The Active Lifestyle

Fantastic experience: James is very sensitive to your needs and capacities, whether you've been doing resistance training for years or just starting, whether your youngish or older: I know from my wife's and my own very different starting points. Very personable, attentive, motivating.

Fantastic experience: James is an exceptional personal trainer. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their mobility. I have personally witnessed significant progress in my physical fitness. Thank you, James, for all your support.

Fantastic experience: Wow, in less than 2 months my lifting has improved so much! James is super knowledgeable, encouraging, and helpful. My setup and form are much better and I have helpful cues to make sure my lifts are solid. Importantly, my confidence with lifting has grown significantly. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Big thanks to James. He has helped build my strength and form immensely. I have improved so much over the last 6 weeks and am grateful for his classes where he provides excellent coaching in a fun and motivational environment.

Fantastic experience: Currently doing a 6 week powerlifting course with James on Sundays, the overall environment is very Fun and friendly mixed with alot of people with different strength levels. Working with James is a delight, he is very knowledgeable with vast experience and explains everything very well.

Fantastic experience: Reaching out to James has been one of the best decisions I made last year! As physical and mental health has not been easy and I barely had experience in strength training, reaching out to a trainer was not exactly easy for me but I am very glad I did as James is respectful, fun, and focused to help improve wellbeing. I find it helpful that James caters to individual needs and explains genuinely - I look forward to continuing the sessions and build my confidence.

Fantastic experience: James is the best. Such a great trainer and genuine guy. I have gotten so much stronger, fitter and no longer have a chronically sore neck - all while having great banter every session. Could not recommend more!

Fantastic experience: James from The Active Lifestyle really knows what he's doing! He's a simply outstanding personal trainer! Alan Murray

Fantastic experience: Joined James after having a baby. He has taken the time to understand my needs as new parent and create a program that is flexible to my needs on a weekly basis. He is approachable and understanding which makes training with him comfortable and easy. I would highly recommend Active Lifestyle!

Fantastic experience: James is great to work with. He helped take me from barely able to workout to working out 4 - 6 times a week. If you have your own workout goals he'll cater your sessions to meet those goals. I did the 1:1 sessions at first which were so good for getting me back on track with exercise. I later joined the small group sessions and really thrived off the energy of the people in the room and the push from James in each session. Highly recommend, if you show up to your sessions James will get you fitter, stronger and excited about working out.

Fantastic experience: James is an excellent trainer who really helped me kickstart better health and fitness habits. The programs curated were tailored to my body, goals and what I found enjoyable. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a personal trainer or to couples who are looking to train together.

Fantastic experience: Training with James has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Having tailored, considered, supportive, but also highly motivating, training has meant I’ve stuck with it and actually look forward to training days! The physical and mental results I’ve seen would not have been possible without James. If you’re new or struggled to get going before, this is the place to go

Fantastic experience: I started seeing James in Jan this year as prehab for an ACL op and then continued with him during the rehab process. It's been a challenging journey but with James' support I've made significant gains in both my strength and confidence. Highly recommend. Thanks mate! :)

Fantastic experience: I went to James with a knee issue and after a couple of weeks I made more progress than with physios or consultants. He focuses very well on the problem areas and builds around them. I highly recommend James and The active Lifestyle as he will get you to where you need to go. I'm walking better, my posture and lower back strength is 10 times better. My goal of getting back to some tramping is closer every week. Thanks James

Fantastic experience: I did the 21 day kickstart ONLINE and it was awesome. Everything you would need in a program - all my training, plus exercise form videos, all my eating - the meal plans were tasty and easy to make. Would recommend anyone to give this a go if they want to kickstart their healthy habits and change their body, you can't go wrong. Well worth it!

Fantastic experience: I started my fitness journey with James just over a month now and its going great. I would totally recommend him to anyone who is thinking of doing the same. He keeps you motivated and genuinely puts effort to help you change your lifestyle. He is amazing!

Fantastic experience: One of the best you’ll ever go to. James and the team genuinely care about you and your fitness journey which is awesome. The best I’ve ever looked was a result of James and the Active Lifestyle crew. Highly recommended. Great atmosphere, cool people, and inclusive of all people at different stages of their journey. Awesome team.

Fantastic experience: I have been training at The Active Lifestyle for over two years now. I usually do the evening session with James, which is now a part of my lifestyle. A big thanks to James for helping me achieve the fitness goals. Apart from planning and designing the training sessions, he motivates me to do better every time. Being a food lover it was difficult for me to follow a diet but James helped me with meal planning and nutrition advise, guess what...I can still eat my favourite food! Best thing is I train with a group of friends as The Active Lifestyle is more than a gym, it’s a small community where we all encourage each other to do better and bigger. Also, thanks heaps for organising the online sessions during lockdown...much needed! Thanks James!

Fantastic experience: If your looking for a qualified personal trainer that goes the extra mile then james at the active lifestyle is who your looking for. His knowledge is second to none and hes always happy to help day or night. James does special events and the kitten yoga was amazing. The studio is well equipped and lots of supplements are available but james can talk you through what is best for you. This guy puts his heart and soul into every session. I highly recommended you check the active life style out!

Fantastic experience: Schof is always on point with the advice he gives and the way he delivers it!

Fantastic experience: 10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Thank for an awesome online session and I highly recommend you.

Fantastic experience: Although I live in the UK, I’ve been able to hit James up for training advice when I was first starting out on my fitness journey. He was always super helpful and was one of a number of people who gave me real confidence to get going. I’m sure his clients who he’s able to work with face-to-face are just as appreciative, if not more so. Very grateful!

Fantastic experience: Good training and a fantastic trainer.

Fantastic experience: My second family! Nobody pushes you harder, cheers louder or motivates you more than TAL. The right kind of gym where you feel safe in whatever shape you're in, inside or out. I smashed goals I didn't know I would have, and my mental energy improved as much as my fitness levels. 11/10 would recommend it

Fantastic experience: I worked with James three years ago, and is by far the best peronal trainer I have ever worked with; and three years on I still turn to everything he taught me. He helped me shift by body fat from 17% to 12% (which was better than I could have hoped for); increase my lifts by 40%, and most importantly, helped my mental health. Not only is he a great trainer, he's a stand up humanitarian who cares for his clients well beyond the training. Plus, he great fun to work with, mostly because he is genuinely authentic and sincere. I couldn't recommend highly enough.

Fantastic experience: The team at Active Lifestyle are super nice, friendly and willing to help! Highly recommended :)

Fantastic experience: Informative, excellent communication and professionalism no matter what your level, beginners to pros....Schof is the man! Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: A genuine passion and enthusiasm that is infectious when it comes to a healthier lifestyle... Even to a normally inactive dude like me. The in depth knowledge and understanding that everyone is at different levels and abilities make The Active Lifestyle really fun to work with. Can't recommend them enough.

Fantastic experience: I know Scof and am sure he is an excellent coach and does a great job.

Fantastic experience: James and TAL crew ares absolute legends. During the lockdown I joined some of the free classes and kept up the hard work since. I've managed to shed a solid 10kgs and the amazing knowledge in injury prevention and stretching has helped me get right back into all the sports and activity I was missing out on.

Fantastic experience: Top training, the best ever made, thanks!

Fantastic experience: Whenever I'm in Auckland I pop in here for a workout. It's a real treat as the equipment is great and James' knowledge and experience is incredibly helpful. I use it for powerlifting, but I have seen him show the same passion and care for all his clients, from weight-loss to toning to powerlifting. Whatever your fitness goals are, this is the place to achieve them.

Fantastic experience: I have never been an active person. But after going through some health issues, I decided to start exercising in hope to make a difference. I started training at The Active Lifetstyle in 2017, not only did James help me become healthy, strong and motivated, he also coached me through my entire pregnancy up until a week before little one was born. This journey has been phenomenal and has made a huge difference to my health and lifestyle and I can’t thank James enough for all the help and encouragement along the way!

Fantastic experience: James has been coaching me virtually through lockdown. I have achieved better results at home with his guidance than I was in the gym on my own

Fantastic experience: Welcoming place, awesome coaches...

Fantastic experience: Mr Schofield is one of the most professional and knowlegable trainers I have had the pleasure to train with. My background. A long term martial artist, I have competed in Freestyle Wrestling, No Gi grappling but my initial base is traditional Chinese Kung Fu and Muay Thai. I work in a physically demanding job, so my health is important, where I can work out but not too worn out that I cannot work. James helped me with his advice on strength and conditioning. He has created a great community of health, fitness and motivation. TL:DR - go here.

Fantastic experience: Great personal trainer! Great determination and motivation!

Fantastic experience: Fab training in Auckland, spent months trying to find somewhere I enjoyed working out, spent 12 months there back in 2017 & had to leave because of work commitments, joined 3 other gyms since leaving but nothing the same got a new job earlier this year & went back to The Active Lifestlye!

Fantastic experience: James has such a wealth of knowledge and care for people, you’d be silly to look elsewhere if you are looking to change your lifestyle!

Fantastic experience: I took James's muay thai class. He's patient, professional and a funny dude to train with. He is a very deciplined person who sets great example for trading goals.

Fantastic experience: Best personal trainer in Auckland, really inspirational and professional, would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I have been training with James since the beginning of lock down and our 30 min online hit classes in the morning has been what's got me through lockdown and i enjoy them so much i am continuing them now. Not only is it a fantastic and energy boosting start to the day - the results were showing after 2 weeks. My aim was to tone up and prevent putting on weight both achieved and i am very happy with the results. James is extremely good at adapting to my needs and excellent at teaching me new exercises plus keeping me motivated. Thanks James!

Fantastic experience: I started out very unfit, and unsure, with chronic knee pain from arthritis. I started in small group boxing sessions (heaps of fun), moved to strength training (fantastic) and now have 1-1 training with Amber (brilliant). I am training for powerlifting! Something I never thought I would be able to do. I am stronger, fitter, more flexible, more confident and in less pain than for such a long time. Amber and James are highly knowledgeable and fun to work out with, as well as being lovely people. They push you outside of your comfort zone, but in a way that feels natural. They work with your individual goals and tailor work outs to suit. They are flexible and helpful and invested in your success. Love it!

Fantastic experience: The TAL team are amazing. I have gone from chronic back and hip pain to being strong and fit and energised. I feel better than I have in years, but also understand so much more about how my body works and what it needs to thrive. The small group sessions are the perfect mix of individual attention and group motivation. The level of personal care and support that James and Amber give is A++++.

Fantastic experience: Such a great place to train, James has helped me completely achieve all of my goals, would highly recommend

Positive experience: James and Amber run a great set up, quite different from the 'Adfit' sign up and we forget about you format. Really enjoy the training I've done there either one on one or part of a small group (talk to the guys, they'll find a way to make it work). I really hope they keep going from strength to strength!!

Fantastic experience: Have trained with James over the years and his knowledge on specific dietary requirements through to various types of training based on the different goals that I have aimed for throughout the years has been great. I have no hesitation in recommending him and Amber whatever your personal goals are!

Fantastic experience: Outstanding coach and a great peeson!!!

Fantastic experience: Amber and James are the best combo - they know their stuff, they make you feel comfortable when training in a focused environment and they keep motivate you in a really positive way.

Fantastic experience: Best training I've had. Love the small group sessions and the personalized service within this group. Not many places provide free towels, stretching and advice like these guys.

Fantastic experience: James & Amber really know their stuff and offer great personalised training - would definitely recommend