Testimonials

This was always going to be my last year of bodybuilding so I decided I needed the best coach so I could be in my best condition.  It was an obvious choice, Johanna had just won “Coach of the Year” in 2018, so she was my first choice!  I have not had one moment of regret with this choice.  Her programmes, which changed every 5 weeks, were spot on and every week I saw changes in my body.  Johanna also oversaw my nutrition programme and that’s when my body responded beyond anything I had ever achieved previously. She also has the best Posing Video Tutorials Programme that helped me display all that muscle she helped to develop. I went on to win 2^nd place at NABBA Nationals this year.  Johanna, I will be forever grateful for your knowledge and guidance and I highly recommend anyone who is passionate about this sport to contact Johanna today.

After 4 years away from the bodybuilding arena and not regularly training, I had lost my way and found myself at my heaviest in over 13 years. Whilst 55 kg does not sound huge for most people, for my usual 47kg frame it was not pretty.  As part of reclaiming me, I explored and worked with a couple of other trainers and I have got myself back somewhat regularly into the gym however not much had shifted in terms of my weight. I had been following Johanna for some time and her over 50’s group. I had also watched her career as I was competing at the same time.  Initially, I bought one of her programmes to see how I liked it.   About the same time my husband decided he was going to do ICN worlds in Melbourne (20 weeks out) and was ‘encouraging’ me to do it.  In my mind, I was saying the body would need to catch up with my head.  I did say at one stage, “I could wear a dress” and do the Runway model class....Continue Reading...

Johanna...It all began on your Feb 2019 Off-Season Course. You have been writing tailored personal training programmes to guide my training since February 2019...about 10 months now. Each programme has been so well-structured and very specific to meet the needs of my training goals. Our video chat discussion, as we go over the exercises and how to execute them, has been really valuable... giving me lots of tips and helping me to know what I am doing, why and how! When it is needed you have provided video links which I can keep looking at to remind me of the form....Continue Reading...

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....Continue Reading...

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....Continue Reading...

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

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!

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

I came to Johanna looking for posing advice and a routine for my 2018 competitions. Thank god I did, she turned me from an amateur to an athlete of an international standard!  She knew the best poses to suit my body to show to the judges, which gave me the confidence I needed to get to the next level.

The skype and step by step posing routine was just so easy to learn, I highly recommend this.

Our skype online posing was invaluable also, giving me the necessary tweaks to perfect my posing before comp day.

I am so indebted to Jo for all the valuable sessions this year, she is a great mentor and coach – highly recommended for anybody whether starting out or a seasoned competitor.

I contacted Johanna for help after I met a competitor client of Johanna’s backstage. She looked amazing and had made significant progress in a very short amount of time.

Within 5 weeks of working with Johanna I competed in a show and won my class and the overall bikini title. 10 weeks later I competed again in a Pro/amateur show. I won my class and my Pro card!!

Since then I have competed in 3 Pro bikini shows placing 4th, 5th and 2nd. My posing and confidence has improved dramatically and it brings out my best features.

What I love about Johanna is her programmes are custom designed to me and not run of the mill programs. She takes into consideration my goals, my weakness, injuries, likes and dislikes.

Johanna’s programs very easy to follow. She spends an hour explaining each program, exercises, sets, reps etc. She will also send a video if you are unsure of correct technique.

I have made insane muscle gains in the year I have been working with Johanna. She has taken me from being an amateur bikini girl who was not making any progress to the top Wff Bikini Pro in New Zealand.

 

Dream coach!

I’ve worked with many different coaches throughout my life. I have been doing bodybuilding for 3 years now. Johanna is the third coach I have and by FAR the Best! I love her no-fluffing-around approach but at the same time extremely supportive! Her methods, expertise and love for the sport and her athletes is incomparable! She not only makes sure her individualised programs are going to deliver incredible results but also that they fit you and your lifestyle so you don’t burn out and you actually enjoy them.

Johanna is also a fantastic posing coach. Her attention to detail is amazing. Strong and feminine, beautiful and musically correct.

I love working with Johanna because I know I can trust her 100%. Especially when I lose sight in the prep process. Her judgment abilities to see what’s best for me during peak week are a true gift for all the clients who work with her!

She not only brings the best out in me, when I’m on stage but also every single day on the gym floor. My workouts are always intensity and intention packed.

Not only my body has transformed significantly since I’ve started working with Jo but also the way I feel and my attitude towards the hard work and commitment!

I cannot recommend her enough!

 

I discovered Johanna online via Instagram and Facebook as I was searching for a local coach.

The challenge was on for Johanna.  I had decided to aim for a show and then suffered some personal setbacks which stalled my training progress.  I needed help and as my past experiences had been solely online coaching. I thought I would try to find someone local who could do more face to face training.  My final prep time was less than 8 weeks.  Johanna’s programme was full on and absolutely rocked from start to finish!  She was incredibly supportive and understanding but also kept me focused on my goal which was what I really needed.  I’m a behavioral psychologist so know all about the science of behavior change but the hardest part is applying it to yourself!  My original journey into body building began as a challenge to change my behavior so it’s been great to work with someone who applies tons of positive reinforcement, and behavioral technologies such as modeling and giving immediate feedback during practice sessions.

Johanna you rock, and I am so grateful to you for extending me and my body even further!  Here’s to the next event!

Johanna has been my coach for 14 months now! I am absolutely thrilled I started with her. I have seen the best results and I absolutely love the programming. every 5 weeks I get a new program customized to my body. After a few programs, Johanna offered to sponsor me, and I feel so incredibly lucky to have her by my side through this crazy journey! Johanna coaches me for training, posing and my routine, but also offers valuable advice from her own personal experiences. Johanna's help is absolutely priceless and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. Johanna is the best in the business."

In 2013 I competed at the WFF Southern Hemispheres and, while getting ready, in walks this amazing body, seriously jaw-dropping! As soon as she spoke I recognised the Kiwi accent and I had to introduce myself. That was my first encounter with Jo Mountfort and she made a huge impression on both myself and my husband. The reason is easy – she was just such a beautiful person to speak with. Bubbly, inviting and so cheerful. I couldn’t help but be drawn to her and following that comp I started following her amazing achievements on social media.

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I first met Jo in 2013 at a seminar she was holding for first time bodybuilders. I had followed Jo's amazing bodybuilding successes for many years and wanted to learn from the best - and with National, World and Universe titles such as Jo has - who could be more qualified....Continue Reading...

I was ready to compete again after an 11 year absence from the body building scene. I wanted to find someone that knew their stuff and without the BS. In Feb 2015 I started with Jo as my coach after our paths crossed at Just Work Out Gym. Having done my homework I found out Jo’s achievements in the industry and on the circuit were impressive indeed. I was not disappointed in my choice....Continue Reading...