Meet the Coaches
Nadine Nel
Owner/ Operator
Business Development
Find Nadine at;
- Mums & Bubs
- Body Maintenance
- Semi-Private Strength
Training / Expertise
- Level 4 PT
- Diploma in Nutrition
- Female Health & Performance Coach
- Pregnancy & Post Natal
- Nadine was awarded Exercise NZ PT of the year 2023
Fun Fact
- Nadine grew up in Paihia just 500m away from where she opened the new facility in 2024!
Billy Sheppard
Head Coach
Find Billy at;
- Group Circuit
- Box & Burn
- Retrofit
- Express Core & Glutes
- Semi-Private Strength
Training / Expertise
- Level 4 PT
- Counterpunch L1 & L2
- Ritchie Patterson Oly Weightlifting L1
Fun Fact
- NZ Warriors superfan
- Gluten-free guru
- Red Hot Chili Peppers on repeat
Martha Evans
Group Fitness & Strength Coach
Find Martha at;
- Monday 6am Group Fitness, Friday 9/10/11 in the Strength Space
Training / Expertise
- Currently completing Level 4 PT
- Martha is a Qualified Primary Teacher
Coaching Style
- Martha is a mixture of tough love with playful banter, she will be your biggest cheerleader at class!
Chris Nel
Senior Coach
Find Chris at;
- Group Circuit
- Semi-Private Strength
- Men's Strength
Training / Expertise
- Level 4 PT
Coaching Style
- Chris has a calm demeanor but will challenge you with his creative workouts
Fun Fact
- Chris loves to golf, surf, run and is Nadine's other half along with little Bastion their son
Lindsay La Roux
Pilates Instructor
Find Lindsay at;
- 6.30am Pilates Tue/ Thu
- 6.30pm Wed
Training / Expertise
- Physiotherapist, Lindsays' 'day job' specialising in injury management & rehab
- Mat Pilates Certifies
Coaching Style
- Technical & precision based, Lindsay ensures purposeful, focused movements
Joel Young
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Find Joel at;
- Mon & Wed 6/7/9/10 in the Strength space
Training / Expertise
- S&C for Sports
- Rugby conditioning Coach
Fun Fact
- Joel is from England and came originally on a Rugby contract but fell in love and stayed
Iona Thorold
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
Find Iona at;
- Vinyasa Russell Mon 9am
- Vinyasa Paihia Tue 6.30pm & Thu 9am
Training / Expertise
- 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Coaching Style
- Iona will put you at ease and lead you through an energetic flow of poses with a blissful savasana
Jamaica Zessner
Group Fitness & Strength Coach
Find Jama at;
- Group Fitness Wed 6am
- Strength Tue PM
Training / Expertise
- Level 4 PT
- Myofascial Release
certification
Fun Fact
- Jama works in the yacht industry and was overseas for many years before returning home to Tai Tokerau
Crystal Brierly
Group Fitness Instructor
Find Crystal at:
- Circuit / Strength Monday & Thursdays
- Semi-Private Paihia
Training / Expertise
- PT level 4
Fun Fact
- Crystal is originally from the Bay, left for a few years to work on the superyachts & has recently returned home - Aren’t we lucky!
Serena Collins
Group Fitness & Strength Coach
Find Serena at:
- Russell Duke Gym
Cirucit/Strength Paihia
Training / Expertise
- Currently completing Level 4 PT
Fun Fact
- Serena works for in conservation in Russell for the landcare trust. She also has a very cute doggo called Ziggy
Jo Roberts
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
Find Jo at:
- Restore Yoga Thursdays
- Fill in Pilates
Training / Expertise
- Vinyasa & Retore Yoga 500 hour
- Mat Pilates Instructor
Fun Fact
- Jo lives on a sailing boat with her partner, she loves anything to do with the water; surfing, wing foiling & diving!
Rhonda Williams
Boxfit Instructor
Find Rhonda at;
- Rhonda steps in as relief coach when needed but you can find her at class with her Rhonda Rousey punches!
Training / Expertise
- Counterpunch Level 1 & 2
Fun Fact
- Rhonda is a keen paddler and was in Hawai'i at the World Champs in 2024
This is what our community gets up to!!
There is never a dull moment on the OutFit North Calendar, bringing our community together!
We love everything that the Bay of Islands has to offer, and make sure our clients do too!
OutFit North Christmas Party
Beach Clean Up
Weekend Adventures
Dress up days!
