The GYM JUNKIE Team- the best trainers in Levin. Making group fitness personal.

Ali Richardson Gym Junkie Owner

Oversees all programming development at GJ. Currently teaches: Fix, BTB, Fusion, and Heavy. Ali is proud to facilitate community outreach programmes such as: ACE, L-ZONE, L2TM, WHIP, and trauma yoga. Ali is passionate about human health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and sees GJ as a therapeutic space for all.

BSc Psychology 

Dip Level 3 Exercise Professional 

Olympic Lifting L1

CrossFit L1  & L2

Gymnastics L1 

AOT Yoga L1 (800hrs community)

YTT200 Yoga Alliance Certified

Liz Holtom  WOD-FIX Head Coach

Also known as Lethal Little Liz… our very own pocket rocket, a master at rope climbs! You’ll see her coaching our WOD-FIX and FIX classes.

Crossfit L2

Olympic Lifting L2

Alex Richardson HEAVY Head Coach  

You’ll find him barking orders at our HEAVY classes. A fan of heavy music, heavier weights and... unconventional motivational strategies.

In his spare time you’ll find him folding clothes with people still in them, shooting things near and far, and playing with dogs.

Colleen McQuillan Bendy Business Ops Manager

Our queen of admin, keeps GJ working in the background. If you send an email to gymjunkieoffice@gmail.com you’ll be chatting with Colleen! You’ll find her bossing out the burpees and bar rolls in our classes. 

She is also part of the FUSION YOGA team keeping the GJ members nimble in between lifting. 

Bachelor of Education (Teaching)

YTT200 Yoga Alliance Certified

Jen Harrap Personal Trainer & Fitness Coach

Jen is a personal trainer who helps everyone from athletes to those with long-term health conditions get stronger, fitter, and more confident.

At Gym Junkie, she leads L-ZONE, MUM-FIT, FIX and INTRO classes, as well as running 1:1 and small group personal training. She also brings the fun to our social media by capturing the energy of our classes.

With expertise in strength, endurance, and rehabilitation, Jen is the personal trainer to have in your corner – whether you want to return to fitness, smash a goal, or take your training to the next level. Feel your best. Get in touch.

📧 jen@jenharrap.com | 📱 027 380 3602

L3 Personal Trainer (including nutrition)

L3 GP Referral Specialist

L4 Obesity and Diabetes Specialist

L1 Olympic Lifting

HYROX Foundation

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Emma Easton FIX Coach

Our resident champion of bodyweight exercises! You’ll see her zipping around with her partner in crime Colleen- blasting out the burpees, box jumps and bear crawls.

Bachelor of Education (Teaching)

Anna Cooper FUSION YOGA teacher aka Mango.

You’ll usually see Anna Mango paired up with Colleen teaching FUSION YOGA, providing a balanced experience. Big lover of hugs, music, plants and pink hair, Anna provides a smiling face and a listening ear if you need it.

Working as a Primary School teacher and School Sports Association Convenor, Mango is down for making sure kids experience physical activity and explore alternative sports.

Bachelor of Education (Teaching)