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November 5, 2018
Enjoy this simple & nutritious couscous salad - it's a refreshing break from the every day salad.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2018
Stinky workout gear is a sign you’re working hard at the gym, but it also means you need to get serious about cleaning your workout gear and controlling odours.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2018
Everything you need to know about a healthy and nutritious diet. From what to eat, to getting a good night’s sleep, discover our top 10 tips to a better you.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2018
Meditation does more than help calm your mind, it can have a profound effect on your body too!
Read MoreJuly 19, 2018
Exercise is a key component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are new to exercise or looking to ramp up your existing routine, there are a few things you should consider to achieve success.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2018
The average person spends 5 hours a day on a smartphone —and that doesn’t include time spent on personal computers or the TV. While it might seem fun at the time, staring at a screen for that long can wear down both the body and your mental well-being. That’s why a dig...
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
To achieve maximum results, it's important to fuel your workout properly. This means consuming food that are easy for your body to convert into energy without bogging-down your digestive system.
Read MoreJune 27, 2018
So you joined the gym and mentally committed to your health and fitness. Awesome! Now comes the hard part — actually going.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2018
High-intensity interval training (or HIIT) is becoming an increasingly popular fitness routine for gym goers, especially those who are short on time. But while a HIIT workout may be short (usually around 30 mins, however they can go longer), they are definitely not sweet. As the name s...
Read MoreMarch 15, 2018
Whether you’re looking for a post-workout pick me up or an after dinner treat, bliss balls are a tasty way to satisfy your sweet tooth without undoing all your hard work at the gym. No doubt you’ve seen a variety of different brands at health food and grocery stores, but no...
Read MoreMarch 6, 2018
These basic yet brilliant three ingredient pancakes are easy to make and even easier to eat. They’re also gluten, dairy and refined sugar free!
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
Whether you’re planning a total reinvention of yourself or simply wanting to kick a few bad habits, motivations are never higher than at the start of a new year.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2018
The end of the ‘silly season’ signals the start of a new one: ‘detox season’. Your liver is one of the hardest working organs in your body and is responsible for your metabolism as well as your immune, digestive and detoxification systems.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2017
Christmas time doesn’t mean you have to avoid delicious meals, try our cauliflower bake instead of a potato bake for a lighter, tasty meal.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2017
With so many Christmas parties to go to, it pays to know a delicious mocktail recipe.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2017
Try this 8 minute ab work out to get you well on your way to a stronger you.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2016
Premiere Week is back! Join us August 22 to 28 for new moves and new tunes.
Read MoreMay 16, 2016
Take part in Premiere Week May 23 to 29 to learn new moves in all of your favourite classes and #MOVEYOURMOOD!
Read MoreMarch 3, 2016
CityFitness wants to showcase the memorable sites and stories of active Kiwis. Post photos of yourself enjoying the outdoors to Instagram and use the hashtag #FitKiwi to win a ONE YEAR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP! As Kiwis, we have a special appreciation for...
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2016
Get moving during Premiere Week as we showcase new moves and music to all of your favourite group classes. Whether you are a fan of Active or Blast - be part of the exclusive group to first experience the moves we will be rocking over the next couple of months.&nbs...
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis? Well exercise plays a vital role for those that are arthritic. In the past it was thought that exercise made arthritis worse. The assumption was that arthritis caused wear and tear on the joints and therefore exercising would worsen the con...
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Choosing a New Year's Resolution and sticking to it is something a lot of people have trouble doing -- especially the "sticking to it" part. So what we propose you do this year is to learn how to set an anti-resolution. New Year's Resolutions tend to be vague promises to your...
Read MoreNovember 8, 2015
The ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is just around the corner. You may have already started to receive party invites or even started your Christmas shopping. If so, it’s likely you’ve begun to feel the effects of this demanding time of year: anxiety, stress, feel...
Read MoreNovember 8, 2015
Plan to Succeed Eating healthy lunchtime meals and snacks is possible. By investing a bit of time to plan what you are going to purchase and prepare some things ahead of time, you’ll find your lunch prep will soon seem as easy as fast food (and will be m...
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2015
Feel leaner and stronger with this energizing reverse press-up, using your whole body to lift yourself up from the ground. This move targets all the ‘anti-gravity’ muscles (shoulders and upper back) that become weak with aging and sedentary living (prolonged sitting being the n...
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2015
Physical activity in the workplace means encouraging employees to be physically active to, from or at work. There are many vital reasons for you and your colleagues to make activity at work a priority - it's healthy for the body and the brain! Here are some tips for active living in the w...
Read MoreAugust 12, 2015
Every few months in the Clubs you see posters promoting Group Fitness Premiere Week. During this week, the classes are packed out, there are multiple instructors leading the classes and maybe they’re even in matching outfits. So what is this week all about? Premiere Week is a time w...
Read MoreAugust 11, 2015
We can all agree that always doing the same exercises can be monotonous and uninspiring. The problem, though, is knowing how to switch it up! We’re helping you add excitement to your fitness routine with 3 workouts below that are easy to add and will get you excited about your fitnes...
Read MoreJuly 7, 2015
If you follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, you probably know of our recent #HeatUpYourHeart challenge that happened this month. Through this challenge, not only were we helping you fight away the cold temperatures - we were also helping you reduce blood pressure levels, r...
Read MoreJune 15, 2015
Every now and again, a little inspiration can go a long way! We recently heard about the fitness journey of one of our members at CityFitness Moorhouse and couldn't help but share it. Read on and get inspired! How much weight you have lost and over what period of time? 23 kgs in 15 week...
Read MoreJune 15, 2015
By Ben Warren Recently the World Health Organisation (WHO) findings have confirmed what we all knew - we're eating far too much sugar. Kiwi's are consuming, on average, 37 teaspoons of the stuff daily! That's 31 teaspoons over the amount recommended by the WHO, and about 34 teaspoons ov...
Read MoreMay 8, 2015
Ever thought about changing someone’s life and starting a career in one of the most rewarding industries? We caught up with Razvan Gradinaru, Multi Unit Manager and Personal Trainer at CityFitness, to share his experience and advice. Razvan has worked passionately as a CityFitness Tr...
Read MoreMay 8, 2015
Group fitness is becoming more and more of a trend nowadays and that’s because everyone is catching on to the benefits. It’s social and more exciting than your average solo workout in the gym, which makes it easy to become a routine. Below are four reasons why one should take u...
Read MoreApril 9, 2015
Beauty radiates from the inside. You can see it in our actions, our words, and our smile. No matter what size or shape you are it's possible to be beautiful every day. Feeling beautiful, though, can take a little more effort. Like any piece of fine machinery, our bodies take daily...
Read MoreMarch 18, 2015
Starting a fitness routine in the autumn is a great idea - not only is the weather cooler, the fall leaves and crisp air are perfect for outdoor exercise activities that take advantage of the weather. The best part of exercising outdoors during autumn is that you don’t get overheated...
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2015
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the beach is calling your name, no wonder it’s hard to get into the gym when summer is here. With only a few weeks left of this lovely weather, it’s that time to start thinking about how to get back into the swing of things and ...
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2015
Ridvan Firestone (aka Riz), Group Power Instructor/Head Teacher at CityFitness Thorndon recently won a Pacific career development award worth $300,000 from the Health Research Council of New Zealand, which she will use to study obesity in Pacific youth aged 16 to 24. With this award she wi...
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