Hamish Cooke

Qualifications: Certificate in Applied Sport and Exercise Studies (Level 4) (Personal Training and Exercise Prescription). Currently studying for level 5. Favourite quote: the best way to predict the future is to create it!

Greatest Achievement: Gaining a scholarship to the UK to play the gentleman’s game (cricket). Also wearing the chicken suit at the Highlanders home games..

Fitness inspiration: Anyone who is willing to step outside their comfort zone and push barriers aside in order to reach their goals.

About me: Originally from Dunedin, my family of six saw the light and moved down to Gore before I reached the age of 10 to pursue the country life. After a few great years of farm work and schooling, I graduated from high school and was fortunate enough to leave on the next flight for England to play cricket. A back injury in my second stint in England put a stop to any progression short term and I decided to fill the void that cricket left with my other huge passion. People and fitness. I am now 22 and back in Dunedin studying at the sports institute. I love what I do as a training PT and group training is one challenge that I have always had a passion for. My background in team sport has shown me what a positive strong team can do for an individual in the environment and their development in all aspects.