Potentia Health and Fitness.

Reach Your Health and Fitness Goals with the Right Support.

Our Services

What We Offer.

In-Person Training Sessions

In-person personal training is available one-on-one or in pairs, with each session tailored to your individual goals, fitness level and needs.

Sessions take place in a private training studio, providing a calm, comfortable and distraction-free environment. Training may incorporate strength and conditioning, mobility, nutrition guidance and rehabilitation as required to support your progress.

Whether your goal is to build strength, improve fitness, manage your weight or enhance performance, you’ll receive focused, personalised support throughout your training.

Nutrition & Lifestyle Consultations

A one-hour nutrition and lifestyle consultation, available in person or online, to help you develop a practical approach to your health and fitness goals.

Your individual needs, current lifestyle and starting point are assessed before creating a personalised plan, including diet planning, nutritional guidance and practical strategies for sustainable progress.

Online Coaching Sessions

Access personalised strength and conditioning coaching online, with tailored programming and expert guidance similar to in-person training.

Sessions can include strength training, conditioning, and nutrition and lifestyle guidance, with rehabilitation support assessed individually due to the limitations of remote coaching.

Online coaching provides ongoing support and accountability while allowing you to train from wherever you are.

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The Process

What to Expect.

Introductory Assessment Session

Every fitness journey at Potentia starts with a complimentary introductory assessment for strength training and rehabilitation clients. This session provides an opportunity to discuss your goals, training history and any previous injuries before establishing the right approach for you.

We’ll then work through a series of appropriate movements and exercises to assess your current strength, mobility and physical ability, informing a personalised training strategy.

At the end of the session, we’ll discuss the recommended approach for making safe, sustainable and measurable progress.

Strength and Conditioning Training

Your training programme is built around your individual starting point, goals and physical needs. Mobility limitations or previous injuries are first addressed through corrective exercises before progressing into strength training.

Sessions focus on fundamental movements that support improvements in muscle strength, bone health, cardiovascular fitness and sports performance including squats, deadlifts, shoulder press, bench press, barbell rows and chin-ups.

Your progress is tracked using objective measures throughout your programme.

Long-Term Progress and Sustainability

Long-term progress starts with training that prioritises safety, injury prevention and consistency. Your training load and recovery are monitored over time to help manage fatigue and reduce the risk of overtraining.

Technical coaching remains a key part of your programme, helping you develop proper lifting technique as you progressively build strength; safely, effectively and sustainably.

The Space

Facilities.

A fully private studio, designed so every session is focused, comfortable and distraction-free.

A Private Training Environment

Train in a quiet, fully private gym located on the second floor, away from street-level activity and public foot traffic. With no shared training spaces, you can train without distractions or prying eyes.

Private Bathroom

Enjoy the convenience of your own private bathroom, so you never need to share facilities with other gym members or leave the facility.

Specialist Training Equipment

Carefully selected strength and conditioning equipment, training tools and accessories to support everything from foundational strength training, advanced performance work or the accommodation of mobility and functional impediments.

Comfort and Convenience

Every detail of the gym is designed to create a comfortable, focused training experience from the quiet, private setting to the amenities available during your sessions.

The Coach

Meet Your Coach.

Conrad Nel

Strength & Conditioning Coach

My name is Conrad Nel, and I’m passionate about helping clients improve their health, fitness and overall quality of life through personalised training and sustainable lifestyle changes.

I have been coaching and educating clients since 2012, with a Master’s in Biomechanics and am a certified Nutritional Advisor. My approach combines evidence-based exercise, nutrition and performance strategies to create programmes that are safe, effective, and tailored to each client’s individual goals.

I take a personalised approach to every client, focusing on developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve meaningful, long-term results.

My goal is to give you the tools and support you need to make lasting improvements to your health, fitness and performance safely, effectively and sustainably.

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Conrad Nel coaching a client at Potentia

As a strength and conditioning coach in a private gym environment, I specialise in:

Strength training for beginners through to advanced clients

Mobility, functional training and injury prevention

Weight loss and body recomposition

Personalised nutrition guidance and diet planning

Sports performance and improved work capacity

Exercise rehabilitation and long-term injury management

Improving overall health, fitness and quality of life

Exercise and nutrition strategies supporting conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes and hypertension

Lifting technique and strength training fundamentals

Qualifications

Master of Science (MSc) in Human Kinetics and Ergonomics, Rhodes University
Diploma in Nutrition with Distinction, Blackford Institute

Academic Background

Master’s Thesis – Biomechanics, Rhodes University, 2015
A Comparison of Muscle Fatigue Responses between Static and Quasi-Static Exertions.

This research investigated muscle fatigue responses during different types of muscle exertions and the associated risk of injury, testing four major muscle groups to compare fatigue responses between static and quasi-static contractions. It contributes to a holistic approach to safe, effective exercise technique, injury prevention, fatigue management and sustainable progress.

Honours Thesis – Human Kinetics and Ergonomics, Rhodes University, 2011
Sex related differences in strength capabilities with regard to manual materials handling in South Africa.

This research explored the differences in upper and lower body physical strength and performance during broad manual lifting tasks between males and females, in response to new laws implemented at the time.

Testimonials

Client Reviews.

    
 
 
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   James Robertson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been training with Conrad for 18 months and find him extremely knowledgeable and professional. As someone who is physically active but had never trained with weights before, he guided me through the process and made sure we did not progress too quickly and risk injury. I would highly recommend Potentia.
  
 
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   Pearl Thomas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have trained with Conrad since late October 2023. I highly recommend him if your goals are getting strong and body recomposition, as he is also very knowledgeable about nutrition. I have trained pain and injury free in his gym, and continue to get stronger and stronger despite life's ups and downs. He is an authentic strength coach. Thank you for helping me along this way, Conrad!
  
 
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   Yolandi Nieuwoudt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the privilege of training with Conrad,  he's professional and gets you to your goals,  target by target! He's had such a positive influence in my life, I never thought I would enjoy weight training so much. Super knowledgeable!
  
 
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   Karin Reum 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Weight training has changed my life!! I cannot believe the positive physical, mental and emotionally results of training with Conrad! He is a kind, attentive and dedicated coach and he knows so much about the body and nutrition! He is always professional and offers first class training! I feel better in my body, am more confident and stronger and this makes me feel powerful as a woman! Weight training has also helped me overcome chronic back pain! Super appreciative of conrad in my life!!
  
 
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   Antonia Langham 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Training with Conrad has changed my relationship with health, fitness and my body. He has a simple, no nonsense approach to factual, science backed exercise and technique. He has taken away my anxiety surrounding exercise and eating and has taught me how to sustainability look after my body. I am the happiest I have ever been in my body. I am strong, sleep well and know how to nourish my body well.
  
 
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   Louise Coetzee 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really appreciate all the care and guidance that went into my weight-loss journey with Conrad. I would recommend him as a personal trainer.
  
 
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   Matthew Liebenberg 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was looking for help with mobility issues caused by Fibromyalgia and disc issues. I was very happy to find Conrad with his special interest in injuries and recovery. He definitely goes the extra mile!
  
 
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   Andrea Matthews 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an older woman (55+) on a fitness training program, my primary focus was to maintain physical strength so I may live life to the full. Conrad has worked meticulously with me, supporting me in my intentions, and helping me to stay as strong as I can be, even during some spells of ill health. He fully understands my needs, is exceptionally patient and I recommend him highly as a personal trainer.
  
 
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   Dec Dockery 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gaining Conrad as a coach has been a real positive in my life. He not only programmes specifically to my training goals but also provides guidance and advice on diet and rest. Great Coach
  
 
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   John Dand 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Conrad has been a great coach as I've worked through different training goals in my life. Whether it was improving my diet, increasing my strength, or working on my endurance training, he's always been able to keep me motivated and engaged! Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get into PT style training. Thanks Conrad!