Aoraki Personal Training

Aoraki Personal Training

Train like an athlete. Even if you are not one.

Strength. Movement. Control. For people who are done with boring gym training.

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Most gym training is built around machines, isolation exercises, and chasing fatigue.

It might make you tired. But it doesn’t make you feel athletic.

If you’ve ever felt like:

Your training is repetitive;
You’re just going through the motions;
You’re not actually improving how your body moves;

You’re not the problem.

You’ve just been given the wrong way to train.

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Your body is an integrated system.

Muscles do not move in isolation.

Training should feel:

Structured
Challenging
Purposeful

It should build:

Strength you can actually use
Control over your body
The ability to move with confidence

That’s what athletic training does.

And that’s what I coach.

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What I do

I help everyday people train like athletes. Following my structure, you will:

Understand how to breathe properly
Work on joint realignment
Build unilateral control
Develop strength
Progress toward more dynamic, power and plyometric-based movements
Add speed and agility drills to your training routine

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Who is this for?

This is for you if:

You’re bored of traditional gym training
You want to feel athletic again
You enjoy learning and understanding your body
You want structured, intelligent training

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How does it work?

My coaching follows a clear structure:

1 — Assessment

We start with a detailed posture and mobility assessment to understand your structure and identify what your body actually needs. A report will be sent to you with all the findings of this assessment.

2 — Personalised Training Plan

You will receive a personalized program via my own app, including videos and coaching notes for all exercises.

3 — Weekly Reports

You will be emailed a weekly summary of your progression, and adjustments will be made if necessary, to help you achieve your goals, with the option to message me in-app.

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About

Your fitness journey starts here

I didn’t come into coaching with the perfect training background.

Like many people who love sport and training, I spent years doing what most gyms promote — bodybuilding-style workouts, pushing harder, adding more volume, and trying to force results.

At the same time I was practicing martial arts and other sports, and the way I was training in the gym simply didn’t support how my body needed to move and perform.

Over time, that approach started to catch up with me.

Recurring pain, limitations in movement, and the feeling that something in my training wasn’t working the way it should.

That’s when I started digging deeper into how the body actually works.

Instead of just focusing on muscles, I learned how to improve the way the body positions, moves, and produces force.

That changed everything.

Instead of just pushing harder, I started focusing on:

how the body is positioned
how force is produced and transferred
how breathing and ribcage position affect movement
how strength should support real movement, not just muscle fatigue

As I applied these ideas to my own training, things started to change.

My body stopped feeling like something I had to fight against. Old pains improved. I moved better, trained harder, and felt more athletic again.

That is now how I coach.

I help people who are frustrated with traditional gym training build strength in a way that actually improves how their body works — so they can feel strong, capable, and athletic again.

Train Your Way

Flexible coaching to help you reach your peak — wherever you are.

In-person
1:1 Personal Training

1:1 Personal Training

NZD 110 per session

Private 1:1 training for clients who want deeper coaching and high-touch guidance. Limited availability.

What's Included

  • Posture assessment
  • Customized program for all fitness levels
  • Access to our personalized app with videos and detailed instructions
  • Lifestyle and nutrition guidance when needed
  • Ongoing suport

Perfect for

Perfect for anyone wanting focused attention, real-time feedback, and a clear structure for success. If you require expert guidance to push their limits safely, refine technique, and accelerate results, this is for you.

Online
Online Coaching

Online Coaching

NZD 70 Weekly

Structured, coached training, without needing to be in the gym with me.

What's Included

  • Initial video call to discuss your goals
  • Posture assessment
  • Customized program for all fitness levels
  • Access to my personalized app with videos and detailed instructions
  • Weekly check-in calls
  • Direct access for questions and support

Perfect for

Train from anywhere with the same precision and purpose. Your program is delivered digitally, tailored to your schedule, equipment, and goals, with ongoing feedback, progress tracking, and accountability.

Not sure which service is right for you?

Let's discuss your goals

See how my clients are transforming their lives — one climb at a time.

10+

5-Star Reviews

10+

Years Experience

"Highly recommend Diego at ONI, he’s an extremely competent PT with a lot of knowledge to impart. Diego is very in tune with his clients individual needs and his friendly personality makes it easy to come train. "

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Lee Saunders

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"Diego is amazing! I had never seen a PT before (or even been to a gym) and have had a lot of trouble with my back over the years. Diego took me through a super thorough assessment process and created a personalised programme for me. He has been really easy to communicate with and flexible with organising sessions. I am super impressed by how knowledgeable he is - I have learned heaps over a short time (more than worth the money spent), I love the sessions and have been feeling great. Highly highly recommend!"

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Ruth Nagle

via Google

"I’ve been working with Diego for the past 6 months and my strength and mobility has improved markedly. I have intermittently strength trained for years but have found Diego’s programmes extremely insightful and easy to keep up with. I really appreciate Diego’s knowledge and willingness to share with me to enable me to own my progress and recover from injury. I feel more in control of my body, strength and mobility than I have in all my years training. Would highly recommend Diego to anyone looking for a trainer who works with you on your fitness journey. The ONI gym is top teir – awesome equipment, great spaces and easy to get around. I appreciate the friendliness of all the trainers and how they treat and work with their clients. Highly recommend!"

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Jaimee Paenga

via Google

"Diego has been my online coach for 2 years now. I have made immense progress in my fitness and wellbeing journey. I highly recommend him. ONI app is a nice addition to reach my goals, it is easy to use and has videos of all exercises."

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Liin P

via Google

"Diego is absolutely great. He has built a program that motivates and challenges me, but keeping in mind mu previous injuries. The app is amazing to keep track of progression and show how each exercise should be performed. Overall, everything is perfect!"

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Fernanda Silveira

via Google

"I'm doing my training with Diego Salles, the best consultancy possible, he is super attentive and explains in a very easy way how to conduct the training, I'm very impressed with the results"

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Wesllei Cioca

via Google

"Exactly what I needed! I’ve got Diego for personal trainer and couldn’t get any better. I’ve been working with him for the past 6 months and the progress and results I’m obtaining are incredible. My workout plan is prepared to fit my routine and is the perfect balance between challenging and enjoyable. I highly recommend."

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Ge Tadielo

via Google

"Diego is the best trainer I have worked with. His knowledge is outstanding, way better than any tryouts of workouts I have done by myself or online before. Apart from the knowledge, his personality is very pleasant and estimulating, pushing when necessary but never in a excessive way. Best decision I have made for my health was to start his trainings!"

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B M Staut

via Google

"Orientação profissional personalizada que incrementa os seus resultados acima de suas expectativas. Diego mostra conhecimento e transmite segurança quando passa a série de exercícios e os objetivos a serem atingidos."

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Carlos Staut

via Google

"Great coaching experience!"

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New Client

via Google

My Specialties

A complete system to build strength, movement, and performance, at any age.

Train like an athlete

Train like an athlete

Forget random workouts, social media nonsense and bodybuilding strategies that do not work for the everyday person. This is about building a stronger and more capable version of yourself, with gradual exposure to strength, power, speed and agility-based exercises.

Athletic Performance

Athletic Performance

Designed for competitive and recreational athletes who want to reach their next level of performance. My approach blends strength, power, speed, and reactive training, backed by proven sports science principles. Every program is built to enhance movement efficiency, coordination, and explosiveness, while minimizing injury risk and maximizing longevity in sport. You’ll move better, react faster, and perform stronger in every game, race, or competition.

Your Next Peak Awaits

Connect with me today — in-person or online — and start building the new you.

Diego Mafra Salles, Strenght & Conditioning Coach

Diego Mafra Salles

Strenght & Conditioning Coach

Training Location

Wellington, NZ

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