COACH • PERFORMER • ATHLETE • OPERATIONS MANAGER

Coach Marina "Rina"

Marina has spent her life immersed in sport, movement, performance, and coaching. From dance and stage performance to bodybuilding, powerlifting, strength coaching, and business operations, her passion has always been helping people build confidence and achieve their potential.

Dance Background

Marina began dancing at just five years old, developing a strong foundation through Ballet, Tap, and American Jazz before discovering her true passion for Hip Hop.

Her dedication led to a career spanning more than two decades as a dance teacher, choreographer, mentor, performer, and studio owner.

Teaching & Performance

Marina taught dance in various private schools and at the Wellington Performing Arts Centre, coaching students from as young as three years old through to adults.

She developed competition teams, choreographed performances, and performed throughout New Zealand and internationally, helping dancers build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and self-belief.

Sporting Background

A talented multi-sport athlete, Marina represented the Hutt Valley in both Softball and Netball while also competing in swimming, dance, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strength sports throughout her life.

Bodybuilding History

Marina successfully competed in Bikini and Sports Model divisions, including earning the title of NZIFBB Masters Bikini Champion.

Alongside her own competitive achievements, she has coached, choreographed, and guided well over a thousand bodybuilding athletes and lifestyle clients, helping competitors perfect their posing, routines, confidence, stage presentation, and overall presence.

Powerlifting Journey

Marina has built an impressive competitive résumé in powerlifting, achieving numerous first and second placings throughout her career.

Among her proudest achievements was setting a 180kg World Record Squat, a lift that remains one of her most memorable accomplishments in the sport.

Operations Manager - 318 Fitness

Today, Marina serves as Operations Manager of 318 Fitness and wears many hats throughout the business.

Alongside coaching, she manages sales, marketing, social media, events, administration, accounts, member services, and the countless behind-the-scenes tasks required to keep the business running smoothly.