The Active Lifestyle

The Active Lifestyle Personal Training studio focusing on Strength based interval training. Need a personal trainer but without the cost?

Learn how to lift weights like an expert and feel stronger, leaner and more energetic immediately! We are a Shared Personal Training studio and we are unlike any fitness experience you have ever had before. We are a fun, unintimidating, results driven environment that is strictly members only. We keep you accountable by texting you session reminders and booking you in for your sessions, so you can

't just give up because you don't feel like it. Our training sessions are 30 minutes long to ensure you get in and out in the most efficient time possible, and we have car parking on site to take the stress out of visiting us. If this sounds like it could change your life, give us a call today and we'll see if you are eligible for a completely free training session!

02/08/2026

Got a new mop… Satisfying seeing it mopped and cleaned like this tbh… 🤣🙏

How hard should you actually be training for results? Most people push too hard... Or not hard enough... Read more on th...
30/07/2026

How hard should you actually be training for results? Most people push too hard... Or not hard enough... Read more on the new blogpost (link in bio)

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Any trainer can make you “tired”. If you are killing yourself every session at the gym, you are literally, doing too muc...
28/06/2026

Any trainer can make you “tired”. If you are killing yourself every session at the gym, you are literally, doing too much. It’s easy to chase fatigue. Start chasing progress instead.

Read the blogpost by heading to the linktree in bio

“Tight all the time” but stretching isn’t seeming to help?There’s usually a better answer. (And it’s not stretching more...
16/04/2026

“Tight all the time” but stretching isn’t seeming to help?
There’s usually a better answer. (And it’s not stretching more).

Read the full blogpost - link in bio

f you’re 40+ and you already do plenty of walking, running, dog walking in our local area (Mount Eden, Sandringham, Epso...
05/03/2026

f you’re 40+ and you already do plenty of walking, running, dog walking in our local area (Mount Eden, Sandringham, Epsom, Balmoral) - we love that. Steady Cardio is a huge win for heart health, mobility, and mood.

One thing most people don’t realise though is that, as we age, strength or resistance training becomes more important than it’s ever been. It keeps you mobile, keeps you capable, and keeps you safe. It supports joints, bones, and helps keep your body feeling solid for day-to-day life (and weekends like golf, skiing, long walks, etc).

Nothing extreme. Nothing exhausting. Just the basics, performed consistently and done well. Read up on the benefits that you could gain from some well structured strength and resistance training.

Your fitness watch isn’t your coach. ⌚️Yes tech is amazing and can do wonderful things for you, but similarly, it’s a bi...
16/01/2026

Your fitness watch isn’t your coach. ⌚️

Yes tech is amazing and can do wonderful things for you, but similarly, it’s a bit of a danger to become so reliant on it that you forget how to live your life.

You are the one in control, you know how you feel. Your watch isn’t magic.

Use activity trackers as a guide, then train anyway. Link in bio.

30 Minute personal training - the most efficacious solutionAt The Active Lifestyle we specialise in 30 minute, express t...
16/01/2026

30 Minute personal training - the most efficacious solution

At The Active Lifestyle we specialise in 30 minute, express training sessions. (There is also a 45 minute timeslot available if you would prefer this.)

This is so that we can be as effective as possible - by personalising everything to you and your needs, we can focus on the muscle groups that you need to focus on to keep you healthy, build your strength, and remain injury free. Our programs are all done personally by James to make sure that you are getting what you need, without the fluff. Our time is our most valuable asset, and you can be sure that we make the best possible use of it!

Read the blogpost, link in bio.
https://www.theactivelifestyle.co.nz/post/30-minute-personal-training-the-most-efficacious-solution

“Significant progress in my physical fitness”. Love these kind of reviews, and exactly why we keep things simple. Qualit...
16/01/2026

“Significant progress in my physical fitness”.

Love these kind of reviews, and exactly why we keep things simple. Quality work > haphazard work.

Long overdue, The Active Lifestyle website has been overhauled. Big changes coming at the studio for 2026. www.TheActive...
17/12/2025

Long overdue, The Active Lifestyle website has been overhauled. Big changes coming at the studio for 2026.

www.TheActiveLifestyle.co.nz

28/11/2025

Little wrap up video from .co media for my first International for Team New Zealand

Squat 242.5 / Bench Press 140 / Deadlift 262.5

Thanks to Coach Dom nzpowerliftingacademy

Training

Thanks to for an amazing event, all spotters helpers and volunteers .

Thanks for all the unwavering support, kindness and help.

And the NZ coaching team, plus all the lifters and coaches giving it their best all week.

Thank you for being you and your AMAZING progress
25/04/2022

Thank you for being you and your AMAZING progress


Lest we forget.It is important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to give us the lives that...
25/04/2022

Lest we forget.

It is important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to give us the lives that we currently live.

Whatever your views on war, and whether those fighting believe that they are doing the just thing or not, many thousands of people in history have given their lives, often at the behest others, to ensure ‘freedom’ for people who aren’t them.

And that, for me at least, is why we will remember them.

Thank you for the kind words mate! This is why we do what we do :)Any questions, always reach out!James ...
22/04/2022

Thank you for the kind words mate! This is why we do what we do :)

Any questions, always reach out!
James


10/04/2022

Awesome work from Koreen Liew-Young always bringing 100% effort.

Thank you!

Studio Personal Records happening!Just wanted to take this opportunity as we head into Easter to congratulate everyone f...
10/04/2022

Studio Personal Records happening!

Just wanted to take this opportunity as we head into Easter to congratulate everyone for their hard work. I know everything has been difficult with Covid, but we've pulled through as a team!

We've had numerous bench press PRs, 87.5kgs for 3 from Ian, 75kgs for 5 from Craig and Kent, and 42.5kgs for 3 from Rhonda!

Plus, 8-10 reps at 50kg squats from Fran and Rhonda, with Eddie and Megan hitting 47.5kgs and 45 kgs respectively. Really proud of everyone for their hard training efforts!

I also want to give a special shout out to some of our members who went down with Covid. Thank you for your consideration for us all by being aware of your symptoms and staying away when you felt it was necessary. It's great to have you back at the studio :)

Thanks
James

The best kind of messages…
24/02/2022

The best kind of messages…

The Three Best Ways to Cut Carbs. Which is your favourite ?
22/02/2022

The Three Best Ways to Cut Carbs.

Which is your favourite ?


Great post from Nutritionist on what nutrients to optimise your immune system.
20/02/2022

Great post from Nutritionist on what nutrients to optimise your immune system.



Post deadlift training death…Check out the new blogpost where I talk about the two most important resources I've ever co...
31/01/2022

Post deadlift training death…

Check out the new blogpost where I talk about the two most important resources I've ever come across that really helped me to change my life, outlook, and brain.

For The Active Lifestyle members who I have already talked to about these, in the post I go into further detail on where and how they helped me change my life. I also include the two most important meditation and mindfulness apps that I use most frequently.

Big shouts to Andrew Huberman podcast and Sam Harris

Link in bio.

#2022

Thank you to our wonderful members who have trained hard in the park when we were able to during this lockdown.Excited t...
03/12/2021

Thank you to our wonderful members who have trained hard in the park when we were able to during this lockdown.

Excited to move back into the studio when possible!

It has been an amazing journey together and I’m grateful for all of you and hope that you have benefitted and continue to benefit both physically and mentally from everything that we do!




03/12/2021




27/10/2021

Hey team! It's taken a little longer than I planned but it's finally here.

Try our complete Lockdown mobility follow along video. It'll take you just a few minutes and help you to keep your range of motion, reduce your upper and lower back pain, and shoulder and neck pain.

Enjoy! Let me know what you think.

Now offering very selected home personal training sessions due to the lockdown situation in New Zealand. Give me a shou...
27/10/2021

Now offering very selected home personal training sessions due to the lockdown situation in New Zealand. Give me a shout, spots are very, very, very limited.

Thank you for your support :)

James

Improve your lifestyle to improve your healthThere are lots of things you can do on a day to day basis to ensure that yo...
17/08/2021

Improve your lifestyle to improve your health

There are lots of things you can do on a day to day basis to ensure that you are performing as optimally as possible - it will benefit you both long, and short term, by improving your vision, energy levels, your moods and how you feel, and also your sleep. I have implemented all of these strategies and attempt to be consistent with them. It really has changed my life and I implore you to do the same - thanks to for his genius content.

Eye Health -

- 2 Hours outside in daylight so your eyes can take in the most amount of light possible.
- We focus on screens all day - so focusing on things far away helps your vision long term.
- Tracking moving objects like birds helps you to be able to track things that move in general. Which is nice!

Sleep -

- Getting daylight during the day is essential.
- Dimmed lights or lamps in the evening helps to ensure melatonin production when you need it - eg when you want to sleep
- Don't nap during the day if you have trouble sleeping. (Could there be more obvious advice than this one, who knows, but it bears repeating.

Body and Training -

-Doing some amount of lactace inducing training is important - it helps create neurological connections in your brain

- Studies show heat therapy and sauna use to be beneficial in longevity and recovery.

- Bloodflow helps you!

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Hey everyone,With the announcement of Level 4 in Auckland The Active Lifestyle will be closed immediately as per Governm...
17/08/2021

Hey everyone,

With the announcement of Level 4 in Auckland The Active Lifestyle will be closed immediately as per Government instructions.

We will re-open as soon as we are allowed - hopefully from Monday.

Watch this space.

For now, all training sessions have been moved online -

Daily-

Morning session 930am.
Evening session 530pm.

Please message for Zoom link and to confirm your attendance. Spots limited.

04/08/2021

Small group personal training sessions at The Active Lifestyle are limited to 5 people per session.

We focus on strength based, high intensity training designed to challenge you, build strength and muscular endurance, whilst also keeping your heart rate going and taxing your heart rate. This will help you to burn body fat, whilst building strength and improving muscle tone. Safety is of the utmost importance and performing exercises with good form is key.

Whatever your goals, we can personalise your training to benefit you, and to help future proof your body so you are doing what you love to do for a long time coming!

Helping lower those pre diabetic blood sugar levels!
03/08/2021

Helping lower those pre diabetic blood sugar levels!

Warming up is one of the most important things you can do when it comes to training. Warming up effectively helps reduce...
03/08/2021

Warming up is one of the most important things you can do when it comes to training. Warming up effectively helps reduce incidence of injury, helps to get you in the 'training zone' mentally and it helps you to get your body ready for the demands of training.

Always perform a more general warm up, such as glute activation work (glute bridges, sidesteps, clamshells etc) and a more specific warm up, which usually entails exercises that you would do before actually lifting weights. Often we will perform inchworms, facepulls and glute work before performing squats and deadlifts for example, and band pull aparts, push ups and extra shoulder work before using a barbell or overhead pressing.

If you are having issues with your lower back, then glute work and core work is essential before you straight loading the body with weight.

Taking the time to warm up before you exercise will improve your longevity overall and help you get better results from your training, as well as keeping you safer! If injured, it's hard to move forward - warming up effectively helps prevent this.

If you ever feel like you aren't warm enough or you could be more warm in specific areas, make sure you talk to us and we can help advise you!

In keeping with the self-improvement vein, I found this post very poignant.When we do work on ourselves, it is inherentl...
03/08/2021

In keeping with the self-improvement vein, I found this post very poignant.

When we do work on ourselves, it is inherently a selfish process. However, it is worth doing because the rewards to both yourself and the people that you love are immense.

I do believe that once we have our self-esteem catered for internally, it allows us to go out and spread are good on the world – everything from how you act and treat other people in the moment, to how you feel in general, and your openness to change and learning all comes from being settled within.

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Repost from personal account because I feel wherever and however we learn about gratitude, we should. If you’ve already ...
03/08/2021

Repost from personal account because I feel wherever and however we learn about gratitude, we should. If you’ve already read this post, thank you, if this is your first time reading, I hope you take something positive from it.

I had a very productive, and quiet Sunday.

I got up earlier than usual, I got to the gym early and had a good training session. Consequently, I got back home earlier and I used the extra time I had to do chores which usually would’ve been left until Monday. Boom!

As such, my whole day moved forward in terms of timeline and I was quite ready to go to bed early. Really early for me… Until, I got a call from my mother, who admittedly just wanted a chat and to catch up.

Unfortunately, as is always the case with me, I was wide-awake when we got off the phone, and I remember thinking during the call that it was making my evening more difficult and I would go to bed much later as a result. Grumble grumble.

I did end up getting into bed later, and I also ate an extra meal and had an ice cream. *shrugs*.

Before I go to sleep now, whatever the time, I make sure I meditate, however briefly, and often try to do gratitude work at the same time.

That gratitude work is the reason for this post. I was thankful that I spoke to my mum, and retrospectively, I wished that I had put more into the conversation - I don’t know what I would do if something happened to her. I haven’t seen her since before my dad died.

Whenever I look at the moon, I think of the people that I have lost, I remember them with love – it was no coincidence that the moon was very clear and easy to see when I came outside in the morning to get sunlight.

Do you treat the people in your life with the gratitude that they deserve. If not, try and start. I know I’m wrapped up in my own world. It’s very easy to be. It’s important to me to not forget myself and the things that got me to where I am.

‘Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds'



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02/08/2021

Help me to help you.

Are you p**ping well?One of the best things you can do for your eating habits and gut health is to make sure that you ar...
01/08/2021

Are you p**ping well?

One of the best things you can do for your eating habits and gut health is to make sure that you are p**ping frequently and regularly. Your body follows a cycle for many things, sleep, awakening, energy levels throughout the day and yes, it likes to p**p on schedule too.

Try and ensure that you are getting enough movement, water, and fibre, during the day to keep yourself regular. For any of you following our meal plans, know that you have a healthy and well balanced diet that contains everything you need!

One often overlooked aspect is a great way to “hack” your bathroom routine.

The P**p Step.

You probably haven't seen one since you were a kid, or maybe you've never seen one, but by raising your legs and knees up higher, it more closely mirrors the traditional eastern toilets that are simply holes in the ground. It changes the angle and therefore really encourages your whole process.

If you suffer from digestive issues, it would be mad not to try!


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01/08/2021

The Terminal Knee Extension is a great exercise for those of you looking to keep your knees healthy. I use it in my warm ups as prehabilitation whenever I train.

The aim of the Terminal Knee Extension is to really fire your quadriceps muscle and make sure that it is activated and ready to do stuff! The hamstrings also fire to help movement of the knee joint.

It can really help to remove knee pain by strengthening all the muscles involved in extending the leg and alleviating pressure around the knee joint.

Those of you who have undergone knee surgery or sustained physical trauma in the legs (ACL or knee replacements etc) will have likely used the terminal knee extension to help with straightening the legs and restoring knee function.


31/07/2021

Being in the moment.

Get into nature. Do something you love. Find hobbies that excite you. Remember that everything on social media is 'posed'.

Yes, my favourite times are when I'm playing with , but when I'm doing that, I'm not worried about where my phone is. I, (like everyone else) have to set up these shots. That's not being 'in the moment'.

And with this great advice of things to do, these ideas often require the openness to take them in, and require knowing yourself first. It's all too easy to 'pass the time' nowadays, but these ideas are much better than better than scrolling social media aimlessly).

Yes it's great to walk in nature, but it's not much use if you keep your head down and look at your phone the whole time.

Yes it's great to have hobbies, but what if you're only doing them so you can post things on social media.

I know it's not like that for a lot of things, but it bears keeping in mind.

In a world where we are literally more connected to everything than ever before, we are also more alone than ever. Take the time to connect with yourself as much as you can. It helps your soul.

The best thing about what we do here at The Active Lifestyle..
22/07/2021

The best thing about what we do here at The Active Lifestyle..

Routine for Gym successOne of the most important things you can do for yourself is training. And the more automatic a pr...
04/07/2021

Routine for Gym success

One of the most important things you can do for yourself is training. And the more automatic a process you can make that, the less likely you are to fall off the wagon when life takes over.

Life is inevitable - work, family, friends, hobbies, travel.

If you have problems getting your training in, the best way to start building the habit is by chaining your triggers together.

If you can make training a non-negotiable part of your life, you will find it much easier to stay consistent when life is coming at you at 100 kms an hour.

To help with this, try and set up routine triggers for your training. Training is just the 'final step' in a routine that you are used to performing.

It could be fabulously simple -

Get water in bottle
Put training clothes on
Leave for training

Or it could be a bit more complex.

Pre-prepare protein smoothie in the evening, put in fridge.
Shower before bed at night
Wear training gear to bed the night before.
Wake up, grab protein smoothie from fridge,
Leave for training.

The key is to find out what works for you, and implement it.

Throwback to the final episode of Buffed Up Nerds, the 12 Week Transformation series we filmed with New Zealand's own Vi...
24/06/2021

Throwback to the final episode of Buffed Up Nerds, the 12 Week Transformation series we filmed with New Zealand's own Viva La Dirt League

It was a good one, and they got some amazing results!

We've been 12 weeks down this road, we've had the photoshoot - BUT now its time for the real test...36% off the usual online training prices, follow the link...

Stock running low now, only Pink and Orange mats left in stock!Come and grab yours from the studio today.How can it he...
07/06/2021

Stock running low now, only Pink and Orange mats left in stock!

Come and grab yours from the studio today.

How can it help you?

If you suffer from muscle soreness, backpain, or have trouble relaxing and sleeping, give one of these a go!

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Got a new mop… Satisfying seeing it mopped and cleaned like this tbh… 🤣🙏

Little wrap up video from @thirds.co media for my first International for Team New Zealand Squat 242.5 / Bench Press 140 / Deadlift 262.5 Thanks to Coach Dom nzpowerliftingacademy Training @healthandsportsfitness @getstrengthgym Thanks to @orpfchampionship2025 for an amazing event, all spotters helpers and volunteers @newzealandpowerlifting @canterburypowerlifting. Thanks for all the unwavering support, kindness and help. . And the NZ coaching team, plus all the lifters and coaches giving it their best all week.

Had much fun making this, silly instagram

Awesome work from Koreen Liew-Young always bringing 100% effort. Thank you!

Hey team! It's taken a little longer than I planned but it's finally here. Try our complete Lockdown mobility follow along video. It'll take you just a few minutes and help you to keep your range of motion, reduce your upper and lower back pain, and shoulder and neck pain. Enjoy! Let me know what you think. #mobility #lockdown #healthyshoulders #healthyback #homemovement #lockdownmovement #training #movement #backpain #shoulderpain #lifestyle #nzlockdown #feelgood #personaltrainingmteden #personaltrainingepsom #kingsland #balmoral #dominionroad #homepersonaltraining #onlinepersonaltraining

Small group personal training sessions at The Active Lifestyle are limited to 5 people per session. We focus on strength based, high intensity training designed to challenge you, build strength and muscular endurance, whilst also keeping your heart rate going and taxing your heart rate. This will help you to burn body fat, whilst building strength and improving muscle tone. Safety is of the utmost importance and performing exercises with good form is key. Whatever your goals, we can personalise your training to benefit you, and to help future proof your body so you are doing what you love to do for a long time coming! #personaltraining #personaltrainingmteden #personaltrainingepsom #healthy #weighttraining #cardio #fatburning #cardiovascular #personaltrainerepsom #personaltrainingmteden #testosterone #warmup #increasestrength #personaltrainer #lifestyle #personaltrainerepsom #healthylifestyle #kingsland #epsom #mteden #mounteden #strength #strong #mumswholift #dadswholift

The Terminal Knee Extension is a great exercise for those of you looking to keep your knees healthy. I use it in my warm ups as prehabilitation whenever I train. . The aim of the Terminal Knee Extension is to really fire your quadriceps muscle and make sure that it is activated and ready to do stuff! The hamstrings also fire to help movement of the knee joint. . It can really help to remove knee pain by strengthening all the muscles involved in extending the leg and alleviating pressure around the knee joint. . Those of you who have undergone knee surgery or sustained physical trauma in the legs (ACL or knee replacements etc) will have likely used the terminal knee extension to help with straightening the legs and restoring knee function. . . . . #terminalkneeextension #tke #kneehealth #quadriceps #kneemuscles #legmuscles #tal #personaltrainingmteden #personaltrainermteden #personaltrainermteden #personaltrainerepsom #epsompersonaltraining #kingsland #remuera #healthy #prehab #rehab #acl #kneereplacement #injuryprevention #exercise #healthyknees #auckland #lifestyle #healthylifestyle

The Terminal Knee Extension is a great exercise for those of you looking to keep your knees healthy. I use it in my warm ups as prehabilitation whenever I train. . The aim of the Terminal Knee Extension is to really fire your quadriceps muscle and make sure that it is activated and ready to do stuff! The hamstrings also fire to help movement of the knee joint. . It can really help to remove knee pain by strengthening all the muscles involved in extending the leg and alleviating pressure around the knee joint. . Those of you who have undergone knee surgery or sustained physical trauma in the legs (ACL or knee replacements etc) will have likely used the terminal knee extension to help with straightening the legs and restoring knee function. . . . . #terminalkneeextension #tke #kneehealth #quadriceps #kneemuscles #legmuscles #tal #personaltrainingmteden #personaltrainermteden #personaltrainermteden #personaltrainerepsom #epsompersonaltraining #kingsland #remuera #healthy #prehab #rehab #acl #kneereplacement #injuryprevention #exercise #healthyknees #auckland #lifestyle #healthylifestyle

Being in the moment. Get into nature. Do something you love. Find hobbies that excite you. Remember that everything on social media is 'posed'. . Yes, my favourite times are when I'm playing with @KingTheNoo, but when I'm doing that, I'm not worried about where my phone is. I, (like everyone else) have to set up these shots. That's not being 'in the moment'. . And with this great advice of things to do, these ideas often require the openness to take them in, and require knowing yourself first. It's all too easy to 'pass the time' nowadays, but these ideas are much better than better than scrolling social media aimlessly). . Yes it's great to walk in nature, but it's not much use if you keep your head down and look at your phone the whole time. . Yes it's great to have hobbies, but what if you're only doing them so you can post things on social media. . I know it's not like that for a lot of things, but it bears keeping in mind. . In a world where we are literally more connected to everything than ever before, we are also more alone than ever. Take the time to connect with yourself as much as you can. It helps your soul. #soulfood #soul #love #connect #life #cat #catsofinstagram #catlove #favouritepussy #inthemoment #nature #hobbies #posed #nothingisreal #personaltraining #personaltrainingstudio #personaltrainer #personaltrainermounteden #mtedenpersonaltraining #lifestyle #workout #selfimprovement #you #tal #sunlight #sunshine

New PINK #shakti mats are in stock now at The Active Lifestyle! Make sure you get hold of yours today, they are not going to last long! #teamshakti #shakti #shaktimat #acupressure #acupressuremat #mteden #mounteden #epsom #training #personaltraining #personaltrainer #healthy #lifestyle #tal #exercise #parents #auckland #getfitauckland

Sports Specific training is a fantastic way to improve yourself as a player and an athlete, whilst also improving your health, how you look, and how you feel. Whether you want to be a pro athlete or simply want to kick more ass at your local club, we can help. Sports specific strength and conditioning is exactly that - we help you to excel at your sport by improving your power, speed, agility, movement, balance and reflexes. James has worked with both professionals and amateur players, in disciplines such as football players, mma fighting, muay thai, brazilian jiu jitsu, kart racers and more. Everything training wise is personalised to you and set up so that you can succeed, whatever it is you are doing. Get in touch now and find out exactly how we can help you be the best athlete you can be! #sportsspecifictraining #sportstrengthandconditioning #fightsports #footballplayers #strengthandconditioningforathletes #training #personaltrainingmteden #personaltrainingepsom #personaltrainermteden #mountedenpersonaltraining #epsompersonaltrainer #healthylifestyle #dadsfitness #mumsfitness #parentswholift #strongwomen #strongmen #feelgood #martialarts #muaythai #sportsperformance #auckland

Kick, Punch, Elbow and Knee your way to Fitness! Muay Thai Personal Training at The Active Lifestyle If you have always wanted to get the great benefits of boxing or Muay Thai kickboxing, The Active Lifestyle is the place to do it! We will teach you how to kick, punch, knee and elbow your stresses away on the pads whilst raising your heart rate to new levels and kicking in a new mode of fat burning with high intensity intervals. Best of all, there is no danger of taking any punches or getting hurt. It's truly a one sided training experience! Muay Thai personal training is a safe, fun way to train - you learn something every session, get great cardiovascular benefits, and depending on how far you want to take it, learn a little bit about fighting as well! James has worked with both amateur and professional fighters, has trained numerous times in Thailand and even fought there himself. A long time martial arts enthusiast, he first started Muay Thai at the age of 17 and has been training on and off ever since. When he first went to Kuwait as a personal trainer, his sole job was to hold pads and work with general trainees and fighters alike. He is always happy to help you work on your technique and improve, as well as giving you a great workout at the same time. Get in touch and find out how you can add Muay Thai training to your fitness regime and reap the benefits! #muaythaitraining #muaythaipersonaltraining #healthy #lifestyle #boxing #boxingtraining #personaltrainingmteden #personaltrainermteden #personaltraingauckland #improveyourfightskills #muaythaiskills #boxingskills #mumsfitness #dadsfitness #healthylifestyle #win #dadbod #funfitness #padwork #martialarts #boxingpadwork #learnboxing #learnmuaythai

Training at The Active Lifestyle is a personalised affair - we are all a team working together in order to get the best out of each other. . . Our training programs are all well balanced to ensure every person is getting pushed safely to fulfil their potential. That means worthwhile, valuable exercises, including squats, push ups, deadlifts, bench presses and rows to make sure that we are getting stronger all over, mixed with core, mobility and high intensity interval training work to improve bodily function and get a good fat burning sweat on! . Your long term health is determined by what type of training you do, and it's intensity. Studies show that elevating your heart rate to a high level and sustaining it a few times a week is the best way for your heart to stay healthy. We train with scientifically proven methods to make sure that you are doing the best work possible FOR YOU. . . Whatever your own personal experience and fitness level, we will tailor our training sessions to suit - and push you a little bit harder so you know you are getting the most out of it. Because everything is personalised, you can be sure that you are doing the best movements for your body, every time you step into the studio. You will always leave feeling better than when you walked in. . . . #personaltraining #personaltrainer #personaltrainingepsom #personaltrainingmteden #getfitauckland #mumsfitness #dadsfitness #familyfitness #strengthtraining #fatloss #mealplan #lifestyle #selfimprovement #fitness #health #cardio #hiit #heartrate #healthyheart #resistancetraining #mumswholift #personaltrainermteden

Shakti Mats - Feel better, improve your sleep, bloodflow and mindfulness
Shakti Mats - Feel better, improve your sleep, bloodflow and mindfulness

Shakti Mat is an awesome tool to help you relax - used by people for back pain, improving sleep, and meditation, Shakti Mat is an acupressure mat featuing little spikes that help to stimulate bloodflow, helping calm your nervous system and helping you to relax. An amazing tool for Lockdown when you are stuck in the house! We have fresh (but limited) stock at the studio now, drop us a message if you want to get hold of yours! They are $70! Thanks

60 Second Yoga Flow for Looser Hips, Back and Groin!
60 Second Yoga Flow for Looser Hips, Back and Groin!

If you sit too much, drive too much, or simply don't move enough, this is a great yoga flow you can do in just 60 seconds, anywhere you like! Give it a try and let us know how you get on. Even better, add it into your morning routine and you will feel the improvements in your body and mind!

Koreen Muay Thai Personal Training at The Active Lifestyle Mt Eden
Koreen Muay Thai Personal Training at The Active Lifestyle Mt Eden

Awesome work from Koreen in only her third full Muay Thai session with me. Thanks for all your hard work, you have awesome attention to detail and you can definitely see and feel the progress from the sessions!

Help your mental health in lockdown by combining Shakti Mat and Breathing - The Active Lifestyle
Help your mental health in lockdown by combining Shakti Mat and Breathing - The Active Lifestyle

A quick way to improve your mental outlook and mindfuless! By combining breathing exercises using an app called Breathly and an acupressure mat called a Shakti Mat, we show you a really nice way of improving your mindfulness, positivity and mental outlook quickly and easily in just 2 minutes. You can also do these breathing exercises manually without any guidance at all, but for beginners this is an easy way to kickstart your progress. The Active Lifestyle Personal Training studio, Mt Eden, Auckland is running online training sessions all through Lockdown! Breathly is available from the App store or Google Play. We sell Shakti Mat at our studio located in Mount Eden, Auckland. Please share this video with anyone that you think will find it useful. Spread love and help each other! :) Follow us on Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/TheActiveLifestyleNZ​] Donate via my paypal me link - [https://paypal.me/theactivelifestyle​]

The sun is shining, weather is sweet... Well done Monday crew smashing it out!! #lifting #strengthtraining #lifestyle #training #strength #girlswholift #strong #mteden #auckland #tal #personaltraining #personaltrainer

The Active Lifestyle Lockdown Training News. Non - members, if you would like to train with us online, please get in touch.

[GLUTE STRETCH SERIES] UKG and Mobility Day 6 - Glute Stretch Series This glute stretch series is perfect for you if you suffer from any type of glute pain - so any pain in your lower back. Performing these three exercise in a row will help gradually loosen up your glutes and leave your lower back feeling good. Uk Garage: Pay As You Go - Know We ———— Glute Stretch 1 Seated Glute Stretch Glute Stretch 2 Pigeon Pose Glute Stretch 3 Lying Glute Stretch Thanks team! Please share with anyone that might find this useful, or anyone into Uk Garage! Join us on Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/theactivelifestylenz/] Donate via my paypal me link - [https://paypal.me/theactivelifestyle]

[NEW EXERCISES AND TECHNIQUE] Happy Saturday, here’s a technique video for you showing you how to correctly perform certain exercises. Join the Achieve group https://www.facebook.com/groups/theactivelifestylenz (reposting here in case anyone missed it) group, if you are doing online training with me, please make sure you learn and practice these exercises for the sessions this week! 1. Hollow Hold 2. Slow eccentric Push Up 3. Lateral lunge Hope that helps! (If you liked this, check out our series on UkGarage and Mobility, which will teach you about removing your pain and soreness easily and safely! Get all the useful stuff - join us on Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/theactivelifestylenz/] Donate via paypal me link - [https://paypal.me/TheActiveLifestyle] Subscribe on Youtube - [www.youtube.com/TheActiveLifestyle]

[WAY TO KEEP POSITIVE IN YOUR MIND] This post is taken from my Achieve Even in Lockdown The Active Lifestyle group. Join it to be ahead of the curve, get access to prerecorded workouts and also live training! Maintaining Your Mindset to Be Positive. Some Easy Tips You Can Do At Home. Outside of the 'obvious' there are some important things you can do during any period of time where you can't just 'do what you want' is to maintain a routine that allows you to be postitive and productive. As we are new to lockdown here in New Zealand, it's essential to be able to look after yourself without external influences or crutches. - Yes getting outside every day is essential, but what about inside the house? Not EVERYONE wakes up happy every single day. That in itself would be an oxymoron, as to know happiness you must also know sadness. However, there are clear negative, intrusive thoughts that affect us all - when times get tough, or sometimes you 'become' stressed and don't even know what is going on... When I feel this happening, I make a stand and work HARD to overcome them. Because otherwise they continue to affect me and mess up what I'm doing. (Usually, I operate by compartmentalising things, so when this is hard to do, I know I have to change something.) —- Here are my top three tips for dealing with intrusive thoughts, and how to do them! . BREATHING - Take at least 5, probably 5-10 deep belly breaths, followed by a couple of arms outstretched overhead stretches. Breathing deeply will help you clear your mind, relax, and activate your parasympathetic nervous system - our rest and digest state - meaning that you are moving out of your sympathetic - where you are often in 'fight or flight' eg. stressed, and focused on getting yourself out of danger. You're at home now, there's little danger there! . COLD SHOWERS - Try cold showers or contrast showers. Get into the shower with it set to as cold as you can, and focus on your breathing and how you feel. If A

Happy New Year to each and every one out there! I hope you have had a fabulous Christmas and holiday break and are all ready to kick butt through 2020. Amazing and beautiful times with family, friends and loved ones, and you feel well rested and ready to take on the New Year. Whatever your goals are, be confident in the knowledge that they are attainable - you will get closer to them, and with the right attitude and help you will smash them! The most important thing to remember is that we are all on a journey to betterment and self - improvement, and here at The Active Lifestyle we want to focus on that. You, and YOUR Journey. #fitness #motivation #fitnessmotivation #fitfam #auckland #aucklanders #fit #happynewyear #goals #compoundexercises #training #trainhard #strong #dad #mum #familyfitness #familyfitnessmteden

A huge welcome to our newest staff member, Sergi. Sergi is a strength and conditioning Coach from Spain that has worked in all three divisions of Spanish football. We're excited to have him join us and he will bring his expertise, knowledge and fun, friendly vibes to The Active Lifestyle. The team grows stronger! Thanks @sergi.carreras welcome!

You can find Julia instructing twice a week at The Active Lifestyle. No guarantees on being able to do what she does though 🤗😂 #strengthtraining #handstand #strongwomen #hiit #squat #bench #deadlift #Repost @juliagrace_strength • • • • • • These daze 😶

It's been an awesome couple of weeks working on our squat strength and technique! Thanks to you all for your hard work and tenacity. Squats are a fantastic exercise that help to burn body fat, build strength, and make your legs and butt look good! A problem many people face is that they don't know how to engage their glutes effectively. Ever try and squat to a bench or box and you can’t not 'plop' down? Working on knowing how to activate your glutes more effectively will help with this, think about loading into your glutes and sitting back. Training with bands and using different height boxes makes a huge difference with this, teaching you how to fire your glutes properly through different squat positions. If you want to get stronger, have more energy, and look better all at the same time, drop us a note about your goals and what you want to achieve, we'll see if we can help! #instagood #training #personaltraining #strengthtraining #mums #mumswholift #lifestyle #healthy #health #mteden #auckland #powerlifting #burnfat #feelgood #liftweights #help #support #personaltrainer #dadbod #parents #training #awardwinners

How do you progress your training? There are many ways, and many variables, but generally, we want to always be working on two main points. Get stronger, and improve our technique. This means that not only are we making progress, we are also improving our skills. We spent the first two weeks of September working on our #deadlifts, with some pretty awesome results. And the hard work everyone has put in will help their efforts immediately, as we have moved onto #squats for the next part of the training program. Thanks to you all for your tenacity and efforts, enjoy the benefits of being strong! Deadlifts are an essential movement for keeping you healthy, strong, and mobile as you age. Succinctly, deadlifts work all the muscles that you cannot see - that is, they work all the muscles at the back of your body - your shoulders, upper back, lower back, abdominals, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, to name but a few. #deadlift #technique #personaltraining #mteden #auckland #personaltrainer #healthy #lifestyle #strengthtraining #lifting #strong #exercise #functional #sharedpersonaltraining #tal #kingsland #edenterrace #studio #private #members #fitness #hiit #functional

Big shout out to our superstar trainer Julia, she’s heading off to Europe for two weeks but will be back to look after you very soon! We are also planning some specialist seminars soon, so if handstands or inversions are something you want to do, get in touch! Repost from @juliagrace_strength using @RepostRegramApp - Rest days make me itchy... so I did lots of handstands throughout the day to keep me sane 😄 Tomorrow I am taking a pledge to not complain about anything uni-related 🙃 A full day of NO COMPLAINING! It's going to be tough but I like a challenge 😂

Happy Friday! Amber and Julia are away on holiday for two weeks!

What's in your lunch box? I know packing lunch for office or the kids for school is a tedious task and often hard to think of healthy additions. Today I am helping at the national powerlifting champs so need a huge food bag to get me through my day. Here's what I packed! I try to include lots of protein, lots of veges, and yummy quick food. These are things I had on hand, I wasn't very organised! I am a little gutted I forgot an apple!!! Snack box - Cheese slices Tomato sliced up Carrot sticks (Would add cucumber, capsicum, celery sticks, hummus, crackers if I had any!) Lunch meal - Slow cooked chicken quinoa salad with spinach, carrot, tomato, feta cheese, (I'd like to add capsicum, cucumber, red onion too) Bag of nuts Greek yogurt Nothing Naughty protein bar Bottle of water What is in your lunch box? (Love the screen shot fb chose for this video...)

Lots of questions today about what styles of yoga Amber teaches and what would be best for you! Amber studied Vinyasa flow first and then Ashtanga and Rocket yoga - learning a lot of the traditional practice and asana (poses!). She has also studied yin and restorative yoga and uses a lot of these principles in her practices at the studio. "Ultimately, my goal is to make yoga accessible to all bodies and to help people unwind and undo the stresses of their days." Message us to start practicing yoga with Amber! We have yoga sessions Monday 445pm and 530pm Wednesday 530pm Saturday morning 8am Remember, all our sessions are by appointment only as we keep our groups super small and like to match people up with groups that suit!

A HUGE happy birthday to Lisa! Wishing you an epic year ahead and lots more heavy deadlifts and rows!!! This lady is a machine! What an awesome example she is setting for her daughter and other women around her. Here's to being strong and celebrating in style!! And smashing out your goal next week!!!!

Strength training will help build confidence, give you better body control, reduce risk of injury, improve your immune function, make your body feel awesome, get rid of aches and plans, give you better posture, and help to increase your metabolism. Strength training is the only way to naturally improve bone density and therefore reduce your risk of osteoporosis. For women this is essential!!! Every body should be strength training!

Started our Monday morning with deadlifts. Deadlifts are great for improving posture, and confidence. Although they can be technical to learn, there is a real buzz when you feel yourself getting stronger! Neither of the 2 people in this video had ever done deadlifts before. We always start teaching from where you are, no experience is required!

Exercise doesn't have to be boring! Find something you love! Give us a call and we can plan out a program that will get you excited about exercise. Yes! It is possible to love exercise!

A huge congrats to M for these epic deadlifts under the watchful eye of Julia last week. M trains 2x per week, always giving her best and committing to the program. And the results speak for themselves. Not only is she stronger and more confident in herself, she is already noticing how much tighter everything feels, and how much more she can do with her body. Amazing results, we are super proud of you M and look forward to helping you achieve more!

A huge shout out to K for smashing out 15 pushups in 1 set! This is a huge achievement which you should be super proud of! When K first started training with us she had never done pushups on the floor before. K trains twice per week and is a true testament to the results that are possible when you commit, work hard, eat well, and believe the results are possible! Well done!!!

"I just want to lose weight, what is the best approach" Start strength training to build muscle and stimulate your metabolism. This will help you to burn more body fat and get your body working better. Adding in high intensity training will help to burn body fat and increase your fitness levels too. Focus on what you can achieve rather than weight loss to ensure you create long term, healthy habits and real sustainable results!

"Can I train with my partner / friend?" Yes! Absolutely! Having the support of your friends, partner, and family is one more level of motivation which will help keep you on track. Let's find a time which works for you both to train. If you have a group of friends and would like to start your own private group, let us know! Training is always more fun with friends! If you don't have anyone else to bring along, that's absolutely fine! We have groups we can slot you into and you will get to know everyone super quickly!

High intensity interval training is the best way to improve your fitness levels, burn body fat, and get awesome results, quickly! The best part, HIIT doesn't require endless hours in the gym and it is fun to do with lot a of possible variations! No getting bored here!

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