Personal Training In Dunedin
Every new Compound member gets 2 free PT sessions. Tell us what you want help with and we’ll match you with the right coach.
Personal training is a good fit if you:
Are new to the gym and want to build confidence
Want a proper plan instead of guessing
Need accountability
Want to improve technique
Have a strength, fitness, fat loss, running, or sport goal
Want help getting started at Compound
TELL US YOUR GOALS
Strength, fat loss, confidence, running, CrossFit, Olympic lifting, or general fitness.
How Personal Training Works
GET MATCHED WITH A TRAINER
Fill out the trainer matching form and we’ll use this information to find the right trainer for you.
START WITH TWO FREE SESSIONS
Every new member gets two free PT sessions so you can get started properly before committing to ongoing training.
Our Trainers
Katie Pugh
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Hi, I’m Katie Pugh.
I’m a personal trainer at Compound Gym with a focus on conditioning, sculpting, and helping people build confidence in the gym.
I enjoy working with members who want to get fitter, feel stronger, improve their body composition, and follow a clear plan without feeling overwhelmed.
My coaching style is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you make steady progress.
If you want help getting into a better routine and training with more purpose, I’d love to help.
Ben Thompson
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Hi, I’m Ben Thompson.
I’m a personal trainer and the manager of Compound Gym, with a background in Olympic lifting, CrossFit, and strength training.
I coach people who want to move better, lift safely, build strength, improve technique, and train with more structure.
Whether you’re new to lifting or already training hard, I can help you build a programme that suits your goals and keeps you progressing.
If you want to get stronger and improve the way you train, I’d love to help.
Sammy Burke
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Hi, I’m Sammy Burke.
I’m a New Zealand champion runner across multiple disciplines and currently completing my Master of Science.
I’m an experienced endurance coach, working with runners and high-level athletes through Peak Endurance in Wānaka.
I help people improve their running, build endurance, prepare for events, and train with a smarter, more structured approach.
If you want to improve your running or endurance performance, I’d love to help.
Josh Dryden
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Hi, I’m Josh Dryden.
I’ve been a personal trainer for six years after completing my Bachelor of Exercise Science and Physiology at Otago University.
I help people build better routines, get stronger, and achieve results they did not think were possible.
If you want structure, support and a coach who keeps training enjoyable, I’d love to help.
James Douglas
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Hi, I’m James Douglas.
I help people build strength, confidence and better movement through practical, personalised coaching.
I work across personal training, strength and conditioning, and sports performance, including coaching with Otago Cricket and Sargood Clinic.
If you want to get stronger, improve performance, or feel more confident in the gym, I’d love to help
Josh Skryba
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Hi Im Josh Skryba - My goal is simple: to help you get stronger, more capable, and more confident, ready for whatever sport, training, or daily life demands. Every session has a purpose; you deserve more than a workout that just leaves you wiped out.
I specialise in performance-focused training for field-based athletes, building strength, speed, power, conditioning, movement quality, and confidence — in the gym and beyond.
If you’re a field-based athlete chasing peak performance or just want to get stronger and more confident in the gym, I’d love to help you build a plan with real purpose behind it.
FAQ
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Personal training prices are set by each trainer and vary depending on session length, frequency, and training style.
Most personal training arrangements depend on the trainer, session length, and frequency. Once we understand what you need, we’ll match you with a trainer and explain the options before you commit to anything. -
Yes. To train with a personal trainer at Compound, you need an active Compound Gym membership.
If you’re not a member yet, you can start by claiming a free 7-day pass or joining on the membership that best suits how you train.
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Yes. If you already know which trainer you’d like to work with, let us know when you book your training consult.
If you’re not sure, we’ll help match you with the trainer who best suits your goals, schedule, and experience.
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You don’t have to choose on your own.
Tell us your goals, training experience, preferred times, and what kind of support you’re looking for. We’ll help match you with the trainer who best fits your needs.
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Yes. Every new Compound member gets two free personal training sessions to help them get started.
These sessions are designed to help you build confidence, understand the gym, and get support from a coach early in your membership.
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Yes. Personal training is a great option if you’re new to the gym, returning after time away, or unsure how to train properly.
Your coach can help you learn technique, build confidence, and follow a plan that suits your current level.
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Yes. Our trainers work with a range of goals, including strength, muscle gain, fat loss, general fitness, running, Olympic lifting, CrossFit, and sport performance.
The right coach depends on what you want to achieve and how you like to train.
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Yes. You can claim a free 7-day pass and try Compound before deciding whether to join or work with a trainer.
Every new member also gets two free personal training sessions, so you’ll have support when you get started.
Prefer To Try the gym first?
Get a 7-day free pass to see if you like Compound
Visit Compound Gym In Dunedin
Compound Gym is located at Level 2A, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin
We offer 24/7 gym access, strength equipment, personal training, sauna options, free parking, and a serious training environment for people who want to train properly.
Manned Hours:
Monday–Friday
6am–7pm
Phone:
+64 27 3411 609