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Fitness Trainers
James Robertson
EXPERIENCE:
- 15 Years’ Experience in the Fitness Industry
- Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies
- LifeFit Coordinator
ABOUT:
Our most experienced trainer, JTR started training 25 years (and kg) ago. He particularly enjoys helping people looking to build muscle, especially if they feel out of place at the gym like he used to. He has a deep and well-rounded knowledge of exercise and can adapt training for most individuals.
STRENGTHS:
- Injury management and recovery (past the acute phase)
- Intro to strength training with full progressions
- Advanced core training
PROGRAMMING:
JTR offers a range of programming that covers weight training for beginners, through to advanced training. He has experience working with people recovering from injury and has a knack for finding little tweaks that target muscles more effectively.
Josh Olsen
EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance
- 5+ Years’ Training Competitive Athletes
- High Performance Trainer
ABOUT:
As our High Performance Trainer, Josh has experience working with a number of national representatives in rowing, rugby, football, powerlifting, body building and more. He’s particularly interested in optimising clients’ potential through specialised programming.
STRENGTHS:
- Advanced training techniques
- Strength and conditioning
- Specialised athlete programming
PROGRAMMING:
Josh’s multi-stage programming is particularly useful for athletes as it can be tailored to their sport and customised to include testing, competition and recovery. It is comprehensive, long-term athletic development for anyone serious about their training, especially those at the elite level.
Elyse Rahiri
Wiremu Rickus
EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ Years’ Experience in the Fitness Industry
- Certificate in Sports Science and Coaching
- Basketball Coaching
ABOUT:
A keen sportsman with a strong interest in basketball, touch and rugby league, Wiremu has a passion for all things health and fitness. His motivation for his own physical wellbeing stems from being a positive example to his children.
STRENGTHS:
- Strength and conditioning
- Sport specific training
- Movement patterns and mobility
PROGRAMMING:
Wiremu has a knack for getting the most out of his clients through improved mobility, helping them move correctly and effectively. He’s particularly interested in working with youth to achieve their sporting goals through strength and conditioning and sport specific workouts.
Fazeel Aqil
EXPERIENCE:
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance
- Certificate in Exercise (Level 4 & 5)
- NZ Men’s Futsal Super League
ABOUT:
Crazy passionate about futsal and football, Fazeel’s interests are in sports performance and helping people improve their athleticism. He also understands the importance of good mobility and the balance of overall wellbeing.
STRENGTHS:
- Mobility and flexibility training
- Overall athleticism
- Futsal/Football specific programming
PROGRAMMING:
Fazeel’s programming is designed to maximise your athleticism within your chosen sport. With an emphasis on mobility, you’ll look to get the most out of your body with pain free range of motion and flexibility.
Tristan Ruha
EXPERIENCE:
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance
- Certificate in Personal Training (NASM)
- Background in Rugby Sevens
ABOUT:
Having played rugby sevens in high school, Tristan has since fallen in love with olympic lifting and overall sports performance. With a wide range of interests, including studying an Esports minor here at Waikato, Tristan is open to helping people in a range of different areas.
STRENGTHS:
- Hypertrophy
- Strength training
- Athletic development and mobility
PROGRAMMING:
Tristan’s programming reflects his interest and background in sport development, with a focus on athlete centric training. This approach blends strength training and muscle building with mobility work to ensure you get the most out of your program.