WE ARE ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY
Smart Active Solutions is not just a gym; it's a vibrant community dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals.
With our team of dedicated personal trainers, we provide effective and efficient training tailored to your needs. We believe in the power of community, making your fitness journey a personable and supportive experience. At Smart Active Solutions, we truly care about your well-being and success.
"SUCCESS ISN'T ALWAYS ABOUT GREATNESS"
"It's about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success. Greatness will come."
- Dwayne " The Rock" Johnson
MEET THE TEAM
At Smart Active Solutions, we pride ourselves on having a team of passionate, knowledgeable, and client-focused personal trainers. Our mission is to empower each individual who walks through our doors and help them achieve their health and fitness goals using multiple contemporary methods to ensure they lead a happy and active lifestyle. From weight lifting to partner workouts we want to help you succeed. Here's a closer look at the incredible team ready to support you on your fitness journey:
Director & Personal Trainer
Waikeri (Budda)
Waikeri has been in the health and fitness industry since 2010. Having a very strong sporting background, he decided to study a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University of Technology. This has allowed him to gain experience in Managing, Personal Training, Group Training, Gym Instructing, Exercise Programming and Nutrition.
Personal Trainer
Stacey
Hi, I’m Stacey – a passionate Personal Trainer and group fitness coach who loves helping people feel strong, confident, and capable in their own bodies.
My journey in the fitness industry began with Les Mills, where I became certified in BodyPump and Strength Development. From there, I moved into group fitness training, Boxing and Hyrox coaching, bringing a mix of strength, conditioning, and high-energy training styles to every session.
I’m especially passionate about working with women, helping them build strength, improve fitness, and feel empowered both in and out of the gym. My approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and results-driven. I’ll meet you where you’re at, challenge you when you need it, and make sure you enjoy the process along the way.
Personal Trainer
Rachel
Hey, I'm Rachel!
I've been a trainer for over 10 years and have had the privilege of coaching people of all ages and stages of life. I'm passionate about helping people become stronger, fitter, more confident versions of themselves while building healthy, sustainable habits that last.
With a background in hybrid, functional, and strength training, I love creating personalised programs that are both challenging and achievable. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, returning after time away, training for an event, or simply looking to move and feel better, I'm here to provide the knowledge, support, and motivation you need to achieve lasting results.
I believe fitness should empower you, not intimidate you, and I'm committed to helping you enjoy the journey while becoming the strongest version of yourself.
Personal Trainer
Rhian
Hey, I'm Rhian!
While I'm new to the Personal Training team at Smart Active Solutions, I'm certainly no stranger to the gym or coaching.
My journey in the fitness industry officially began last year when I became a certified Personal Trainer, but I've been coaching group fitness since I was 16. Since then, I've expanded into boxing coaching and group fitness across multiple gyms, gaining experience working with people of all fitness levels. Although I've loved every part of coaching, Personal Training has always been where my passion lies.
My coaching style combines strength and conditioning with a strong focus on movement, technique, and achieving lasting results. Having spent years competing in MMA, I know firsthand the commitment, resilience, and discipline it takes to reach your goals, and I'm passionate about helping others develop those same qualities, both inside and outside the gym.
Whether you're just getting started, returning after a break, or looking to take your training to the next level, I'll meet you where you're at, support you every step of the way, and challenge you to achieve more than you thought possible.
I can't wait to be part of your fitness journey!
Personal Trainer
Dilan
Born and raised in Whangarei, Dilan has a beautiful wife and three young boys who keep him busy. Fun fact: he was the chubby kid in school who disliked cross country and swimming due to his weight.
At 17, while in high school, he was uncertain about his career path. During a careers day, police officers visited, and he thought becoming an officer would be a cool job. However, he doubted his ability to do 35 push-ups or pass the running test. This sparked his fitness journey, leading him to train at Kensington Fitness. He became very fit, developed a passion for training, and began studying sports and recreation with Budda, eventually entering the world of personal training. He worked on the gym floor at Kensington before moving on to personal training at a local studio for about five years.
After the birth of his first son, the hours required for personal training became challenging for family life, prompting him to apply to the police force. He has been with the Whangarei police for six years now, which has become his full-time job. He also enjoys working part-time back in the personal training studio, as it offers a positive atmosphere where he can help others achieve their health and fitness goals, just as he did in the past.