Lower Hutt
Active in the Hutt – Cardio and Toning | Active in the Hutt – Chair Yoga | Active in the Hutt – Pilates | Active in the Hutt – Pilates Gold | Active in the Hutt - Ready.Steady.Balance | Active in the Hutt – Stretch and Flex | Active in the Hutt - Yoga Gold | Active in the Hutt – Zumba Gold | Easy Move | Liquid Fitness Class | Maximising Mobility | Nifties | Not Strictly Tai Chi | Petone Physio Falls Prevention and Osteoarthritis Class | Ryman Healthcare Triple A Program | Steady as You Go | Enliven Tai Chi
Upper Hutt
Active Aging - Silverstream | Active Aging - Queen Street | Core Stability | Arthritis Hour | Not Strictly Tai Chi | Steady as You Go | Ys-Fit | YMCA Parkinson’s Class | YMCA Pilates
How do I know which class is right for me?
Give Janice a ring/email (04 380 2070; strength@nukuora.org.nz) if you’d like to find out more information or for a recommendation of which class/es could be best for you. Another option is to get in touch with the class instructor. If you are concerned about your health, chat with your GP first
Pick a class!
There are a range of classes available, so pick one that interests you and fits your current level of ability. To find out more about each class click on the class name above, or scroll down to check out them all!
Lower Hutt
Active in the Hutt – Cardio and Toning
Gentle Start
Our Cardio and Toning class targets joint mobility and core strength. It is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus of the class is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Woburn Apartments, 6 Whites Line West, Woburn
Times: Fridays 11.30am – 12.15pm
Contact: Sam Dickie
Phone: 04 560 0306
Email: enjoylife@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: 1st class free! $60 for 10 classes
Website: https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
Active in the Hutt – Chair Yoga
Gentle Start
Our Chair Yoga class targets joint mobility and core strength. It is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants.
Location: Woburn Apartments, 6 Whites Line West, Woburn
Times: Wednesdays 11.15am – 12.15pm
Contact: Sam Dickie
Phone: 04 560 0306
Email: enjoylife@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: 1st class free! $60 for 10 classes
Website: https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
Active in the Hutt – Pilates
Gentle Start
This class targets joint mobility and is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Hutt City Baptist Church, 132 – 146 High Street
Times: Wednesdays 10.45am – 11.45am
Contact: Sam Dickie
Phone: 04 560 0306
Email: sam.dickie@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: 1st class free! $60 for 10 classes
Website: https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
Active in the Hutt – Pilates Gold
Gentle Start
Our Pilates classes focus on core strength and are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. They focus on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Ricoh Sports Centre, 237 Taita Drive, Avalon
Times:
Mondays 9.30am – 10.30am
Thursdays 10.00am – 11.00am
Fridays 11.45am – 12.45am
Contact: Sam Dickie
Phone: 04 560 0306
Email: sam.dickie@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: 1st class free! $60 for 10 classes
Website: https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
Active in the Hutt & Hutt City Libraries – Ready.Steady.Balance
Gentle Start
Fun exercise class for seniors that includes seated, standing and walking exercises for improving stability, balance, mobility and coordination. Great opportunity to connect with other seniors in the community. All welcome. Does not run during school holidays.
Locations:
War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive, Central Lower Hutt (Thursdays 1pm)
Naenae Library, Hillary Court, Naenae (Tuesdays 1pm)
Petone Library, 7 Britannia Street, Petone (Wednesdays 11am)
Wainuiomata Community Library (Fridays 11am)
Contact: Sam Dickie and Lillian Pak
Phone:
04 567 2859 (Naenae Library)
04 568 6253 (Petone Library)
04 570 6633 (War Memorial Library
04 560 0306 (Sam)
04 570 6444 (Lillian)
Email:
naenae.library@huttcity.govt.nz
petone.library@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: FREE
Websites:
https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
https://library.huttcity.govt.nz/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/WHATSON#RegAdults
Active in the Hutt – Stretch and Flex
Gentle Start
This class targets joint mobility and is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location and times:
Ricoh Sports Centre, 237 Taita Drive, Avalon (Mondays 10.45am – 11.30am)
Wesley Community Action, Rata Street, Naenae (Wednesdays 11am-12pm)
Hutt City Baptist Church, 132 – 146 High Street (Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.30am)
Contact: Sam Dickie
Phone: 04 560 0306
Email: sam.dickie@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: 1st class free! $60 for 10 classes
Website: https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
Active in the Hutt - Yoga Gold
Yoga class suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Ricoh Sports Centre, 237 Taita Drive, Avalon
Times: Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.30am
Contact: Sam Dickie
Phone: 04 560 0306
Email: sam.dickie@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: 1st class free! $60 for 10 classes
Website: https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
Active in the Hutt – Zumba Gold®
Our Zumba Gold class targets joint mobility through choreographed dance and is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Moera Hall, Randwick Crescent
Times: Fridays 9.30am – 10.30am
Contact: Sam Dickie
Phone: 04 560 0306
Email: enjoylife@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: 1st class free! $60 for 10 classes
Website: https://www.activeinthehutt.org.nz/programmes
Easy Move
Gentle Start
Gentle movement classes in the Hydrotherapy pool, our trained instructor will guide you through a varying level of intensity during the class.
Location: Huia Pool, Huia Street, Lower Hutt
Times:
Tuesday, 11am-11.45am
Wednesday, 1.30pm-2.15pm
Thursday, 9.15am-10.00am
Friday, 9.30am-10.15am
Saturday, 4pm-4.45pm
Contact: Kay Lindsay
Email: Kay.Lindsay@huttcity.govt.nz
Phone: 04 567 0043
Cost: $4.50
Website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/pools-fitness/
Liquid Fitness Class
Gentle Start
Our trained instructor will guide you through a varying level of intensity during the class.
Location/times:
Wainuiomata Pool (Moohan Street, Wainuiomata), Thursdays, 6.30pm - 7.15pm (SUMMER MONTHS ONLY)
McKenzie Bath Pools (79 Udy Street, Petone), Mondays, 6.30pm - 7.15pm (SUMMER MONTHS ONLY)
Contact: Kay Lindsay
Email: Kay.Lindsay@huttcity.govt.nz
Phone: 04 567 0043
Cost: $5.00
Website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/pools-fitness/
Maximising Mobility
Gentle Start
Exercise class for seniors who want to have fun while Maximising our Mobility. Includes balance exercises, deep breathing, improving stability, co-ordination, speaker, morning tea. Adaptable to various abilities and suitable for beginners.
Location: Hope Centre, Pretoria Street, Lower Hutt
Times: Thursdays 10.30am – 12.00pm
Contact: Wendy Fraser
Phone: 04 589 9293
Email: ken.wendy@xtra.co.nz
Cost: Free
Nifties
Gentle Start
This is a low impact workout ideal for fitness and wellbeing. These classes are targeted at our senior clients using music from their era to create a fun, social work out for all.
Location: Stokes Valley Pool, Bowers Street, Stokes Valley
Times:
Monday, 9am-10am
Wednesday, 9.15am-10am
Thursday, 9am-10am
Contact: Kay Lindsay
Email: Kay.Lindsay@huttcity.govt.nz
Phone: 04 567 0043
Cost: $4.50 per session or $40 for a 10-trip concession
Website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/pools-fitness/
Not Strictly Tai Chi
Gentle Start
A blend of Tai Chi, Mindfulness meditation & gentle exercise done in a fun safe environment. The class is designed to improve balance, co-ordination, breathing, posture, physical & mental strength and can be modified for individual abilities. Suitable for beginners and advanced. Following the class, the group meets for a social coffee at the local café.
Location: St Marks Hutt City Uniting Congregations Church, 58 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Times: Tuesdays 10.00am – 11.00am
Contact: Andrew Hardwick
Phone: 04 388 8818
Mobile: 021 153 2508
Email: andrewhardwickhypnotist@gmail.com
Cost: $10/class
Petone Physio Falls Prevention and Osteoarthritis Class
Gentle Start
A weekly class for older adults experiencing symptoms associated with osteo-arthritis or falls risk to strengthen and improve quality of life.
Location: Petone Physio, Unit 1/3 Britannia Street, Petone
Times: Fridays, 11am-12pm
Email: admin@petonephysio.co.nz
Phone: 04 939 4331
Cost: $15 pay as you go or $120 for a 10 trip
Website: https://petonephysio.co.nz/
Ryman Healthcare Triple A Program
Gentle Start
The Triple A programme (Ageless, Active and Aware) is available for Ryman village residents only. This circuit-based class is suitable for independent elders who are wanting to improve their strength, mobility and balance.
Location:
Bob Scott – Petone
Shona McFarlane – Avalon
Times: Information available to residents on the village Activities Calendar. Each Village offers at least 2 classes per week.
Contact: Speak to the activities coordinator in your village.
Steady as You Go
Gentle Start
A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance.
Location and times:
Eastbourne Community Centre, Tautoru Street, Eastbourne - Wednesdays 12.00pm
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, 184 Stokes Valley Road - Tuesdays 11am & Thursdays 1pm
Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott - Wednesday 11am
Walter Nash Centre, 20/22 Taine Street, Taita - Monday 1:30pm & Wednesday 12pm
Contact: Ann Dalziel
Phone: 04 499 6646
Mobile: 027 475 3549
Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Cost: $2
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Steady as You Go
Gentle Start
A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance.
Location: Bob Scott Retirement Village, 5 Graham St, Petone
Times: Thursdays, 11am
Contact: Imelda Coleman
Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Cost: $2
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Enliven Modified Tai Chi
Gentle Start
Modified Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise that combines deep breathing with slow gentle and deliberate movements. Practiced regularly it is known to significantly improve health and wellbeing. Enliven’s modified Tai Chi has been adapted to suit older people and those living with mobility issues or disability. The exercises can be completed either sitting or standing.
Location/Days/Times
Koraunui Stokes Valley Hub Monday 9.30am–10.30am
King Lion Hall Monday 1.30pm-2.30pm
Petone Working Men’s Club Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am (Beginners)
Petone Working Men’s Club Tuesday 11:30am-12:30am (Advanced)
Avalon’s Holy Trinity Church Tuesday 1pm-2pm
Wainuiomata Union Church Friday 9.30am-10.30am
Contact: Call Enliven’s health support team on 04 439 4967 or email taichi@psc.org.nz
Cost: $6 or get a concession card (10 classes for $54 or 16 classes for $76)
Website: www.enlivencentral.org.nz
Upper Hutt
Active Aging - Silverstream
Gentle Start
Circuit class for seniors 60+ focusing on strength, balance and coordination – ideal for adapting to beginners and advanced.
Location: The Exercise Studio, 2 Whitemans Road, Silverstream
Times: Tuesdays & Fridays 11.00am (members), 11.45am (members), 12.30pm (non-members)
Contact: Scott Falconer
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: silverstream@theexercisestudio.co.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://www.theexercisestudio.co.nz/
Active Aging - Queen Street
Gentle Start
Circuit class which features multiple times a week, designed around balance, strength and fall prevention. Individuals work to their level, in a safe and comfortable environment.
Location: Queen Street Fitness, 35 Queen Street, Upper Hutt City Centre
Times:
Tuesday 10:30am-11:15am & 11:30am - 12:15pm
Thursday 10:30am-11:15am
Friday 10:30am-11:15am
Contact: Liz Eade
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: liz@qstfitness.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://queenstreetfitness.nz/
Core Stability
Gentle Start
Designed to challenge you whatever your level or ability. This 45 minute class will help develop core strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. This class focuses on strengthering the powerhouse muscles, that is abs, glutes and lower back.
Location: Queen Street Fitness, 35 Queen Street, Upper Hutt City Centre
Times: Wednesdays at 12.00pm, weekly
Contact: Liz Eade
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: liz@qstfitness.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://queenstreetfitness.nz/
Arthritis Hour
Gentle Start
Exercise is the no1 recommendation from Arthritis NZ for the treatment of arthritis. Up to 60 minutes of gentle exercise to keep muscles strong and flexible. The exercises in this class are “joint friendly”. Suitable for all types of arthritis.
Location: Queen Street Fitness, 35 Queen Street, Upper Hutt
Times: Mondays at 1.00pm, weekly
Contact: Liz Eade
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: liz@qstfitness.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://queenstreetfitness.nz/
Not Strictly Tai Chi
Gentle Start
A blend of Tai Chi, mindfulness meditation & gentle exercise done in a fun safe environment. The class is designed to improve balance, co-ordination, breathing, posture, physical & mental strength and can be modified for individual abilities. Suitable for beginners and advanced. If anyone is interested in a social coffee after class, we will find somewhere nice to go!
Location: St Hilda’s Anglican Church, 35 Cruickshank Road, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt
Times: Tuesday 7-8pm
Contact: Andrew Hardwick
Phone: 04 388 8818
Mobile: 021 153 2508
Email: andrewhardwickhypnotist@gmail.com
Cost: $10/class
Steady as You Go
Gentle Start
A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance.
Location: Upper Hutt Library, 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Times: Tuesday, 11am
Contact: Imelda Coleman
Email: avshutt@acwellington.org.nz
Cost: $2
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Ys-Fit
A general low impact fitness class. Simple to follow and fun choreography. Suitable for all fitness levels. 15-20 minutes low impact cardio/simple choreography. Then grab your dumbbells and get an all over toning for upper and lower body. Then hit the deck and focus on abs and butt. A great way to get fit and strong.
Location: YMCA - Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Times:
Tuesday 9.30am
Thursday 9.30am
Contact: Debbie Houston-Tupou
Phone: 04 527 3380
Cost: Contact YMCA for more information
Website: http://ymcawellington.org.nz/
YMCA Parkinson’s Class
Gentle Start
A low impact circuit class suitable for individuals with Parkinson’s and/or limited mobility. This class is adaptable for all fitness levels and uses a range of exercises focussing on overall strength, balance and coordination.
Location: YMCA - Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Times: Friday 11.00am
Contact: Debbie Houston-Tupou
Phone: 04 527 3380
Cost: Contact YMCA for more information
Website: http://ymcawellington.org.nz/
YMCA Pilates
A 50-minute class focusing on core muscles, flexibility and building strength. This helps to improve posture and breath control through better breathing techniques.
Location: YMCA - Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Times: Friday 12.10pm
Contact: Debbie Houston-Tupou
Phone: 04 527 3380
Cost: Contact YMCA for more information
Website: http://ymcawellington.org.nz/
