TRANSFORMATIONS
TRANSFORMATIONS
"Dante, a 16-year-old, injured his foot while playing premier-level sports for the third time in 24 months. The journey of recovery and support for Dante had been challenging on various levels. As a parent, I was frustrated and didn't know where to get the necessary support for Dante to fully recover and move forward from this recurring injury. Our physiotherapist, Maia Jackman, suggested Karlo, and even though I was skeptical about Dante's cooperation, I decided to give it a try. I scheduled a meeting with Karlo immediately, and his cheerful manner was a great start. I explained Dante's situation to Karlo, his hopes to recover in time for the Basketball NZ National tournament, where he would be representing Auckland U17's, and his MAGS Premier Basketball season starting in May. Karlo listened, was honest with his opinion, gave Dante hope, and set goals with him. He showed a genuine interest in Dante's recovery, and gained his trust, to my surprise Dante enjoyed his first session and continued with Karlo on his journey to recovery. Dante is now stronger and fitter than ever before, he regained his confidence and returned to play Premier Basketball for Mount Albert Grammar School, where he played a pivotal role in the team winning the Auckland Premier Championship. Dante has been under Karlo's guidance for more than 12 months, and he continues to enjoy his sessions and the benefits from the results of his hard work. Dante's journey with Karlo illustrates the profound impact of trust, accountability, personalised support, and guidance in overcoming sports-related injuries and achieving peak performance. Dante is looking forward to the next chapter of his fitness journey and excelling as an athlete. "
- Luann Tapu
"Our fitness journey with you has been spectacular. 4 months ago we sat down and shared with you our ambitious plan to become the fittest we have ever been in our lives. You came back to us with a plan including clear methodology and strategies to turn this vision into a reality. You stepped in and changed the way we eat, the way we train, and our entire approach to the fitness lifestyle.
After a ridiculous amount of 5am alarms, burpees, jumps, ropes, shuttles, squats and other silly ideas, I can personally tell you that this project has become one of the best investments in my life. I have learned that form is more important than ego and you constantly pushed my limits finding fun ways to keep me challenged. 15 Weeks later, I am 12Kgs down and only 15.5% body fat. Today, I feel stronger and fitter than ever and I want to say thank you for unleashing the Beast inside of me. Words cannot suffice to express how thankful I feel about the opportunity of working with you!
You are a talented, passionate, and caring personal trainer. What started as a business partnership soon became a close friendship, one that I hope lasts for a lifetime. I am finishing my 2020 at the top. If anyone reading this wishes to start their 2021 the same way, I would recommend Karlo in a heartbeat. Thank you legend, you are world-class and I’m looking forward to our next journey together."
- Fernando Orduna
“I reluctantly got dragged to the gym with my partner to get in shape for our wedding. I had always hated gyms and the thought of muscle-bound posers staunching me out while they were taking selfies, and that made my stomach churn. Even sitting and waiting to meet Karlo the first time was daunting... but how wrong was I! I instantly felt at ease talking with Karlo and making a fitness and diet plan that would best suit me and my lifestyle. We trained with Karlo twice a week and there were times when I didn't want to go, yet as soon as we were there Karlo would get us motivated and in the zone. No muscle-bound posers were staunching me out, no selfies, no egos, only people working out and not caring about what I was doing, funny that... I highly recommend Karlo to anyone who needs some direction or motivation to better themselves, he is super easygoing and very professional. We got great results, and I'm sure now my missus will be happy she isn't marrying a fat dude. Cheers Karlo”.
- Marcela & Johnny Gomez
“When joining up at Jetts st Luke’s I requested to have a personal trainer to help me achieve my fitness goals in preparation for this year’s football season and to help me keep fit in the off-season. I had a limited amount of time due to school and club football commitments followed by the shortened season due to covid.
Karlo determined that I had several muscle groups that needed more work than others. He ascertained that my left side was much weaker than my dominant right which affected my running ability and my shooting effectiveness. Karlo made a program for me that not only included strengthening my left side but also focused on gaining core strength and working on full body strength, balance, and conditioning.
Without Karlo’s professional guidance, encouragement, and full support, I am sure that my fitness levels wouldn’t have been good enough and I wouldn’t be ready for the upcoming football season. I've officially been selected for the Mount Albert Grammar School first XI and the fact that I made it was mainly from the impact I had at the start of pre-season and a few of the pre-season games so I would like to thank Karlo for setting the bar high and pushing me to achieve my goals. Thank you Karlo for training and conditioning me to accomplish my goals."
- Joshua Clemas
“I had been a regular gym goer for years but broke my clavicle bone after an accident and needed to have surgery. After recovery, I wasn’t able to go to the gym for at least 4 months. In that time I had lost so much muscle mass in my left arm and also lost a lot of confidence getting back into the gym. I had no idea how to start again or where to begin.
I got recommended to go see Karlo by a friend and honestly, he’s been an absolute legend getting me back into it. Not only has he helped with my injury rehab, but has also given me a lot of tips and tricks around my workouts. He’s narrowed in on a lot of finer details and corrected any techniques I had been doing wrong. He’s been an excellent motivator and training with him has been amazing. He just seems to know your limits before you even do, so he’s always able to push you just that little bit further. I would totally recommend Karlo as a PT to any of my friends or family, or to anyone looking to get into the gym for whatever reason. Karlo should definitely be your go to.”
- James Keiaho
"I'm so honored to have met Karlo, what I like about him is that he knows how to motivate people, he makes every training session rewarding. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as your personal trainer if you want to achieve your fitness and health goals. In only a few months I got into the best shape of my life in many different areas. Not only physically, but mentally, and my self-confidence and self-image, everything improved. My friends and family all noticed the difference and complimented me. Thank you, Karlo for everything!"
- Dani Oliveira
22kg TRANSFORMATION
"Deciding to start training with Karlo was one of the best decisions I’ve made over the last couple of years. I was going through a really tough time in my life and I knew that working on myself and improving my body and mind would be key to helping me overcome these obstacles. From day one Karlo has been supportive of me, and his passion to help others oozes out of him everyday he steps foot into the gym. He has helped me lose over 20kg and I’m in the best shape of my life because of hard work, motivation and consistency, and I couldn’t have done it without Karlo. Karlo is not just a personal trainer to me but a genuinely good person that I’m proud to call a friend. "
- Lewis Cockburn
17kg TRANSFORMATION
"This was me in July 2015 at Disney World Florida. After seeing the obesity in the USA and being at a conference where every overweight person couldn't find the time for exercise or healthy eating I came back to NZ and decided to make a change. Having been at Jetts for a year I switched from Eden Terrace to St Lukes and took the plunge with a PT in around the end of August, who at the time was described as the "trainer who thinks he's funny"
- Jacob Waitere