Gym and Group Fitness

Working out in the gym

If you’re nervous about your first visit, book an appointment with one of our Fitness Consultants through reception.

Your safety when using our fitness centre is important to us. Please follow all health and safety rules when exercising in our gym or attending group fitness classes:

• Use a sweat towel while training. Our gyms can refuse entry if a member does not have a towel.
• Keep a drink bottle with you to stay hydrated.
• Wipe down equipment after use.
• Please refrain from filming your workouts.
• Return all equipment and weights after use and treat our equipment with respect.
• Please do not eat food or chew gum in the gym.
• Leave your bags in the lockers provided and use a padlock.
• Respect other members.
• Follow staff instructions.
• If you feel unwell or dizzy, stop your workout and ask for assistance.

What to wear

Please wear appropriate and comfortable gym clothing and footwear. Refrain from training topless, and wearing anything offensive or intimidating to others.

Open-toe shoes, Jandals, slides, Crocs, and sandals cannot be worn when training or moving through our gyms. 

Group fitness classes

To view our group fitness timetables or to book a group fitness class, go to our online portal, myLEISURE.

To make sure all our members have an enjoyable experience, please remember to:

• arrive on time for your class
• cancel your booking if you cannot make it to the class anymore
• scan your membership card at the gate or at reception upon arrival.

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Book a session with a Fitness Consultant

To do our bit, from the start we kick in with a tailored support programme to help you achieve the fitness you want. That might be 'fit enough to chase the kids around', or 'fit enough to do some serious training.'

A number of sessions make up our complete support programme, these sessions include:

1. Your induction

We listen to your story to understand your fitness goals, your exercise history and any health issues. We do some basic testing to establish your benchmarks and design a fitness programme to help you get active your way.

1A. Group fitness induction

We show you how to set up your equipment for group fitness classes, and demonstrate some of the basic moves and etiquette to make sure you have fun in your first class.

2. Your first programme

We will take you through the exercises in your programme, demonstrating the technique before you give it a go. We observe and coach you to make sure you feel confident. We give you a programme card and show you how to fill it out and where to store it so together, we can monitor your progress.

3. Checking in

We touch base to chat about your progress and adjust any movements that you find too challenging or too easy. It's a shared chance to give and receive feedback, so we can make sure you are enjoying your programme and that you are being challenged enough to get the results you want.

4. Lifestyle habits

We talk together about how your body responds to basic but very important lifestyle habits like sleep, nutrition, hydration and stress. We don’t write eating plans (that's the role of a registered dietician), but we do give sound recommendations on how to make improvements in these areas so you achieve your goals faster.

5. Tracking and measuring

We repeat the benchmark testing carried out at induction, to track and explain your progress. We may suggest some adjustments to your programme to make sure you are on track to achieve your fitness goals.

6. Programme updates

We review your goals and progress and update the exercises in your programme accordingly. You may need a few changes, or you might want a total overhaul! Whichever the case, we suggest, you decide; we support you get active your way.

Our recommendations

For beginners in the gym, we recommend going through the whole programme, with regular programme updates afterwards. For more experienced members, you are welcome to book in any of the sessions above. We know that everyone's needs are different so, in consultation with you, we draw on the combination that will best serve you — getting (fit and) active your way!

Personal Training

Auckland Council Pools and Leisure have experienced personal trainers dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals. With personalised workout plans and one-on-one attention, you'll have the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential. 

The following gyms have personal trainers available for 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions. Contact the personal trainer or reception at your nearest gym for more information:

• Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre
• Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre
• Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre
• Marina Fitness

Personal training sessions are not permitted unless the Personal Trainer is registered with the facility.

Children in the gym

Children 12 years and under are not permitted in the gym.

Children aged 13-16 years must have a legal guardian present to use the gyms on a casual basis. A casual fee will apply.

Teen Fit Memberships for 13-16 year olds

• Members receive a 25% discount off a standard Get into it or Gym it membership. $25 joining fee applies.
• All teens must complete a fitness induction and attend programme sessions with a Fitness Consultant.
• Teens can only attend group fitness classes after a group fitness induction has been completed with a Fitness Consultant.
• Parent or guardian must understand the Teen Fit terms and conditions and co-sign all forms.
• Member must provide either a student ID, passport, or birth certificate for proof of age.
• Teen Fit memberships must be purchased in-centre. Not available online.
• Teen Fit memberships are not sold at Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre and Papatoetoe Centennial Pools.

Gym and Group Fitness Memberships

Sign up online or in-person

Purchase your membership online using the button below and follow the on-screen prompts or visit your nearest centre to get set up on the spot!

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