This is the coolest Auckland gym in my opinion. It is a stylish hangout for gym junkies and they…read morehave the best showers rooms at 8 Nugent. BodyTech is all about personalized one-on-one training. When you sign up here you can rest assured that you'll get lots of attention and motivation from the team of personal trainers who you come to know as friends. Monique is the co-owner and she listens to what you've got to say, the good and the constructive. They have lots of classes as well and things you can take advantage of like a Fat2Muscle programme if you are interested in losing weight while you work out. Loads of people take advantage of this, for one Wendyl Nissen who talks about it in her newsletters and blogs.

Very clean and professional gym. Really appreciate that the locker rooms have shampoo and soap…read moreprovided in the showers as well as hair dryers and electronic lockers. Really nice to not have to deal with providing your own lock. The real unique point of Bodytech is the well-staffed floor and the supervised circuit workout. This is part of membership and is like getting free mini-personal training sessions. When you factor in those features it is reasonably priced and good value for money. I have been a member for 6 years, I think that says it all, right?

I have been going to City Fitness the last 2 years and absolutely love it! What I found so…read moreappealing about City Fitness in Newmarket is a) its close to me, b) they have great parking facilities and c) they have a large range of classes that are included in your membership fee. I found with quite a few other gyms they would charge you extra to go to their spin class. At City Fitness all you need to go is book a bike to make sure you don't miss out. At City Fitness they have a large range of cardio machines, free weights, machines and also a women's separate section. I find myself spending a lot of time in this section purely because a) the men dominate the weights section and b) it can be incredibly intimidating doing weights in front of the men. They have a lot of personal trainers walking around offering assistance to those who need while they're waiting to talk their private sessions. They also sell a lot of work out supplements and more often than not have some great deals. If youre looking for a gym with a fun environment I would recommend coming to check out City Fitness.

As far as facilities and range of machines, Thorndon gym is great during the quieter hours of the…read moreday during the week or weekends other than that its packed with too many teenagers hogging machines or wasting time on machines while on their phones. If a simplicity gym would be opened in the city I would go there instead. Even if this branch made it adults only it would greatly improve customer experience and heavy lifters experience too.

Absolutely perfect setup! From the weights area, tennis courts to the pool…read more The staff are always very helpful and friendly. The cleanliness and support are second to none. Thanks heaps for everything you do.

This place is my personal sanctuary. I don't think I've ever looked forward to working out so much,…read morethan I do now that I have started my membership at 151. It's a calm oasis in there, with the most amazing air con and facilities you have seen in a gym. In fact I think gym is too much of a dirty word to associate with this pristine place. Because they keep a cap on membership, there is never a line for the equipment, the instructors are always on hand to dole out helpful advice and they even email to check up on you when you haven't been in for a few days. The facilities available to all members and casual members include a swimming pool, sauna room,a tennis court and a great range of weights/ exercise bikes and heaps of other exercise equipment. There are classes available too, a favourite of mine being tennis fit! And don't even get my started on the bathrooms, and the straighteners available, the shampoo/ conditioner\ bathrobes. They really have thought of everything. Why just the other day I got offered a free hour long facial and massage just for being a member. Have I tempted you yet?

**Warning** to anyone who is thinking about or, wanting to join this gym…read more I have been a member here for the past 3 years. I have recently left this gym due to the poor management from what I believe is the new owner and definitely the manager of the gym. They've bullied the old trainers out of their positions. And, replaced these trainers whom have worked at this gym for more then 3years with unqualified trainers and staff. Half the time the gym is completely understaffed. And, when you ask management or reception staff about the changes or even gym announcements, they don't know what is going on. The manager doesn't speak good English, or doesn't understand her position there. I have asked her about the announcements and changes in the gym, which she looks at me, laughs talks really fast and tells me she doesn't know or, to ask again later??? I have even overheard her saying inappropriate things about staff to other staff members, in front of me. This is the MANAGER of MissGym. Also, there have been a few times I have come to the gym when the manager is talking in another language to her friend behind reception and ignores the people coming into the gym. It's very unprofessional and rude. For the past three weeks, MissGym have been advertising free personalised nutrition. When I ask about this, all the staff including the manager don't know anything about it. Rather advise me to email management??? Which, every time I have, even regarding the changes in the gym. I have been ignored. So, now I don't bother. Over the past two months, the gym has become very quiet. Especially when the two main trainers left. The same service and professionalism is not at the gym anymore, and barely worth the membership price they're asking for weekly. Equipment is broken or needs to be replaced. Classes get canceled without any notice. The classes are not the same. Definitely below average as they have managed now, to get rid of one of the top group fitness trainers. I would recommend anyone looking at joining this gym to seriously look elsewhere.

From the owner: MissGym Sylvia Park is your local women's gym, group fitness centre, and personal trainer provider…read more As a top women-only gym, we are created for and by women, and our fitness programs and massage services are designed to make you fitter, stronger, more healthy and happy!

24/7 Gym. Not much else to say…read more Has cardio machines, decent amount. Dumbbells, machine weights, FREE WEIGHTS (which Jett's doesn't have) Very packed during peak hours so I avoid going at those times. I mean, its a 24-hour gym... there so many more options than before or after work. I trained with a personal trainer, Julian, for a few months and was getting great motivation and tips on exercise and nutrition. The administrative staff here are great, was able to put my membership on hold for 3 months while I was away in Boston and there weren't any branches close by. I think I'm on the cheapest rate they have which comes to $60 a month

From the owner: Gym, cardio gear, personal training, fitness classes, open 24hrsread more

I love this Club Physical Women's only gym! It rocks my socks off! Well when I need to do my yoga…read moreclass it sure does. Much more intimate and hands on service rather than the bigger much more non personal gyms out there. If you're looking for a gym where the trainers and gym bunnies working there, treat you as an equal here is your number one choice ladies. Great brand machinery, and an adjoining room out the back for aerobics, yoga, Zumba, Pilates, kick boxing, you name it, there's a class. Get in and give it a try. You will either love it or not. But it was a thrill to work out here and the ladies who train here are a fun and chatty bunch too.

We come to these pools at least once a week, and I probably wouldn't bother going anywhere else…read more It's clean, the changing rooms are nice enough (and there's plenty of hair dryers). I do find the changing room exhibitionists rather intriguing though... There's a huge spa, with an adults section and a kids section. Also a huge lane pool, and a kids pool. Tips: there's a cafe near the spas, and my best tip is for parking - you can get your parking ticket from the Davis Cres carpark validated for cheaper parking (approx half price).

This pool is amazing!! Really!!! I certainly took the pool for granted when I lived in Auckland!…read more I am from New York, but lived in Auckland for two years while getting my Masters degree. In those two years I adopted swimming as my preferred fitness activity. I went to the pool whenever I was stressed or sad or bored, and within minutes of entering the pool, I was as happy as I could ever be. This pool has soooo many things you can't find in New York: - As a student, it only cost me $5 or so to pop by for a swim. Almost every pool (aside from the dingy pools) in New York require membership just to be able to walk into the facility. And even the dingy pools require membership outside of Summer. - It's a 50 meter pool. You would be surprised how rare that is. - It has a kiddie pool, hot tub, jacuzzi, steam room, TWO saunas, a cafe, a gym, fitness classes, SCUBA CLASSES (!!!) an incredible locker room with curtains AND hot water.... really just incredible facilities. Nothing in New York comes close to that. Not even remotely. - The price is absolutely insane. Again, I only paid $5 to swim, and they don't force you to get a membership or anything. The only establishment that I've been to that comes close to this pool is Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. But a day pass is $50 USD (So maybe $60 NZD.... just for the day). Yearly membership for the pool alone is over $600. I would do anything to be able to go back to this pool. Count your lucky stars, Aucklanders!!!! ;)

If you are a group fitness junkie, there's a good chance you've taken BodyPump, Body Combat, Body…read moreAttack, RPM, Sprint, GRIT, and CX Worx. Well, this is where it all started back in 1968 by the Mills family. If you are a Les Mills instructor like me, this is Mecca and it's a big deal to come here. Jamie D'Angelo is one of the managers at this gym who moved to NZ from the US. She gave us a tour of the facility. They have 2 floors and several buildings or towers connected by a bridge. They have a CrossFit area, free weights and machine area, cardio area, boxing area with a ring, and group fitness studios. They film masterclasses in the group fitness studios. The studios are huge and can fit up to 200 people. While in NZ, I took BodyPump, CX, and Body Attack from Dan Cohen, Georgina, Glen Ostergaard, and Susan Renata. I wanted to classes from Ben Main and Lisa Osborne but they were off. I would've loved to take Dan and Rach's Body Combat class but my flight was only 2 hours before their class started and I would have missed my flight. I know most people are like "who are those people and why are they a big deal?!" I'm not usually a big fan girl of actors and actresses but I love athletes, and people who promote Health and Fitness around the world - and that's what these people do and they are good and passionate about it. I'm a bit partial to BodyPump instructors because that's the class I teach (more certifications to come). I absolutely love taking Glen's class - he's the program director after all. He's the man behind the song selections and choreography for BodyPump. I loved Susan's class too - she's very chatty while she teaches and she connects with her participants. Jamie had told her that we were going to her class. Right before class started, we introduced ourselves to Susan and she knew we were "the girls from Vegas" and got a special mention in class. We noticed that the gym members keep to themselves. They go in, they go out. They're not the type that stick around after class to chat with the Instructor or other members like we do at our gym but that might be a cultural thing. The group fitness studios have ear plugs (for people who find the music too loud), drinking fountains and fans with misters. The gym has a small cafe where you can get a snack or a smoothie. There's a vending machine for bottled water and energy drinks. They also have a clothing store that carries mostly Reebok (the official outfitter of Les Mills) and a lady named Mary works there and she is an absolute sweetheart. She's very helpful and friendly. I think you have to pay for parking - not sure how that bit works since we stayed at a hotel nearby and got a multi-day pass.

I have been a member of Les Mills for two years now and I can honestly say it has made such a…read moredifference in my exercise routines. Before joining I found it hard to do anything but now I am fit, healthy, and running 12km races. The staff at the gym are always really helpful. I especially love their classes because I don't even feel like I'm working out. Before I know it the class is over and I've done a massive work out. I went to their new Grit class the other day and it was really hard, as they warn you it is, but they weren't kidding. 30 minutes of hell. Despite this the instructor was really motivating and helpful. Even though Les Mills is a bit out of my pay cheque, at the end of the day what they help me with is priceless.

Explained I had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Can't work need to cancel my membership get an…read moreemail saying pay out or pass on. Email says payment is 246 click on that and they charged me 310. Bunch of freekn heartless crooks. I have been going to gyms most of my life only signed up because I needed a 24hr gym. Fook them

JETTS ARE LIARS, THIEVES AND FRAUDSTERS DO NOT GO TO THIS GYM…read more I expect a professional and honest response, Jetts. I've sent multiple emails in one day last week, yet you continue to ignore them. You've unlawfully taken money from my bank account--this is theft. Your lack of transparency and accountability is unacceptable. Congratulations on setting the standard for one of the worst companies in Auckland. To anyone else experiencing this, my recommendation is to cancel your card and get a new one immediately. Then, take legal action--that's exactly what I plan to do. SENT LAST WEEK WITH MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP (phone calls no reply) Poor service and lack of professionalism. I made multiple attempts to cancel my membership by phone, but no one responded. Now, I'm being charged for a membership I don't use, along with additional fees for a gym I don't attend. Don't bring up contracts--part of your responsibility is to communicate with members and address concerns, not to hold them accountable for your lack of response. The lack of communication and unprofessional handling of my request made my decision easy--I've chosen to join City Fitness, where their team treats people with respect, responds immediately, and maintains the highest level of professionalism. I recommend you take some lessons on how to treat people better--then maybe, just maybe, you'd have more members. Response from the owner an hour ago Hi Bronwyn, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologise for the difficulties you've faced in the process of cancelling your membership and for any inconvenience this has caused you. In order to request your membership cancellation, please email our membership team on membership@jetts.co.nz and they can assist you further. Thank you, and we wish you the best on your fitness journey. Sincerely, The Jetts Manukau Team

Not until my last morning in Auckland did I discover the 06:30 Ashtanga class (your first is $10;…read moreone month membership for $99 if purchased on the same day). Had I known how much I'd like it, I would've definitely headed there as soon as I arrived in NZ. The Yoga Academy is the sort of place I'd love to live in walking distance of - it's super chill, there are classes throughout the day, you're made to feel at home as soon as you walk in. Mats, blankets, bolsters and such are all available to borrow and they're in good condition. I'd recommend the Yoga Academy for those brand new to yoga and seasoned practitioners alike.

Repeat after me: I will try Helen's Hatha class. I will try Helen's Hatha class. I will try Helen's…read moreHatha class... Yoga Academy is that rare blend of yoga studio where the instructors take the practice of yoga seriously, without taking themselves too seriously. There's a meditation room and a statue of Ganesh in the reception area, but you never feel like you're about to be brainwashed into a cult (hey, you know those places, right?). Aside from the wonderful Helen and her Hatha class, there's Ashtanga (the sweaty, weight-loss kind of yoga), and various workshops and retreats on offer. And as you might have guessed by it's name, the Academy also does yoga teacher training, and the professionalism of the instruction on offer is undoubtable.