Redefining Strength
Hannah Blair is a gym owner, CrossFit coach, and former professional ballerina.
After more than a decade of training at an elite level, she stepped away from ballet and rebuilt how she approaches training, fuel, and performance.
Today, Hannah runs TrainHumbl in Burleigh on the Gold Coast, alongside her husband, Theo, and coaches' people who seek progress that fits real life.
Her philosophy is simple. Consistency beats extremes. Confidence is built over time.
This is Hannah’s story.
From Ballet to a New Definition of Strength
Before strength training, before coaching, before owning a gym, ballet was Hannah’s world. It wasn’t just something she trained in or for. It was the identity she carried for a significant period of her life.
Hannah spent twelve years as a professional ballerina. The path and expectations were clear from early on.
“I did that for about 12 years of my life. I was with a company in America, and throughout that time, I was battling injuries and also a lot of body image issues and disordered eating habits.”
Classical ballet demanded discipline, precision, and complete commitment. It built coordination and body awareness that still show up in how Hannah moves today. But the structure that shaped her work ethic also came with pressure that few people see from the outside.
Injuries were common. Body image was scrutinised. Food became something to control rather than enjoy.
“I really loved ballet, but it’s a really hard lifestyle.”
How she looked, what she ate, and how she behaved were all part of fitting the mould. Over time, that mould narrowed her sense of self.
“Ballet defined me for many years… Ballet teachers were strict, passionate about classical ballet. The goal for me was set in stone; I was going to follow the steps of being a ballerina and join a company. That road is really challenging - you have to fit the mould of how you look, what you eat, how you act. Ballet gave me coordination, mobility, discipline, and dedication that has bled into all aspects of my life."
Eventually, Hannah made the decision to step away. She retired, left the company in America, and returned home. Walking away wasn’t about rejecting ballet. It was about creating space to redefine who she could be.
“As a young person, it’s hard to pigeonhole yourself into one course for life. I didn’t know who I was without ballet for many years. So, I eventually retired, quit, and moved back from the company I was in, in America, and just found a path in fitness.”
Progress Over Talent
Fitness wasn’t something Hannah consciously chased at first. What drove her was something deeper. The need to improve. The motivation that comes from having something to work on.
Coming from a professional background in another sport, CrossFit challenged her in ways ballet never had. It exposed weaknesses. It forced adaptation. It demanded patience.
“I think I’m driven by a lot of things in life. I don’t think fitness itself drives me, but always having something to work on, and always having things that I suck at, drives me. I always want to challenge myself and keep improving. Coming from a professional background in another sport, now that I’ve found myself in CrossFit, I really feel like I need to push myself and see what I’m capable of.”
Progress became the driver.
Over time, effort built confidence. Confidence built consistency. And consistency reshaped her relationship with training.
Food as Support. Not Stress.
Hannah’s relationship with food didn’t change overnight. Years of restrictive habits took time to unlearn, but training and education helped shift her mindset.
“I struggled with body image and disordered eating from a young age. I’d skip meals, snack minimally, and felt horrible. Now, I focus on fuel - how much I can eat to feel good.”
Today, her approach is intentionally simple. Eating to train well. Prioritising recovery. Using supplements to support consistency, not complicate life.
Creatine and protein are staples in her routine because they’re practical, well understood, and effective long term. Fuel is no longer about control. It’s about support.
Mindset, Nerves, and Community
From the outside, Hannah appears calm and confident. But like anyone who cares deeply about what they do and the work they’ve put in, nerves still show up.
“I get nervous before competitions, even though people see me as confident. We all have moments of doubt.”
What’s made the difference is community. Training alongside people who support each other, without pressure or expectation, has been a constant through every phase of her journey.
Trust matters. Connection matters. Progress is easier when it’s shared.
Starting TrainHumbl
Hannah and her husband, Theo, took over a lease from a closed gym, bought the equipment, and started fresh. Their mindset shaped the culture of the gym and the way people are coached day to day.
“We began with 30 members, prioritising people first, business second. Members are treated as individuals, not numbers, and that approach has helped build a strong community."
That focus on people and performance is why BSc is proud to support Hannah and the TrainHumbl community.
"BSc supports our gym by providing trusted supplements that I confidently recommend to clients. This partnership allows us to offer guidance face-to-face and maintain a local, personal approach.”
What Power and Greatness Means
For Hannah, power and greatness don’t mean perfection. They mean acceptance, effort, and using your experiences to help others move forward.
“Power and greatness to me means accepting yourself where you’re at and using your story—your struggles and challenges—as a superpower.”
Her message is steady and grounded.
“I show up today so I can impact more tomorrow.”
That’s where real progress starts.
