I achieved my goals and then some! Winning my class! It was during my holiday in South America late last year that I first decided to compete in a bodybuilding show. I had always had a passion for health and fitness and had been involved in things such as running, crossfit, horse riding and netball before discovering a love for working out. I was going to need someone to help me get there. I started researching online prep coaches, and was recommended to Johanna Mountfort through word of mouth. After booking to meet her I flew up to Auckland to meet her. I told her about my goals and ambitions and that same very day locked in dates for my first competition. I walked away feeling like everything was real, this wasn’t something I was just talking about, this was something that was going to happen. Within a few days I had my first training program. Every program from then on was created with the purpose of presenting the best possible package I could come stage time. The programs were always fully explained in detail and she ensured I was educated about the reasoning for everything she asked me to do so I could understand it better, making it so much easier to follow. Jo is always reliable in terms of getting me my programs and communicates frequently with me on her own accord. The vast amount of knowledge and experience she has rubbed off on me and installed confidence in me that I could actually achieve my goals. The main thing I am grateful for is the relationship that Jo and I have created. She doesn’t just treat me like a client, more like a friend, and her genuine care for myself and all the rest of her clients is obvious. There is also unrivalled team unity on Jo’s team, with incredible support from everyone, no matter what stage they are on in their own journeys. Her expertise in Bodybuilding Posing for Bikini Class was also very helpful as this was something I had never had to do before! I achieved my goals and then some, winning my class at the NABBA/WFF Wellington champs- my first show before going on to place third at the federations national championships. This exceeded all my expectations! The amount I achieved throughout my first prep with Jo was almost unbelievable. I had grown so much, not just physically, but mentally too. Not only had I achieved my goal of getting on stage, I had learnt so much and found the lifestyle that I want to continue to follow moving forward. I pushed myself to places I had never been before, trained when I didn’t think I could train anymore, stuck to diet plans even when times got hard and learnt so many skills that I can now apply to the rest of my life. I cannot thank Jo enough for shaping me into a strong confident women through my passion for bodybuilding. I was given the honour of being chosen as one of Jo’s new sponsored athletes for 2019, something I am so grateful for and proud of. I am now a few weeks into my off season and I am more motivated than ever to improve. I know exactly what I need to do and Jo has put the plans in place to ensure that 2019 will be even better! 100% Team Mountfort!

Read more Vanessa Johanson

My experience was extremely positive because I have such a supportive coach! A few years ago I noticed that I had started to gain weight at a fast rate after giving up sports in high school. I had terrible eating patterns and would often find myself excessive amounts of food to the point of feeling sick, I had no self-control and began extremely lazy. My decision to make a change came when I was walking to the letter box and I couldn't catch my breath. I was so unfit and overweight that I started to find even the most basic tasks exhausting. I lost all self-confidence and was ashamed to even socialise with my friends. One day my sister asked if I wanted to join the local gym. At first, I was extremely hesitant but agreed, I stepped on the scales for the first time and was absolutely shocked to see that my weight was sitting at 108kg. I made small goals to try and come to the gym on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 30 mins. As time went on I increased this to 5 days and managed to drop 40kg. I slowly cut out the crap food and replaced with whole foods. After losing the weight my next goal was to build muscle and enter into a bikini competition. I found Johanna online and made contact, within the first three weeks of her programming my body started to drastically change. It responded so well to both the nutrition from Fiona and programming from Jo that my dream of stepping on stage became a reality. I competed 3 times in 2018 and had such a fantastic time because of the support from my team, my entire body composition changed which I never thought was possible. I worked extremely hard to make sure I bought my best package to the stage and in the end, I won the national for my bikini class. My experience was extremely positive because I had/have a supportive coach. Jo listened to my worries and celebrate my successes I have never felt like a number but someone who is important. My dreams were achieved because Jo believed in me and helped to share that belief. I am continuing to smash out my goals because this is not a 1 hit wonder but a lifestyle which I am so passionate about.

Read more Amber Payne, NZ Bikini Tall Champion

I won the NZ National title for NABBA NZ Womens’ Classic Physique Class I started with Jo over three years ago after becoming frustrated not seeing any change in my body shape even though I was “dieting” and exercising. With Jo’s guidance, not only did we change how I look, we changed how I felt about my body and repaired my relationship with food. I’ve since gone onto compete on the bodybuilding stage and continue to work with Jo with all my health and fitness goals. I cannot recommend Jo highly enough to anyone wanting to make a positive change in their lives. In 2018 I won the NZ National Title for the Nabba New Zealand Classic Physique Class and the 2019 Best Poser award at Nabba Taranaki

Read more TRACEY OHAUPO

I could not have achieved these titles without Johanna Johanna has been my coach for almost three years. Jo is professional and a joy to work with. We can be serious but also have a laugh at the same time. Jo is a great teacher and she has changed my life. I have competed in three Figure competitions in two years and won overall at each: Ms WFF Figure Wellington 2017, Ms WFF Figure Wellington 2018, Ms WFF Figure NZ 2018. I could not have achieved these titles without Jo. I can’t wait to see what happens this year! I have so many goals and I know working with Jo they will be achieved. If you are considering competing you should contact Jo as her expertise and guidance will lead you to greatness. Jo is the best coach ever - she was voted coach of the year 2018!

Read more Amanda Hopewell

Johanna is by far the best coach I have worked with! She keeps me challenged and motivated and always wants what is best for her clients. With her support, programmes, and posing routine, I competed in my first figure competition and felt amazing! My transformation was beyond my own expectations! I had confidence, muscles and the biggest smile, thanks to this amazing woman. Thanks Jo! You are such an inspiration <3

Read more Jannai McCracken