Director/Chief Instructor
Studied in Oxford and gained a BSc in Human Biology, at the same time gained an interest in fitness and exercise instruction as well as completing an instructor qualification course.
Spent 10 years as a Royal Marines Commando Officer, deployed on Anti Terrorist operations, trained in Mountain warfare and Arctic warfare. Sub specialised as a Physical Training and Sports Officer and was in charge of all physical training and sport for the Royal Naval Officer Training College (Britannia Royal Naval College). After this he ran the Royal Marines Rehabilitation Unit at the Commando Training Centre.
Sporting wise Steve was an avid rugby player and eventually was selected for the British Combined Services Squad and played in the prestigious Army v Navy game at Twickenham. As well as rugby he was the Commando Training Centre Light Heavyweight boxing champion. When not playing rugby Steve started to enjoy Dragonboat race and was in the British boat at the European Championships.
Fitness Trainer
I have been in the fitness industry for 12 years. In that time have managed a big inner city gym. There was a time in my life that I got sick of being unfit so started running between lamp posts and after that, I was off. I love and have a passion for helping people achieve their goals. Health is not just about diet and exercise but also a positive mind and a happy life.
Interests: Wake boarding, snowboarding, cycling, mountain biking, travel, friends, growing my own organic veges.
Achievements: Raising two amazing boys, running my own business, being reps registered, certificate in fitness instructing and personal training, certificate in advanced core conditioning, diploma and LTCL in performing arts, qualified in kids training, crossfit and mobility.
Broni believes: What hurts now will one day be your warm up. Persistence conquers resistance.
Nutritionist
An advocate for better health and well-being through good food and exercise, Kate has transformed the lives of hundreds of families across Auckland with her sensible and sustainable approach to nutrition.
Her skills as a nutritionist are well recognised having worked with the NZ National Heart Foundation providing research and support to establish healthy canteens in schools and Early Child Care Centres; and Plunket bringing awareness to how good food at home can make a big difference to children’s, teenagers (and parents) behaviour. Kate has also been called upon by the media (print and TV) to provide expert commentary of nutritional matters. Kate is a keen foodie and recipe developer providing tailored recipes to clients, families and magazines and runs regular supermarket tours and Food Workshops.
She is a member of Kidslink Association and a member of the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation
Matt studied at the New Zealand Institute of Sport gaining a Diploma in Sports Management and Exercise Prescription. He progressed this further by adding an Advanced Diploma in Exercise Prescription and a Bachelors Degree in Sports Science in Auckland.
Matt is an avid and accomplished sportsman representing Auckland University Rugby Football Club (Varsity) at a Premiere level. Matt has a skill and passion for training and motivating and assisting clients to reach their fitness and weightloss goals. He is excited to be part of the FitForce team providing the best outdoor Bootcamps and personal training.