Our Team
Donna Knowles - BodyTorque Personal Training

Donna is a REPS (New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals) Registered Personal Trainer. After years of interest in her own health and fitness, she decided to study at the College of Fitness, Christchurch, and became formally qualified in June 2006. Obtaining this qualification increased Donna’s passion for health and fitness, and most importantly for helping people. Thereafter, she started BodyTorque Personal Training in Kaikoura. Then came a move to Christchurch in December 2006 & BodyTorque continued to grow to the successful business that it is today. BodyTorque has a wide range of clients of all fitness levels and all ages. One thing they all have in common is their continued enjoyment of training with Donna, and success in reaching their health and fitness goals. Donna has completed many courses on Nutrition, Massage, Pilates, Reiki and Stretch, and is a qualified group exercise instructor.

Donna’s recent personal achievements include competing at the 2008 South Island Classic BodyBuilding Championships. There she won the Women’s Novice Physique Class and Best Woman Performer of the night. Also at this competition she was selected to represent New Zealand at the World BodyBuilding Championships in Greece, June 2008. She was awarded 3rd place in the Women’s Physique Class and was very proud to be a New Zealand representative athlete and a great role model to present and future clients. Donna is a parent of two children, who are both physically active and play sport. Donna continues to strength train on a weekly basis with her Personal Trainer and supports this with regular cardio training. Next big fitness goal is a half marathon!

Success begins with the first step………….

Richard Green - Rich Rewards Personal Training

Richard is a REPS Registered Personal Trainer and Director of Rich Rewards Personal Training. A Graduate of the New Zealand College of Fitness in 2006. As a Personal Trainer for over three years Richard runs a very successful business and is well respected by all his clients. Richard is well qualified to train a variety of clients of various fitness levels. His current client base ages range from 17 years through to 60 years. Richard has a great deal of experience in training athletes for Triathlons and half marathons. Richard has a family of two children who are also heavily involved in sport and other activities. Richard plays a supporting role to his children in these activities and is involved in their school community on a volunteer basis. Very active with his own fitness, Richard trains with his Personal Trainer each week and is a very keen cyclist and runner.

Challenge yourself and the results will follow………….

Donna and Richard formed Zest Fitness Studio in October 2008. Originally Zest was home to BodyTorque and Rich Rewards Personal Training, but now has successfully grown to include the following trainers and their businesses.

Everyone is welcome at Zest Fitness Studio.

Trainers:

Janelle Woolridge - Bodytechnics

Emmanuel Feala - Tribe Personal Training

Nigel Cole - NCPT

Elly McGuinness - Natural Balance Personal Training

Robyn Perkins - Fit & Perky Personal Training

Tanya Jeremy - Absolution Personal Training

Michelle Edwards - Blaze Personal Training

Miek Deuninck - One on One Health Solutions


The three most powerful warriors are patience, effort & time. That's why nothing worth having ever comes quickly or easily.



"The support, motivation & encouragement I receive at Zest is keeping me on track to achieving my goals."

Zest Fitness Studio - 153 Lichfield Street Christchurch (Parking at the door)