Jacob, The NZ Trainer, arms crossed in an Anytime Fitness t-shirt

Wellington · Online across NZ

Personal trainer
& nutrition coach

Kia ora, I’m Jacob. I help you get fitter, stronger and healthier with training and food that fit the life you actually have.

5+

Years coaching

Hundreds of client transformations

PGDip

Human Nutrition

University of Otago

BSc

Physiology

University of Otago

L4 & 5

PT Diploma

NZIHF, nationally recognised

The approach

The best plan is the one you’ll stick to

Whether you’re brand new to the gym or you’ve been training for years, I’ll help you get real, sustainable results.

That comes from combining simple, quality nutrition with effective, realistic training — a routine that takes the stress out of your week instead of adding to it. No extreme diets, no punishing programmes. Just a plan built around the life you have, or the one you want.

More about me

What I specialise in

Whatever your goal looks like

01

Weight loss

Lose fat at a pace you can hold, without giving up the food you enjoy.

02

Muscle gain

Progressive strength training and enough of the right food to actually grow.

03

Body recomp

Build muscle and lose fat at the same time — the long game, done properly.

04

Functional fitness

Strength and movement that carries over to everyday life. Strong for life.

How it works

Simple from day one

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We talk goals, history and what your week really looks like. Your first session is on me.

  2. 2

    Your plan

    Training and nutrition built for you — not the most extreme plan, the one you’ll stick to.

  3. 3

    Train with the app

    Workouts, meal plans, recipes and messages with me, all in one place on your phone.

  4. 4

    Check in, adjust, repeat

    We review your progress, adjust the plan and keep you accountable, week after week.

From the community

Real people. Real results.

30kg down

“Choosing to work with Jacob has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. He helped me fall back in love with the gym by tailoring it to my preferences and goals — weight loss and getting strong — and he’s been a cheerleader through all the ups and downs. My journey hasn’t been linear, but 30kg down so far, he’s given me nutrition tips and motivates me by being such a great example.”

— Dara

“Training with Jacob is the perfect mix of challenging, fun and learning. He combines a wealth of expertise with an awesome ability to explain things clearly, while encouraging me to push myself. His programmes are varied, interesting and challenging, and they always stay fun and easy to be consistent with.”

Sam

“Training with Jacob has empowered me to create a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. His coaching helped me improve my nutrition and pushed me to reach my full potential in fitness. I now have the tools and knowledge to support my long-term health and wellbeing.”

Tayla

“I was a complete beginner to strength training, and Jacob’s support has helped me stay injury-free and made me a stronger and faster runner.”

Laura

“Since working with Jacob I’ve been achieving my goals in measured steps that have proven sustainable. He challenges me so I get the best from my workouts, and it’s fun to boot.”

Liz

FAQ

Questions, answered

Something I haven’t covered? Ask me in your free consultation.

Book a free consultation

Because the best plan isn’t the most extreme one — it’s the one you can stick to. I pick the most effective training and nutrition for your goals and your lifestyle, take the guesswork out of fitting it into your week, and help you get past whatever has stopped you before. You get qualified support, a clear plan, sessions tailored to your ability, and someone keeping you accountable.

Make the change

Book a free consultation. We’ll talk through your goals, your week and what’s held you back — and your first session is on me.

Book a free consultation