Personal Training
Manon
With over a decade of experience, Manon is passionate about promoting sustainable, lifelong fitness. Her approach emphasises functional movement, posture, and deep core activation through mindful breathing, helping clients build strength and move with confidence and ease.
Qualifications:
- Professional Certificate of Youth, Popular Education and Sport (BPJEPS AGFF) - France
- LES MILLS Group Fitness (RPM, BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, BODYBALANCE)
Specialised in:
- Posture
- Awareness and activation of the deep core muscles through breathing
Favourite quote:
"When we have a clear picture about our own capacity, we can be realistic about our effort."
Sanjay
35-year-old Fijian who has worked in the fitness industry since 2017. His personal goal is to gather enough knowledge and skills in the health and fitness industry to help his daughter one day to become an Olympic gold medallist one day.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Sport and Recreation
- Diploma in Sport and Recreation
Specialised in:
- Strength and Conditioning
- General Fitness
- Injury and rehab
- Weight management
Favourite quote:
‘‘The only easy day was yesterday’’ - U.S Navy SEALs.
Pharrel
20-year-old high-performance athlete (Waka Ama) who has worked in the fitness industry since 2022. He is passionate about using his experience to inspire and guide the younger generation of Aotearoa.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Level 4 Health & Fitness Coach (Personal Trainer)
- Selected for the NZ Elite Waka Ama team 3 years in a row for both Sprints and Long distance worlds. Accumulated 4 golds, 8 Silvers, and 2 Bronze medals in those 3 years.
- Experience with training alongside the High Performance Kayaking Squad.
Specialised in:
- Waka Ama
- Strength & Conditioning
- Sport/Athlete Development
- Training Youth
Favourite quote:
“Hard work will always beat talent when talent doesn’t work hard”.