Company Founder and Owner
John
"Personal training with Fitness Lab is one of the very few things I’ve stuck with - and that speaks volumes.”
John’s journey with Fitness Lab began in a slightly unexpected way—not through a traditional search for personal training, but as part of a physiotherapy referral.
John: “I’d been trying to run for a long time, but always ended up pushing too hard, too fast. I’d struggle to keep a routine going—and I’d get injured. After hurting my ankle, I went to a physio at Physical Edge. That’s how I came across Fitness Lab.”
From the outset, John felt the studio environment was different. The space itself stood out, but it was the mindset and approach that really resonated.
John: “It just felt more considered. More pragmatic. I saw the trainers working with clients—three pods, three coaches—it was structured and calm, not chaotic like other places. The consultation focused on health and sustainability, not overperformance. No one was selling a quick fix. That really appealed to me.”
At Fitness Lab, we’re not interested in fads or short-term promises. We want to help people create lasting change—and John felt that intention from day one.
John: “I could tell this wasn’t about a six-week shred or anything like that. It was about building new habits, new ways of being. That message really landed with me.”
John now trains three times a week—a routine that’s become a foundation in his life, shaping everything from sleep patterns to overall wellbeing.
John: “Having sessions booked gives me structure. I know they’re happening, so everything else fits around that. I’m not having late nights, I’m sleeping better, and I feel stronger. The sessions are hard, but they make life outside the gym feel better. It took me a long time to realise that what you do in the gym is just a tiny part of the bigger picture—but the discipline and care keep me on track.”
That sense of care is something John says goes beyond the training itself.
John: “The care you get here actually supersedes the sessions. It’s not just about exercise—it’s about looking after yourself, long-term.”
John has now been training at Fitness Lab for over six years – a consistency that’s surprised even him.