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Mindset Personal Training is dedicated to empowering individuals who feel intimidated by traditional gym environments, offering personalised fitness solutions in a supportive and inclusive setting. Located in Masterton, Wairarapa, we specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, disabled clients, older adults, those who are overweight, and anyone who struggles to exercise, ensuring a welcoming space for all. Founded in 2022, Mindset Personal Training was established with the goal of providing a safe and encouraging environment for those often overlooked by conventional fitness centres. Having lost 68kg and gaining qualifications as a personal trainer through an apprenticeship at the age of 51, I was then diagnosed with ADHD and Autism during menopause, my unique experience drove me to create Mindset Personal Training. Our Vision: Fitness outside of the box Our Mission: Using lived experience to create fitness opportunities for everyone, regardless of their challenges. Our Purpose: People with challenges need understanding to conquer their fitness obstacles, which is not always offered in conventional environments. Core Values: Lived Experience: We welcome customers facing any challenges and aim to face those challenges with them, drawing on our lived experience. Respect for All: Age, race, gender, and ability are no barriers for our customers. High Expectations: We help everyone realise their full potential without placing unnecessary barriers in front of them. We offer a range of services, including one-on-one personal training, adaptive fitness programmes, group sessions, and personalised programming. Our programmes are customised to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported. What sets us apart is our commitment to inclusivity and our expertise in creating effective, personalised fitness plans based on lived experience. Our target market includes neurodivergent individuals, disabled clients, older adults, and those who are overweight'people who often feel marginalised in traditional gym settings. We pride ourselves on delivering value by offering tailored training plans that address each client's specific needs and goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment and well-being. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our services and continue to innovate in the fitness industry. Our vision is to become the leading personal training provider for those seeking an inclusive and empowering fitness experience, known for our exceptional service and client-centric approach.

Why We Should Win The Peoples Choice Award

What should have been adversity for me, being diagnosed ADHD / Autistic, I've managed to turn around into a potential growth niche market. Little did I know that when I started my fitness journey 6 years ago at a whopping 132kg and with no fitness experience, that six years later I'd be running my own personal training fitness studio. In April I moved from being a newly qualified coach at a functional fitness gym, to opening the doors of Mindset Personal Training in Masterton, Wairarapa. Everything, from the outset of my fitness journey was about making the most of the opportunities I had been given. A chance meeting with a digital marketing client had me join up as a CrossFit athlete, at 132kg I just concentrated on moving, but as time went by I shed the weight and became a runner, running 5 half marathons despite previously writing off running as something I’d never do. Making it down to 63kg at my lightest. I was given a chance to train as an apprentice PT at the age of 49 and I took the opportunity to do this, fees free and to be able to pass on my love of fitness to others. During this time, I qualified to go to first the regional masters and then to the Australian Masters League competition in Melbourne. Sometime through this whole thing I realised I was ADHD and then Autistic. I also realised this had caused me a lot of problems with learning movements, and dealing with hyper mobility. Roll on to where I am now, I’m passionate about taking my business to other late diagnosed neurodivergent people, also to menopausal women, seniors, teens, adaptive athletes and in fact anyone who doesn’t fit the traditional gym environment. From April, when I chanced on my first PT client, I’ve grown my business to 5 personal training clients. I also have a run club block which I run every 9 weeks. My youngest client is 14 and my oldest graduate from running, did so on her 66th birthday. I’m hoping to specialise in neurodivergent clients, adults and children and get more professional development in that field (to complement my lived experience). My clients have issues with proprioception, interception, nutrition and hypermobility. They get overstimulated, under stimulated and everything else in-between. My home environment is low sensory and is half my garage at the moment with plans to knock into the open car port next door. Space is now my limiting factor. Relationships are paramount, ableism is banished and high expectations are the norm. With my clients I’m seeing not only bodily improvements from understanding how they move and think but also self esteem issues from understanding the many challenges they face. Mindset is a brand that believes in everyone, supports everyone, and welcomes everyone.