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Matt has gone from surviving the sessions to looking forward to them

Matt trains with Sarah at The Right Fit. This is his story.Matt joined us wanting to lose a bit of weight, build some muscle and improve his overall fitness.That's exactly what's happening. His weight is moving in the right direction, he's getting stronger, and he's doing it gradually and sustainably.But the biggest difference has been simpler than any of that.Consistency.Matt committed to three sessions a week and kept showing up, including through the cold winter mornings when motivation wasn'...

A year ago Rajiv wasn't bouncing up the stairs, now he is

Rajiv trains with Danyelle at The Right Fit. This is his story.A year ago, Rajiv wasn't bouncing up the stairs.Now he is.Over the past year his mobility and stability have improved dramatically, and those improvements are showing up where they matter: in everyday life.He's more confident in what his body can do. He's taking on the ATP round in HIIT classes. And he's gradually built a lifestyle that supports his health rather than working against it.But the part we love most isn't any of that.It'...

Geetha and Pramod are getting fit for the retirement they have planned

Geetha and Pramod train with Billy at The Right Fit. This is their story, in their own words.Since joining The Right Fit, we've both seen some really positive changes. Not just in our fitness, but in our health, confidence and wellbeing.For Geetha, one of the biggest achievements has been excellent diabetic control and a reduction in medication, while also feeling fitter and more confident.For Pramod, 12kg down, fitter, healthier, and a significant improvement in posture. Having worked with seve...

Jaishri worried her back would hold her back, now it doesn't

Jaishri trains with Andrey at The Right Fit. This is her story.When Jaishri first joined us, she kept things pretty simple.One-on-one training, mostly to herself, and ongoing back pain that she worried might limit what she could do.Since then, a lot has changed.Jaishri embraced the whole process. Consistent strength training, our educational seminars, and working with our nutritionist Milly to build a better understanding of her nutrition.The result?She's lost over 4kg of body fat while holding ...

Marie wanted to feel confident in her body again after her second baby

Marie trains with Dani at The Right Fit. This is her story.Six weeks after having her second baby, Marie’s goal wasn’t just to lose weight. It was to feel confident in her body again.When Marie Cavalier started training with Dani, she had already lost 10kg.But the bigger priority was recovering properly after giving birth, rebuilding her pelvic floor, regaining strength and getting to a point where she could train safely and confidently again.With a postpartum-specific programme and two sess...

Adriana started with one session a week, now she trains four days

Adriana trains with Taine at The Right Fit. This is her story, in her own words.Where was I when I started?When I first started, I was completely inactive. I felt physically heavy, lacked flexibility and had very little muscle strength. Taking that first step felt overwhelming, so I made a simple commitment to attend just one personal training session each week.What have I achieved?The biggest change has been consistency. I gradually built a routine that worked for me, increased my training over...

Geoff decided to act before age made the decision for him

Geoff Creighton trains with Taine at our Ponsonby studio, and he is our Client of the Month for July. This is his story, in his own words.Where was I when I started?I'd been in and out of gyms and worked with personal trainers over the last 40 years, but after the COVID lockdowns I'd slipped into some poor habits. As I approached a new decade of life, I realised I wasn't in the shape I wanted to be. More importantly, I wanted to take action before age started making those decisions for me.What h...

Liz thought strength would just happen, then she changed her focus

For years, Liz thought strength would just happen.Running, long walks and functional training kept her fit, so she assumed that getting stronger would come as a by-product. It didn’t. So she changed her focus.Since she started training with Taine, Liz has built genuine strength that carries over into everyday life. She feels stronger, has more energy, has developed a real mind-muscle connection, and is enjoying training more than ever.Now she is working towards an even stronger foundation, wit...

Does weight training stunt growth in teenagers?

No, it doesn't. Properly supervised, well-designed resistance training has never been shown to damage growth plates, reduce adult height, or harm cardiovascular development in young people.That is not a fringe position. It is the settled view of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the 2014 International Consensus on youth resistance training, and every major review published in the last two decades.Below is where the myth came from, what the research actually found, and what "well-designed" has ...

The holiday season – savouring your food without the guilt

Sally should have been looking forward to the summer holidays. Her husband’s family was coming over from the UK to stay for three weeks, she was meeting up with some old school friends for a few days at New Year, and the office party was at a restaurant she’d always wanted to go. She’d been working out for a year now, feeling strong, eating healthy, and her cholesterol levels had gradually come down. Even better, she could finally fit into a favourite dress she’d hadn’t been able to we...

Yo-yo dieting and why it doesn’t work

The diets that used to work brilliantly when you were younger don’t shift a kilo now, no matter how strictly you follow them.It’s all happened gradually over the years. When playing with your children (or grandchildren), you find yourself a bit short of breath, or maybe your knees hurt when you walk to the park, or none of your favourite clothes fit. Perhaps your doctor has advised you have high blood pressure and you need to make some lifestyle changes. In reality, the actual goal is to be ...

How Michael went from “puffed walking up steps” to training for a half-marathon

When Michael joined us at 54, he weighed 100 kilograms and got out of breath walking up several steps. He was thinking about retiring at 60, had constant back and joint pain, and was in complete denial about his eating habits. His morning routine included a massive scone with butter, often seconds, and always dessert.His wife, Marla, had joined The Right Fit nine months earlier and kept encouraging him to try. Without her support, Michael says, none of his transformation would have been possible...

Six years, 20 kilograms, and Marla has finally cracked the code

When Marla started at The Right Fit six years ago, she was at her heaviest non-pregnancy weight of 80 kilograms and had never been so unhappy with how she looked. What followed wasn’t a straight line to success; it was a real-world journey with ups and downs that many people will recognise.Over her six-year journey, Marla lost 20 kilograms, though she’s honest about the fact that some of those kilograms were “lost and found more than once.” Sound familiar? That’s exactly why her story ...

Lorna’s incredible journey from chronic back pain to competition winner!

When Lorna joined The Right Fit, she was reasonably fit but living with something that was stealing her quality of life: chronic lower back pain and the constant fear of re-injury. Simple activities felt risky, her sleep was disrupted, and her mood suffered from the ongoing discomfort.Within several months of starting a targeted resistance training programme designed to strengthen her back muscles, something remarkable happened. The pain began to resolve, then disappeared altogether. The impact ...

15kg down and keeping up with the kids

Angelo is thrilled about his 15-kilogram weight loss, but the real transformation goes far deeper than the number on the scales. The surge of energy and stamina he’s gained has completely changed how he shows up as a father.For Angelo, staying healthy is essential to being a great role model for his children, and he’s proud to lead by example. The physical transformation has been incredible, but the energy boost has changed how he shows up as a father.The Fat Loss Challenge was pivotal in An...

From desk job concerns to optimal health, this was Hamish’s proactive approach

When Hamish first came to the gym, he wasn’t doing anything for his health and fitness. His main concern was that his desk job would soon catch up with him, affecting his overall well-being. Recognising the need for change, he set an initial goal to drop his visceral fat levels.Hamish decided to grab the process with both hands and own it completely. Under his trainer’s guidance, he absorbed information like a sponge, approaching his transformation with dedication and consistency.The results...

Turning 50 with renewed vitality, check out Kimmo’s midlife transformation

Having just turned 50, Kimmo successfully turned around years of physical neglect from desk work. His transformation working with trainer Javahn at The Right Fit Ponsonby has been life-changing in every sense.The personalised workout plan developed with Javahn led to muscle growth, improved energy levels, and gained confidence that felt life-changing. But the journey wasn’t just about exercise; it was about learning proper nutrition and hydration, which significantly contributed to his progres...

Overcoming obstacles with unwavering support: Simone’s resilience story

Simone’s fitness journey has been full of obstacles: family loss, injuries, and illnesses that could have derailed her progress completely. But she’s maintained her health and fitness through it all, thanks to her trainer and friend, Ricky.What makes Simone’s story powerful isn’t the absence of challenges, but how she’s navigated them with the right support. Ricky never pushes her beyond what she can handle emotionally and is embracing and supportive of all her goals, both in and out o...

From starting and stopping to sustainable habits: Alesha’s confidence comeback

Alesha’s weight gain accelerated during Covid, compounded by life changes and mental health challenges that left her feeling stuck in a rut. She’d spent years starting and stopping fitness routines, losing confidence with each failed attempt.When it all became too much, Alesha found the courage to speak with a trainer at The Right Fit. She knew she needed extra support to break the cycle of starting and stopping that had eroded her confidence over the years.The difference this time? Having t...

Fitting clothes he’s never worn! Richie’s energy transformation for family life

Richie is stoked about losing weight and discovering muscles he didn’t know existed, but what excites him most is having the energy and stamina to keep up with his kids. For him, staying healthy is a key part of being a great role model for his children.The physical changes (fitting into clothes he’s never fitted before, noticing new muscle definition) are rewarding, but the energy transformation is what really matters in his daily life. He can now actively participate in his children’s ac...

Building strength and focus: Troy's year of transformation

Over the past year, working with trainer Jameson at The Right Fit Ponsonby, Troy has experienced a complete transformation in his physical capabilities and mental approach to health.The changes have been significant: reduced body fat, major increases in strength and fitness, and improved focus and goal-setting abilities. But for Troy, the transformation goes beyond just physical measurements.Working with Jameson has helped Troy develop a more structured and intentional approach to his health and...

17kg down and a new relationship with food: Kayla’s post-Covid comeback

After gaining weight during the Covid lockdowns, Kayla joined The Right Fit in January with a large goal that felt both impossible and tied to her self-esteem. The pressure of potential success or failure made starting feel incredibly daunting.What made the difference for Kayla was the consistent support and encouragement from trainer Ricky. Step by step, small increments of progress reinforced that she was on the right track, building confidence along the way.The education component transformed...

15.5kg in 5 months! Rowan’s educational approach to lasting change

Rowan loves the friendly community atmosphere at the studio. Being greeted warmly every time and feeling genuinely welcome creates the kind of environment where progress feels natural rather than forced.Working with trainer Max, Rowan has lost 15.5 kilograms in just 5 months through regular goal-setting and accountability check-ins. But what makes his transformation different is the educational component. Max doesn’t just tell him what to do, he explains why they’re doing it.This understandi...

Breaking through mental barriers: John’s mindset transformation

When John joined in 2020, he knew the journey would be hard, challenging, and ongoing. But what he discovered was something more profound than just physical change, because he learned to break through the mental barriers he’d created for himself.The transformation in John’s mindset has been remarkable. Where he once doubted himself, he now believes “I CAN succeed, I CAN change, and I CAN win.” This shift came from learning to take personal accountability for his life and having the right...

At 60, Linda discovered she was stronger than she ever imagined

Linda thought she was reasonably fit when she joined us at 63. After all, she’d been going to another gym for over four years. But something wasn’t quite clicking. She was carrying extra weight and wasn’t seeing the changes she wanted.Over her first year with us, Linda lost 17 kilograms and has maintained it ever since. More than that, she’s become fitter and stronger than she’s been since her thirties, developing real muscle definition she never thought possible at her age.When Linda ...