Personal training and assessments
Our personal trainers can provide you with consistent and personalised training. If you want to work with someone for a longer period of time to keep you motivated, a personal trainer is the way to go.
Prices vary between personal trainers and you can book in directly with them via their contact details below.
Meet our personal trainers
Zahi Slaimankhel
After graduating from the University of Auckland with a degree in Sports Science, Zahi worked as a professional athlete for two decades before returning to work at the Recreation Centre.
Zahi’s commitment to continuing his knowledge and development in the fitness industry helps him work with individuals to achieve their goals. Zahi can design and implement personalised plans for fat burning and muscle gain and strength training. His passion lies with perfecting techniques to achieve maximum results with fundamental lifts such as bench press, squat, and deadlift.
Specialities
- Strength and conditioning
- Hypertrophy
- Strength
- Power
- Agility
- Weight loss
- Rehabilitation
- Small group training
Contact
Mobile: 0211434256
Email: zfittnezz@gmail.com
Josh Liang
Josh became a Personal Trainer because he loves seeing people achieve their fitness goals, improve their athletic abilities and gain self-confidence. He can create personalised workout routines, teach proper techniques, and inspire clients to stay motivated during each session.
Specialties:
- Hypertrophy
- Strength
- Circuit programming
- High-intensity interval training
- Boxing
- Small group training
- Weight loss
Contact
Mobile: 021 236 3575
Email: joshualiang@hotmail.com
Maria Lata
Maria has worked in customer service for over 15 years and after gaining her personal training qualifications Maria quickly developed into a passion for helping others and becoming a Personal Trainer. Maria is motivated to help women build confidence in the gym, improve techniques and livestronger for longer.
Specialties:
- Muscular endurance
- Hypertrophy
- Weight loss
- Strength
- Female-specific programming
- Glute-specific training
Contact
Mobile: 022 0158 244
Email: maria.latapt@gmail.com
Ariah Mandelo
Ariah is a dancer turned powerlifter who has now found a passion for coaching people. Backed with a Degree in Exercise Sciences and a passion for human physiology and psychology, she is the catalyst for your success. Her time as a dancer instilled a love for human movement and an appreciation for its importance in our daily lives.
Ariah works one-on-one with various people and has seen firsthand the holistic impact movement can have. Not just physically and aesthetically but mentally and emotionally. If this sounds like the additional support you're after, get in touch!
Specialties:
- Powerlifting
- Mobility
- Flexibility
- Strength training
- Sports performance
Contact
Mobile: 021 1231 772
Email: ariahmandenoPT@gmail.com
Price and contact information
For prices, contact the individual personal trainer. For other personal training enquiries, email universitysport@auckland.ac.nz