ActiveQT was established in April 2009 by the running man himself Adrian Bailey. Originally from Wales, Adrian moved to Queenstown in 2002 after competing in the Queenstown Marathon and decided that he had finally found his training paradise. A keen athlete from a very young age Adrian represented Wales in numerous events from 5km Cross Country races to Ultra Marathons. After 5 years of waiting to become eligible to represent New Zealand he finally donned the Kiwi singlet and represented New Zealand in November 2008 at the 100km World Championships in Italy. His enthusiasm and motivation for organising events is primarily due to a decline in events in the Queenstown area over the last couple of years. To be able to organise a variety of different multi disciplined events will allow a... Read the profile >>
Greg was first introduced to the postures of yoga as a small child watching his mother do ‘a bit ‘of yoga on the floor of a night time. Greg never imagined he would one day be teaching this ageless discipline. Both his parents were active and health conscious – his father was an international level competitive runner (and still runs 4km 2-3 times per week at age 76!). His mother would also slip in the occasional verse from Kahil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’ and thus plant the seed for a deep philosophical interest in later life. After leaving college Greg worked as a personal trainer at the prestigious Riverside Health club in London. He was there for 6 years during which time he was studying for his diploma in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He began his yoga... Read the profile >>
Life’s short, live strong ‘I love what I do. And what I do is to help people enjoy their lives by actively promoting the premise that healthy bodies contribute to healthy minds. My philosophy is simple – That wellness through activity transcends barriers; there is something for everyone, regardless of your age, ability, mobility or level of fi tness. This premise of inclusion means I may be running with a client in the morning, or working with an aqua-phobic client in the swimming pool at lunch, or organising (and participating in..) the fitness of our local ‘mum’s soccer team that evening. It’s about living and breathing the ideal. With me, my clients get 100% of my energy and passion for sport and fi tness as a medium to wellness. It’s about imparting the... Read the profile >>
I trained at Sydney Uni and earned my stripes as a physio in the hospitals of Sydney but soon fell for the lure of the Southern Alps and moved to Queenstown. Since then I’ve spent eight years on the front line working with injured skiers, mountain bikers and trail runners to get them back out into the mountains. A good day for me is when I see more of my clients on the trail and the chairlift than I do in the treatment room. So with that in mind I started the Studio – Pilates and Physiotherapy. Our business model is simple- do a fantastic job with your clients, use the best techniques to heal them properly, teach them how to move properly to avoid re-injuring themselves and then let them do the talking. So far it’s been a great success. The Pilates method really lends itself... Read the profile >>
Adventure Central, Starboard Stand Up Paddle, Alpine Heliski
I love life. Living life to the maximum is far more important to me than money, a big house or a flash car. This has meant I have always HAD to enjoy whatever I have been doing in business and pleasure, or I wouldn’t do it. The funny thing is that the age old saying “do what you love and the money will follow” has sort of rung true for me, resulting in great times, an awesome family and friends and financially being pretty sorted, all through having fun and enjoyment, with some hard work thrown in to I must admit. Read the profile >>
Studio Sangha, Yoga Nadi & Alpine Health and Fitness
Life is a journey. Like many who have settled in Queenstown, Rachel’s journey here took a few detours. She worked in Australia, Canada, the USA and New Zealand, in fields as diverse as marketing, cleaning, tourism & resorts, building, retail, health & fitness, cafes & food service. But finally she found her niche here in Queenstown, enjoying one of the most beautiful places on earth. Her diverse work experience has come together around a theme of helping people have a healthier, happier relationship with themselves and the world around them through yoga, getting outdoors and nutrition. Read the profile >>
Sarah Cole and Richie Lambert have lived in Queenstown for the last 10 years. Captured by the surrounding environment and the energy it gives, they began their quest to change lives. As personal trainers Sarah and Richie are motivators, educators and role models. They have a passion for enhancing the lives of others, and believe that exercise and nourishment is paramount to healthy living. Sarah and Richie guide their clients and assist them in setting and achieving realistic goals, be it, to complete a triathlon or simply keep up with the kids! We are only given one body.....let us remind you how to look after it! Join a positive community of people who are making a change to their lives and families. Become our friend on Facebook and see what our clients have been up... Read the profile >>
