COACH
JOSH WOOD
BHSc
GCSC
Educator. Online Fitness Coach. Public Speaker.
Coach Josh grew up in Minnesota and Nebraska, and also spent some time living in Melbourne and British Columbia. He met his wife when they were backpacking in the UK, and then followed her back to Australia. They moved to Tasmania, where we now live with their two sons.
Tassie’s a great place to call home – and Josh is always going on about his love of the fresh air, the fresh food, and the wilderness that’s only moments away from his front door. He will lose himself in the mountains* as often as possible and loves to tell stories of his work as a wilderness guide and play tour guide whenever people come to visit.
*not literally
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Hey folks. I’m Josh
I entered the fitness industry in 2009 when I started coaching Mixed Martial Arts. From that beginning point, I’ve broadened my skills and experience to include certifications and qualifications in personal training, massage, health science, complementary medicine, coaching and education.
I’ve competed in boxing, powerlifting, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, traditional archery, strongman and some other things I can’t quite remember. I spent 6-years teaching massage therapy in Melbourne and several years teaching Cert III & IV qualifications in Fitness in Tasmania. I still like to work with upcoming trainers and coaches whenever I can!
As a wilderness guide, I’ve interacted with many adventure sport athletes who (like any athlete) put their bodies under intense strain. Working and spending time with backpackers (as well as being one myself) has taught me the importance and value of a well-structured training program that improves performance and reduces injury rates, which is why I offer Backpacking and Hiking Training as one of my services.
I also enjoy exploring new opportunities and ways of changing up my fitness routines, like incorporating steel mace training into my workouts, and keeping an eye out for other new opportunities.
That said, the way I train isn’t necessarily going to be the way I train you. For you, training is all about getting you to your goals in the most consistent and sustainable way possible.
Public Speaking and Workshops
Coach Josh works as a speaker to provide education on topics from how to Eat Like an Adult to choosing the right equipment for outdoor adventures!
Presenting and MCing at the Fjallraven Sydney launch event
Teaching Steel Clubs at Gravit8 studio in Melbourne.
Backpacking 101 hosted by Fjallraven Canada
Presenting the Eat Like an Adult Workshop at St. Luke's in Hobart, Tasmania.
Telling tales of the light keepers while guiding on the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest sea cliffs.
Speaking about trekking in the Himalayas and instilling a sense of adventure in the local primary school students.
Working with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter team on injury prevention before they run the entire Overland Track!
Running a boxing fundamentals workshop for the Lorna Jane Active Day!
Book Coach Josh for Your Next Event!
If you’re looking for someone to present on a health or fitness topic to your work, group, or at an event. Then get in touch and let’s brainstorm!