Personal Training — Wellington, NZ

Your body. Your rules.

Personal training that meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go. No fads. No shortcuts. Just real work with a coach who gives a damn.

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200+
Clients Trained
8yr
Experience
4.9★
Google Rating
95%
Client Retention

Programs Built
Around You

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1-on-1 Personal Training

Your goals. Your program. Every session is built around where you're at and where you want to be. Full attention, real accountability, and someone in your corner every rep.

Duration 60 min
From $60/session
Level All levels
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Small Group Training

3–5 people. The energy of a group, the attention of a PT. Structured programming that still adapts to each person. This is where most of our clients start — and stay.

Duration 50 min
From $35/session
Size 3–5 people
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Online Coaching

Custom programming delivered weekly. Form check videos, nutrition guidance, and direct access to your coach. Train anywhere in NZ on your own schedule — still with expert eyes on your progress.

Check-ins Weekly
From $50/week
Support WhatsApp
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James Walker

Founder & Head Coach

Eight years ago, I was overweight, unmotivated, and dreading every workout. That experience changed everything about how I approach training. I don't believe in punishment-based fitness. I believe in building strength — physical and mental — through consistent, intelligent work with someone who actually listens.

Certification
NZIHF Level 4
Specialty
Strength & Conditioning
Experience
8+ Years
Approach
Evidence-Based
Train With James

Don't Take
Our Word For It

These are real people who showed up, did the work, and changed their lives. No filters. No gimmicks.

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"I went from barely running 1K to completing a half-marathon in 6 months. James never let me quit on myself."

Rachel Chen
6 month program
-12kg
Lost
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"I tried 3 different gyms before finding Peak. The difference? Someone who actually programmes for YOUR body, not a cookie-cutter plan."

Tom Harding
12 month program
2x
Strength
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"Post-baby, I thought my body was done. James helped me come back stronger than before. I deadlift 80kg now and I feel incredible."

Sarah Mitchell
Postnatal program
80kg
Deadlift

No Lock-ins.
No Sign-up Fees.

Honest pricing for honest training. Pay as you go, or commit and save.

Starter
Pay-as-you-go 1-on-1 training
$60 /session
Casual rate — no commitment needed
  • 1-on-1 personal training
  • Custom workout each session
  • Form correction & coaching
  • Flexible scheduling
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Small Group
Best value — train with 3–5 people
$35 /session
Bring a mate and their first session is free
  • Structured group sessions
  • Individual modifications
  • High energy atmosphere
  • Morning & evening times
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Your First Session Is Free.

No commitment. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just show up, train, and see if this is the right fit. That's all we ask.

Find Us in
Wellington

Based in central Wellington, we're easy to get to whether you're coming from the CBD, the waterfront, or the suburbs. Street parking available, and we're a 5-minute walk from the train station.

Address
42 Vivian Street, Te Aro
Hours
5:30am – 8:00pm
Phone
021 555 0147
Email
james@peakfitness.co.nz
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