Waiheke Workout :: Waiheke Island's friendly local gym :: 116 Ostend Road :: 09 372 2020

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Meet the Team

 Richard Standfield :: Manager

Richard Standfield
Manager

Richard established the gym in April 1996 and was the driving force behind the major upgrade in 2004. He's responsible for daily management of the gym, fitness instruction, and some personal training.

Richard qualified at AUT as a fitness instructor in 1996 and as a personal trainer in 1997. His interests include body boarding, golf, and music.

 Cheryl Harris :: Fitness Instructor

Cheryl Harris
Fitness Instructor

Cheryl has worked at Waiheke Workout for five years. She qualified at AUT as a fitness instructor in 2006. She is a keen runner and has competed in 10Km and half marathon events.

Cheryl's friendly personable manner ensures a warm welcome for all of our members.

 Hazel Thornton :: Fitness Instructor

Hazel Thornton
Fitness Instructor

Hazel has worked at Waiheke Workout for nine years and is one of our experienced trainers. She qualified at AUT as a fitness instructor in 2004 and as a personal trainer in 2006.

Hazel has competed in long distance swimming competitions and swam the English Channel before coming to New Zealand.

 Rahman Saleh :: Fitness Instructor

Rahman Saleh
Aerobics Instructor

Rahman is our main aerobics instructor. He brings his own personal and fun style to classes which may include a bit of dance-fitness or even some Scottish Highland dancing. He also leads a very popular over-60's class.

He is an Official ZUMBA Instructor and now teaches a ZUMBA class every Saturday morning.

 

 David Rawsthorne :: Yoga Teacher

Photo by George Gardner,
Waiheke Marketplace

David Rawsthorne 
Yoga Teacher

David has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1995 and is an accredited Satyananda Yoga Teacher.  His classes are suitable for all ages and levels of ability, focusing on breathwork and relaxation in addition to yoga postures.

All practices can be adapted to suit the students.

 



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