COACH
JOSH WOOD
BHSc
GCSC
TEDx Speaker. Educator. Online Fitness Coach.
Coach Josh Wood is a Tasmanian-based TEDx speaker, educator, and fitness expert offering a new perspective on health and physical fitness — training to become strong for life.
Drawing from his 15 years of experience as a competitive powerlifter and combat sport athlete, a wilderness and hiking guide, and a dad, Coach Josh has developed a holistic approach to fitness grounded solidly in the pragmatic and natural world.
To date, Coach Josh has helped thousands of online and in-person clients and event attendees around the world to become the best versions of themselves.
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“He [Josh] delivered an exceptional talk that incorporated humour, important factual information and stories to create a compelling and practical talk that was highly memorable and impactful. Josh works hard and was diligent throughout the process and was brilliant to work with. I cannot recommend Josh enough for your events or conferences!”
— Theo Kapodistrias, Multi-Award-Winning General Counsel + Speaker | Author of 'A Way With Words' | TEDxHobart Director
TEDx: Six Habits to Eat Like an Adult
Hey folks. I’m Josh
About me:
I grew up in Minnesota and Nebraska, and also spent some time living in Melbourne and British Columbia. I met my wife while we were backpacking in the UK, and then followed her back to Australia. We moved to Tasmania, where we now live with our two sons.
Tassie’s a great place to call home – and I am always going on about my love of the fresh air, the fresh food, and the wilderness that is only moments away from my front door.
My education and experience:
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.
Topics of Expertise:
How to make healthy lifestyle changes | Nutrition and how to Eat Like an Adult
Making fitness a priority for parents and fathers | Fitness fads (and what to do instead)
How to make the most of your food and fitness environment | Finding your wellness “why” to keep you motivated
What it means to become “Strong for Life” | Personal training, coaching, and fitness education
Recent Podcast Interviews with Coach Josh Wood
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, please submit your event details and we’ll get back to you!