Michael Sullivan

Michael is fab! I love training with him, he's personal, attentive to your individual needs, a bit of a pusher (which I personally need) and very easy to work with. I'd recommend Michael to anyone who will listen. As a bonus, he also gives great recipe advice. 5 stars all round! More...

Michael has a wealth of fitness and nutrition knowledge. Every session I come away having learned so much. Each session is unique keeping things interesting, and fresh. Michael has been amazing in getting me this far with my fitness progress.

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Michael has been a great help in getting me back into the gym and I have seen some amazing progress in my fitness level, after only 3 weeks. He is knowledgeable, supportive and keeps me motivated. I know if I drop the ball,he will contact me to make sure that I stay on track with my goals. He is a great strength and conditioning coach and with helpful tips on nutrition and food as well. I'm really excited to maintain my fitness journey with the help of Michael. More...

Michael is a very knowledgeable and attentive trainer. He has taken care to build my training slowly and carefully to ensure I am not over loaded too soon, but always to the point where I get maximum benefit. He is always well prepared and communicates very well. I can’t recommend him highly enough. More...

Michael is such a wonderful trainer! Ive had the pleasure of working with him for 2 years and his supportive and non-judgmental approach is what I needed to gain confidence in the gym and in myself. I went from not knowing how to pick up a barbell to working up to heavy lifts, and cannot thank Michael enough for this. He always switches up the sessions to teach you a range of movements, and always has great banter to keep you engaged. He goes the extra mile to contact you out of the sessions to see how you are going and seeing what else he can do to help you achieve your goals. I'd recommend Michael to everyone regardless of age and experience! More...

Michael is positive, genuine and knowledgeable. His communication is faultless.

I used to be physically active years ago in my native country but have become inactive since coming to NZ 6 years ago. Recently I was introduced to Michael, who has reintroduced me to gym workouts with well-balanced programmes that are appropriate for me and fun to do, to the extend that I come in early every day to do them . .. and I'm seeing results! Thank you, Michael, for this, I'm looking forward to a bright future back in the gym with your support! More...

Michael at Apollo fitness has been incredibly helpful and has been supportive since day one

No day is the same, Michael has so much knowledge and passion for what he does. If for some reason one exercise isn't working for you that day he has the experience and know how to adapt and change it up in the blink of an eye to achieve the same results but manage the niggle you may have that day.

Lots of information learnt while working out and little changes to make you sessions but day to day life better as well. I sleep better, wake earlier and productivity and mental health is on point again.
I highly recommend Focus to anyone that wants to get in shape, improve their fitness and clear the head.

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Was extremely frustrated on day 2. With not remembering all that I was shown on day I one and set me up for a negative estart to the gym again.

Michael is a friendly, knowledgeable coach who understands individual requirements. The greatest advantage to working with him is having a bespoke training plan that suits my particular needs.

After having physio on a torn hamstring, I was introduced to Michael. I had a meeting with him & found that he listened to what I wanted to achieve.

Michael started our sessions on a light training & he is slowly building up my training sessions to make things more challenging. He is always checking in to see that I am coping with the various exercises.

When Michael promises to send me information, he does it & is proactive in sending information if he things I will benefit from it.

Training with Michael has made more aware how important it is to keep myself active as I get older. I can see that I am getting stronger & have more energy to do the things I like doing. More...

Great guidance, simple and easy to follow. Helps keep me accountable so looking forward to the positive results.

Michael's great! Knowledgeable, inspirational and extremely helpful with regards to routine, movements and diet planning. A very easy guy to work with and great to bounce ideas off - thanks! More...

Being 62 and having done NO excercise for two years I was a bit unsure if a personal trainer was really the answer for me. As it turns out, Mikes been great at getting me motivated to at least think about exercise outside the gym. I really apreciate the way his sessions are so varied and include things I think I could do at home (sometime). Focus takes the time to check in and sends out useful info, especially for anyone wanting to maximise the impact of their training.
Its only been a matter of weeks but its great to feel physical again and the presense of muscles Id forgotten about.
I feel pretty confident that Mike can tailor an effective training program for anyone, at any level of fitness. More...

Michael has been very warm and welcoming since I first made contact with him - we have started training together and I am really enjoying this - Michael listens well and is positive to deal with - I am looking forward to training sessions

I’ve really enjoyed my time training with Michael, and have seen solid results in my general fitness and wellbeing. While he needs to work on his jokes, his programs are great and always different to keep it enjoyable and varied.

Michael has been excellent! I am now a month into training with Michael and have enjoyed it thoroughly, he always has a positive attitude and has helped me feel comfortable in a training environment which i’ve never had the confidence to do so before! He is super helpful and offers great feedback/advice. Overall the experience has been awesome and I look forward to progressing our training More...

I contacted Focus on behalf of my daughter in the hope that they could assist in motivating her, provide some "focus" (excuse the pun) and aid her to regain her self love and self worth. So far, Michael seems to be doing a fabulous job with this. More...

I have been training with Michael for a while now and he is nothing short of fantastic. His sessions and plans are tailored specifically towards your abilities and goals, and does regular checks ins to ensure things are still on track. The 1 on 1 sessions with him are always a lot of fun and always filled with banter - but don't worry, he'll push you - and leave you feeling surprised and incredibly proud of what you can achieve. I am stoked with what I have achieved with him so far, and can't wait to hit more of my goals. Highly recommend working with Michael! More...

This goes out to you who are thinking of joining Focus. My name is Maritza, I belonged to Focus for two years, after a wrong decision, I left the group, started smoking and never exercised again. Two weeks ago I came back and it was the best decision I've ever made. Many people think that it costs a lot of money, that they could spend that money on something else. But the reality is that neither your boss nor your family and friends are going to take care of your health. physical and mental !!. If you read this you will have a thousand excuses but the truth is that I have the best physical trainer I have ever met and he will always help you, but you must do everything on your part. In Focus you will find people who work every day to advance and have a healthier life. if you think that the cost is high you are wrong, how many times do we like money in things that we do not need? please to you who are reading this, make the decision and come to work with us, no matter your age, your physique, only your personal work matters and loving yourself as well. Michael will always be there to support you and we have the best group of people to give you all the support. I have one of the most difficult jobs in the world, where there is no one who exercises and finally my work is always based on helping those who have no voice. Michael thank you for always been there for me More...

Highly recommend working with Michael. He is easy to work with and is incredibly patient. He consistently evaluates and adapts your workout plan to manage any health/injuries and work with any changes in availability which I've really appreciated.

Michael is very friendly, patient, efficient, adaptive, passionate, effective communicator and highly focused trainer and good person. Very helpful and provides with extra lessons on fb and homeworks on emails and msgs too.
Highly recommended!

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I love working with Focus and enjoy every session. Michael works to keep me motivated, accountable and the rewards are quickly achievable. So may benefits from the physical training, helps with balance for overall wellbeing too - so happy! More...

We started working with Michael when our old trainer moved on to another career. Best thing ever for us! We've found that he's been proactive, motivated, organised and fun. Our fitness has improved considerably - and his sense of humour is essential for us to keep on pushing on even when we really don't want to. More...

This is my second time training with Michael after having a break. He has helped me get back into training sessions end get on my journey to fitter, healthier and stronger. Michael Is great at checking in regularly through texts and emails and offering help with exercise programs, nutrition etc. although I don’t like to go to the gym I always feel better after the one on one session with Michael. Highly recommend Michael More...

This is my second stint training with Michael (after training with him years ago before I went overseas). I decided to come back because his training style is super realistic, and enjoyable, while still challenging! I'm can be an all or nothing person and find that his style of training is something I can actually sustain and get long lasting results and habits from. Loving being back! More...

Michael Sullivan is an excellent trainer in that he encourages you when also not at the gym. The contact that he provides is motivating and positive, there has been some moments where I could have easily not gone in but the contact he makes and the fun banter Keeps us all engaged. He is informed and knowledgeable of health and fitness and that is why I keep going and have been for over a year now cheers Mike keep up the good work More...

I have been having group and one on one sessions with Mike for over 2 months now. I have been amazed by Mike professionalism and genuineness to see me succeed in my fitness journey. Mike constantly checks up on you and pushes you to do better. The results so far have been fantastic. I'm now able to run faster and for longer distances and lift heavier weights than I was able to when I started. Not only have I lost inches around my waist but I feel so much healthier, fitter and stronger. I always look forward to my training sessions with Mike and I highly recommend his services. More...

I've been training with Michael now since November, after coming back from living overseas. Because I'm older, it's important to me to build muscle and cardio fitness. Michael's training constantly challenges me, and I'm noticing I'm getting stronger
I work with a trainer to keep me accountable, as I'm not one of those people who are self-motivated to exercise. Michael is personable, and pushes me to improve, not just my fitness but my diet as well. I look forward to my sessions with Michael. More...

Michael and the Focus guys have motivated me to get moving again, become consistent, and focus on wider aspects to my health and wellbeing. It works for me to train with the same faces every week too. Thanks guys. Bring on 2021 More...

I have had Michael as my personal trainer for nearly one year now, like anything new it was hard to start with, committing 3 mornings a week to working out, but once I started noticing good results - loss of body fat, loss of weight, toning and muscle gain (but not too much! !!) it inspired me to keep it up and work harder, learning about nutrition which goes hand in hand with the above results, was good. For me having regular times slots weekly was motivation for not giving up :) More...

Michael was recommended to me by another personal trainer as being experienced and good to work with and he hasn't disappointed. He's been very encouraging and is helping design a workout that is catered to my individual needs.

I like that he is very focused on the quality of a workout - doing it right rather than just going for big weights. And he's been very patient with not knowing much about what I'm doing! More...

Since I started training with Michael my fitness level is the best it has been in years, got a lot stronger and old injuries don't hurt as much. Makes training fun, pushes you to achieve your goals but knows your limits. Highly recommended More...

After working out in gyms for years I started to lose motivation. I did a bit of research and I came across Michael and decided to get in contact. After 3 months i still find the sessions challenging and different every day. No matter what your experience in training, I would highly recommend Michael. More...

I started working with Michael after recovering from a back injury. I wanted to get back to gym but knew I would need help to make sure I wouldn't injure my back again. I really feel like he took the time to listen to my history and my goals for what I wanted to achieve. Making sure to modify the workouts with lots different variations insuring my back is protected. I would highly recommend Michael, he’s great at keeping you motivated on what you want to achieve. His training has a huge difference to my recovery. More...

Michael is an awesome trainer! Workouts are well tailored and will challenge you, Michael keeps the sessions fun through a positive attitude and great sense of humour. He’ll make sure that you’re on track for your goals with regular check ups; both during your training sessions with him but also guidance for when you’re training alone. More...

Great trainer keeps moving towards your goal, always checking in giving you a reminder to do something and watch your diet. Likes a laugh so that makes it easier, highly recommend him. More...

I started 2 weeks ago. And I can not believe Im still going.
The sessions are hard but Michale explains everything from the get go, he also adjusts things to suit your level. Having a small friendly group helps too. From someone who has hardly made time for their own health or even think about exercising consistently. I feel very motivated to keep coming to group sessions. I highly recommend joining. Micheal is a fantastic trainer. More...

The personal trainer was very easy to talk to and make me feel confident in what I want to achieve.

I have just joined up this week, really excited about going again next week. I joined up as had heard great things. Glad I did now as truly feel confident have found the best fit. Looking forward to getting fitter and stronger with Michael's expert guidance and ability to easily motivate. More...

I like it because it's just straight to the point. You go there you do your workouts for an hour, then you leave. Also has a very relaxed atmosphere

I absolutely love Michaels' group sessions and am already seeing a difference in my overall fitness, strength and wellbeing. He is awesome at catering each group session to everyone's own needs, wants and goals! Looking forward to making even more progress with him over the next few months. More...

Just started with Michael, haven't been to a gym for years, Michael has a good read on how hard to push you in order to get a result, but still want to come back for more.

Great communication. Always happy to answer any question and very good at getting the best out of me during training