Who This Is For
Keeping Your Strength
Weight-loss medication is now part of a lot of people's plans, and it works. The part that gets less attention is what the scale is actually giving up: without resistance training, a meaningful share of the loss is lean muscle, and muscle is what keeps you strong, upright and metabolically healthy for the decades afterwards.
To be clear about the boundary: we are not a clinic. We do not prescribe, advise on or manage medication of any kind, and anything about your prescription belongs with the doctor who wrote it. What we do is the training half - one on one, assessed first, built to hold onto strength while the weight comes off.
How It Works Here
Resistance work, prioritised
Strength training is the lever that protects lean mass. That is the centre of the programme, not an add-on to cardio.
Sized to lower energy
Appetite and energy both change on these medications. Sessions are one on one, so the load is matched to the day you are actually having.
Measured, so you can see it
The assessment is repeated as you go, so progress is visible as strength retained rather than a number on a scale.
Questions people ask
- Why train while on weight-loss medication?
- Because without resistance training a meaningful share of the weight lost is lean muscle. Strength training is the lever that protects it, so it is the centre of the programme here, not an add-on to cardio.
- Do you advise on the medication?
- No. We are not a clinic and do not prescribe, advise on or manage medication of any kind. Anything about your prescription belongs with the doctor who wrote it.
- Energy and appetite are lower. Can I still train?
- Yes. Sessions are one on one, so the load is matched to the day you are actually having, and the assessment is repeated so progress shows as strength retained, not just a number on a scale.
From the Google Reviews
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Joe and rod are the best trainers in new Zealand. I've trained with Joe for many years and seen amazing results. The Raw Enerchi team create personalized workouts that fit my needs perfectly and get the best out of me each time I enter the gym. I've gained noticeable strength, fitness and confidence because of that over the years and it's transformed who I am. However what I appreciate most is their motivating and supportive approach. Each session is full of craic which makes it even more fulfilling. If you're looking for a dedicated and effective personal coach, I highly recommend the raw enerchi team.
Awesome little gym with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I have been training here with Maeve for about 6 months. I was looking for more strength training to complement the Pilates I have done for many years. What I found at Raw Ener-Chi was a level of knowledge about the human body and movement that you do not find elsewhere in the gym environment. Through a personalised program where adjustments are made to strengthen your weakness and release tightness, I have seen gains in creating total body alignment. Meaning I move through my day with much more ease having strength where I used to be weak. If you are looking for a tailored personal approach to training that improves your body and mind connection then Raw Energy-Chi is a great gym. Thank you Maeve you are a gem to find and I love training with you.
Joe doesn’t just run you through exercises - he teaches you the “why” behind every movement. He frames biomechanics in a way that actually changes how your body fires - you don’t just copy a movement; you understand it. With him, muscles aren’t simply “working”; they’re working for a reason, in the right order, with the right intention. Small adjustments create huge changes. He explains why a cue matters, what pattern it supports, and you feel your alignment reset instantly. That level of precision only comes from someone with real kinesiology knowledge behind their coaching. You don’t leave the session exhausted, but the next day you feel soreness in exactly the right places - which has become Joe’s signature for me. If you’re just trying to lift heavier, you can go anywhere. But if you want someone who truly understands how the body functions and can coach from that depth, Joe is the answer.
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