Buddy Hunter

Personal Trainer / Owner Manager

Born and raised in Putaruru, South Waikato, I was always playing sport as a kid, my real fitness journey only started when I moved to Australia in 2003 and was working as a Scaffolder. I struggled with the physicality of the job so I decided to join the gym to get fitter and stronger for work. I soon realised the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle not just for the physical side of things, but mentally as well. My passion eventually became my career/business when my wife and I decided to return home to Aotearoa in 2015, we were sick of working for others so we purchased Evolution Fitness Whitianga and never looked back.

I thoroughly enjoy watching people strive and push themselves through barriers they once thought were impossible, the success stories I see every day in the gym is what makes this line of work so rewarding. I have successfully trained people from all backgrounds, from police cadets to elderly clients who have limited to no mobility and everyone else in between. Every client is different but I will treat you all the same, if you commit 100%, I’ll give you 110% in return.

My wife and I have 3 children, twin boys and a little girl. I hope to instil the values and benefits of living a healthy active lifestyle into our children as well as our community and show them that anything is possible with a positive attitude - a mantra we live by here at Evolution Fitness Whitianga. 

Qualifications: Cert 4 in Personal Training, Owner / Manager, BJJ Practitioner

Fave Food: My mother-in-law’s home-made Venison Mince Patties….yummm!

Fave Exercise: Barbell Squat

Fave Quote: I o tātou mahi, mahia te mahi! - In everything you do, do it well! - Maori Proverb