Do it. Yes, you. It’s time to shape up, and Cityscape has some ideas that will have you thinking about fitness in a whole new way.

Make a change

As well as pumping iron and hitting the treadmills, you need to take care of your nutritional and fitness education for an optimal lifestyle balance. The philosophy at Flex Fitness Riccarton is ‘change begins here’ – and the team go the extra mile to make sure it doesn’t feel like a big commercial gym. The facility has all the gear you’d expect; top-of-the-line equipment; and spaces for cardio, weights, functional movement, stretching, rehabilitation and group fitness.

The big difference here is Flex Fitness is managed so it’s never overcrowded and you won’t have to wait ages for the equipment you need. It’s got a relaxed atmosphere and green plants throughout to match the friendly vibe of the team and gym members. And to top off your workout, you can always hit the in-house smoothie bar to recharge. Membership gives you access to all 27 Flex Fitness gyms nationwide.

flexfitnessgym.co.nz

Find your centre

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to yoga, so you’ve got to find the style that suits you. Grassroots Yoga & Health is a purpose-built yoga studio that is 100% about yoga. The studio has classes to cater for all stages of life, including Yoga 1 (covering the foundations of yoga), Yoga All Levels (for a good mix of skills), Yoga Tapas (for an extra bit of intensity), Yoga Restore (to heal) and Yoga Nidra (for deep bliss and guided meditation). The team also offer classes that address the physiological needs of Prenatal Yoga, Seniors Yoga and Gentle Yoga. Each teacher has their own style so you can find the guide and yoga that suit your personality and needs, and grow with them.

grassrootsyoga.co.nz

Moving your body, your way

Movement, strength and stability practices enable you to experience greater ease, fluidity and stability in yoga and day-to-day movement. By looking at each system and layer of each unique person, MoveWell’s yoga therapists can help you identify physical, mental and emotional factors that influence wellbeing, and take steps to improve them.

Yoga therapy is an individualised whole-person approach to support people with movement restriction, pain, recurrent injury, muscular and postural imbalance, dysfunctional breathing, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and more besides. This approach can reveal persistent or historical influences that can be overlooked by other approaches to physical therapy, pain, or stress management. Engage one-on-one or in a small group therapeutic yoga class, where safe, progressive practices that can help day-to-day movement and wellbeing are integrated with yoga.

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Tailor-made training and tech

Fantastic facilities, excellent equipment, coaching and guiding technology, and it’s all available all day every day at Anytime Fitness Hereford Street. Everything here is tailor-made for the humans who use the brand new purpose-built facility, from exercise programming to personalised service from the friendly team of experts. The crew at Anytime Fitness Hereford Street believe that making healthy happen is a journey, and they’re hands-on in helping along the way.

It’s an inclusive facility, ready and able to assist anyone with personal fitness programming. There’s also some fantastic tech on offer, like the app with over 1000 pre-made workouts, and the remote coaching option with expert coaches. Circuit-style group training is available for different goals, such as functional movement, high-intensity training, and strength building.

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Upskill to upgrade your fitness regime

No matter how often you go to the gym, at the end of the day what you eat will have the biggest effect on your health. Cooking is not difficult, but it is so much easier with a few basic skills and an underlying understanding of how to choose complementary flavours. You can walk away from a Riverside Kitchen cooking class with an arsenal of fantastic recipes. Getting a handle on new ingredients and techniques can bring a whole new range of flavour to your cooking repertoire that saves you having to eat out to explore a variety of foods. The social side of cooking is also important. Cooking classes are a new, healthier option for spending time with friends and meeting new people – focusing on interactive fun instead of drinking alcohol.

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Training at the limit

If you want to take your performance training to the limit and get better results in a shorter time, take a turn in Vertex Altitude’s altitude training facility. It’s essentially a gym studio with a Perspex wall, through which the Vertex team can observe you and control your environment while you work out on treadmills, spin bikes, ski ergs, and other equipment. By altering the oxygen percentage and temperature, they can simulate training at high altitude – even as high as 5400 metres above sea level. It’s the only facility of its type open to the public in New Zealand, and can be used to increase EPO and red blood cells, speed, strength, endurance, lung capacity and aerobic performance. Mountaineers can also use the facility to prepare and acclimatise for mountain ascents.

vertexaltitude.co.nz

Achieve goals; enjoy the journey; feel happy

Look after your mind while you tune your body. The Bodyfix boutique gym team know their members by name and offer a welcoming space for all ages, abilities and fitness levels. To them, fitness is first and foremost about feeling happy, healthy and full of life. The team focus on giving you the tools for a healthy mind as well as a healthy body, with educational workshops and talks for the whole community on topics such as mental health, nutrition, and women’s and men’s health.

With 48 group fitness classes per week, the latest equipment, supportive instructors and a team of leading personal trainers, Bodyfix has everything you need to achieve your goals and enjoy the journey. Choose a membership that suits your lifestyle, from concession cards to fixed- and open-term memberships.

mybodyfix.co.nz

Clean and green performance eating

Eating vegan has changed dramatically over the last five years, and with food box services like Green Dinner Table it's easy to get all the nutrients (and protein!) you need. Protein may be the hot topic, but far more Kiwis are fibre-deficient and that’s where plants shine. The protein in a plant-based diet comes from the amino acids in plants – where did you think the animals got it from? Green Dinner Table owner Chris Kappely has been passionate about working out for the best part of 15 years. Previously protein obsessed, he has now been vegan for nine years, owns a gym, and has never felt better. Green Dinner Table is a great way to expand your comfort level and add variety when including plant-based meals in your schedule.

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