FOUNDER + HEAD COACH

Coach Josh Wood is a Tasmanian-based fitness expert offering a new perspective on health and physical fitness—training to become strong for life.

Founder of Strong for Life Online Coaching and drawing from his fifteen years of experience as a competitive strength and combat athlete, a wilderness and hiking guide, and a dad, Josh has developed a holistic approach to fitness grounded solidly in the pragmatic and the natural world. His programs, informed by his education in health science, are highly individualized and efficient.

At the core of Coach Josh's approach is the understanding that for each person, whether they're a professional alpinist, a mom, or a powerlifter, every minute of life is priceless, and top-tier coaching will help them thrive. To date, he has helped thousands of online and in-person clients around the world become the best version of themselves.

"I train people to become the champions of their own life—to excel at every activity, whether they're backpacking or gardening or hauling groceries up the stairs—I help them become more resilient and adaptable. We train to be great, and when you do that, when you are proud of what you can achieve, you see yourself in a whole new light. Plus, you look good naked."

COACH + COMPETITOR

Born and raised in the UK with a background in martial arts and competitive cricket, I loved always being an active person.

After spending time in the gym myself I decided to try having a personal trainer.

I notced that there weren’t many PTs around at the time and with the couple of trainers I tried, I didn’t really gel with them and didn’t have much confidence in their coaching abilities.

To solve this problem, I decided to study and become a personal trainer myself!

Seeing people become better versions of themselves because I was able to influence good habits and help them achieve their goals! This is awesome!

I love being a person who is able to help others regardless of their experience level or what they’re hoping to achieve.

NUTRITION + COMMUNITY SUPPORT

I started working in the health and fitness industry in 2015 after losing 50kg and maintaining it.

I am passionate about the role mindset plays and I thrive on testing myself to see what I can achieve.

Since working with Coach Josh I have been amazed at my transformation. I found a new love for strength training and building muscle.

It is important to me to be a healthy role model for my three daughters. I want to demonstrate that they can achieve anything and be anything that they choose.

COACH + BLACKSMITH

From tall-ship sailing and blacksmithing, to archery and historical reenactment, I have always lived an active life that for several years has led me to guide friends and strangers alike to regain their health, build muscle and become greater versions of themselves.

Growing up on stories of mythic heroes, a greater physical ability to not only perform at one's best but even greater than imagined, has been a driving force in my existence. I strive to be a resource and role model to not only those who wish to become better at what they do, but also those willing to have even a crack at becoming better versions of themselves.