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Find out about the Exercise NZ Get NZ Active Promotion to get a 40 and 70 percent subsidy on memberships at selected gyms or fitness centres.
Download "What to look for in a Personal Trainer" from REPS [PDF].
A personal trainer is someone who conducts 1 to 1 training with a client at a time convenient to both parties. This training can be in a variety of forms and take place in varying locations depending on what the training is for that session.
- The training is purely focused on YOU and achieving YOUR goals.
- You achieve results quicker than on your own as you work harder than on your own.
- You can have fun and enjoy your training.
- You ensure that exercises are completed correctly and with great posture, maximising the benefits.
- You work at a level that fits with your lifestyle.
- You push YOUR own boundaries and do things you may never have done.
- You gain knowledge you didn't have before and can ask those "not so silly questions".
- You can make your workouts time efficient, so there is no need for hours in the gym.
- You can improve your flexibility through focussing on stretches.
- Training can be tailored to whatever you require (cardiovascular, strength/resistance or distance programmes) "YOU" time
Your local council recreation centres have fully equipped gyms, extensive group fitness classes and tailored personal training - to support you in every stage of your fitness journey.
Memberships are usually cost less than other gyms. They often include access to pool facilities as well so you can get a package specific to your needs.
Contact or visit your local council recreation centre for details on discounted memberships or multi-visit passes if you have a Community Services, Secondary Student, Hāpai Access, KiwiAble Leisure or Super Gold card.
- Find out more about Christchurch City Council Recreation and Sport Centres.
- Find out about Selwyn District Council Recreation and Sport Centres.
- The North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust runs community fitness centres in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts.
- Find out about the EA Networks Centre in Ashburton.
This resource is divided into zones from Waimakariri to Ashburton and lists many facilities that are particularly appropriate for older adults and people with long-term conditions.
‘The Big List’ Directory has been developed by the Active Canterbury Network for exercise advocates and providers in the region.