Personal trainer to stars including David Warner admits to punching his pregnant girlfriend

Disgraced personal trainer to the stars – including David and Candice Warner – admits to assaulting and spitting on his PREGNANT girlfriend during terrifying three-year reign of violence

• Wayne Robert Geber, 47, abused, punched and spat on his former partner
• Court documents say he punched her in the face while  five months pregnant 
• Wholesome inspirational image of the personal trainer hid a violent secret
• Star clients include David Warner, Wendell Sailor and journalist Peter Overton

By Alison Bevege For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:46 BST, 27 April 2020 | Updated: 18:55 BST, 27 April 2020

A personal trainer whose clients include David and Candice Warner has admitted to  assaulting and spitting on his pregnant former partner.

Wayne Robert Geber, 47, punched Helenna Haddad in the face when she was five months pregnant with their child, according to court documents lodged with the Downing Centre Local Court.

The court heard the Bondi man, who was arrested in August last year, also spat at her during three violent years of a four-year relationship, The Daily Telegraph reported.  

Wayne Robert Geber (pictured right) leaving the Downing Centre Court in Sydney on Monday

The dark picture painted by the court documents describing years of domestic violence couldn’t be more different to the wholesome public image of the personal trainer. 

On his WG Fitness Training website, Geber boasts testimonials from high-profile sports stars David Warner, Wendell Sailor, and Channel Nine journalist Peter Overton. 

Warner says on the website he has trained with Geber since he was 17 years old.

Wayne Robert Geber (centre) with Candice Warner (left) and cricketer David Warner (right)

David Warner said he trained with Geber since he was 17 and valued his honesty

‘Whenever I am back in Sydney I always make sure Wayne and I can train together,’ the former Australian vice captain said. 

‘I appreciate his honesty and he will always let me know where my fitness levels are at.’

Rugby League and Union legend Wendell Sailor said not many trainers came close to ‘Gebes’.

‘He was there for me during my tough period away from the game,’ he wrote.

Newsreader Peter Overton described Geber as a ‘superb trainer’ and ‘a top bloke to boot’. 

Behind the ‘top bloke’ facade were dark secrets of domestic violence, according to court documents, which reveal Ms Haddad suffered black eyes and a perforated eardrum during their troubled relationship.

Nine News reader Peter Overton was one of Geber’s clients, writing a testimonial for him on his website describing him as a ‘top bloke’

Rugby legend Wendell Sailor said Geber had been there for him during his ‘tough period’ away from the game in a testimonial on Geber’s WG Fitness Training website 

The documents said that on one occasion, Gerber put her in headlock and spat on her at home after a yoga class because he was angry about something she said to the teacher.

‘Every time you raise your voice I will spit on you,’ he told her. 

Another time he became angry when Ms Haddad, five months pregnant with his child, didn’t check in with him when he was sick at home.

She walked in and he complained so she told him to ‘shut up’.

Enraged, Geber replied ‘shut up or I’ll smash you in the face,’ punching her on the right side of the jaw.   

Wayne Robert Geber grins as he leaves the Downing Centre Local Court, Monday. He previously pleaded guilty to six counts of assault and his case was adjourned until June 10

Despite a wholesome image, court documents detailed how Geber beat his partner

Geber was arrested in August 2019 on 23 domestic violence allegations – each of which he denied – before later pleading guilty to four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of common assault.

Seventeen other assault charges were dropped.

Ms Haddad was present at the Downing Centre Local Court on Monday where the case was adjourned until June 10 by Magistrate Joan Margaret Baptie.

Geber has been given a chance for intervention and rehabilitation, however his lawyer’s request to be put on a conditional corrections order was denied by Magistrate Baptie who said domestic violence perpetrators need supervision. 

Mr Geber and Ms Haddad are no longer in a relationship. 

HELP FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

If you are in immediate danger call 000 for help

1800 RESPECT: Call 1800 732 732 for counselling and support 24 hours a day for anyone who is at risk of violence or sexual assault

Lifeline: Call 13 11 14, someone always answers and can put you in contact with a crisis service in your state

Men’s Referral Service: Help for men who want to stop using violence. Get free information and counselling.  Call 1300 766 491 for help with relationship concerns.  

Mensline Australia: Call 1300 789 978 for help 24/7. Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 

Kids Help Line:  Kids and young people under 25 can ring 1800 551 800 for free, private counselling

Relationships Australia: call 1300 364 277 for support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners 

 Source: White Ribbon Australia

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