Coach Nick!
COACH • ATHLETE • PROMOTER • MANAGING DIRECTOR
Coach Nick Reynolds
Nick Reynolds has spent most of his life involved in sport, strength, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and coaching. With over 20+ years of coaching experience and decades of competitive experience, he has dedicated his career to helping people become stronger, build muscle, improve performance, and achieve success both in and out of the gym.
Sporting Background
Growing up in Paraparaumu, Nick was a true multi-sport athlete. He competed in athletics as a 100m and 200m sprinter, represented Horowhenua Rugby for five years, played cricket, and was involved in numerous sporting codes throughout his youth.
These experiences helped shape the work ethic, discipline, and competitive mindset that continue to influence his coaching philosophy today.
Bodybuilding History
Nick's bodybuilding journey has been a major part of his life as both an athlete and coach. Competing across multiple federations, he earned numerous titles throughout his career, including Mr Wellington titles in both NABBA and NZIFBB Heavyweight divisions.
Through Reynolds Nutrition and Reynolds Strength, Nick has coached hundreds of clients and guided athletes through more than 100 bodybuilding competitions across federations including NABBA and NZIFBB.
His experience extends far beyond contest day, helping athletes with training, nutrition, peak week preparation, posing, mindset, and stage presentation. Many of the athletes he has coached have gone on to earn overall titles, national titles, and professional status.
Powerlifting Journey
Alongside bodybuilding, Nick developed a passion for powerlifting and strength sports. Throughout his competitive career he has earned numerous regional, national, and world titles while continuing to lead by example on the platform.
His experience as both a lifter and coach has helped athletes of all levels improve technique, increase strength, and achieve success in competition.
Founder of Reynolds Strength
In 2013, Nick co-founded Reynolds Nutrition, which later evolved into Reynolds Strength. What began as a nutrition and contest preparation business has grown into a coaching brand focused on strength training, sports nutrition, athlete development, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and helping everyday people achieve their goals.
Managing Director - 318 Fitness
As Managing Director of 318 Fitness, Nick oversees the gym floor, equipment, facility development and Personal Trainers.
He remains actively involved in coaching, mentoring trainers, improving facilities, and ensuring 318 Fitness continues to grow as The Mecca of Physical Culture along with his long term fiance Marina.