Meet the team!

Bruce's Fitness Centre is owned and operated by husband and wife team Bruce & Yvonne Reeves.

 

hey are assisted by a small team. All of the Bruce's Fitness Centre team members are registered exercise professionals (REP's) & strive constantly to increase and improve their knowledge and experience.Feel free to ask us any questions when you're in the Gym - we love to help!

Come along and meet our Team!!


Yvonne Reeves - Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach!!

Yvonne owns Bruce's Fitness Centre and Reactivate NZ 2005 Ltd along with her husband, Bruce, and believes in optimum wellness and health for ALL ages and abilities. She has over 25 years experience in the Health and Fitness industry, and is a qualified personal trainer, aerobics instructor and massage therapist. She is also a SKILLS ACTIVE Registered Assessor.

As well as running a business, Yvonne has always managed to find time to continue her own studies, completing a Bachelor in Health Science, (majoring in Rehabilitation), through Massey University in 2010.She also enjoys the challenge of training new fitness professionals. You will find Yvonne conducting Personal Training sessions, Massage therapy and in the Group Fitness Classes.

Outside of work Yvonne likes to spend time with friends and family, enjoys a good book  and the odd glass of wine (with some peace and quiet!)

Bruce Reeves- Personal Trainer and Rehab Coach!!

Bruce is co-owner of the gym with his wife Yvonne, and has over 25 years experience in the Health and Fitness Industry. Bruce specializes in Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, general fitness, body building (having completed his last show in 2010) and is a qualified personal trainer and massage therapist.

Bruce's hobbies are flying (Bruce owns his own Cherokee Piper plane), wrestling with his grandchildren, Bodybuilding and generally keeping himself busy with some sort of 'project'. He also loves to meet people and have a good chin wag.

Tamara Thompson - Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor!!!

Tamara has been a valued member of the staff here at Bruce's Fitness Centre since late 2005. You will find her taking Step, Pump, Zumba, Pilates,Yoga and Spin classes as well as on the gym floor, condutcing Personal Training Sessions, body composition tests, programs etc.

As well as working fulltime at the gym, Tamara is currently completing a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. As a REP's registered Personal Trainer and Group Exercise instructor Tamara has all the knowledge and skill needed to ensure you get results from your workouts.

Sara Sandel - Exercise Consultant

Sara has been part of our team since early 2007. Sara works part time,you will find sara on the gym floor. Sara is a qualified exercise professional having completed her National certificated in Fitness through Skills Active. Sara is a REPs registered exercise professional.

Andrew Smith - Spin Instructor

Andrew is Tamaras other half. He's a keen cyclist competing in road and track cycling events around the north island. So far a true cycling experince pop along to a spin class today!!

Kiri Clarke - Pump and Step Instructor

You will find kiri on stage taking a pump class, step class or pumping weights in the gym. Kiri is been competing in Body Sculpting events  with the nationals next month.She loves to keep things fresh in her pump class with motivating music to keep you energised.

Jakob Everiss - Customer Service/Products

The youngest of the team but a true assest. Jakob has been with us since July. You will find Jakob on the gym floor during the eveings and the odd wekend day. If you want to now anything about supplements he's your man!!!

Ashley Brown - Trainee Instructor