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  • Gym Member Of The Month


    Craig Waters has lost 34kgs in 3 months, going from 162kgs down to 128kgs. His goal is to reach 110kgs and to get back into his rugby. Craig wins this month’s free t-shirt.

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    We have 2 specials for December:


    Join on our Easy Payment of $16.95 per week for 12 months and we give you a $250 set of golf clubs free.


    Join for 6 months and get 6 months free – that’s 12 months membership for only $649.

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  • What’s New In The Gym?


    Downstairs we have a new multi-station, which covers: pull-down, low row, cable crossover, triceps’ press, chin ups and hip adduction. Whilst upstairs we now have an ultra-heavy-duty Smiths machine with lineal bearings and a 40mm bar that is designed not to flex under heavy loads.

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Personal Training

kim taihuka

Introducing Kim Taihuka

Born: Turanganui a Kiwa (Gisborne), Aoteoroa

  • 30+ years in fitness industry
  • 20 years group fitness instructor
  • International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Certified Trainer
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Per-sonal Trainer
  • Full Contact Karate Coach Certificate—1st Dan Black Belt
  • International Experience—Hong Hong, Perth and The Nether-lands
  • Represented NZ in Body Building placing 7th at 1993 World Championships and Touch in 1991 winning Gold, Guest Selec-tion for ex Kiwi’s Rugby League Team in 1982
  • Mr Auckland 1993, Mr New Zealand 1993
  • Hobbies—Music, Mountain Biking, Rugby League and Fitness

Phone: 021 298 0991

Email: kim@fitterstronger.com

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alma clayton

Introducing Alma Clayton

My philosophy on training is simple, you only get out what you put in you can‟t escape that no matter what you do. What you can do though is have fun and enjoy the journey ahead of you wherever you envision yourself to be a month or even 5 years from now. So let‟s work together to achieve your goals, increase your overall health and wellbeing and add years to your life.

I specialise in:

  • Strength & conditioning
  • Olympic lifting
  • Sports specific training
  • Muscular development
  • Toning & firming
  • Injury rehabilitation
  • Weight loss, maintain & gain

I have been a professional athlete playing American football with the Texas Copperheads Arena football league to the Houston Texans in the N.F.L which has been one of my highest sporting achievements to date so i know how impossible some challenges may seem but are definitely all achievable.

I have over 5 years experience in the fitness industry and am consis-tently updating my knowledge on exercise, health and nutrition so i can help benefit others to achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently so let‟s make today the day you reinvent and redefine yourself.

Contact details:

Cell: 021 0249 0967

Email: almaclayton31@gmail.com

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tony martin

Introducing Tony Martin

I have been involved with the Fitness industry for over 30 years. I have competed in over 100 bodybuilding shows, won the Natural Olympia in 2000 and have a vast knowledge of training, nutrition and sports conditioning. I gained my qualifications at Otago Uni-versity and I’m dedicated to providing the best possible training environment for all of my clients.

Contact details:

Contact: (09) 624-3555

Email: tmsc@xtra.co.nz

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/rex braganza

Introducing Rex Xavier Braganza

Rex is an International Fitness Professional who specializes in strength, conditioning and 1 on 1 personal training. Rex believes in creating a healthy balance in both life, and with regards to building a winning body. He lives by the saying „Excellence is found at the equilibrium, and not the ex-tremes.

The genuine interest that Rex has for his clients, many includ-ing Professional Athletes, has taken them to believe and achieve‟ results, far beyond their goals.

So go on, and as he would say „Make today..the day it all started

Contact details:

Contact: 021 102 3326

09 620 8650

Email: rexbraganza1@hotmail.com

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judy birchenough

Introducing Judy Birchenough

I love to see people achieve their goals to be healthy, fit and beautiful.

I have been in the Fitness Industry since the dinosaur years of Jazzercise. (30 years plus) I love to see people uplifted and enjoying what they do and reach their utmost potential in all areas of life. My aim is to take away the drudgery of regimented workout routines which can cause people to give up and lose heart. Self esteem is they key word which I aim to bring out in people through a fun musical workout where you don’t notice the blood sweat and tears.

I can offer:

  • Exercise programs aimed at your specific needs
  • Weight loss monitoring and guidance
  • Group training (Step, Bums Tums & Arms, Circuit, Walking)
  • Working towards Certification with the new Radical Fitness Program.
  • Ongoing training in Pilates and yoga.
  • I love to read, listen to music, dance, walk, and watch the All Blacks and Silver Ferns., and have always been a gym junkie.
  • Look forward to meeting with you and helping you to achieve and sustain your goals.

Contact details:

Phone: 027 33 77062

Email: judebirchenough@gmail.com

MYTH: ONE SHOULD LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE THEY BEGIN AN EXERCISE PROGRAM.


There is no physiological reason to lose weight prior to beginning an exercise program only unless you have orders from your Doctor. Fat loss and muscle gain are only two of the many benefits that your body will experience from exercising. Once you lose weight you can move a little easier and you can be more fit at 30% body fat if you are exercising than if you try to achieve 20% with exercising. The goal is to gain or preserve muscle and lose fat – not just lose weight.

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