Meet the Coaches – Grip and Rip Fitness

Meet our coaches

At Grip and Rip Fitness, our team of highly experienced coaches are committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your fitness journey or an experienced athlete aiming to reach new heights, our team guides and motivates you every step of the way. Our team is led by our Head Coach, who has over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry and a passion for helping others achieve lasting results. We also have a Sweat Coach who specializes in high-intensity workouts that are guaranteed to get you sweating and burning calories. And last but not least, our Functional Fitness Coach, an expert in Hyrox and functional fitness training, helps you improve your strength, mobility, and technique. We believe that our team of coaches has the knowledge, expertise, and passion to help you succeed, and we are excited to help you on your journey to a healthier, happier you.

kyle Howard

Head Functional Fitness coach

I’m the Head Coach & Co-Owner here at Grip and Rip.

I’ve been in the fitness industry for going on 12 years now, and sport has always been a passion and interest of mine.

Along with my years of coaching, I have my Level 1 and 2 CrossFit Coach Certificates as well as a CrossFit Gymnastics course behind my belt.

I believe exercise and training should be as important in your life as eating and sleeping. It’s a way of life, and I love to share the joy that Fitness has given me all these years.

I have a very competitive personality and have competed at a high level in Rugby, Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit.

I may be loud and direct, but I only have my members’ best interests at heart and love to see how people’s lives change through finding fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

I am truly Blessed to be a part of Grip and Rip, and it’s community.

Our motto, “Faith, Community and Fitness”, defines what we are about: God first, serve and support our community and a lot of sweat.

Zander joubert

sweat Coach

Here are some fun facts about our awesome sweat coach:

Coach Zander Joubert!

Competed in HYROX Jozi 2025

BHSc Sport Coaching & Human Movement

Rugby player & Finatic

Passionate, positive, and ready to make you better

He brings experience with heart and high standards.

Phumzile Malinga

Functional Fitness Coach

I was born and raised in Embalenhle but have been based in Cape Town since 2003. I’m a Chartered Accountant by profession and have this crazy passion for Crossfit, and it’s been my ‘happy place’ for about five years now. My absolute favourite things about CrossFit are the barbell and the community. Absolutely nothing compares!

I’ve recently done the Crossfit L1 Course, and in my short time of coaching, I’ve grown a keen interest in focusing on coaching the foundational movements. Ensuring that we’re training with good technique allows us to push our limits AND gain longevity in this sport.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our exceptional team of coaches at Grip and Rip Fitness. We hope you feel inspired and excited about the opportunity to work with us in achieving your fitness goals. If you’re ready to take the next step, we invite you to come and experience our classes and training sessions firsthand. Book a one-on-one consultation with one of our coaches, or drop-in for a class at one of our facilities. We promise that you won’t be disappointed!