New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness

Fantastic experience: I recently completed my Diploma in Weight Management coaching at the New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness. I highly recommend this course! My tutor was Josh. His knowledge coupled with the support he gave me was awesome. Not having done any kind of "study" in the last 25 years I was a little nervous about the journey but with the comprehensive course materials and a tutor who genuinely cared it was a smooth, enjoyable and very rewarding course.

Fantastic experience: With Hamilton NZIHF I recently completed their weight management course, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! This course is a game-changer. The instructor was knowledgeable and supportive, providing valuable insights into nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Each module was packed with practical info! I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for somewhere to learn about the Health and Fitness Industry - I'd encourage you to study at the NZIHF in Hamilton. My tutor was Jojo Walsh and she was beyond exceptional and supportive of me during my journey. If you're on the fence, go in and have a chat with them. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: "One Man Can Make a Difference – Josh Holland & NZIHF" My journey with NZIHF has been nothing short of life-changing. I am deeply grateful to one man in particular—Josh Holland—who has truly made a difference in my life. His sincerity, support, and dedication have not only earned my loyalty to NZIHF but to him personally. The learning material at NZIHF is a pleasure to study. The content is well-organised, enjoyable, and incredibly effective. The videos, reading materials, and assignments all work together seamlessly, making the entire learning process engaging and practical. What sets the assignments apart is their real-world relevance. They aren’t just tasks to complete—they prepare you for real-life scenarios, ensuring you are ready for the challenges ahead. If I could start my journey over, I wouldn’t miss a single announcement or comment from other students. Reading their stories and motivations has become a source of inspiration for me, and now I never skip a message. It’s a privilege to learn from and be motivated by this incredible community. When I almost lost hope, the NZIHF family was there to lift me up. I truly feel like I belong to a family that inspires and pushes me to be the best version of myself. Thank you, NZIHF, and a heartfelt thank you to Josh Holland for making me feel invincible. Your Sincerely, Alsharief Abdelmotilib

Fantastic experience: I have just finished the online Level 4 Fitness Certificate and Fran was absolutely amazing to have as a tutor. She was so supportive, checked in often and was very thorough during the face to face coaching sessions. Her communicate was clear, I learnt so much from her and the positive reinforcement made all the difference for me. I have so enjoyed the course, the online delivery was user friendly and those face to face sessions really helped to reinforce everything. I feel so ready and equipped to begin my fitness career. High recommend this course.

Fantastic experience: Man I’m wrapped!! Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge you have to get us all where we dream of going! Stoked to be on this journey with the best management team at NZIHF. I know sooooooo much more since joining this course!! It’s been nothing short of AMAZING!! Thanks Josh & Amanda! Appreciate all your guys time and effort!

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed studying the Diploma in Weight Management Coaching under Josh from the Hamilton campus. Thanks Josh!

Fantastic experience: Currently studying my level 4&5 Personal Training diploma and I highly recommend NZIF, specifically the Hamilton branch if you are wanting to work in the industry. The course is in-depth, the night tutor Jojo is very helpful, and the team overall is super supportive. Well structured and executed with heaps of clarity and communication provided , Definitely feel like I am getting the right information in the right way. Highly recommend! :)

Fantastic experience: I studied here for around 8 months doing the fitness leader and personal training course! Really recommend for beginners, i had no knowledge of fitness and i come out with so much confidence. Jojo, Amanda and Josh and fantastic and super helpful though out my study. Honestly the 8 months went by so fast. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I had the best experience and guidance while I studied at NZIHF. Josh Holland was my tutor at the time and he made learning fun again especially being an adult in my mid 20s. Thankfully, He also helped me get into a PT job straight from study with Flex Fitness! Would definitely recommend NZIHF for upcoming personal trainers especially Hamilton campus.

Fantastic experience: Super cool tutors and super fun work. Everyone there is so welcoming and nice. 10/10 would recommend studying here

Fantastic experience: Loved my studies with NZIHF Hamilton with Josh and Amanda! They are amazing, but what's even better is their support for all of the students. Ensuring we pass and pass with heaps of knowledge. Ngā mihi nui to both of you!

Fantastic experience: I have been wanting to become a personal trainer since the beginning of my teenage years and as of this very morning I have accomplished that and that is solely due to the team over at NZIHF Hamilton. Special thanks to Josh and Amanda as they were the main heroes that I interacted with, they are an amazing group of people and anyone would be grateful to be able to attend this course and be taught by Josh. Highly recommend this course.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend NZIF Hamilton! I studied online and Josh was unbelievably patient, super efficient and supportive.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely 10/10. To anyone thinking about doing this course, just have faith that the course coordinators will do their upmost best to take care of your needs- and will genuinely take the time to ensure you succeed. Shoutout to Josh & Amanda from Hamilton NZIHF for being the absolute legends they are! Without them I would have never been able to leave NZ and become a PT in Australia! Thank you for everything guys, I will forever be grateful for your help!! Alex

Fantastic experience: Awesome tutors and environment. Josh, Amanda and Jojo are really good to work with.

Fantastic experience: One of if not the best learning experiences I have ever had, Josh is an amazing teacher who genuinely has the best interest of his students at heart, he strives to make everyone's experience effective and memorable and I will always love him for it.

Fantastic experience: Before starting the course, I wasn't fully sure if being a Personal Trainer was the right path for me. That all changed after a few weeks of studying with NZIHF. The staff and other students were so supportive, the course was engaging and fun - I knew I was in the right place. I gained the confidence and qualification needed to start my own PT business at my local gym and I'm loving it!

Fantastic experience: 10/10 recommend NZIHF for anyone wanting to gain their Personal Training certs, the tutors Jojo and Josh were so supportive throughout the whole course and were always avaliable if we had any questions/queries. The sign up process was also super easy and Amanda helped sort everything. Thank you so much guys, your all amazing!!

Fantastic experience: Recently qualified in the level 4 Fitness Leader and level 5 Personal Trainer certificates over 2022 at NZIHF Hamilton. The tutors are fantastic, you always feel like you’re getting undivided attention from them when you ask them anything, and they will accomodate to your individual learning needs. They’re incredibly knowledgeable, and I felt that they went above and beyond to help me get the best out of the course. There’s a good balance of theory and practical components to each of the classes. The classes were highly interactive, and there are plenty of opportunities to bounce ideas around with a group of people that have similar experiences that you can relate to, but different ideas and approaches. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the entire course, and can’t recommend studying here enough. If you want to get the best out of a PT qualification, study here.

Fantastic experience: This is my first qualification since leaving school. I have loved every minute of study with NZIHF. Josh is an out standing teacher! He is the right mix of giving you a push and making you think for yourself, and coming in and offering help. I never would have done it without him. He gets to know the students personally and is very very caring. Both JoJo and Josh frequently stop and make sure you understand what is being taught, and offer their unlimited time if you need extra help with anything at all. They gave me confidence in myself that I could do it. I want to thank you my NZIHF family. It means the world to me to have done this course. I wish all the new students all the best for this year.

Fantastic experience: 100% the best PT Course ever, Jojo & Josh were my primary tutors and are both absolutely amazing, obviously love what they do and have the students best interests at heart. i can't recommend NZIHF enough. i'm going to miss my Wednesday family :') <3 Thank you guys <3

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing staff, Josh was my Tutor and he went above and beyond to ensure I understood the learning material. I would recommend NZIHF Hamilton to anyone who is looking to gain their PT certs.

Fantastic experience: I have recently completed the NZIHF Diploma in weight management, level 4 Fitness leader and Level 5 Personal Training certs. I found the course content really good, the way it flowed through each module made a lot of sense to me. The practical assessments definitely set you up for the real life as I’m already in a job in the industry and loving it! I completed the courses by distance, Josh and Amanda’s communication to keep me on track was a life saver. Would 100% recommend studying through NZIHF if this is the industry you want to pursue.

Fantastic experience: NZIHF with Josh and Amanda was awesome. I did the PT and Fitness leader courses. The courses cover everything you need to be a PT/Trainer, coach, knowledge on nutrition, mobility, starting and managing a business, training for specific needs and goals and so much more. Josh is very knowledgeable but most importantly great at building relationships with his students and being empathetic with everyone's situations. The courses portal is easy to access and navigate with everything you need at your finger tips as well as having a physical book. Classes were always a good mix of theory and practical and sometimes practical and practical....cardio sessions and group activities were awesome! Never any feelings of pressure and class numbers were small so you had more opportunities to ask questions and get Josh to tell us some great stories. Every session he'd ask us how we were and where our wellbeing was at so we quickly got comfortable understanding everyone's backgrounds which made it easy to connect with peers. The environment was always clean and tidy and we always had an unlimited amount of biscuits. Definitely recommend learning in person although their online support and many outreaches around the country are top notch. I look forward to catching up with Josh and Amanda somewhere down my journey.

Fantastic experience: I have just completed my diploma of Weight Management coaching with Josh at NZIHF Hamilton Campus after initially studying for NZIHF Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. I can honestly say that I have grown so much as a person and the knowledge I have gained is mind-blowing. Josh and his wife Amanda have created such an inclusive space to become part of, which is exactly what happens. The chats around the table inbetween the work made the whole experience totally doable and enjoyable no matter how nervous you were or how much you were outside your comfort zone. You walked out of each session full of new knowledge and concepts as well as freaking proud of yourself and what you achieved. So proud to be a NZIHF graduate and recommend Josh at Hamilton Campus to get you where you want to go.

Fantastic experience: One of the best decisions I've ever made was enrolling in a certification through NZIHF. I come from an education background, but wanted a change, and was blown away by the quality of delivery. The tutors are as friendly as they are knowledgeable, leveraging years of experience within the fitness industry to provide a well-rounded education. Even if you've got no intention of entering the fitness industry as a personal trainer, there's value to be gained by studying with NZIHF. From insights into how the body works and how it can be improved, proper nutrition, and even just more confidence in and a better understanding of how you move through your daily life, I could not endorse NZIHF highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved studying the Weightloss Coaching and Personal Training course with NZIHF at Hamilton. Josh and his wife were incredible throughout my journey and I have learned so much that I can now take me with me on my fitness coaching journey. Thanks for all the help Josh! Will miss classes alot!

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a holistic, sustainable approach to managing your own weight or supporting others the NZIHF Diploma in Weight Management course is fantastic. You cover in depth what influences our bodyweight, how the body is designed for survival and how habits are formed but can be tweaked. Then you use tools and develop your practical skills to put the information into practice. A great course that will build on the knowledge and experience you bring from your own life. Josh was an amazing tutor who guided, supported and encouraged me throughout my study.

Fantastic experience: I have just finished the fitness leader and personal trainer course and I loved every second. I will honestly miss it, I had an amazing group that I went through with and all of us loved Josh. The course is thorough, and a lot of fun. Couldn't recommend it more

Fantastic experience: I've recently finished my personal training course with the team over at the Hamilton branch. Have nothing but positive things to say about the experience. The team are experienced, friendly, and make sure you learn and progress towards your goals in the most efficient and fun way possible. I will definitely be recommending anyone I know that is interested in this field to study through NZIHF!

Fantastic experience: A great investment in myself deciding to chose this campus. The tutor had a great knowledge of not just the course but the practical side of the industry. I would recommend to anyone thinking of studying to go here.

Fantastic experience: I gained my level 5 personal training certificate with Josh at NZIHF Hamilton. I am SO glad that I did the course, as this has opened so many doors for me moving forward in my career. Josh was a brilliant tutor, really supportive and a great help. I learned so much and would really recommend.

Fantastic experience: 100% would recommend NZIHF hamilton to anyone wanting to study personal training/nutrition or just to gain knowledge to help your own training. Josh and the other tutors are all great super friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable, this is by far the best learning experience i have had, definitely 5 stars

Fantastic experience: As a health and fitness enthusiast, discovering my pathway in the fitness industry, I found the Fitness Leader and Personal Trainer course through NZIHF to be the perfect way to get a comprehensive qualification to become a personal trainer or fitness coach. The curriculum is well balanced with theory and practical components, friendly and professional learning environment, and convenient user friendly e-learning platform. It was a challenging and rewarding experience, I can’t wait to put my knowledge into practice.

Fantastic experience: NZIHF provide a thorough education to get a head start into the Health and Fitness industry, all presented in a fun and engaging way by the tutors. Thank you Josh Holland and the crew at the Hamilton campus for the amazing experience!

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed every moment of learning with josh and david when I was studying to become a personal trainer, best decision I've made going through Nzihf

Negative experience: Useless binding agreement with no tollerance for others hardships. Totally abnormal business practice to increase the course cost and continue to DC it when i was unable to attend the course for reasons outside of my control.

Fantastic experience: Had so much fun learning with NZIHF I didn’t want to leave!! Highly enjoyable way of learning perfect way to prepare for the industry

Fantastic experience: Awesome tutors and well set up campus. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of studying!

Fantastic experience: An awesome tutor along with a great campus. Would recommend studying there to anyone

Fantastic experience: Such a GREAT place to be involved in! I love how authentic everyone is, and how much fun occurs here Highly recommend! Josh is also such a great tutor and friend, so you’re definitely getting your moneys worth here!

Fantastic experience: A great course with some fantastic tutors to help get you prepared for the fitness industry. Josh is a great tutor and mentor and will share his knowledge with you.

Fantastic experience: Trained under Josh a few years ago and have gone on to have a successful career as a PT. Love his no nonsense attitude and commitment to ensuring his students succeed. Thanks Josh.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience learning from Josh and the team here. Real world applicable skills which can help anyone wanting to become a Personal Trainer. I honestly can not recommend this place enough to people.

Fantastic experience: Josh is an Amazing tutor , you will not find someone more passionate about there students or job than him! Best in the game.

Fantastic experience: Qualified last year as a Personal Trainer here! Josh was incredible to be around and learn from. Super welcoming, friendly and helpful!

Fantastic experience: I loved my time at NZIHF, I had so much fun while learning heaps from josh. He is the best teacher ever

Fantastic experience: I would not hesitate to recommend the Hamilton campus. Josh and Jared are extremely knowledgeable and always happy to share their expertise.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Josh and the NZIHF Hamilton team. When I started with NZIHF I not only grew a great foundation of PT skills and knowledge, but also a tonne of support and care from my tutors. In the short time since going to NZIHF I have already started to make my own marks in the fitness industry- both in Australia and New Zealand as a gym manager, online coach, face to face PT and group trainer. NZIHF has been a reputable qualification for me no matter my path in this industry. Thank you Josh for your support in starting my journey! If you are thinking about getting started- take the leap and go for it!

Fantastic experience: During my studies at NZIHF I had Josh as a tutor. I could not have asked for a more enthusiastic, knowledgeable, caring and funny human to teach me all the things I needed to be a PT. His expansive background in the health and fitness industry means your in safe hands. I enjoyed my time as a student in Joshs’ class so much I would go back and do it all again. Top notch man , great place to study.

Fantastic experience: Looking to get involved in the fitness industry and kick start an awesome career in the Waikato or surrounding areas. Look no further, Josh and the team at the Hamilton NZIHF campus are awesome. Super knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommended people to educate your coaching skills with these guys. Plus the cafe nextdoor has good coffee.

Fantastic experience: Had a back injury and doctor advised not to step back to gym anymore. But exercise was my passion and couldn't stop myself from studying PT course. Joined NZIHF, Hamilton campus. Josh and Filipo were the tutors. They're well experienced and equipped with loads of knowledge and always helpful. Even after your course completion, the doors are always opened for any help which I don't think you'll get from any other institution. Thank you NZIHF, Josh and Filipo from my heart.

Fantastic experience: Best decision I have ever made. The tutors are excellent and well versed in all that they teach. They always take the time to help you understand the most complex aspects of the study material, they cater to all types of learner and which way of learn works best for them. Best tutors ever

Fantastic experience: I did my course back in 2017 but I learned so many valuable skills to be able to smash my PT journey and be successful! Josh is an amazing tutor who really listens to his students and he is super patient and kind! He took time out of his day to have meetings with me even a year after I finished the course to help me with any questions I was stuck on so I will also be incredibly grateful for that. I had so much fun learning here.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best personal training course in Hamilton! The course content was well structured, comprehensive and interesting, with a good mix of theory and practical work. My primary tutor was Josh; who is in my opinion one of the finest coaches and mentors you’ll ever meet. He is a knowledgeable, experienced straight shooter who will go the extra mile for his students. NZIHF is in great hands with Josh at the wheel!