Malcolm Miller - Personal Training in Ferrymead
I'm Malcolm Miller, a personal trainer based in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering both online and in-person coaching. I help everyday people build strength, improve fitness, and train with purpose, helping you to do your best.
Get in touch
Not sure where to start? Run the numbers first
These tools help to take out the guesswork out of your training and nutrition. Whether you're figuring out your ideal calorie intake, heart rate zones, or your strength potential. Quick, accurate, and designed to help you train smarter from day one.
Protein/Calorie Calculator
Wondering what you should be aiming to eat in a day? This calculator will give you an estimate of how many calories you should target and the amount of protein necessary to meet your goals
Protein CalculatorOne Repetition Max Calculator
Work out your one rep max from a set you have already done, so you can pick working weights that match the percentages in your program.
One Rep Max CalculatorHeart Rate Reserve Calculator
Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) is a more accurate way to calculate your heart rate zones compared to just using a percentage of your max heart rate.
Heart Rate Reserve Calculator
How I help you reach your goals
Smart, no-nonsense training tailored to your goals.
Whether you're an experienced athlete chasing performance or stepping into the gym for the first time, I’m here to help you get the results you’re after. We’ll improve your performance with safe, effective, science-based programming that’s carefully personalised to your goals, so you can train with confidence and purpose.
You won’t find generic programs or quick fixes here. I take the time to understand your goals, your lifestyle, and your limitations, so we can train in a way that actually fits you. Whether online or in person, I bring structure, encouragement, and accountability. I’ll push you when you need it, support you when it’s tough, and always remind you that doing your best is more than enough
View services and pricingPersonal Training
If you want to get stronger, build muscle, or improve in your sport, I will help you reach your goal
Online Training
I can help you reach your goals and stay consistent with challenging and engaging programming to make you always feel like you're progressing
Running Coaching
If you're looking to improve running technique, speed or general fitness, I can help with personalised programs backed by science
Nutrition Consulting
I can teach you the nutrition basics that support building muscle, losing fat, or doing both at once.
Why trust me with your training
My greatest strength as a coach is the ability to adapt training to suit your unique goals, needs, and lifestyle. I believe that “comparison is the thief of joy”—so I’ll help you stay focused on your journey, not someone else’s, while keeping you motivated and accountable every step of the way.
I use modern, evidence-based strategies to get the most out of your training. That includes things like habit stacking to build consistency, visual feedback through form videos, and app-driven tools to track your progress and performance over time. Together, we’ll build momentum and make your progress visible—because seeing how far you’ve come helps you stay committed to where you’re going.
I also make it a priority to keep learning. I’m constantly upskilling through trusted resources and education to make sure I’m bringing the best possible support to my current and future clients.
- 8+Years of Experience
- 200+Satisfied Clients
- 235 Star Google Reviews
Recent articles
- 2025
Building Strength: More Than Just Lifting Heavy
Read article - 2025
Building Muscle: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximising Gains
Read article - 2025
Run Smarter, Get Stronger: How I Coach Runners to Peak Performance
Read article - 2025
The Science of Fat Loss: Sustainable Results without the Guesswork
Read article
What my clients say
Malcolm prides himself on a 100% client satisfaction rate. Here is what a few of them say about training with him. The button below opens the full set of Google reviews.
- Michael Rausch
Training with Malcolm has been the best PT experience I’ve had — he’s really knowledgeable, I’m seeing heaps of progress, and the app makes it really easy to stay consistent.
- Angela Chu
I've been training with Malcolm for years and I can't recommend him highly enough! He is very knowledgeable and he has helped me build strength, improve my form, and stay consistent. This guy has genuine care for your progress.
- Maggie Richards
I have never been one for exercise but Malcolm helped me stay consistent in the gym, getting me to all my goals whilst making it still enjoyable. He is really knowledgeable, taking into account the differences of the female body and able to adapt to any insecurities I had with certain exercises. He truly cares about his clients, wanting them to succeed and I couldn’t recommend a better PT.