Onerō | Personal Training and Physical Performance

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training with James for the last 1.5 years focusing on strength and conditioning training to help enhance my performance in Taekwon-Do. James has a wealth of knowledge in his field and tailors each programme specifically to focus on what I need to improve on. Since working with James, the focus of working on strength and power skills has helped me immensely in my training and allowed me to compete at a higher level. Last year our main focus was preparing for the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships held in Finland, where I came away with a gold medal in my individual event and silver medal in my team event. This year, our main focus has been preparing for the World Cup Championship held in Argentina. I have loved training with James as he takes the time to understand your goals and how to achieve them in the best possible way for you. If you are looking to achieve your next sporting/ fitness goals I would highly recommend James as your next PT !

Fantastic experience: I thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience working with James. This included training in the Onerō gym, gym programs and onfield football specific movement sessions too. James is extremely knowledgable in his field and I have felt great results in my performance on the pitch. He goes the extra mile and has taught me how to be a better athlete too.

Fantastic experience: James kindly "took me on" for 3 weeks. Clearly a very knowledgeable, skilled and personable Trainer. Adaptive to the client and their strengths and weaknesses. Both being British we were also able to discuss and complain about the state of UK politics and the motorways. Would recommend without qualm.

Fantastic experience: I have been training with James to improve my deadlift and squat techniques, and I am beyond impressed with the results. He has made a massive difference in how heavy I can lift, all while staying pain-free. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of physical training, but he also has a great personality and is always up for a good chat. His expertise and friendly demeanour make every session both effective and enjoyable. I highly recommend Coach James to anyone looking to enhance their lifting techniques or looking to take their sport/fitness to the next level!

Fantastic experience: James is a great coach and has a deep knowledge of strength and conditioning. His plans are practical and sustainable to put into my everyday busy schedule. He is supportive and thorough. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: James is great. He is able to use his university education and extensive experience to create simple and practical advice everyone can understand. He explains things well and is very easy to work with. Thanks James.

Fantastic experience: Great experience! Nothing better after a busy day in the office! James’ skills and professionalism brought me back to enjoying the gym, faster than I ever would have expected. No doubt, 100% recommended.

Fantastic experience: I started training with James a few months ago and am delighted with my progress so far. I am brand new to strength training and having James coach me through the subtleties of different movements has been invaluable. Not only is he exceptionally knowledgeable, with a wealth of training experience, he's also a great guy to spend an hour with and the time flies by. Working with James has been one of my best investments and I highly recommend him to anyone considering a personal trainer.

Fantastic experience: I am a masters athlete keen to improve my performance on the hockey field, and I love working with James to achieve this and would highly recommend him to others. He provides a personalised approach which incorporates the specifics of my sport and what I want to improve. On top of this he is great at identifying areas of imbalance and adapting things to address these or if I have injuries to manage. I also love the explanations he provides as to the purpose of each exercise and his advice on what to do outside of our PT sessions. Each session is a great workout both physically and mentally, with a healthy dose of humour included.

Fantastic experience: My experience with Onerō has been life-changing. James, my trainer, tailored workouts to my needs, keeping me motivated and dedicated. In a short time, I've seen remarkable progress. Onerō isn't just a fitness service; it's where you achieve your fitness aspirations. Warm regards, Ricky

Fantastic experience: A super supportive and welcoming gym (as someone who is not particularly sporty I’m often intimidated by gyms but that couldn’t be further from my experience here). A big shout out to James, who strikes a great balance between keeping it light and challenging me to push myself. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: James is a fantastic Strength & Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer. He works hard to understand the needs of his clients and build a programme that suits their needs. His extensive experience across a variety of physical performance coaching makes him a fantastic option for anyone who are looking to upskill their performance in their chosen sport/activity. James has a friendly and approachable manner that makes coming to sessions enjoyable while still being able to have a productive session that builds towards a programme of positive results.

Fantastic experience: James definitely knows what he's doing. I've only been training with him for a month or so and am already seeing results. I look forward to each and every session as well. This man keeps you coming back! If you crave consistency, expertise in strength and muscle building, pain management, and fast results then train here.

Fantastic experience: I first worked with James during my time with England cricket, where he supported me immensely in my developments both on and off the field. An incredibly knowledgeable and professional coach, who is heavily invested in his athletes development through bespoke individual programming. I owe many successes to James's commitment in me, not only in cricket, but also in my career as a physiotherapist where again he has supported me throughout. I hold James in the highest regard and cannot recommend him highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I can thoroughly recommend Oni Personal Training and specifically James Farr. James provides the perfect level of expertise, encouragement, and humour that I need to reach my fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: James Farr is an exceptional strength and conditioning coach! As an England disability cricket player, I sought his expertise to enhance my performance, and he exceeded all expectations. James not only helped me achieve my goals but made every session enjoyable. His diverse training methods kept things fresh and exciting, ensuring I never felt stagnant. Plus, his friendly demeanor made the entire experience even better. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been going to PT sessions with James twice a week for three months now. I'm a woman in my late 40's, with an executive high-pressure job, with little time to exercise. I've tried plenty of gyms and PTs over the last decade but can never stick to it. I also have knee issues and have had two slipped discs over the last 3 years so have been very nervous about having this happen again. I've been fearful and have been in a rut for a long time, while being very unhappy about my overall fitness and weight. From day 1, James has been focused on my overall health and didn't weigh me, do BMI assessments etc. He pays attention to each exercise and my form, with the emphasis on long term, sustainable, pain reduction and better fitness levels overall. The change I've noticed in this 3-month period has been remarkable. James challenges me every session and pushes my limits, but within a totally safe and supportive environment. I'm already so much stronger, my back and knees are much improved, and my overall fitness is improving every day. For the first time in forever, I can see a future where health and fitness are embedded in my lifestyle, and I have James to thank for that. I would wholeheartedly recommend James as a Personal Trainer, particularly if you're apprehensive and looking for someone that will treat you as a whole person and build you up at every opportunity.

Fantastic experience: We signed our 13 year old son up with James to work with him as a performance coach. Māia has played rugby since he was 4 and we wanted someone who had the patience and expertise to give our son all the tools and support he requires as he grows to be the best athlete he can be. Our son has been thriving with James and recently shaved time off his 100m sprint coming in at 13.01. Previous race time was 13.51. He is building up his strength and knowledge at the same time. Highly recommend James for any young athlete who strives to be the best.

Fantastic experience: James is a great trainer - he listened to what I want to achieve and tailored a programme to that. He pushes me just enough each time to progress and makes sure I am in the correct position for the exercises to avoid injury.

Fantastic experience: James has been training me for some time now and I couldn’t have asked for a better trainer and coach. He’s constantly improving me and pushing me which is exactly what I was after. I trust him completely and I’ve really enjoyed his work. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: James gave me some great advice in relation to my ACL revision rehabilitation. His guidance and support was instrumental in coaching me back to full strength and fitness, would thoroughly recommend his services.

Fantastic experience: James is a great trainer, very knowledgeable and experienced. I've seen real progress in the gym which has improved my athletic performance.

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a personal trainer in Wellington, I can't recommend James highly enough. Professional, and with an extensive background in sport and exercise science, rest assured your training will be specific to your needs and goals.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend James enough. The strides I have made in my health and fitness journey is purely down to his extensive knowledge through his unique and comforting approach. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. You’re in safe hands.

Fantastic experience: James is a great coach, lots of knowledge and not stuck in the one approach fits all way of thinking. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: James has been a gamechanger for me as a strength coach. Not only has he pushed me to work hard and reach new heights, but he also explains the technicalities of each lift in a way that's easy to understand and implement. Thanks to his expertise, l've seen huge progress in my strength levels. He is a true motivator; his passion for what he does shines through in every session and pushes me to my limits because he genuinely believes in my potential. The personalised programs he has designed for me has been spot-on! Whether it's squats, deadlifts, or bench press, he tailored the workouts to my specific needs, ensuring I see real improvements in my performance. I can't stress enough how much James has helped me in my fitness journey. He's not just a coach but a mentor, always there to provide guidance and support. If you want to take your strength and competency in major lifts to the next level, I highly recommend training with James. Thanks for being part of my journey mate! Darryl

Fantastic experience: I really enjoy working with James. After a back injury I was nervous about lifting heavy weights. I worked with James on technique, mobility and training approach and my confidence is back and I'm lifting much heavier weights than prior to my injury! James has a great approach to teaching and we really get into the details & science of training which I really enjoy.

Fantastic experience: James is an excellent personal trainer who gets to know you and your training needs before jumping into the workouts. He always explains why we are doing something before we do it, and it has been a real pleasure working with him so far. Definitely recommended if you are looking to improve your fitness or do some serious strength training!

Fantastic experience: James is a brilliant personal trainer. He has a deep technical knowledge, quite unlike anything I have ever seen before. I was seeing physical and mental improvements within a couple of training sessions with James and look forward to continuing to have him as my personal trainer. I highly recommend James, don’t hesitate to book him, you won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: James has been tremendously helpful in my health and fitness journey. Since I started training, I have been achieving the goals I set for myself and I feel so much better both physically and mentally. James is patient, encouraging, and supportive. I am so pleased I started training with him!

Fantastic experience: I started my training with James since Nov last year. I learnt a lot from sessions we had, e.g., different type of squats, training on core, legs, arms and etc. It helped me to build the confidence to do some workouts by myself. We worked from techniques and then added weight onto it. I can absolutely feel that I have gained more muscles and getting stronger & fitter in a lot of ways. Most than important, each session was fun and time flies!

Fantastic experience: James is highly professional and focused on your health and well-being. We targeted my lower back pain with comprehensive assessments and strengthening exercises and I am so happy to have gained the confidence and strength to do my job safely and without pain. James will equip you with skills and knowledge to keep you fighting fit!

Fantastic experience: James is a really good guy who is down to earth and has helped me leaps and bounds in getting stronger. His attitude towards training is what makes me want to show up and smash it. If you want to get results in the gym then James is your guy to talk to.

Fantastic experience: James has been a great trainer and I can't recommend him highly enough. He has been amazing at helping me regain strength after an injury, and I feel so much more confident because of his focus on future injury prevention. His personalised approach and great attitude make me so pleased that I began training with him.

Fantastic experience: James is an fantastic personal trainer. His expert guidance and motivation have helped me achieve incredible fitness results. His attention to personalized workouts ensures every session is enjoyable. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking to achieve exceptional fitness goals!

Fantastic experience: Amazing trainer - can't say enough about James! He's got great knowledge, patience, and meets you at your level. If you're hesitant about PT definitely give it a go. James made regular exercise way easier for me. I originally came for help getting back into the gym and to build my confidence after a nagging injury. I thought I'd only want support for a couple months to get back on track. But because I've seen so much growth and he always introduces new ways for me develop, I'm now a regular customer with no plans of stopping :) Give it a go! Highly recommend it. - Alex

Fantastic experience: James is an amazing trainer with a vast knowledge of the human body. He will ensure your posture and form is always correct and will challenge you in numerous different ways to push you out of your comfort zone and see great results. Unlike many personal trainers, James never accepts poor form and every work out feels like value for money. I wouldn't use anyone else, great guy and great results.

Fantastic experience: James does not have a one size-fits-all training program- rather he carefully considered my particular needs and goals and created a highly individualized approach. I have come so far in my rehab and attribute my new level of fitness to James’s incredibly warm, supportive, and science-backed training. I cannot recommend James highly enough. He is a great partner/coach for anyone who suffers from injuries (old or new), anyone looking to improve in their chosen sport, or anyone new to the gym and nervous about how to get started.

Fantastic experience: Since I started training with James, my confidence in my physical abilities has exceeded tremendously. His experience and knowledge of physical health is impressive and with his support and training I have experienced a massive shift in my mindset towards working out. I would of course highly recommend James to any one no matter the level of experience or confidence, he customizes your sessions to benefit you as an individual and makes a genuine effort to learn about your goals and the reasons behind them.

Fantastic experience: James is an excellent personal trainer. He has incredible technical knowledge, and is able to adapt his training programmes to suit your needs. Over a few months, I’ve gone from someone who didn’t know their way around a gym, to having much more confidence in my ability and seeing significant improvements in my performance. A bonus is that he’s also incredibly personable and funny! I can’t recommend James enough.