes, played soccer for a decade, dabbled in roller derby, did competitive powerlifting, and tried a mud run (to get over my fear of filth... it didn't work).

  • I've recovered from 4 surgeries, including a double mastectomy, finger reconstruction, and ACL hamstring graft. Honorable mentions go to a broken collarbone, rolled ankles, concussion, and a dislocated shoulder.

  • If you want an empathetic trainer, chances are I have some sort of lived experience related to your injury! As well as knowledge on how to heal safely.