Personal Trainers
You can choose any Personal Trainer to help you out providing they are REPs registered. (REPs is the national registration body for exercise professionals).
Below is a list of some REPs trainers that have been involved with 20 Weeks but there are 100s of others. If a PT is not on this list, but you’d like to use them they simply need to contact us so we can fill them in on how it all works.
5 Star Trainers: These are PTs who have trained 20+ entrants over 2 or more competitions or won the Best PT Award.
FREE: This trainer offers a free initial consult to those interested in 20 Weeks or registered and ready to go. Please note, FREE sessions cannot be used in conjunction with the $59 special.
‘NEW’ It’s these PTs first time on board as a 20 Weeks trainer.
Not all PTs listed here may be available to take on new clients and some may have other conditions for them to commit to being able to help you on your journey.
- For North Island Trainers Click here
- For Christchurch Trainers Click here
- For Rural Canterbury Trainers Click here
- For Other South Island Click here
Christchurch
Anita Bare: Corporate Wellness Solutions and Mobile
Passionate about helping people live the best life they can by improving their fitness, eliminating pain or injury, and creating a body they’re proud of. With a degree in contemporary dance Anita has also trained as a primary teacher and now a personal trainer.An avid runner, Anita is a strong believer in injury prevention and strength training for runners to help them run stronger for longer. Anita also has beginner groups to assist people getting to 5km.Corporate Wellness Solutions are also happy to do 20 Week hot deals for anyone that joins up with Anita.
Email: anita@corporatewellness.net.nz Website: Corporate Wellness
Amanda Armitage: St Albans Studio and Les Mills.
A trainer with Les Mills in Christchurchalso Amanda has her own studio in St Albans. A national body sculpting champion, Amanda has a wealth of knowledge in both dance and martial arts and is a highly qualified massage therapist. In 2008 she and won the Catch Fitness Series 1 Best Personal Trainer Award. Many of her clients have won Awards at our competitions, most recently Noel McCauley who won the Elite Fitness Best Changes in Abdominals as well as Best Changes to Upper Body in in 2011 before Amanda went on her maternity leave.
Email: ar_armitage@hotmail.com
In 2010 Barb had 17 clients enter the 20 Week Challenge and 2 won their categories, in 2012 her client won the Diamond Mine Overall Entrant Award.
Barb has a passion to introduce women and blokes to the concept that we can all aim for and take part in a triathlon or other running, cycling or swimming events. She has several weekly training groups that run, bike, swim and have fun. These groups are for everyone of all levels, whether your goal is to survive your first event or win it!! Barb also has her own studio and massage facility for one on one or small group training, your goals are Barb’s passion.
Website: www.eventswithpurpose.co.nz Email: bmillar@xtra.co.nz
Belinda Edmondston: Papanui/Merivale
Belinda holds the accolade of being the 2009 South Island Fitness Life Personal Trainer of the Year.
Website: www.belindaedmondston.com Email: contact@belindaedmonston.com
Blair Williamson – Ilam
Two time finalist at the prestigious NZ Fitness Industry Awards, Blair’s private training studio, Limit Zero includes a lap pool, 1:1 training as well as a variety of group sessions to suit al fitness levels. Be treated to the best and be privy to all the added extras including online training programmes, grab a sesh deals, (where you can score training sessions for as little as $1) and lots of wonderful unique events to ensure you stay on track to achieving greatness.
Website: Limit Zero
Email: blair@limitzero.co.nz
Once a winning entrant herself Cate Grace went on to become a PT and in 2011 won the NZ Fitness – HQH Up & Coming Personal Trainer of the Year Award. In 2012 she was a Finalist in the Catch Fitness PT of the Series Award. She offers fun and functional training that can be enjoyed individually, with a buddy or as a family. She has trained male and female winners in Strength, Balance, Flexibility, Cardiovascular, Lifestyle and Abdominal Categories. She loves watching her LeapStars (clients) grow in confidence and shrink in size! She looks forward to helping many more leap of their couch to a healthier, fitter, stronger and happy lifestyle.
Website: leap2it.co.nz Email: cate@leap2it.co.nz
Carol Hides: Barrington Studio. (not available in 2013 for 20 Week Entrants as Carol is a Judge for us but she can train non 20 Week entrants)
Winner of the 2007 South Island Asics Fitness Life Awards for Best Up and Coming Personal Trainer, Carol was a champion cyclist and now specialises in training women. Also the winner of the Best Female Personal Trainer at the Catch Fitness Awards in July 2009.
Email: diamondfitness@paradise.net.nz Website:www.diamondfitness.co.nz
Corrina Shilling: Fendalton Studio and Mobile
For as long as I can remember I have had an interest in Health and Fitness. After having my second child I took up running completing half and full marathons. That interest and my passion for helping others is what made me become a Personal Trainer.
I started my personal training journey five years ago and since then I have been training people of all ages and abilities with weight/fat loss, building strength and stamina, training for events especially half marathons.
Helping people achieve their goals and seeing them become the people they want to become is what motivates me. I am described by my colleagues and clients as a bright,bubbly and motivating.
Email: cshills@hotmail.com
Dean Christensen – Riccarton
At 16, Dean weighed in at 120 kgs. Fed up with the way he felt, he decided to change his lifestyle completely – ultimately losing half his body weight in under a year and embarking on a fitness regime that would see him build muscle and constantly reach new levels of fitness. Dean is now dedicated to helping others in their journey to better health and fitness.
Email: deanchristensenpt@gmail.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AlphaFitnessLtd/info
Deb Wilson: Hornby and Mobile.
In addition to a complimentary first consult, sign up with Deb and you can trial one of her 5 outdoor group fitness classes for FREE. (Classes now in Halswell, Prebbleton and Sth Hagley). Deb’s clients won the Macpac and Roxx Best Team in 2010 and in 2012 her entrant won the New Mum’s Award.
Email: debwilson@slingshot.co.nz
Qualified personal trainer and massage therapist. A keen adventurer Desra loves mountain biking and kayaking and has competed in the Coast to Coast three times. Her client in the 2011 series won Best Changes to Cardio-vascular Fitness. Desra is returning to training on a part-time basis having just had a baby.
Website: www.unwind.co.nz Email: desra@unwind.co.nz
Dwayne Thomas: Central City Studio.(Not Available for 2013)
Three time winner of the Catch Fitness Best Male Personal Trainer, Runner Up once and a Judge for some of our Awards in 2011, Dwayne offers a range of services both mobile and studio based in Fendalton, all at great value. Dwayne’s client in 2011 won the male Most Professional Physique category.
Websitewww.0800fatloss.co.nz Email: dwayne@0800fatloss.co.nz
Elly McGuinness: City and Mobile.
Training from Zest Fitness studio in Ferry Road (just along from the old AMI stadium), Elly is also a mobile trainer – so she can come to you! Elly has been teaching group exercise for 12 years and personal training for 8 years. She takes a holistic approach to exercise in terms of finding balance in life and exploring different options to reach goals. Elly was a finalist at the 2010-2012 New Zealand Fitness Awards. Elly’s clients have won a variety of categories in the 4 years that Elly has been involved. Some of them enjoy the activities and mini challenges on offer so much that they enter the challenge year after year!
Email: elly@naturalbalance.co.nz Website: www.naturalbalance.co.nz
FORM FITNESS – Beckenham
Finalist in the 2012 New Zealand Fitness Awards making them the top Small Training Studio in the South Island, Form Fitness is a premier functional personal training studio.
Join Janelle Woolridge and her team of expert PTs for a range of services to suit your needs. No membership fees. No join up fees. Easy Parking.
Email: janelle@formfitness.co.nz Website: Form Fitness
Jake Brennan – Riccarton
A trainer at SNAP Fitness, Jake has just come on board with 20 Weeks and two entrants who will be into win the couples Award. More of his details to come but in the meantime you can call in on him at SNAP or email him.
Email: jake.workouts@gmail.com.
Janna Tavui-Smith: Rangiora
I work in a Health & Fitness club 40 hours per week and I also train people in my local area being North Canterbury, Rangiora. I trained a lady last year in the 20 week challenge and she received amazing results. I have been in the fitness industry for the past 7 years and just love it! It’s my cup of tea you could say. I am a fun, caring, bubbly trainer with experience in training women.
Email: evolvept@hotmail.co.nz
Jayne Smith – Lincoln
Kia ora, I work in the lovely village of Lincoln, at the Recreation Centre, at Lincoln university. My training style is one of quality not quantity, which means technique features highly throughout your session. I will assess and look for any imbalances that are inhibiting your daily life and with you work to correct them. I work closely with our local physio assisting with rehabilitation of clients back to work and to the activities they want to do in their life. I wish you all a memorable 20 week journey.
Email: Jayne.Smith@lincoln.ac.nz
Jean Scott: Redwood. Read More.
A leading group fitness instructor at Les Mills, NZFBB judge, guest lecturer at CPIT and mentor to other trainers, Jean has was a Finalist in the New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards in 2011 PT category and in 2012 in the People’s Choice Category . In 2012 both her male entrants in 20 Weeks won the categories they had entered. She is well known for her RPM classes and ‘Warrior Training Sessions’.
Email: dandjscott@xtra.co.nz
Jo Stark: Opawa: Studio Based and Mobile (FULLY BOOKED NOW FOR 2013)
Join me for the 20 Week Challenge and you can also join our Sunday group sessions for FREE.
I am a self employed PT at Oxygen8 Fitness. Prior to becoming a PT and pre children, I gained my Bachelor of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse. I am passionate about being healthy and making exercise fun, achievable and an essential part of daily life. As a busy mum of 3 kids aged 11, 10 and 4 I have reaped the benefits that come with being fit and healthy. I also enjoy teaching group fitness at C.C.C centres and take morning fitness sessions at a local school. My clients health and fitness goals and having loads of fun while working out are what’s most important to me!
In 2012 two of her clients won the 20 Week categories they had entered into.
Email: jo@oxygen8.co.nz
John Cassidy: Cashmere (Not Available as a 20 Weeks PT in 2013)
John has his own studio and has trained successful entrants for two competitions.
Email: jcassidy@xtra.co.nz
Kate Lugtigheid: City
Are you the fittest, healthiest, fastest, leanest, strongest, happiest you could possibly or want to be? And if not, then that’s why you are probably searching for help, ideas, answers, or “something” that will work for you.
I am looking for women who are serious about their health and fitness, who are ready to make a change and increase their self confidence, to begin a journey with me of fun, results, healthier and happier relationships and to put themselves first for once.
One on One personal training. Husband & wife/partner sessions. Huffy Puffy Small group circuits. Sports teams fitness training Exclusive access to a beautiful studio facility.
In 2012 Kate won the PT of the Series Award and all her entrants either won their category or were finalists.
Email: kate@pumped.co.nz Website:www.pumped.co.nz
Karen Eade: Hornby.
Owner of Women In Motion Karen’s club won the Catch Fitness Best Club Awards twice in 2008 and was runner up in the Fitness Life Awards of 2009. A top trainer, Karen oversees all other personal trainers at her club and together they provide a non-intimidating environment for all their members.
Website: www.womeninmotion.co.nz Email: karen@womeninmotion.co.nz
Kevin Yee: Bishopdale. Email: kevin@ymcachch.org.nz
Kyla Scott: Mobile
Having worked on-board cruise ships around the world Kyla now specializes in fat loss, pilates, yoga, fun boxing and resistance training.
Email: mini.fitness@hotmail.com
Lilly Down: City
Winner of the Entrants Choice award in 2012 Lilly had endured her own personal weight loss journey which guarantees she has a strong understanding of what goes into finding the new you; both physically and mentally.
Seeing other woman achieve their goals is crucial to how Lilly trains her clients. Lilly works together with you to develop your new life and all that it can be in an exciting and fun way!
Join Lilly and you’ll also have exclusive access to the beautiful ‘Pumped’ studio facility.
Email: Lilly@pumped.co.nz Website:www.pumped.co.nz
Lisa Lilley: Belfast, City and Mobile.
Lisa is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Karate and believes in rolling up the sleeves and getting results. In 2011 her client won the Overall Body Shape Change Award and she has had two clients win the Most Professional Physique. In 2012 her client won the ‘Jean Scott’ Award for most professional physique. Lisa’s company is “H.O.T” Hooked on Training Ltd.
Website:www.hookedontraining.co.nz Email: lisa@hookedontraining.co.nz
Lorraine Heffernan: Barrington, Hagley, Mobile
Take the first step to the new you! Training from Unwind in Barrington, Lorraine is also a Bootcamp trainer with Get Me Fit and a Mobile trainer. Putting the FUN back into fitness, while achieving your goals along the way, Lorraine specializes in kettlebells, performance boxing, resistance training and outdoor challenges.
Sign up with Lorraine and you’ll also get 4 FREE passes to her group classes!
Email: fokusfitness@hotmail.com
Lou Satherley: Contours Manager Papanui:
Currently based at Contours Papanui, Lou is offering SHORT TERM 20 Week memberships for any entrants who are new to Contours, PLUS the chance to win a 3 month membership.
Email: lou@stalwart.co.nz Website: www.contours.co.nz
Lynne Watson: Contours Papanui
Lynne has a BSc Applied Sports Science, 8 years experience within the fitness industry and is a qualified Spin Instructor.WIN a 3 month membership at Contours.
If you are NEW to Contours Papanui you’ll also be eligible for a very sweet deal on a 20 week membership plus you’ll go in to WIN a 3 month membership !
“You can do this, no more excuses. STRONG, SEXY, CONFIDENT, it’s right there waiting for YOU. Let’s DO THIS.”
Email: lynnewatson58@hotmail.com Website: www.contours.co.nz
Mark Hurdle – Moorehouse
Based at City Fitness on Moorehouse Ave, Mark is also the PT manager there. Check out Mark’s impressive profile by clicking here.Mark Hurdle – PT Profile
Email: mark.hurdle@cityfitness.co.nz
Michaela Knudsen: Hornby, City, Mobile.
Michaela has trained many successful clients in 20 weeks and was also a Finalist in the Fitness Life Awards 2009 and in the Catch Fitness Awards 2009.
Email: michaelaknudsen@xtra.co.nz
From BlaZe Personal Fitness Ltd Michelle operates out of Zest Fitness in the City as well as in Hornby at Women in Motion. Michelle is an experienced trainer with 20 Weeks with some super successful clients under her belt.
Email: blazefitness@yahoo.co.nz
Mike McCauley: City. M1NT
I’m the co-owner of Mint Health and Fitness – so it’s in my interest that you get the maximum benefit from us, and come back for more! In my twenty years as a personal trainer I’ve worked with a wide range of clients – from people with physical and mental disabilities to top New Zealand sports representatives and even movie stars. Everyone gets the same level of commitment from me – one hundred per cent – and so will you. And if you’ve got half an hour to spare, ask me about coffee. My flat whites are a thing to behold.
And what Mike hasn’t mentioned is that both him and his club M1NT hold a number of prestigious awards in the fitness industry! Check out the details on their website.
Website: www.christchurchgym.co.nz Email: mike@m1nt.co.nz
Paul Dunn: Bishopdale and Northern Districts. (Not Available as 20 Weeks PT in 2013)
Winner of the 2010 New Zealand Fitness Industry People’s Choice Award Paul has been involved competitively in numerous sports from a young age, Paul has always had a passion for sport and fitness and has developed an extensive knowledge base from his representative sport experience and academic studies. Now based at the nine million dollar Bishopdale YMCA complex which boasts a spin studio, circuit studio, fully equipped gymnasium, squash and basketball courts.
Email: tailormadetraining@gmail.com
Paul Todd: City.
Paul has been involved in most of the competitions and a number of his clients have won awards inclusive of Keri who won Winner of Best Changes to Upper Body in Series 5 and in 2012 his client John won the Opals Award.
Website:www.advancedfitness.co.nz Email: paul@advancedfitness.co.nz
A 2011 Finalist in the Fitness New Zealand Awards for Personal Trainers Pascale trained David Hawes, winner of the male best improvements to strength category. Her business Oxygen Fitness offers a wide range of services at prices to suit everyone.
Operating out of Zest Fitness Studio on Ferry Rd Pascale can do mobile training at your home or nearby park too. Nutrition for weight loss courses are offered on special to 20-Weekers, just head along to the 20 Week Challenge page on Pascale’s website below to find out more.
Website: www.oxygenfitness.co.nz Email:pascale@oxygenfitness.co.nz
Runner Up Best Personal Trainer Award in Series 6, 2010, Robyn operates ‘Fit & Perky’ based in a studio in Phillipstown. She also offers small outdoor group classes for her entrants. Amongst other wins her client entrants have won the Mums on the Move Award and the Female Overall Body Shape Award. Robyn is a keen marathoner but promises she will not make you run if you don’t like it – but would love it if you gave it a go!
Email: robyn.perkins@xtra.co.nz
Operating out her home based studio in Sydenham, Storm is a Qualified Personal Trainer, group fitness instructor and Aspire for life Online Activity Coach.Incorporating fitness with fun her sessions will be as intensive as you want them to be and can be targeted specifically for fitness, strength, weight and pain management, increasing mobility, health and well-being, myofasical and connective tissue release or a mixture of the lot!
With affordable pricing options Storm has the tools to support you along the journey to achieving YOUR optimal health and well-being and will leave you feeling inspired and motivated.
Email: storms.fitness@gmail.com
Ruth Heins: Sumner
One-one training available at Ruth’s home based studio in Sumner. A qualified PE teacher, Ruth has also worked as an aerobics instructor for the last 13 years.
Email: ruth_heins@hotmail.com
Sue Twomey: Cashmere and Mobile
Winner of the 2012 NZ Fitness Schools Award. 25 years in the fitness industry teaching group fitness classes and Personal Training. With her wealth of experience Sue will tailor sessions for fitness, strength, weight management and FUN!. Sue has a Sports Diploma, tutors part time for CPIT, is the Event Organisor for NZCAF(NZ competitive Aerobics and Hiphop Dance) Canterbury, and previous Head Judge.
Email: suetwomey@xtra.co.nz
Tango Wineti: Brighton Mobile
A father of two daughters and husband to a wonderful wife. At 138 kg I realized I had to change if I was going to be around for them. I did change and so can you.
Read Tango’s story on Facebook here.
Email: xtfitnesschch@gmail.com
Tanya Taylor: (Not available in 2013)
Tanya also has a Certificate in Advanced Sports Massage and is a Registered Manual Lymphatic Therapist. Her qualifications and experience help enhance performance, aid recovery and minimize injury. An avid sports participant of touch rugby and Olympic Distance Triathlons, Tanya understands the importance of exercise and keeping fit for long term health as well as maintaining the function of the body and optimising it to its full potential. Tanya had a baby in 2011 and is now enjoying motherhood and working part-time,
Website: www.bodymotion.co.nz Email: tanya@bodymotion.co.nz
Toni-Parker Adams: Email: activebodybalance@xtra.co.nz (Not Available as 20 Weeks PT in 2013)
Yuki Toriyama – City
Winner of the 2011 New Zealand Fitness ‘Outstanding Club Support’ Award, my dedication to improving health and fitness goes the extra mile. My number one priority is the care and well-being of my clients and I look forward to the challenge of creating satisfying, fun and result driven personal programmes.
Email: yuki_toriyama@hotmail.com Website: Les Mills Yuki
Rural Canterbury
Ainsley Burton: Springfield.
I have been involved in Sport and Fitness all my life through participation, coaching, umpiring and also at administration level. I love helping people and now combining this with my passion for Sport and Fitness. My aim is to make YOU Feel & Stay Young, work towards alleviating dis-ease and improving your General Wellbeing for lifelong results. ”Improve your Life for the Better and Achieve Great Things!!”
Ainsley’s Rejuvenate Studio offers one to one and group sessions.
Phone/Text: 027 2467539 Email: ainsley@rejuvenateyou.co.nz www.Facebook.com/rejuvenateYOU
Amanda Taylor: Darfield
With a passion for wellness through fitness Amanda is all about having fun while exercising ‘if we enjoy what we do…. we’ll want to do it!’
Amanda works alongside Bronwyn Adams-Hopper, the winner of NZ Fitness Award for Best Personal Trainer in 2012 and offers:- Small group circuit sessions, One to one training, Exercise programmes, Goal setting and adherence assistance, Aqua Fit lessons.
Email: alexamanda@clear.net.nz
Bronwyn Adams-Hooper: Darfield
In 2012 Bronwyn won the Fitness Life Magazine – Personal Trainer of the Year Award. She also won the Best PT Award for series 7 of 20 Weeks and has trained many winning entrants inclusive of the Overall Winning Entrant in Series 7, 2010. Bronwyn says “My aim in life is to show people that being Fit and Healthy isn’t hard work it’s FUN!!” Her business is The First Step Personal Training. In 2012 her clients won two of the categories.
Email: adhoop@clear.net.nz
Lyn Walker: Culverden and Hamner Springs
Lyn’s gym is called Invigor8, based in Culverden Lyn offers one to one and group training in a beautiful rural setting.
Email: walker@amuri.net
West Coast
Michelle Morris: Hokitika. Owner of Bodyworx Michelle has a wealth of experience and in 2011 joined us to supervise another trainer whose entrant client won an Award and as well as helping her own entrant, client achieve significant success and reach finalist position in the New Mum’s Category. Email: Bodyworx@xtra.co.nz.
In 2012 her clients won the Couples Award.
Charlotte Breeze: Hokitika. Charlotte’s client won Best Changes to Lifestyle in 2011 showing us that Charlotte has a wonderful future ahead of her. Currently training under the guidance of Michelle as Charlotte is in the process of gaining her REPs registration by working and studying in Hokitika.
Email: ice_hurts@hotmail.com
Southern NZ
Di Lauder: QUEENSTOWN
Rachel Van Gorp: DUNEDIN
A lover of endurance events Rachel has now completed the 100km race Kepler twice! Also a qualified massage therapist she has now trained several very successful entrants on ’20 Weeks”.
Website: www.absfit.co.nz Email: rachel.vangorp@yahoo.co.nz
Tarsh Guy
Tarsh Guy: DUNEDIN
Tarsh was a finalist in the 2008 Asics Fitness Life Awards for Best Up and Coming Trainer South Island and she won this award in 2009. Tarsh was also the winner of the Catch Fitness 2008 Series 2 Best Personal Trainer Award which acknowledged the high number of successful entrants that competed under her, inclusive of the Overall Entrant Winner.
Website: www.balanceforlife.co.nz Email: tarsh@balanceforlife.co.nz
Richard McKinley: DUNEDIN
Check out Richard’s success stories by taking a look at our ’winners’ page where you will be able to see and read in the special mentions area all about two of his very successful clients Becky and Claire. Richard is based at ABSolute Health and Fitness.
Website: www.absfit.co.nz Email: info@absfit.co.nz
Adam Keen – Website: www.dynamicbodysolutions.co.nz Email: dbs.trainer@yahoo.co.nz
Nelson
Cher Hunter: Mobile
Fitness Life Award Winner Cher Hunter has tons of experience in helping people with weight loss via her business SomeBody.co.nz. Having walked the weight loss road herself she has developed a highly successful all round personal training service inclusive of one-ones, group sessions, seminars and workshops and nutritional guidance.
Website: www.somebody.co.nz Email: cher@somebody.co.nz
Picton
Beverley Dodd: Picton (not available in 2012. TBC for 2013)
Also a qualified Massage Therapist with 15 years experience her focus is on women who want to make a change in their lives and is able to provide a holistic and functional approach to enjoying an easy strong and healthy body,
Email: beverleydodd@hotmail.com Website: http://bodywaves.org/
North Island
Auckland
Those in grey are in the process of completing pre-requisites
Simone has worked with clients between 11 and 75 years of age. She has helped clients who have had knee reconstructions, RSI, lower back pain, neck pain and other sports and recreational injuries. Simone has also worked with clients after long term illness, getting them back in shape to lead a normal life.
Website: www.resolutionsfitness.orgEmail: simone@resolutionsfitness.org
Aaron Hansen – Website: www.151.co.nzEmail: hansen_ap@hotmail.com
Alana Tingle: Northshore – Studio
A registered trainer with papers completed in ‘Sports Psychology’ and ‘Sports and Physical Education with a swedish perspective’ at Malmö University, and a Diploma in Performing Arts with Distinction. One on One, Group Sessions, Boxing, Dance, Stretch.
Website: www.livenow.co.nz Email: alana@livenow.co.nz
Deborah Heke – Club Manager and PT at SNAP Henderson & Mobile
Deb has a passion for getting people moving and breaking the stereotype when it comes to women’s training. Deb is an advocate for women’s strength training (weights/resistance) and wants to help women move towards the weight’s area in their gym and effectively reach their fat-loss goals at the same time. Deb has a lifetime of experience in sport and fitness -representing Auckland and New Zealand in age-group basketball teams and spent 2 years in the States playing college basketball.
“Work hard in the gym so that everything else in life is easier!”
Email: info@buffasyouwannabe.com
Sign up with Imagine Fitness and you’ll get your entry into the 20 Weeks comp plus 5 PT sessions for just $199.
Hello. I believe exercise should be short and fun meaning no more long boring cardio sessions to achieve your health and fitness goals. Just follow my 6 stage plan (Short workouts, high intensity, consistency, sensible diet, drink loads of water and a positive mind set) to get guaranteed results.
I have packages available from $24 per week which are perfect for 20 Week Challenge participants. I look forward to hearing about your health and fitness goals and to helping you achieve them.
Website: www.imaginefitness.co.nz Email: james@imaginefitness.co.nz
Hamilton/Cambridge
Martin and Julie Cakebread – Cambridge Studio, Hamilton Gym and mobile
Martin and Julie own the W8 Shed and can offer you a range of services to ensure you succeed on your 20 Week journey. Check out their website for all the details.
Website: www.thew8shed.com
Sheta Swinerd: Frankton (not available for 20 Weeks in 2013)
Sheta has successfully competed in the ‘figure’ class of several body building competitions, regularly placing in the top 3 and representing NZ in Australia. A mother of two with her own studio, the entrant she trained in the 2011 30 week competition losing almost 20kg earning herself a ‘special mention’ at the Awards.
Website: www.evolveyourself.co.nz Email: sheta@evolveyourself.co.nz
New Plymouth
Hilary Blackstock -Studio (Not available in 2013)
2XU Overall New Zealand Up & Coming Personal Trainer. Judges’ citation: ”Successful personal trainers must combine sound technical knowledge with an outstanding understanding of people, and then incorporate effective business practices as well. Hilary has achieved the right mix of these elements through hard work, close critiquing of her professional practice, and being open to personal and professional development. We are sure this up and coming personal trainer will become an outstanding New Zealand personal trainer.”
Website:www.bodyevo.co.nz
Jason Wells – SNAP Fitness
In Jason’s first competition in 2011 he trained the Female Winner in the Strength Category. An active outdoor guy himself Jason has proven he has a good understanding of what it takes to create winners.
Email: jason_w52@hotmail.com
Tauranga
Dan Howland -Email:sugerdan@hotmail.com
Te Puku
George Pepperell – Website: www.resultspt.co.nz; Email: info@resultspt.co.nz
Wellington
Rachel Marks – (Not available for 20 Weeks in 2013)
“Fitness Trans4mations” Wellington and Hutt Valley. A recent finalist at the 2010 Fitness Awards Rachel provides in home and at office personal training solutions for long term sustainable weight loss, with no gimmicks false promises or calorie controlled diets. Murray McMichael also works from Fitness Trans4mations.
Website: http://www.ft4.co.nz/ Email: rachel@allactive.co.nz
Tracey Butler-Dempsey - Wellington (Not training clients in 2013, back in 2014)
Having undergone the journey from client to 20 Week Body & Lifestyle Competition Overall Best Female to REPs registered personal trainer Tracey has a unique understanding of how it feels to be unfit, overweight, and needing to make changes but not knowing quite where to start. Dedicated to helping you take the steps needed to instill change, restore health and develop an enthusiasm for a full, active life. Tracey won the 2010 HQH Fitness Award for Up-and-Coming Best New Personal Trainer.
Website: www.traceybutler.co.nz Email: tracey@traceybutler.co.nz
In 2009 she weighed 98 kg, an unhealthy weight for someone her size. She’s now 66kg and a personal trainer with a love of boxing, kickboxing, kayaking and all round fitness. In 2011 she trained an entrant who became one of our finalists in the Upper Body category.
Website: www.basicorange.co.nz Email: info@basicorange.co.nz
James Stewart- Wellington – Mobile
Fitness Industry Awards Finalist, Personal Trainer of the Year Award & The People’s Choice Award 2012. Post Graduate Diploma in Science (Sport & Exercise). Completing Masters of Science in Sport and Exercise with an emphasis in obesity and weight loss
Functional routines that challenge the whole body to work as one; that strengthen, sculpt and tone as well as reduce fat; that improve balance and posture; and that get you moving and feeling better than you have in years.
FREE Boot Camp Trial Session. FREE Health Consultation and Trial Workout and FREE ”7 Secrets to Boost Your Metabolism” report PLUS 60 Day 100% Money-back Satisfaction Guarantee.
Website:Core Fitness Email: Info@corefitnesswellington.co.nz
Julia Brooke - Wellington Les Mills and Mobile
- Certified Life and Business Coach (CoachU USA)
- Certified Personal Trainer
- NZ Registered Nurse
- Company Director of Relocations International Wellington Ltd
‘I guarantee you results. I will be passionately, unequivocally supportive of you.’
Website: brookecoaching Email: julia@reloc-wgtn.co.nz
Whangarei
Corinne Austin: One2One Studio
A two time Finalist in the prestigious Fitness New Zealand Awards in the Personal Training categories, Corinne Austin is a considered one of the best in the industry and her many successful clients can testify to it (check this out) .
Following the birth of her two precious girls, Corinne’s passion now lies with helping Mums to re-prioritize their health and fitness needs, and allow them to feel happy in their bodies following the life-changing experience of pregnancy, labour, and bringing a new child into the world. She thrives on the changes she witnesses in her clients once they re-establish good health and exercise practices.
Website: One2one Email: corinne@bodycoach.co.nz
Palmerston North/Fielding
Alex Stephenson (not training entrants in 2013)
Alex has a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise and in 2012 Alex’s client won the Classic Hits competition.
Email: alexstephenson12@gmail.com
Chris Vensen: Feilding
A former NZ cyclist who offers training support for people wanting to do weights, sports training, marathon preparation and/or customised personal training.
Email: evolvept@hotmail.co.nz Website: Evolve PT
Nina DeMuth:
A trainer at Jetts Fitness,Nina has a Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science) Her focus in the industry is to help her clients achieve their goals and strive for success. Nina has worked with a wide variety of clientele ranging from weight loss, Injury Rehabilitation, Sport specific conditioning and Compromised Health individuals.
She is passionate about making an impact in her client’s general well-being and thrives on active lifestyle changes. Nina knows what it takes to get results through dedication, commitment, will power and sacrifice.
Email: nina.demuth@jetts.co.nz Website: www.jetts.co.nz
Roger (rabbit) Symes
In 2011 Roger won the North Island Catch Fitness PT Award and in 2012 was a finalist in this Award. In 2011 he trained the female winner of the Lower Body Category and in 2012 he trained the male winner of the Horleys Overall Body Shape Category.
Email: bodytransformersnz@gmail.com
Freya Thomson
A trainer at Massey University Recreation centre Freya’s client won the Classic Hits 2010 competition by public vote. Freya, a champion Thai boxer and equestrian horse rider , achieved awesome results with her clients and a range of training options to keep them on target.
Email: freya.thomson@hotmail.com
Rachel Finlay:
A trainer at Snap Fitness, Rachel is a great up and coming trainer with clients already having fantastic results. Rachel specialises in everything from weight loss to rehab to sports specific training. Having played soccer to a high level for many years she knows what it takes to get results and to achieve your goals. Rachel is also a qualified massage therapist so after those hard sessions she can take the pain away as well!
In 2012 her client was a finalist in the Horleys Overall Body Shape Change Category.
Email: rachel_finlay@windowslive.com
Kyle Chapman:
Kyle operates from City Fitness and in the 2010 series trained the Male winner of the Best Abdominals category.
Website: www.cityfitness.co.nz Email: kyle_chapman45@hotmail.com
For a full list of registered exercise professionals nationwide please visit www.reps.org.nz
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