About us
Train for Life is a family run Strength training, nutrition and Grappling gym based in Bombay, Auckland. We help people of all ages and fitness levels build strength, mobility, and create lasting habits for life.
Our Story
Train for Life was built from a passion for helping others and a belief that fitness should be accessible, supportive, and life changing.
Train for Life came from Steve's personal health journey, having to lose 50kgs of fat and the joureny to stay healthy afterwards. Based on those lessons learnt, Train For Life now focuses on helping meet people where they are with their health, and helps not only with gettting healthy but staying healthy long term. Part of that health journey is also the understanding of how to maintain health as we age, with all the pressures of life around it. Because we while aging is inevitable, being old and broken is not!
Why We Do What We Do
Everything we do is driven by a genuine desire to help people feel better in their bodies and more confident in their everyday lives.
We understand you have a busy life, and that not all transformations need to end with amazing beach pictures. We are passionate about helping you live a pain free, active life no matter how busy it is.
Who We Help
Helping you no matter where you are at:
- Beginners who don’t know where to start
- Busy parents wanting more energy and strength
- People returning after injury or time away
- Anyone intimidated by the idea of training in a gym
- Kids building confidence through Grappling
No matter your starting point, we meet you where you’re at.
What Makes Us Different
No quick fixes or one size fits all programs.
- Truly Personalised coaching tailored to your goals and lifestyle and unique habits
- Strength and fitness that carries over into everyday life
- Sustainable habits, not short term results
- A supportive, family-friendly environment where everyone feels welcome
We’re here to help you Train For Life, not just for the next set of transformation pictures.
What our people say.
★★★★★
“I have trained as an adult at Bjj at ‘Train for Life’ for the last 3 years. Have really appreciated Steve’s insights in fighting, training, dieting and life in general. Gym mats are always clean. Classes and open mats are always challenging while also really fun. Highly recommend for all.”
Joshua Faraimo
★★★★★
“I have been going to Steve for strength, nutrition, weight loss and grappling and am blown away! He tailors everything to be super personalised and individualistic. He has changed the way I view nutrition, exercise and strength training and helped me realise everything is possible and more accessible than I thought! My life has changed for the better and I feel stronger than ever and more comfortable and confident in my body and health!”
Laura Smith
★★★★★
“Absolutely amazing. Steve really knows his stuff.”
“At 48 and with a few injuries over the years I have struggled with most physically activities for the last couple of years, even just daily life stuff.”
“Have been seeing Steve twice a week for last 8 weeks or so and he has quite literally changed my life and my outlook on the future.”
Blair Shearer
★★★★★
“The Kids grappling Classes are awesome. My 5 year old has been training with Train for Life Fitness for 2 full terms and loves it. She has learnt discipline, listening skills, respecting your training partner as well as self defense skills. The team make fitness fun for the kids which will set them up to love fitness when they are older.”
Amy Thompson
More Than Just a Gym
Train For Life is a community where people can train, grow, be encouraged and supported along their personal health journey.