Welcome to the Influence Crew
Established in 2006. We are doing it more than just fitness gains, we are about leaving the past behind and stepping towards a brighter future. Many of our members have faced immense struggles and have been bought together by a common purpose to transform and pay it forward. Our team has been a lifeline for many kiwis not only here in Aotearoa but right across the globe. We run a free online two-year training program to combinate with overseas marathons. Doug Healey, the founder of the Influence Crew, is a family-focused man whose key focus is to help those who have the motivation and desire to change their lives. From mental to physical health, there are no limits to who can be part of the Influence Crew. Doug has taken hundreds of athletes over to various countries overseas, to help them achieve the goals of taking on some of the world’s biggest marathon events including the Great Wall Marathon, The Bagan Temple Marathon, and the Honolulu Marathon, and also the TCS New York City Marathon. This is a transformation package for your spiritual, mental and physical focus. Feel free to message Doug for more info and join the largest Kiwi International Team that you won't regret, from non-elite to athletes anyone can participate. Supporters welcome.
The Park
It began in a small park in East Auckland. A handful of people showed up, searching for a change — healthier lives, stronger bodies, and renewed confidence. Doug made a decision to guide them. With no gym memberships or fancy equipment, the park became their training ground.
Week by week, the crew grew. People supported one another, pushed past limits, and discovered that fitness wasn’t just about exercise — it was about showing up, believing, and never being left behind.
The Local Events
As word spread, the Influence Crew expanded into local community events. Fitness challenges, group walks, and community training days created opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to join in.
These events weren’t competitions — they were celebrations. Celebrations of progress, connection, and the courage to begin. From Auckland to South Auckland, the Influence Crew became known as a place where health journeys started and confidence was rebuilt.
The Gym & Personal Training
For those wanting to take their training further, Doug created personal and group sessions in gyms. These sessions offered tailored coaching, accountability, and the chance to train alongside others on the same path.
From one-on-one personal training to group workouts, the goal remained the same: empower people to transform their health and live their best lives. Many went on to achieve things they never thought possible — marathons, global challenges, and personal breakthroughs.