Meet the Team
Our coaches bring deep knowledge, experience, and genuine care to every session. Their role is to guide, support, and help each member make meaningful progress toward their goals.
REECE MCCAFFREY
I believe a great coach is right there beside their clients, every step of the way. That extends well beyond exercise prescription and guidance, encompassing everything from mental and emotional wellbeing outside the gym to injury prevention, improved nutrition and the creation of sustainable habits.
A great coach not only becomes a friend, but ultimately one of the most trusted people in their clients’ lives. And that’s a responsibility I never take lightly. Some days that means pushing you beyond your perceived limits to elicit those incremental gains that lead to long-term success. Other times it could simply mean acting as a sounding board as you work through the challenges of daily life.
Either way, I’m here to help you experience the best hour of your day, and the most empowering moments of your week.
SHANNON DURRANT
Growing up I was obsessed with rugby, making a number of representative sides and playing 1st XV rugby at CBHS, and Senior rugby at the Sumner Rugby Club. Unfortunately, my body didn’t get the memo, and my career was cut short by a number of significant injuries and ongoing niggles.
Funnily enough, that turned out to be a positive. It forced me to find new ways to stay healthy, fit and strong. It made me resilient, and proved to me that there is almost always something you can do to stay active and keep moving forward.
I’m incredibly proud of the culture we’ve built at Recreate – it’s a place with an amazing vibe, heaps of energy, and no D***heads!
JOSH MORRELL
As a coach I like to create an environment for clients to express whole life but my passion for strength and conditioning came later in life through finding ways to perform better on the field I quickly found how much it has helped me off the field as well.
As a coach I like to create an environment for clients to express themselves. I love being given the opportunity to apply my skill set to help others reach their utmost potential be it sports specific, aesthetic or personal growth goals. This can be achieved through physical training and or mindset coaching to develop mental fortitude and self belief.
TAMARA WYKES
My passion? Helping people build not just physical strength, but mental resilience and overall well-being. With nearly four years as a CrossFit coach and experience leading a variety of fitness classes, I've seen firsthand how powerful movement can be. My background in psychology fuels my approach, blending fitness with mindset strategies to help you thrive both in and out of the gym. When I'm not coaching, you'll probably find me Olympic lifting-or teaching others how to lift with confidence and proper technique. My mission is simple: challenge you, support you, give you shit and help you become the strongest version of yourself, inside and out.
MORE THAN TRAINING
BUILD A BODY THAT WORKS
BUILD STRENGTH & FITNESS
Develop real, usable strength with structured training designed to improve how you move, perform, and feel every day.
RECOVERY & INJURY PREVENTION
Train intelligently with expert guidance that helps you stay pain-free, recover properly, and build resilience for the long term.
Whether preparing for a competition or a personal challenge, our coaches design training that helps you perform at your best when it matters.
Start with a 14-day free trial
Take the first step with a 14-day free trial. Train independently, work with a coach or join our team sessions and experience everything Recreate has to offer.
Best gym experience. Took part in the 9:30am and 12pm classes and they were incredible. Great environment and range of equipment. Would definitely recommend.
Sarah Matthews
Best gym in Christchurch, they have everything you need nothing you dont, modern and clean changing rooms, great staff willing to help anyone and everyone.
Roy Ford
The programming for classes is excellent and the coaches I’ve met are all top tier - extremely helpful.
Chris Chirnside
Recreate Gym is more than just a place to work out – it’s a community. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the positive energy and support from both the staff and fellow members.
Connie Greig
Recreate Gym is more than just a place to work out – it’s a community. You can feel the positive energy and support from both the staff and fellow members.
Michael Howzen
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Ready to take your performance to the next level? Reach out today and let’s talk about a personalised training plan for you.