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Andrew has doubled his weights in 18 months of 6am starts

ANDREW'S STORY ❤️When Andrew started at The Right Fit, he already understood the importance of strength training.The challenge was making it work around an incredibly busy life.Frequent work and personal travel, along with multiple surgeries, could have made consistency pretty difficult.But Andrew kept coming back to the same thing:6am. Show up. Train hard.A year and a half later, that consistency has paid off.Andrew has doubled the weights he was initially training with, regained most of hi...

Andrew trained through cancer treatment and is almost back to his old numbers

ANDREW'S STORY ❤️Earlier this year, Andrew underwent surgery to remove a dangerous skin cancer from his neck, followed by six weeks of radiation treatment.While the surgery interrupted his training, it was the radiation treatment and recovery afterwards that really took its toll.Andrew experienced significant weight loss, loss of appetite and considerably reduced energy levels.His medical advice was to remain as active as possible throughout his recovery, and that’s where Carl and the team...

Katie trains twice a week around a business and a young family

KATIE'S STORY ❤️When Katie started at The Right Fit, exercise had naturally taken a back seat.Between running a business with her husband Cliff and raising a young family, life was busy and finding time for her own fitness wasn't always easy.Since then, Katie has made significant improvements in both her strength and overall fitness.But one of her biggest achievements has simply been consistency.She's managed to carve out time in a busy schedule to train twice a week and has built exercise b...

Aradhana is 6kg down and training towards Everest Base Camp

ARADHANA'S STORY ❤️When Aradhana started at The Right Fit, it had been a long time since she had trained in a gym.So the focus was on building things gradually, improving her strength safely, creating consistency with her training and helping her build the nutritional knowledge to support her goals.Since then, Aradhana has lost 6kg, feels more confident in her clothes and has considerably more energy.Her strength has also continued to improve week by week.But one of the biggest changes has b...

Steve is back on his mountain bike and racing events again

STEVE'S STORY ❤️As Steve started nearing retirement, he decided it was time to spend a little more time looking after himself, both physically and mentally.The goal was to improve his fitness, lose some weight and set himself up to enjoy the years ahead.That eventually led Steve to personal training, and over the last two years he's worked with our team and now Jason to steadily improve his fitness.He's lost weight, become considerably fitter and, most importantly, has been able to get back ...

Karen has lost weight, toned up and is enjoying the process

KAREN'S STORY ❤️When Karen first joined The Right Fit, she wanted to lose some excess weight, tone up and feel better about herself.Since then, she's lost weight, become more toned and, importantly, built the confidence to try things she may not have considered before.Now her focus is on maintaining her weight, continuing to tone and becoming confident enough in her fitness to start working towards events.But one of the nicest parts of Karen's story is that she's actually enjoying the proces...

Natalie's shoulder injury has settled and she is still getting stronger

NATALIE'S STORY ❤️When Natalie first started training with Danyelle, she was working through a recent shoulder injury while juggling a demanding work schedule that made consistency a real challenge.At the time, building strength and muscle felt like it was going to be an uphill battle.But Natalie kept showing up.Even when work was busy. Even when progress felt slow. And even when she couldn't do everything perfectly.She's also been working hard on something that can be incredibly difficult t...

Three months after ankle surgery, Judy is training again

JUDY'S STORY ❤️Three months ago, Judy had ankle surgery and had to put her normal training on hold.Now she's back.Jonathan has built a programme specifically around her recovery, allowing Judy to continue training without impacting her ankle.She's already rebuilding her upper-body strength and becoming more confident with her mobility.The goal is to gradually get Judy back to where she was before surgery. She knows it will take several months, and Jonathan is determined to help her get there...

Linda is stronger, fitter and chasing her first chin-up

LINDA'S STORY ❤️Since starting at The Right Fit, Linda has become stronger and fitter, improved her posture, has more energy and, in her own words, feels more positive.Now she has another goal in her sights: doing a chin-up 🤪But one of the things Linda has valued most has been the experience of training at Takapuna and the relationship she's built with Matt.Her advice:"Get involved, the atmosphere at The Right Fit Takapuna is first class, from the trainers to the clients, and the classes ...

Jill had the fitness, now she has the strength to match

JILL'S STORY ❤️When Jill started at The Right Fit, she was already reasonably fit from a cardiovascular perspective.What she felt she was missing was strength.Since beginning her training, that's been the biggest change.Jill has built considerably more muscle strength and, most importantly, feels stronger in herself.She gives a lot of the credit to her trainers, Jonathan and Carl:"Jonathan and Carl are the best PTs I have had. They have an extensive knowledge of health and fitness."Now Jill'...

Alan is training for a Great Walk and a bike trail

ALAN'S STORY ❤️After a health scare made Alan take stock of his overall wellbeing, he decided it was time to make some changes.Since joining The Right Fit and working with Matt, Alan has lost weight, improved his fitness and, more importantly, genuinely enjoyed the process along the way.Now he has a couple of new goals to work towards: tackling one of New Zealand's Great Walks and taking on a bike trail.Something to train for, and another reason to keep building his fitness.His advice to any...

Denise is 20kg down and just finished her first injury-free season in 20 years

DENISE'S STORY ❤️Over the last two years, Denise has lost more than 20kg.But there's a lot more to her progress than the number on the scales.Her fitness has improved to the point that she recently came very close to passing the fitness test for a national qualification.And after dealing with injuries season after season, she's just completed her first injury-free season in 20 years.Now the focus is what Denise calls "boring consistency."Building routines that allow her to maintain her weigh...

Paul is training for gold at the Pan Pacific Masters Games

PAUL'S STORY ❤️For Paul, training has been about creating a platform for a healthy life through consistency.But he's also got something pretty exciting to train for.Paul is currently preparing for the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast, and he's going there aiming for gold 🥇His focus now is continuing to improve his speed and fitness, getting himself into the best shape he can and seeing just how well he can perform.And having a trainer alongside him has helped push that further....

Carmina is building the strength to run half marathons

CARMINA'S STORY ❤️Carmina's training is all about staying strong, fit and capable of doing the things she enjoys.Since starting at The Right Fit, she has become stronger and fitter, is regularly hitting new personal bests, and has built her training around one of her biggest goals: running half marathons.Alongside her running, Steve and Matt have used strength and conditioning and cardio sessions to help her prepare, while continuing to challenge her and progress her training each week.Now t...

Haemish trained for ski season and it paid off on the mountain

HAEMISH'S STORY ❤️When Haemish started training with Taine, his goal was simple: stay fit and capable for everyday life.He plays tennis and golf regularly and wanted his training to help him keep enjoying both.Then ski season came around.Haemish spoke to Taine about making his training more specific, and Taine built him a programme focused on the strength and stability he'd need on the mountain.And it worked."It really helped me enjoy the season more and ski more aggressively."Having somethi...

Three years on from heart surgery, Kevin is still getting stronger

KEVIN'S STORY ❤️When Kevin first started at The Right Fit three years ago, he was coming back from a very serious heart operation.At the time, walking was his main form of exercise and he had done very little resistance training.Since beginning his training with Jonathan, the focus has been on building muscle, improving his strength and working on his balance.Kevin has gained around 2kg along the way and, more importantly, is now doing things in the gym that simply weren't part of his life w...

For Jim, the biggest change is enjoying the ordinary things

JIM'S STORY ❤️When Jim started at The Right Fit, he was quite unfit and struggling with his energy and stamina.And it was affecting more than just exercise.He felt tired, less clear in his thoughts and, in his own words, a little more grumpy than he wanted to be 😂Almost a year later, Jim has lost over 10kg, improved his cardiovascular fitness and become considerably stronger.But the change he values most is much simpler:"I've a better capacity to enjoy doing ordinary things."He has more e...

Helen started slow and built her momentum

HELEN'S STORY ❤️It had been many years since Helen had stepped inside a gym.Walking had been her main form of exercise, but she reached a point where she realised she needed to do more for her strength and fitness.The Right Fit appealed to her because it looked like somewhere she would feel comfortable getting back into training.Since starting, Helen feels stronger and more confident in how her body moves.She's now working with Jonathan on continuing to build her strength and flexibility, re...

At 60, Andrew is training at an intensity he’s proud of

ANDREW’S STORY ❤️When Andrew started training with Jonathan 18 months ago, he wanted to become fitter, stronger and healthier.He knew he needed more structure and consistency, and someone who would challenge him properly.As he got older, maintaining his strength, mobility and energy had also become increasingly important.18 months later, Andrew is significantly fitter and stronger, his back issues have improved enormously, and exercise has become a consistent part of his life.At 60, he’s...

Phil is stronger all over a year after his shoulder replacement

PHIL’S STORY ❤️When Phil first came to The Right Fit, he was about a year on from a full reverse shoulder replacement.His initial goal was simple: strengthen the area around his shoulder and better understand what he could safely do with the new joint.A year later, the progress has gone well beyond his shoulder.Phil is stronger, more flexible and significantly fitter. He’s built strength and stability around the joint, but he’s also become stronger throughout his whole body.Just as imp...

Craig is training for a cycling tour of the French Alps

CRAIG’S STORY ❤️When Craig first joined The Right Fit, he was overweight, low on energy and had lost a lot of his strength. He was also dealing with recurring shoulder pain.Since then, he’s become considerably stronger, his shoulders are stable, and he’s leaner than when he started.But one of the biggest changes has been his attitude towards training.He now genuinely wants to come to the gym, even when he doesn’t have a PT session booked.Next up, Craig has a pretty exciting goal.He�...

Sanford is back in the gym after 30 years away

SANFORD’S STORY ❤️Before starting at The Right Fit, Sanford had never really considered himself an active person.He didn’t play a regular sport, didn’t have much motivation to live a healthier lifestyle, and the last time he’d been to a gym was around 30 years ago.It wasn’t until he started noticing the signs of getting older that he began thinking more seriously about his health.Since starting training with Sarah, the biggest change has been consistency.Sanford has built a regular...

Michaela went from almost quitting to loving training again

FROM ALMOST QUITTING TO LOVING TRAINING AGAIN ❤️After being at the gym for a few years, Michaela had reached the point where she was seriously considering cancelling her membership.She wasn’t really enjoying training anymore, and ongoing issues with her lower back, knee and shoulders made things even harder.Then she started training with Jonathan.And things began to change.Michaela started enjoying her training again and, most importantly, consistently showing up.Her right rotator cuff is ...

For Ali, the gym has become a present to herself

ALI’S STORY ❤️For Ali, making time for the gym has become a little present to herself.She’d been dealing with sore knees and back pain, which had started affecting how she felt day to day.By training consistently with Jason and working around those issues, she’s been able to keep moving, build confidence and gradually feel more capable again.As Ali puts it:“I don’t ever regret the time spent. It’s always worthwhile.”Now the focus is simple, keep the routine going and keep addin...

Robyn and Sarah have spent 18 months getting stronger together

18 months ago, Robyn and Sarah started training together.They both wanted to get stronger, fitter and change their outlook on exercise, but each had their own challenges to work around.Robyn, now in her 70s, was dealing with shoulder and knee issues that affected her movement and confidence.Sarah was managing bursitis in her shoulder, along with challenges around posture and mobility.So the goal was never to rush things.With Billy, they've gradually built strength and confidence while adapting t...