In this episode of TradesFormation Unlocked, host Adrian Fadini sits down with Australian rugby league legend Anthony Minichiello to unpack a journey that’s as much about resilience as it is about results.

From a childhood spent tearing around a chicken farm in South West Sydney to captaining the Roosters to a Grand Final win, Anthony reflects on how early exposure to risk and movement laid the groundwork for elite athleticism. But it’s what came after that truly reshaped him: a series of debilitating injuries, and the choice to reinvent himself through food, education, and leadership.

Now founder of MiniFit, Anthony is dedicated to helping kids grow up healthy and strong—while also educating business owners and teams on how nutrition, movement, and mindset impact performance. Whether you’re in the trades or on the training ground, this episode will inspire you to fuel better and focus smarter.

🧠 What You'll Learn

• How childhood freedom builds risk management and resilience
• Why Anthony believes all disease starts in the gut
• What it means to fuel your body like a sports car
• MiniFit’s mission to help kids thrive in a digital world
• The real story behind Anthony’s spine injury and full recovery
• How he balances hydration, fasting, and consistency for energy
• Why mindset is the X factor in sport, business, and health

🔗 Links & Mentions

• MiniFit: https://www.minifit.com.au
• TradesFormation: https://www.tradesformation.com.au
• Anthony Minichiello: https://www.instagram.com/minifit_training
• Dr. Charlie Teo (mentioned)
• Gut microbiome testing, methylation, and integrative medicine

📌 Episode Tags

Anthony Minichiello, MiniFit, Rugby League, NRL, Kids Fitness, Health and Wellness, Gut Health, Corporate Wellness, Nutrition, Hydration, Mindset, Performance, Adrian Fadini, TradesFormation