I'm Misi
A little about me.
Born and raised in New Zealand, with a bit of a fruit salad background - proud Tongan, Cook Island and Māori.
I’ve got a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Physiology and have spent the last 8 years working in the health and fitness industry.
I started out in the health sector, working across hospitals and rehabilitation for 3 years, before moving into the fitness industry and eventually becoming a Head Trainer at a group fitness gym.
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of people, goals and lifestyles. For me, fitness and nutrition have never been about quick fixes or being perfect. It’s about finding an approach that actually fits into your life, building good habits, and creating something you can sustain long-term.
Nutrition talks
I’ve had the opportunity to speak and present nutrition seminars in a few different spaces - from working with lawyers and professionals on how to make nutrition work around a busy career, to joining Valerie Adams to educate young up-and-coming track and field athletes on the importance of fuelling their bodies properly, and across multiple 8-week challenges at BFT Mt Wellington.
First HYROX
Funny enough, HYROX was the first thing on my New Year's resolution for 2025 - get out of my comfort zone. The discomfort it gave me was threefold: 1) Going solo 2) Changing my training programme 3) Switching up my nutrition. It was a great litmus test for what else I could put my body through, but more importantly, it taught me a lot about adapting, trusting the process and continuing to push when things get uncomfortable.
First marathon
3:20:41. Something I’d wanted to tick off for a long time. The 2025 Auckland Marathon taught me a lot about patience, consistency and trusting the work. Definitely one for the books!
The Jungle
After years in franchise group fitness, I helped open The Jungle on 2 June 2026 as Head Trainer and Programmer. It was a massive learning curve and a big step outside my comfort zone, but being able to help build a community, create the training and watch people grow along the way has been incredibly rewarding. Definitely one of the biggest challenges I’ve taken on - and one I’m really proud of.
First Deadly Dozen
56:36. Probably the toughest comp I've done in a while, and not just because of the 12 tests back-to-back. The real challenge was the lack of prep in the lead-up, which meant I didn't finish with the time I set out for. It was a proper test of endurance under fatigue, but more importantly, a reminder that you're capable of more than you think when you commit to the process and back yourself.
Brands I collaborate with