About ShetaSheta first joined a gym at the age of 21. She felt that she needed to lose a bit of weight and increase her fitness; especially as she had never been involved with any sports in her younger years.
After some initial one-on-one training with a personal trainer, she became a fan of classes at Les Mills.
At the age of 24, she was pregnant, and even though she still kept up with her classes, managed to gain 30 kilos. After the birth of Lincoln, she sought out one-on-one training, to regain her post-baby shape.
It was at this point she realised a gap in the Personal Training industry, as she was unable to find a trainer that fully suited her needs. Being a new mother, she had disrupted sleep patterns, so required a programme that would energise her, and also needed to do rehabilitation for her caesarean section.
She decided to head back to school and study to become a Personal Trainer; a road that took her to study at AUT University in Auckland.
After completing her studies Sheta became quickly sought after. Other mothers could relate to Sheta well, and welcomed a trainer that understood them… and the issues that come with juggling motherhood and a career.
Sheta then became interested in competing in the ‘Figure’ class of body-building. She entered her first show in 2005. She didn’t place, and then decided to take the sport seriously, she would need to learn from people that had done well before. She embarked on hiring the services of Leanne Grindrod – a very well accomplished (former) judge and competitor who trained Sheta to a level worthy of representing New Zealand in Australia in 2006. Sheta has since then competed at several New Zealand shows – earning a placing in the top 3 with NABBA. It was at this time that Sheta trained also tranined as a tan technician... a position that she is very passionate about as she loves giving people the perfect colour to help them look and feel great!
Sheta’s need for more knowledge then saw her study with the International Academy of Physique Conditioning (IAPC) in Australia. Her studies have gained her a Certificate in Body Building and Contest Preparation, leaving no question unanswered when it comes to preparing for a competition.
Clients of Sheta’s aren’t met with a trainer who is there to turn them into body-builders! 98% of her clients are female….most of which are mothers. Sheta’s understanding of the female form, mean that they are offered fun, challenging sessions that get results. Sheta also varies her programmes to keep her clients interested – and never bored! She can use her body-building knowledge to offer advice on how to strip body fat – and creating a toned, firm, shapely body.
Sheta is passionate about her career and her clients. She likes to get the most out of life and to pass on excitement and achievable goals to those who choose to hire her. Her bright personality means that she quickly becomes friends with many of her clientele.
In 2010 Sheta and Matt had a second baby; Lucy. Sheta’s knowledge of health & fitness saw her only gain 12kilos this time and she was back on stage (in the Bikini division with NZFBB) when Lucy was only 5 months old.
Residing in Hamilton with her husband and their 2 children, Sheta loves the balance of work vs. relaxation and knows that the right amount of exercise and good nutrition are essential to a balanced lifestyle. In her spare time, she loves to bake, spend time with her family and is often researching new exercises, techniques, articles and recipes that she can pass onto her clients.
Qualifications:
AUT University
Certificate in Fitness Foundations
Certificate in Prescription for Exercise
Certificate in Group Fitness Instruction
Certificate in Fitness Assessment & Counseling
Certificate in Exercise Programming for Women
Certificate in Personal Training
IAPC (International Academy of Physique Conditioning)
Certificate in Body Building and Contest Preparation
Cadence Health
Certificate in Sports Nutrition
Les Mills Body Trainer™ Qualified
Sheta currently works from her own private training studio for training sessions and spray tanning located only a few minutes drive from the CBD.
