Fitness
10 Wellness Spots Around Aotearoa To Help You Thrive In ‘25
Forget the total routine overhaul, in 2025 we're making small changes that stack up to a better year.
Auckland’s Best Beaches To Explore Before The Colder Weather Settles In
One of the best things about Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is the fact that writing a list of the best beaches within a region is absolutely possible.
8 Of The Best Mini-Golf Courses In Auckland For You To Smash A Hole In One At
Although we may have reluctantly come to terms with the fact that we don’t possess the golfing prowess of Lydia Ko or Rory McIIroy, it doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy an 18-hole game from time to time.
Mode Studio
Mode doesn't look or feel like a gym at all (in the best way) and it's one of the few that might actually have this healthy body, healthy mind thing down. For reals.
STRONG Pilates Victoria Park
If you’re a pilates addict or a cardio junkie, you’ll know that while both kinds of workouts are body sculpting in their own way, both are missing something. Pilates gets you that beast-level core and perky glutes, but it doesn’t really get the heart racing, while a good HIIT or cardio session will burn calories and have you out of breath—but won’t help you achieve long lean muscles and serious core stability.
So Fitness
Formally a mezzanine micro-studio perched above a hairdressers in Auckland CBD, So Fitness has got some brand new digs and we’re here for it.
Auckland’s Best Gyms According To A Personal Trainer
It's the time of year when we resolve to go harder, to be better, to move faster, and to get stronger—no wait, that might just be Daft Punk.
Get Your Zen On With Auckland’s Best Yoga Studios
Not only is yoga good for your body, but it also has amazing benefits for your mind too. In the busyness and craziness of life, taking up yoga is one of the best things you could do for your entire wellbeing.
The Best Pilates Studios In Auckland And Where To Find Them
There's a misconception that pilates is an easy-going style of workout that doesn't require the same strength and effort as traditional gym workouts. Well, we're here to smash that myth once and for all. Pilates isn't just a challenging and effective workout, it's a safe one too.
Studio Box CBD
Have you heard about the boxing gym that is taking Auckland by storm? Well, let us introduce you to Studio Box. With a Newmarket location already under its wing, a brand new studio has opened up in the city that has evolved the studio's signature workout into a 45-minute, 10-round, full-body cardio and strength class.
fu/nis EMS Training Takapuna
Let’s be honest, who has time to work out these days? Yep, we understand the struggle. But what if we told you, you can get fit in just 20 minutes a week?! It sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong! Due to high demand, Auckland's first and only boutique EMS studio fu/nis has just opened a second outpost in Takapuna, bringing their fun and efficient training methods to the grateful citizens of the shore.
UBX Training Ormiston
Prepare to get your endorphins fired up in a blood pumping and strengthening sweat session that will get you hooked after the first try.
8 Of The Best Activewear Brands In NZ To Hit The Gym In
Activewear is the holy grail of the wardrobe.
Rhythm And Vines Is Shaping Up To Be The Healthiest New Year’s Eve On Record
A rite of passage for many, we’ve got a tonne of descriptors for Gisbone’s Rhythm & Vines festival—namely, good vibes, good tunes and good company. This year we’re adding ‘healthy’ to that list (and we’re as surprised about it as you are).
8 Essential LSKD Activewear Pieces To Add To Your Wishlist, Stat
Activewear brand LSKD has just made its Aotearoa debut, opening a brick-and-mortar store in Takapuna which is kind of a big deal (goodbye shipping fees!). We caught up with LSKD ambassador, Lilz, for the lowdown on all the best pieces to add to our wardrobe.
fu/nis EMS Training CBD
Let’s be honest, who has time to workout these days? Yep, we understand the struggle. But what if we told you, you can get fit in just 20 minutes a week?! It sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong!
Reform Fitness Parnell
When it comes to pilates, Reform Fitness do things a little differently. Forget that holistic, soul searching stuff. Reform Fitness are all about body enhancing, muscle trembling dynamic reformer pilates. Their full-bod workouts promise to provide a euphoric experience and enhance your body. They have a range of classes catering to all skill levels as well as—our favourite—a cardiolates class that combines high intensity interval training with pilates.
SALA
Want to work out but don’t want to slave away in the gym for hours? Then you’re in the right place—check out SALA, a gym with a difference. With the belief that movement and mindfulness are two sides of the same coin, SALA offers a variety of immersive classes that will have you sweating away your troubles in no time.
8 Epic Auckland Waterfalls You Can Actually Visit
We’ve scoped the waterfalls around the city to bring you a list of the best in Auckland. Take a picnic!
Jog On’s Meg Marshall On How She Went From Casual Runs To The NY Marathon
Having just completed her very first marathon in The Big Apple, Meg Marshall is the young kiwi proving that a casual Friday jog and a bit of initiative can take you a long way.
The Best Walks And Hikes In Wellington
As the saying goes, you can’t beat Wellington on a good day.
Playground Fitness
Just when you thought the fitness scene in Auckland couldn’t get any better, new kid on the block Playground Fitness is taking it up a notch by putting the fun back into fitness. Think nightclub-inspired lighting, state-of-the-art cardio and weights equipment, immersive music, and short 'n' snappy sets that'll get your heart rate up in no time.
Studio Box
Tucked away in the centre of Newmarket lies a little powerhouse with a big heart. Studio Box is quickly gaining a cult following amongst those who want the benefits of a high energy boxing session without the ‘bouts and the brawn’. The brainchild of former Black Sticks Star Dwayne Rowsell, the purpose-built space has been designed to help you get the most out of your work out without distractions. Guided through 10 rounds one-on-one with your water-filled bag by an impossibly fit boxing coach with dim lighting, a pumping sound system and choreographed moves, you’ll be motivated to keep on your toes for the 45-minute session.
Patch Cafe
North Shore residents, listen up—there's a new kid on the café block, and we'd like to introduce you. She's charming, isn't afraid to have fun and most importantly, knows her way around food. Her name is Patch.
5 Reasons You Should Consider Investing In An eBike
No, it's not just you—eBikes are everywhere right now.
The Best Swimming Pools In Auckland To Have A Dip At This Summer
Summer has officially started which pretty much means three things: ice cream, cocktails and swimming.
The Most Dog-Friendly Beaches In Auckland
Who loves the salt, sand and sea more than us humans? Our furry best friends of course. That's why we've got to get them out and about at the most dog-friendly beaches in Auckland.
Kc枚re Pilates
Attention North Shore fitness fiends, you can finally get your Reformer Pilates fix close to home. Having recently opened in Smales Farm (near famed foodie joint Goodside Eatery), Kcöre truly levels-up the typical Pilates experience with modern, premium amenities, top-of-the-line equipment and highly-trained instructors.
Bloom Barre & Pilates
Bloom Barre & Pilates is a boutique studio which specialises in a lifestyle approach to exercise. With a strong focus on increasing strength, flexibility, calming the mind, body and soul, Bloom Studios offers more than just a sweat session. There's a class for everyone to get amongst at this studio from beginners to advanced with classic barre sessions and reformer Pilates so don't be shy to give this modern workout a go.
Studio Pilates Takapuna
Just a short distance from the shores of Takapuna Beach is Studio Pilates. This seaside studio is vibrant, fresh and full of energy with innovative video technology. Their top quality instructors encourage and motivate you to go beyond your limits and connect with yourself and others. You can choose your pick from 40 classes per week on offer. And, if you're up for something more, try their 30 Day Challenges or grab yourself a class pack. Choose from the Starter, 10, 25 or 50.
16 Of The Best Dog Parks In Auckland And Where To Find Them
It’s a well-known fact that we here at OB真人视讯 love our pooches and so we’ve rounded up some of Auckland’s best dog-friendly parks because—let’s face it—your dog’s already peed on all the trees at your local. So, treat your pup and take them to the best dog parks in Auckland.
We Tried Sala鈥檚 New Chroma HIIT Studio And We Can’t Stop Raving About It
Innovative fitness studio, Sala, has just launched a brand new studio. Meet: Chroma HIIT, a workout based on colour therapy.
10 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Walks In New Zealand
Taking your pup for a walk is all very well until you realise you’re in a park that’s a no-go for pooches. Talk about barking up the wrong tree. Luckily, there’s a whole lot of dog-friendly walks you can waltz along to your heart’s content, your fur baby by your side.
Strong Like A Girl
Forget the saying “you’re pretty strong…for a girl”, it’s all about being strong LIKE a girl! Allow us to introduce you to Auckland’s hottest new workout: Strong Like A Girl, a women-only group training session like no other.
Uptown Bounce Avondale
Relive the joys of your trampoline days at Avondale’s Uptown Bounce. This supersized trampoline park has more than 50 interconnected trampolines—some of which are angled so you can literally bounce off the walls. You’ll also find a trampoline dodgeball area, Olympic trampolines, rock climbing wall and a battle beam where the loser falls into a foam pit. Book in for a one-hour session or sign up for one of their trampoline exercise classes (yes, it’s a thing).
Yoga West
Nothing feels as good as a sweet yoga sesh. Lucky for us, Yoga West has set up shop in Titirangi and is spreading peace and good vibes all around town. Let’s start by talking about their impressive selection of yoga classes: they’ve got Vinyasa for an energising kick, Yin for a chill stretch and Slow Flow for something calming. Not to mention pregnancy yoga for those mumma-to-bes out there! Staying in theme with helping people keep healthy, zen and happy, Yoga West also offers meditation sessions, health and wellness consultations as well as massage therapy. Yoga West is the ultimate destination if you’re wanting to bring bliss and balance into your life.
The Best Parks In Auckland You Need To Explore, According To Local Rangers
Whether you want to enjoy a picnic alfresco, go for a walk, watch the sunrise or sunset or just get away from it all, here are the top suggestions for reconnecting with nature and filling your wellness cup.
10 Of The Best Day Walks And Hikes In The Abel Tasman For Venturing Off The Beaten Track
Since jetting off to the tropics isn't even an option this summer, why not take some time to wander through the Abel Tasman and explore one of Aotearoa’s best landscapes. Grab your boots and your tramping buddy, and try out 10 of the best day tramps the Abel Tasman has to offer.
5 Of The Best Go Karting Tracks In Auckland
Swooning for a hooning? Feel the need for speed? Careen around the race track and leave your mates in the dust at one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s best spots for Go Karting.
Epic Training Studios
Epic Training Studios is, err, truly epic and unlike any gym you’ve experienced before. There’s no such thing as one size fits all here. Instead, the friendly folk will assess your movement to identify any imbalances, weakness and strengths to create safe and effective training programmes suited to your needs and ability. They’ve got a range of options for you to try from strength and cardio training to heart rate training and recovery routines. Their signature workout is 30 minutes of high intensity interval training so brace yourself for some serious sweating. They also offer nutrition and lifestyle advice to help you achieve your #gymgoals.
Northern Arena
Northern Arena offers all kinds of exercise options in one complete membership to get your heart pumpin’ and your bod sweating. This Auckland gym has swimming pools and swim classes for anyone looking to make a splash while they get active. There’s a full gym of equipment to use as well as more than 115 of group fitness classes per week. The group sessions range from yoga and circuit training to aqua fitness and boxing—there’s something for everyone. For you active parents, there’s even a supervised play area where you can leave your sprogs while you get busy breaking that sweat!
CrossFit Auckland, Rosedale
Located in Rosedale, CrossFit Auckland was established in 2008 with a second gym opening more recently in Ponsonby. As the name might just give away, CrossFit Auckland specialise in 60-minute CrossFit sessions designed to strength and condition your bod. If you're short on time, they offer a 30-minute QuickFit high intensity workout—the perfect lunchtime workout. With other workout options such as Barbell Club and XLR8 outdoor training, CrossFit Auckland is the perfect place for a killer workout.
Secure Tickets For These Unmissable Black Ferns Matches At Wallet-Friendly Prices
At long last, women’s sport is taking centre stage and we are here. for. it. As we head into the cooler months, all eyes are on our Black Ferns and their highly-anticipated 2024 test calendar.
From Run Club To Race Day, A Kiwi鈥檚 Journey To The London Marathon
Run clubs are gaining popularity and for good reason. Fitspo is dead—and real, authentic, cool breeze, crisp air, blood pumping, good-for-you activity is in.
8 Dog-Friendly Walks In Auckland To Tick Off This Summer
Grab your sunnies, slap on some sunscreen and make your pup’s day with one of these dog-friendly walks in Auckland.
Xtend Barre Ponsonby
Xtend Barre has made its way to Auckland and found a home in Ponsonby. The fitness craze merges pilates and dance together to create an adrenaline-filled workout that strengthens, lengthens and chisels the body. With each class featuring an elegant yet energetic array of movements that enhance flexibility, improve balance and challenge the core, Xtend Barre will have you dancing in no time—if you can move the next morning that is.
Shape In The City
Located in Parnell and Auckland Domain, Shape In The City have bootcamps for all fitness levels. With a simple mission to help you achieve your fitness goals, these guys will whip you into shape. The three bootcamp offerings include HIIT IT, Bikini Body and Express 30 HIT and all promise to be energising, fast-paced and motivating, all to help you achieve those fitness goals.
CrossFit Kia Maia
With CrossFit in the name this gym might sound a little intimidating, but fear not. CrossFit Kia Maia’s main focus is to create a safe and friendly environment for its members. Specialising in CrossFit, group fitness, personal training, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, strength, conditioning and overall fitness, the CrossFit Kia Maia team are fully committed to getting the best results for their clients.
The 10 Best New Zealand Great Walks You Need To Try
New Zealand is one heck of a b-e-a-utiful place and as its people, it would be downright rude not to explore it.
Mount Taranaki | Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Summit
Get your boots on, carbohydrates packed and bring a positive headspace because you’ll need it—here’s everything you need to know before tackling the summit of Mount Taranaki.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing | Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Summit
Explore the volcanic heart of the Tongariro National Park on an epic one-day tramping adventure.
Uptown Bounce Grey Lynn
We get it. Not everyone loves working out. If you’re looking to add a bit of fun to your fitness regime, Uptown Bounce in Grey Lynn is the place to go. This indoor trampolining hub lets you bounce your way to health with connected tramps, basketball hoops, dodge balls, jelly pits, bounce walls AND vaults. Uptown Bounce also has a bounce fitness class every Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s a low-impact way to tone muscle, improve co-ordination and have a bunch of fun while you’re at it. They also have toddler time sessions Monday to Friday—so you can settle in with a coffee while your little one bounces about.
The Dust Palace
Ever wanted to run away and join the circus? The Dust Palace in Penrose is your chance to release your inner cirque star without going too far from home. This studio specialises in physical and circus theatre but also offers classes that will have you dabbling in all sorts of fancy acts: silks, trapeze, aerial hoop, rope, adagio, acrobatics and handstands, to name a few. Not only that—a class at The Dust Palace will help you build confidence, strength and build up your co-ordination, no matter whether you’re a wee tot or adult. They also run shows if you’d rather sit back and watch someone else do the tricks.
Reform Fitness Newmarket
When it comes to pilates, Reform Fitness do things a little differently. Forget that holistic, soul searching stuff. Reform Fitness are all about body enhancing, muscle trembling dynamic reformer pilates. Their full-bod workouts promise to provide a euphoric experience and enhance your body. They have a range of classes catering to all skill levels as well as—our favourite—a cardiolates class that combines high intensity interval training with pilates.
The Tongariro Northern Circuit | Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Great Walk
Explore the volcanic heart of the Tongariro National Park on an epic three to four-day tramping adventure.
We Tried EMS Training For A Month And This Is What Happened
If you’re anything like me, finding the motivation to bust your butt at the gym is not high on the priority list. Between working, studying and being a mum, I simply don’t have time to dedicate several hours to working out a each week.
10 Of The Best Volcanoes In Auckland To Climb
If you’re anything like us, your resolution to get fit may seem like an uphill battle—literally. But here in the City of Sails, we’re lucky enough to be sitting on a whopping 53 volcanoes, and they all offer striking views of our wonderful city.
Flow Academy of Motion
You can dance, you can lift, you can boogie or you can do the best of them all—flow. The Flow Academy of Motion in Highland Park focuses on modern flows including parkour, free-running, breakdancing, martial arts, tumbling, circus acro and more. Flow Academy runs open sessions staffed by pros and give you the freedom to train alone or be guided through different skills.
Powerhoop
Quite literally fitness with a twist, Powerhoop in Howick takes the art of hula hooping to a whole new level. A 45-minute class will trim your waist, flatten your tum, strengthen your core and have you working up a sweat in no time. Powerhoops are weighted, starting from 1.6kg to 2.1kg and can help with lower back pain and poor posture. And best of all? It’s a fun way to get fit. The Howick studio is open based on class timings so head here for details.
Where To Go Ice Skating In Auckland
Want to experience a ‘true’ winter this year? Luckily you don’t have to venture far to experience the gleeful joy of gliding on ice.
The Best Running Tracks Around Auckland To Help You Clear Your Head
There’s nothing like a run in the sunshine to get you out of the house when you start feeling a little cooped up. So why not reset your fitness, get your mind firing on all cylinders and hit two birds with one fit stone all whilst practicing physical distancing.
9 Of The Prettiest Flower Walks In Auckland
Take a break from the gym and opt for the outdoors this season because these walks are worth it—we promise.
Auckland Yoga Academy
The Auckland Yoga Academy is a great location for both students and teachers alike. For overall health and wellbeing, unwind and de-stress with ashtanga and hatha yoga. There are also meditation/mindfulness classes and chanting. If you’d prefer a little more privacy, there’s also one-on-one session and if yoga is seriously your thing, you can even train as a teacher.
6 Of The Best Walks In Christchurch
Everyone who’s anyone knows New Zealand will deliver when it comes to walking tracks and the heart of Canterbury is certainly no exception. From your 30-minute morning run before work to a Sunday spent adventuring the outdoors, Christchurch has it all. With spectacular views and plenty to get the blood pumping, we’re here to share the best walking tracks and trails of our suitably titled Garden City.
9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Christchurch
For a completely free workout, lace up your running shoes, put in your ear buds and head outside to explore the absolute best running tracks in Christchurch.
The Top Spots To Go Ten-Pin Bowling In Auckland
Rain or shine, bowling is one of the most fun ways to spend an afternoon.
Boxing Central
For those days when you just need to punch something, Boxing Central is where it’s at. With instructors who are former and current fighters, these guys know exactly what they’re doing, to push and motivate you to get in the best shape possible. They hold classes such as Boxfit, Probox and Crossbox, to BoxOffice Basics, Oni Stretch and Zero as well as Hero—perfect for those who still want a raging workout but aren’t in any rush to get in the ring. There’s one thing you can be sure of—Boxing Central will have you burning fat and toning those muscles in no time.
Urban Ashram
Urban Ashram believes that everyone can benefit from practicing yoga, and their Ponsonby studio is definitely the place to do it. With classes to assist you in being strong, centred, aligned and mindful, Urban Ashram is a welcoming environment to relax and unwind in. Every Thursday night, the Yoga Lab hosts workshops, master classes, events and guest teachers to help you deepen your yoga practice.
Yoga Ground
Nestled in Grey Lynn is one of Auckland’s best yoga studios. Yoga Ground is perfect for beginners and those wanting to find balance in their minds and lives. The studio is flooded with natural light and helps you find your flow one class at a time. Yoga Ground also hosts retreats in the Coromandel and Bali.
The Best Hot Yoga Studios In Auckland For You To Heat Up At
Hot yoga is known to help curb your stress, stretch your muscles, focus your mind and is definitely more intense than a room-temperature class. Keen to give it a go? Check out our guide to Auckland’s best hot yoga studios.
Why The Health Benefits Of Cold-Water Swimming Are Worth The Plunge
While you might spot them on a chilly morning and shiver just at the thought of joining in, a growing number of cold-water swimmers swear by the mental and physical benefits of taking a dip in winter waters.
7 Epic Online Yoga Classes To Get Bendy At Home With
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner student (or the mere thought of the lotus position has you scratching your head) there’s never been a better time to try the delicate art of yoga.
Golden Yogi
Golden Yogi in Takapuna understands that everyone has a different yoga style and practice it for different reasons. From vinyasa, yin yoga, kundalini (deep meditation) and align and flow, to restorative, kids and pregnancy, Golden Yogi has classes for every age and ability. Keep an eye out for events as they host regular workshops, retreats and talks.
OM Yoga Studio
Situated in Stonefields, OM Yoga Studio will help you breathe, move and flow without aches and pains in no time. With a focus on yin, vinyasa and locating trigger points, OM offers classes for every level of fitness and flexibility.
The Centre
Located in Kingsland, The Centre is a serene yoga studio run by some of Auckland’s best yoga teachers and natural health therapists. They offered yoga, meditation, naturopathy, massage therapy and hypnotherapy as well as a number of different health services. The Centre lives on top of Little Bird Unbakery—the perfect place to pick up your post yoga snack.
Help Clean Up Our Oceans By Participating In This Sustainable Running Event
adidas is inviting runners of all levels to crush the kilometres to help end plastic waste in our oceans.
Crush The Kilometres And Help Make A Difference This World Ocean Day
You’ve got Azalea Banks’ 212 blasting through your headphones, you’ve just clocked your fastest km to date, and you’re rounding out your morning run with an epic view of the sunrise. Feels good, doesn’t it?
12 Of The Best Health And Fitness Apps To Download Now
If you would have told us 20 years ago we’d be using a mobile phone to exercise, we wouldn’t have believed you. But alas, some really smart people made magic happen and now this is the reality we get to enjoy, along with an endless stream of Tik Tok videos.
EastWest Yoga Newmarket
Whether you’re a yoga novice or as limber as can be, the team at beautiful new studio EastWest Yoga Newmarket will take you on a yogic journey through Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Ashtanga and Yin Yang. The 22 classes a week range from 60 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on your fitness level and lifestyle. Joining the sister studio in Ponsonby, an EastWest membership now gives students access to both sites.
EastWest Yoga Ponsonby
Keen to embrace yoga but don’t know where to start? EastWest Yoga in Ponsonby will help you learn the basics and get a killer workout at the same time. Located on Ponsonby Road, this yoga studio specialises in hot hatha, power vinyasa and yin classes. You can opt for different packages depending on your lifestyle.
25 Rad Things Under $25 To Get You Through Home Isolation
Oh, home isolation. So much free time, so little motivation. Whether you’ve ended up feeling under the weather or you’re just starting to get stir-crazy, we’ve put together some affordable additions to make life stuck at home more bearable.
Rotoroa Island | 12 Magical Things To Do At The Hauraki Gulf’s Newest Wildlife Sanctuary
If you haven’t heard of Rotoroa Island, you better catch up, stat, because you’re definitely missing out.
11 At Home Workouts From Top Local Personal Trainers To Try This Lockdown
From live yoga and pilates-inspired workouts, to world-renowned Les Mills classes, getting fit at home has never been easier (or more accessible). So chuck on your trainers, clear a space in your living room or head to the driveway, and get moving.
Hot Yoga Works Britomart
If you like to heat things up a bit, then head to Britomart for some bikram yoga. A series of 26 hatha yoga postures, combined with two pranyama breathing techniques, it’s designed to help you have an invigorating yet rejuvenating yoga experience. The Bikram Yoga Britomart studio temperature is kept at 40 degrees for the optimum workout.
Habitat For Fitness
Kingsland’s Habitat For Fitness is exactly what it says it is—a habitat for getting super duper fit, and having fun while you’re at it. Group training is the main focus at Habitat For Fitness, with heart pumping, endorphin inducing classes such as Tabata, Barre Attack and TRX.
Tepid Baths
They may have been around for a hundred years, but The Teps are still as popular as ever. With two pools, spa and sauna facilities, as well as a fitness centre, The Tepid Baths are a one-stop health location. Not only this, but there’s also an on-site café for your caffeine fix post-workout. Get up bright and early for a swim before work or pop by for a dip after work.
12 of The Best Running Tracks In Wellington
With no shortage of sensational routes, lace up your running shoes and enjoy our picks for the12 best running tracks in Wellington.
The Best Workouts In Christchurch To Pit Yourself Against
We’ve rounded up the best workouts in the Garden City for you to try out and get hooked on. Why not push yourself to a whole new level by switching up your workout and get that glow going.
A Pop-Up Ice Rink Has Just Opened Right By Takapuna Beach
The nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air, so what better time than to check out this epic new pop-up ice rink right by the beach? The good folk at Auckland Council have set up a fully enclosed space measuring 10 by 25 metres courtesy of the legends at Paradice events which makes it a perfect activity in any moody weather.
BodyTech
Summer is coming and we all have one thing on our mind—swimwear season. Truth be told, the one thing we should all have on our mind is BodyTech. Unlike any other gym in Auckland, BodyTech specialises in High Intensity Training (HIT) which is bound to make your body feel like it’s been hit by a train the day after. With supervised training, classes and a pool, BodyTech will sculpt you into that bikini bod.
ActivZone
Want a workout but don’t wanna slave away in a gym? Check out ActivZone in Glenfield. In case you couldn’t guess, it’s a zone where you get active! Here you can get amongst inline and roller skating, table tennis, indoor soccer, inline hockey, bike polo and more! The space can also be hired for private events so if you’ve always wanted to host a roller disco, now’s your chance!
The Exercise Room
Does anyone actually, thoroughly enjoy working out? We agree it’s hard to enjoy when you’re running to get to that free cross-trainer, or being sweated on in a class that has 20 people too many. You don’t want it to be hard work to work hard. The Exercise Room in Parnell is our little secret to a good workout. With limited membership spaces, you can enjoy The Exercise Room’s free space. If that’s not enough, The Exercise Room provides its members with individual bathroom suites, free undercover parking and 24/7 access. Talk about fancy!
Explore 10 Epic Movie Locations You Had No Idea Were Filmed In Auckland
Without further ado, here’s our list of 10 epic movie locations around Auckland that made it onto the big screen.
Grab Your Carabiners, Here’s Where To Find New Zealand鈥檚 Best Canyoning Spots
If you’re on constant lookout for new adventure and enjoy a healthy dose of adrenaline in your bloodstream, then canyoning is a must.
Try This Epic Coastal Track In The Waitakere Ranges This Weekend
The Ōmanawanui Track along with Puriri Ridge Track is a six-kilometre upgrade to the Te Ara Tūhura / Hillary Trail. Make a day of it and take the new scenic route from Huia and Whatipu. Load up on sandwiches and sunscreen as this track is 12 kilometres long taking 5.5 hours each way.
Barrefigure
Long, lean limbs are a goal for all of us, and Barrefigure will help us to achieve that with their effective 60-minute workouts. Hot on the heels of the popular barre fitness movement, the classes at Barre Figure help us to achieve that ballet dancer body without needing any dancing or coordination ability! You’re in great hands at Barrefigure—the experienced team of instructors is lead by Marysa who danced with the Royal New Zealand ballet for seven years.
The Form Room
As Auckland’s first luxury fitness studio, The Form Room turns exercising into a seriously indulgent activity. From the moment you walk into the gorgeous studio, you’re met with luxurious details everywhere, from the gorgeous interior to the very best equipment. The Form Room specialises in bespoke nutritional and physical programmes in an intimate and private setting and will get you that beach perfect bod in no time!
CrossFit North Harbour
No matter where your level of fitness is sitting (we have a tendency to choose donuts over dumbbells), the CrossFit North Harbour community will push you to your limits in their Wairau Valley gym. Believers that fitness should be fun, CrossFit North Harbour will have you swinging from pull up bars, throwing kettlebells around, and jumping about—all in the name of getting fit fast.
Dive Into 6 Of The Best Places To Go Snorkeling Around Auckland
Is The Little Mermaid your homegirl? Do you have dreams of befriending a flounder and brushing your hair with a fork? Well, Ariel, do we have news for you: you can make all your mermaid dreams a reality with snorkeling!
Take A Dip At 12 Of The Best City Beaches In Auckland
While it’s AMAAZING to get out of Auckland for a roadie, we also know that sometimes you’ve just gotta (or wanna) stay in town. And as the weather heats up, we’re lucky enough to not have to drive for a day to feel the cool embrace of the ocean.
Dust Off Your Skates, A 70鈥檚 Themed Roller Disco Is Coming To Auckland
Roller skating legend Macarena (founder of Hey Macarena) is teaming up with Crazy Eights Roller Skates to host a Studio 54, 70s-themed roller disco party on December 5 2020.
Aracnation Aerial Fitness
Post-work iron pumping isn’t everyone’s idea of a fun time. Aracnation Aerial Fitness in St Marys Bay, however, will see you suspended in the air by two pieces of silky fabric, using your strength and flexiness to create wraps, poses, swings and drops—trust us, it’s not a scary as it sounds. An Aracnation Aerial Fitness workout targets every muscle, and since you’re using your own weight, it’s the perfect way to lean out your bod.
Fit Fit Fit
When solo fitness training isn’t cutting the mustard, head to the award-winning Fit Fit Fit in Grey Lynn. Fit Fit Fit offers a range of classes, expert advice and personal training. Join the Fit Squad boot camp crew, get trained by specialist trainer in Fit Bodies, stay in shape during pregnancy with Fit Bumps, or bring your bub along for the Fit Mums class. A Fit Fit Fit membership will also give you 24-hour access to some of the best exercise equipment in the city!
AndFit
The booty kicking team at AndFit like to look at the bigger picture when it comes to fitness. You won’t find any treadmills or ab machines at this family-owned CrossFit gym. Instead, you’ll be squatting, throwing, and swinging yourself into shape, one functional movement at a time. AndFit will also guide you through a nutrition plan, and with no contract or joining fees, it’s one of the best fitness deals in town.
12 Of Auckland鈥檚 Best Skate Parks That You Need To Drop In At, Stat
Skating is more than a sport. It’s an expression of self. An exercise. A hobby. And most of all, a lifestyle. Once you’ve tried skating, there’s not much that compares. Imagine flying down the sidewalk, feeling the wind on your face, adrenaline pumping through your body, nothing but a board between you and the harsh asphalt…beauty.
Here’s Where To Go Rock Climbing In Auckland
Who says you can't work out and have fun? If you are looking for a workout that combines strength training, agility, stability, yet a conventional run or workout routine at the gym just doesn't quite get your adrenaline rushing, look no further.
Get Your Heart Pumping With 5 Mountainous Adventures To Take This Weekend
Us Aucklanders love lacing up our hiking shoes and climbing things. And, let’s be honest, it’d be rude not to in a country as beautiful as ours #blessed.
The 6 Best Places You Can Learn To Surf In And Around Auckland
Your guide to Auckland’s top beach breaks where you can learn to surf and get your daily dose of vitamin D.
Dig Out That Gym Gear And Train For Free All This Week Across NZ
Round up your exercise crew because our friends over at Snap fitness are throwing open their doors this week to let you work up a sweat for free.
Hit The Road With The 8 Best Bike Stores That Deliver In Auckland
Bike sales are currently going through the roof and it’s not hard to understand why. Neighbourhood walks are great and all but if you’re looking to up your exercise and basically get from A to B a hell of a lot faster, a bike’s your best bet.
Dive Into Auckland’s 10 Best Indoor Swimming Pools
Winter has arrived but that doesn’t mean you can’t get some H2O action. You may have to forego the salty seas for some chlorinated water. Green hair, don’t care. But at least they’re heated right?
8 Of The Best Free Outdoor Gyms in Auckland So You Can Keep Your Coin
If you're looking for a cheap—and in most cases free—way to keep your fitness levels up now that restrictions have eased, look no further than the humble outdoor gym. Forever a truly Los Angeles cliche, the outdoor gym fad is already well underway in New Zealand, but hopefully minus the public heavy grunting.
Runners On, Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Mindful Running
The Instagram-perfect yogi image of meditation may seem like the opposite of pounding pavement, but science backing the parallels between the two disciplines is mounting.
Float Your Boat With The 6 Best Kayaking Spots Around Auckland
So you want to be one with the ocean but you’re a) not into standing up for hours and b) not the best of swimmers?
9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Tauranga And The Mount To Help You Work Up A Sweat
In a time when our lives have been turned upside down and gyms are closed, it’s important to continue to look after ourselves and get outside for a good ol’ run.
6 Of Hamilton鈥檚 Best Running Tracks To Keep Your Endorphins Flowing
We all know that moving your body and breathing in fresh air is good for your soul—especially when times are tough.
The 6 Best Running Tracks In Nelson To Help You Smash Your Fitness Goals
Stuck on where to go for a run in Nelson? Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with these running tracks to get you motivated. Freshen up your run with a new route—but stay within your bubble.
8 Of Dunedin’s Best Running Tracks To Keep Your Endorphins Flowing
Dunedin has a wealth of walking and running tracks right at your feet and whilst they're currently closed to mountain bikers, you can tackle them with however your legs see fit.
Put Your Best Foot Forward With These Online Dance Classes
Whether you’ve got the coordination of a baby giraffe or you’re a dancer from way back, lockdown is the perfect time to try your hand at an online dance class.
6 Essential Yoga Poses To Get You Through The Day While Working From Home
If you're still waiting for your ergonomic desk chair to be delivered and that dining table seat is proving mightily uncomfortable on your back, here's 6 yoga poses to help you get through the day without feeling like a human pretzel.
Lace Up Your Sneakers, Here Are 9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Queenstown
Lace up your Sneakers, chuck on a good podcast and head outdoors to one of the best running tracks in Queenstown.
Get Fit In Your Living Room With These Killer YouTube Workouts
To save you having to leave the house or bring bulk hand sanitizer to your usual yoga studio, here are eight free workouts you can do at home, all thanks to YouTube.
Grab Your Board, Here Are The Best Stand Up Paddle Boarding Spots In Auckland
Thanks to paddle boarding, you can get amongst water sports without getting your hair wet.
Grab Your Board, Here Are The Best Stand Up Paddle Boarding Spots In Auckland
Thanks to paddle boarding, you can get amongst water sports without getting your hair wet.
Auckland Waterfalls You Can Actually Visit
We’ve tested the waterfalls around the city to bring you a list of the best in Auckland. Dive in!
12 Stunning Auckland Walks To Take At Least Once
Featuring beautiful coastlines, stunning waterfalls and native bush, we promise these walks will bring you delight and feed your soul.
Smash Your Fitness Goals With Auckland’s Best Lunch Hour Workouts
If the idea of setting your alarm for a ungodly hour pre-6am spins induces a frenzied panic, and after work hours are dedicated to those ever-important social activities, we’re here to help.
Pick Of The Precinct | Newmarket
Newmarket, you’ve got it going onnn. There’s no shortage of things to see and do in this happening suburb.
Auckland Beach Walks To Blow Your Mind
Auckland has a beach for everything. Whether you prefer to sit on the sand and chow down on chippies, a snorkel in a bay to look for Nemo, or love a good, old-fashioned private bask in a secret escape, we’ve got it all.
Smash Your Fitness Goals With The 11 Best Workouts in Wellington
Whether you are looking for some pals to go running with, a sweat inducing HIIT workout or a good regular yoga practise, New Zealand's ‘coolest little capital’ has you covered.
Lace Up, We’ve Found 9 Of The Best Walks And Hikes In And Around Hamilton
Lacing up your walking shoes is one of the best ways to explore Hamilton and the Mighty Waikato. The region features an abundance of breathtaking vistas with staggering mountains, lush bush, tranquil springs and—of course—the iconic Waikato River.
Get Your Sweat On, Here’s Auckland’s Best Workouts
Whether you’re #shreddingforsummer, looking for the hottest new workout trend, or are a weekend warrior needing a new challenge, you’re in luck, because Auckland is home to some of the best indoor and outdoor places to get fit and have fun at the same time.
Zen Out With The Fishes At This Underwater Yoga Class
Just when you thought yoga classes couldn’t get any more zen.
Here’s Where To Find The 11 Best Luxury Activewear Stores In Auckland
Thank God for the athleisure trend, so much more room for bottomless brunch in yoga pants or trackies. Whether you’re actually working out in it or not, if you’re gonna wear your workout gear all the time, it may as well be nice.
Have A Desk Job? Here’s How To Sneak More Exercise Into Your Day
Well we’re here to tell you that you don’t need to drop a single bit of sweat as we have found some tricks to get you active without even realising.
Raise Your Yoga Game To A Whole New Level
Get your head in the clouds with this unmissable yoga event.
6 Of The Best Urban Walks In Auckland
Us Aucklanders love a good walk. Whether it’s beach walks or flower walks, we can’t resist the pull of the fresh air, stellar scenery and buttocks burn (a solid combo, right?!). Walking is one of our favourite ways to clear the head and keep fighting fit but we can’t always squeeze in the time to drive to our fave waterfall or coastal walking spots.
Here鈥檚 Your First Look At Nike鈥檚 Fastest Sneaker Ever
Nike’s iconic marathon shoe has copped a scientific, athlete-approved upgrade and is said to actually make you run, on average, faster.
Here Are The Best Marathons To Run In New Zealand
Whilst many people don’t understand the sport that is marathon running, the runners themselves will tell you that the thrill and joy of it all is absolutely worth it. Releasing endorphins in beautiful settings, challenging your body and mind and achieving goals that once seemed nearly impossible is pretty rewarding.
Auckland’s Best Group Fitness Classes To Try Now
Get ready to sweat in sync—here are Auckland’s best group fitness classes.
Smash Your Fitness Goals With 10 Fitness Classes In Auckland To Try Now
With a variety of unique and exciting options on the Auckland workout scene, we’ve rounded up ten of the very best fitness classes to work yourself into a serious sweat and get those endorphins pumping.
Unmissable Wellness Festivals Around The World
Held in jaw-dropping locations all around the world, wellness festivals bring together like-minded people, promoting holistic, mindful living.
These Are The 10 2019 Fitness Trends To Get Around
At the end of every year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) release the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, a list of projected fitness trends for the following year. The 2019 forecast has recently been published, and there are some interesting differences from the 2018 survey. Most notably, it seems like 2019 is the year to finally forge some good habits.
Wheely Fun | Where To Cycle In Auckland
Some of the best ways to enjoy the sights of Auckland is on two wheels, not four! Check out our list of the six best cycling routes in Auckland.
Everything You Need To Know About The Hottest Gym In The World Right Now
A true disruptor on the scene, Performix House raises its protein shake-filled glass to the concept of mind-body connection.
Dog Yoga Exists And It’s Coming To Auckland!
How do you make your downward facing dog 147 times more fun? Let us tell you.
Nightclub Gyms Are The New Fitness Trend You Need To Know About
Choose between hitting the bar or sweating up a storm on the barre is a thing of the past thanks to nightclub-esque workout classes, the latest fitness trend that is quickly becoming the healthier way to get lit.
This Hidden Studio Is Offering FREE Classes Every Thursday!
Get your body moving at Bloom Barre & Pilates this August as they’re treating Aucklanders to free classes every Thursday!
8 Fitness Apps To Motivate You This Winter
It’s easy to get your shred on when summer and the prospect of baring your tum at the beach is approaching, but waaaaay harder to find the motivation in the depths of winter. Lucky for you, we’ve gone out and found the eight best fitness apps to help you keep up your fitspo journey in the colder months.
We Ran For The Oceans And Here’s What Happened
There’s not a lot that can get me out of bed before the sun’s up but somehow adidas have managed to do it not once, but twice — once, for their solarBOOST launch and most recently to learn more about their collaboration with Parley.
This Activewear Label Is Made From Recycled Fishing Nets
Unless you’ve been living in a bubble, you're probs aware that our planet is…well, look, we haven’t exactly been treating it great. The possibility of a scary-looking future is beginning to feel way too real, and a lot of people are looking to switch up their lifestyle.
Psst! Lululemon Is Hosting FREE Yoga Tomorrow!
In fact, every store in New Zealand will be hosting a FREE yoga sesh at 6:30am (brisk...)
Morning, Noon Or Night: When Is The Best Time To Run?
If you’re anything like me, you can probably think of over 20 reasons not to go for a run in about three seconds flat.
9 Of The Best Fitness Apps For People Who Are Too Cheap To Pay For A Gym
These days, all it takes to turn your phone into a bona fide fitness coach is a double tap and swift download from the App store. With the boom of digital fitness, there’s no shortage of fit-tech designed with the sole focus of helping you get active and sweaty. Whether you’re an endurance runner, testing out the waters with your first HIIT session or looking for new ways to get bendy on the mat – you can bet, that there’s a fitness app for that.
Auckland’s Best Parks 2018
From West Auckland to the North Shore, here's a list of the 20 best parks Auckland has to offer.
20 Marathons Around The World That Are Worthy Of Your Bucket List
While it might seem crazy to some, lovers of running and masochists alike will travel great distances to run great distances. Like laughter, running is universal, and marathons have a history that goes way back in time. When you run a marathon, you aren’t just running a race—you’re contending with distance and with your own mind. But you’re also running in the footsteps of millions of people who’ve run these distances before you, for reasons spanning from necessity to insanity.
Where To Find Auckland鈥檚 Golden Frames
You don’t have to be a tourist to appreciate these gems spread around town and here’s where to find the golden frames around Auckland!
Auckland Walks You Can Take Now That The Waitakere Ranges Have Closed
With a scenery that has the ability to take your breath away every corner you turn, it would be a waste to not take the city by foot.
Auckland鈥檚 Best Hot Yoga Studios
While we know it’s not very enticing to get out of your oh-so-cosy bed in these sub-zero temps, the idea of heading to a hot yoga studio to warm those chilly bones might just convince you.
9 Ways To Get Fit Without Joining A Gym
If you’ve tried to become a gym bunny but it’s just never going to happen, there’s still plenty of cheap (and fun!) ways to get fit.
Plogging Is The Latest Fitness Trend That’s Cleaning Up The Globe
Plogging, the combo of “plocka upp” (Swedish for picking up) and jogging, is the latest fitness craze for the growing conscious community who are looking to save our earth from the chokehold of rubbish and plastic pollution that is clogging up our cities, waterways and oceans.
Auckland’s Best Places To Exercise And Get Fit
When it comes to getting fit in Auckland, locals are super-lucky because not only do we have plenty of spaces to exercise outdoors, there's also plenty of indoor options for when the weather turns bad. Whether it's climbing stairs, getting your Zen on or joining others in a run club, Auckland has it all.
The 8 Best Recovery Hacks For Wannabe Athletes
These days it seems like everyone is training like an athlete, but most of us are missing a crucial (and maybe the best) piece of the puzzle, making us less Serena Williams and more, well, injured. It turns out, recovery is just as important in training, so next time you CBF with that HIIT class or feel your results have plateaued, skip the workout and book in for a recovery sesh instead. Yes, you just got permission to chill. Here are 8 of the best training recovery hacks that you’ll want to try out.
10 #Fitspo Health Nuts To Follow On Instagram RN
We’re all about following relatable, positive and uplifting sources of fitness and healthy living.
Fitness Classes To Try Before The End Of Summer
Obviously, you can take yourself off for a walk or do your normal workout in the sunshine anytime you like but why not try something new like one of these fitness classes?
24 Reasons To Workout With Your Partner
You need someone to pull you out of your slump, and who better to join you on the rack then your partner?
Finally! It鈥檚 The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Essential Oils
Hoorah! Essential Oils are fast becoming more popular than Kylie Jenner’s lips. We've broken down everythang you'll ever need to NOES about them.
Make A Splash Down This Secret Waterfall
Auckland has no shortage of waterfalls you can feast your eyes on. From Kitekite Falls in the west to Hunua Falls in the south, these picturesque spots have us spoilt for choice.
Where to Workout In Your Lunch Hour
If the idea of setting your alarm for a ungodly hour pre-6am spins induces a frenzied panic, and after work hours are dedicated to those ever-important social activities, we’re here to help.