Wellington
Fierce Tiger Tai Chi Chuan School | Yoga | Sit and Be Fit | Peeled Banana Fitness Dance | Shelly Bay Total Fitness class | Club Active exercise classes (Kilbirnie) | Club Active Exercise classes (Oriental Parade) | Zumba Gold with Joy | Aligned Pilates | Mafutaga Tagata Matutua PIPC | Steady as You Go | Ryman Healthcare Triple A Program | Ngaio Agile | Senior Exercise Class |CityFitness Lite Pace
Porirua & Tawa
MoveFIT | WalkFIT | Prost-FIT | Steady as You Go |CityFitness Lite Pace|DaNZability
Kāpiti
Ryman Health Triple A Program | Strength & Balance | Strong & Steady | Strong Fit | AquaEase | AquaMove | AquaYoga | AquaFit
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 to get 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!
Wellington
Ezy Movers
Build cardiovascular fitness and strength in this fun, low-impact aerobics class.
Location: Nairnville Recreation Centre, Corner of Cockayne Road and Lucknow Terrace, Khandallah
When: Thursday 11am–11.45am
Contact/Leader: Anjna Maisuriya
Email: anjna.maisuriya@wcc.govt.nz
Phone: 021 227 8346 or 04 479 2022
Fierce Tiger Tai Chi Chuan School
Tai Chi has gentle, slow, continuous and graceful movements. It has been verified by independent research to be valuable aid to health and fitness for all ages and abilities.
Location and times:
Miramar Maupuia Community Centre
27 Chelsea Street, Miramar
Wednesday 10 am-11am
Thursday 1 pm-2 pm
$5 per class
Khandallah Bowling Club
24 Woodmancote Road
Thursday 10 am-10.45
$8 per class
Brooklyn Community Centre
Harrison Street
Thursday 6.30-7.30 am
$10 per class
TheHUB (Poneke Football Club)
NZCT Room
Kilbirnie Park
Saturday 11.30-12.30 am
$10 per class
Email: Ferne.david@xtra.co.nz
Contact: Ferne McKenzie
Phone: 04 389 1433
Mobile: 027 420 0563
Email: Ferne.david@xtra.co.nz
Yoga
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with yoga. These classes suitable for all ages and ideal for beginners and intermediate level.
Location and times:
Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, 27 Chelsea St, Miramar - Mondays 6.30-8pm
Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, 27 Chelsea St, Miramar - Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay (behind Unichem) - Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am
Contact: Lalita Kasanji
Phone: 04 973 1081
Mobile: 021 0234 0383
Email: lkasanji@hotmail.com
Cost: $10
Sit and Be Fit
Gentle Start
A gentle, but fun and challenging exercise session. Works on strength, balance and mobility maintenance.
Location: Khandallah
Times: Thursdays 10.15am
Contact: Fiona McKenzie
Phone: 04 479 5420
Email: info@kthc.nz
Cost: $2
Peeled Banana Fitness Dance
Fitness dance classes that focuses on cardiovascular fitness, strength and endurance as well as flexibility, coordination, agility, balance and posture. These dance classes use a range of new and older music, they ‘whisper exercise’ and ‘SHOUT fun’!! Suitable for all fitness levels.
Location and time:
Thistle Hall, Te Aro, Wellington, upstairs - Tuesdays 5:00pm
Arthur St. Entrance - Tuesdays 5:00pm (Class not currently running – please contact Lynne if interested)
Marist St Pat’s Rugby Football Clubrooms, Hataitai Park - Tuesdays 9:30am, Thursdays 9:30am and 6:00 pm
Contact: Lynne Breed
Phone: 04 934 3920
Mobile: 027 441 6079
Email: lynnebreed@outlook.com
Cost: Run by the Term. Booking essential
Shelly Bay Total Fitness - The Circuit Classes
This is a group for anyone who enjoys the fun of exercising but does not enjoy the gym environment. This group likes the challenge of new kinds of exercise incorporating core body shapes and concentrated movements that incorporate use of bands and sometimes rings along with challenging cardio both inside and outside (when the weather allows). This exercise creates an all-round fitness programme that yields muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness and is a fitness programme that leaves you completely energised. This group also has a strong social element that meets every Saturday at Chocolate Fish after a morning class for coffee and banter:)
Location: Marist St Pat’s Rugby Football Clubrooms, Hataitai Park
Days/Times: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm; Saturday 9.30am
Contact: Lynne Breed
Phone: 04 934 3920
Mobile: 027 441 6079
Email: lynnebreed@outlook.com
Cost: First class is free, and a 10-trip ticket is $180
Club Active Exercise classes (Kilbirnie)
Club Active run a number of exercise gym and pool based exercises classes to improve your health and wellbeing. Improve your cardio, balance and muscle conditioning in a fun, friendly environment. Please check their website for all class details and information.
Location: Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC), 63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie
Contact: Club Active
Phone: 04 387 8029
Email: clubactive@wcc.govt.nz
Website: https://www.clubactive.nz/
Club Active Exercise classes (Oriental Parade)
Club Active run a number of exercise gym and pool based exercises classes to improve your health and wellbeing. Improve your cardio, balance and muscle conditioning in a fun, friendly environment. Please check their website for all class details and information.
Location: Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC), 63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie
Contact: Club Active
Phone: 04 387 8029
Email: clubactive@wcc.govt.nz
Website: https://www.clubactive.nz/
Zumba Gold with Joy
Zumba Gold® is a low impact, Latin music inspired, Dance Fitness class that incorporates a range of fitness elements including cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance and FUN! Zumba Gold® is a low impact, Latin music inspired, Dance Fitness class that incorporates a range of fitness elements including cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance and FUN!
Location and times:
Khandallah Town Hall - Tuesdays 11:00am
Churton Park Community Centre - Fridays 11:30am
Contact: Joy Davidson
Phone: 04 971 9952
Mobile: 027 776 1101
Email: joy.davidson64@gmail.com
Cost: $7
Aligned Pilates
Attending your first class. Pilates class to strengthen and balance the core, back, hips and arms which also includes standing and balance exercises. All levels are catered for as long as participants can get on and off the floor. Please bring your own mat and contact the instructor prior to attending your first class. A cup of tea or coffee is available free but is only on Wednesdays.
Location: Miramar Salvation Army Hall, 63 Miramar Ave.
Times: Mondays 10.45am
Contact: Sherry Cornish
Phone: 027 352 7676
Email: sherryc@xtra.co.nz
Cost: $15. First class free
Mafutaga Tagata Matutua PIPC (Senior Exercise Group)
Gentle Start
Welcome to the Islands, you can hear Rarotonga drums, sway and hula to Polynesia music. Come enjoy the Pacific dance moves in a class designed primarily for seniors.
Location: Nokise House, Pacific Islanders Church Newtown
Times: Tuesdays 10.30am
Contact: Lafulafu Vanila Ekenasio
Phone: 021 075 4815
Email: lafulafu@xtra.co.nz
Cost: $5.00
Steady as You Go
Gentle Start
Description: A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance. (Currently FULL)
Location: Johnsonville Community Centre - The Trust Room
Times: Mondays 12.00pm
Contact: Phyl Toomath
Phone: 04 237 0170
Email: mpdtoomath@xtra.co.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: The Village Hall, Seatoun
Times: Tuesdays 11.00am
Contact: Lee McKenzie
Phone: 027 919 1045
Email: family.mckenzie@gmail.com
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 and time:
Quaker Meeting Rooms, 7 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria - Monday, 11am (Currently FULL)
Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori - Monday 10:30am
Vogelmorn Hall, 13 Vennell Street, Brooklyn - Tuesday, 1pm
St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah - Tuesday 11am
Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori - Wednesday, 12pm (Currently FULL)
All Saints Church, Hataitai, 90 Hamilton Road - Wednesday 12pm
Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor St, Newlands - Wednesday, 1:30pm
St Peters Church (garden room), 211 Willis Street, Wellington - Thursday 10am
Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay - Friday, 11.30am
Contact: Ann Dalziel
Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Cost: $2
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Steady as You Go (Chinese class)
Gentle Start
A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance. CHINESE speaking class
Location: Thistle Hall, Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington.
Times: Thursdays, 10.30am
Contact: Ann Dalziel
Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Cost: $2
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
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:
- Rita Angus – Kilbirnie
- Malvina Major – Khandallah
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.
Ngaio Agile
Gentle Start
Group strength and balance exercises for retired aged people, followed by coffee/tea afterwards.
Location: Ngaio Union Church, Ngaio, Wellington
Times: Mondays 10:30am-11:45am
Contact: Lionel Nunns
Mobile: 022 044 2505
Phone: 04 9380730 or 04 4797804 (Alyson)
Email: lionelnunns@gmail.com
Cost: Gold coin
Seniors Exercise Class
Gentle Start
Senior balance and strengthening - an exercise class designed for seniors which is focused on general strengthening and the prevention of falls.
Location: Khandallah Physio, Level 1, 17 Ganges Road Khandallah
Times: Monday and Thursday at 11.40am - 12.25pm
Contact: Ruth Humble
Phone: 04 479 7101
Email: physio@kpc.co.nz
Cost: $134 for a block of 10 sessions
CityFitness Lite Pace
A programme specifically designed for our senior members. Litepace® is a low-impact programme that’s perfect for healthy ageing, even for people with conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, balance issues and many more.
Location, days and times:
CityFitness Newlands, 12 Newlands Road, Newlands – Tuesday 11:00 am and Thursday 11:00 am
Contact/Leader: Catherine Smith
Email: catherine.smith@cityfitness.co.nz
Phone: 027 5522446 or 04-4786228
Cost: Litepace classes are free to attend with a gold card or proof of being over 60 "
Porirua/Tawa
Ezy Movers
Build cardiovascular fitness and strength in this fun, low-impact aerobics class.
Location: Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge St, Tawa
When: Friday 9.30am – 10.20am
Contact/Leader: Anjna Maisuriya
Email: anjna.maisuriya@wcc.govt.nz
Phone: 021 227 8358, 04 232 2260
Location: Karori Recreation Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori
When: Tuesday 9am–9.45am, Tuesday 9.45am–10.30am, Thursday 9am-9:45am
Contact/Leader: Cheyenne Green
Email: cheyenne.green@wcc.govt.nz
Phone: 021 270 8125 or 04 476 7034
Cost: $6 per class
CityFitness Lite Pace
A programme specifically designed for our senior members. Litepace® is a low-impact programme that’s perfect for healthy ageing, even for people with conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, balance issues and many more.
Location, days and times:
CityFitness Porirua, 1 Walton Leigh Ave, Porirua – Monday 10:15 am & Friday 10:15 am
Contact/Leader: Catherine Smith
Email: catherine.smith@cityfitness.co.nz
Phone: 027 5522446 or 04-4786228
Cost: Litepace classes are free to attend with a gold card or proof of being over 60 "
MoveFIT
Gentle Start
An exercise class for those new to exercise or have been away from exercise for a few years. A fun class that includes strength, mobility, endurance and balance work.
Location: Tawa Anglican Church, Emmaus Centre, Main Road, Tawa (Zoom link also available)
Times: Tuesday 11:00am
Contact: Julia McHale
Phone: 027 244 5185
Email: fitnessheavenly@gmail.com
Cost: $5
Website: https://heavenlyfitness.nz/
WalkFIT
Gentle Start
A great low impact class that works the full body and your cardiovascular fitness!
Location: Tawa Anglican Church, Emmaus Centre, Main Road, Tawa (Zoom link also available)
Times: Thursday 2pm
Contact: Julia McHale
Phone: 027 244 5185
Email: fitnessheavenly@gmail.com
Cost: $5
Prost-FIT
Gentle Start
This is a weekly class for men living with prostate cancer, or any cancer, at any stage of diagnosis and treatment.
Location: 1 Achilles Close, Tawa
Times: Mondays 2pm
Contact: Julia McHale
Phone: 027 244 5185
Email: fitnessheavenly@gmail.com
Cost: $10 per class - Class limited to 10 people. Please contact Julia for details.
Steady as You Go
Gentle Start
A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance.
Location and time:
Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge St - Monday, 1pm (Currently FULL)
St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, 69D Discovery Dr, Whitby, Porirua - Tuesday, 11am (Currently FULL)
Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Avenue, Tawa - Tuesday 12pm
Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge Street - Thursday, 12pm
Contact: Ann Dalziel
Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Cost: $2
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
DaNZability
Gentle Start
Low to medium intensity. Seated, standing & across the floor choreography. Fun and effective adapted dance class where you will be encouraged to work at your own level and enjoy moving your body. This class will have aspects of strengthening, balance, co-ordination, rhythm, stretching as well as creativity. The group often enjoys a cup of tea together after class. Support person encouraged especially if participant has balance difficulties.
Location and time: Porirua Club. 1 Lodge Pl, Porirua, Fridays 10:30 - 11.30am
Contact: Rachel Horwell
Email: physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com
Phone: 022 077 2654
Cost: Suggested Koha of $5
Kāpiti
Ryman Health 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: Charles Fleming, Waikanae
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.
Strength & Balance
Gentle Start
Live Stronger for Longer classes for over 60yo but suitable for all ages and stages. We support you to start at a level that is safe for you. The Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes are a circuit type class and the Tuesday and Thursday classes are a resistance band class. Please phone and book the classes you wish to attend by leaving a message on the answer machine.
Location: Snap Fitness Kapiti Coast, 144 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
Times: 9:25am (Monday to Friday), 10:15am (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Phone: 04 297 1192
Mobile: 022 630 5044
Email: https://www.snapfitness.com/nz/gyms/kapiticoast/?
Strong & Steady
Gentle Start
A strength and balance class designed for people over 65 years to prevent falls and maintain muscle. Includes chair based and standing exercises. Each steady class includes a seated warm up, and a combination of seated and standing exercises done in a circuit. The exercises are all low-impact and are suitable for those who do not feel confident with their balance. This class is great for anyone wanting to feel stronger and more balanced while doing their daily activities. Who is this for? - 65+ years. Caters for beginners. If you want to feel steadier on your feet, and maintain bone and muscle strength as you age, then this class if for you!
Location: ExerciseWell, 33 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu, Kapiti
Times:
Mondays 11:00am
Wednesdays 11:00am
Contact: Janey Goedhart
Mobile: 0226022369
Email: info@exercisewell.co.nz
Cost: Contact Janey Goedhart for details.
Website: https://www.exercisewell.co.nz/
Strong Fit
A circuit style strength and fitness class to improve or maintain fitness, coordination, power, and strength. Each class includes a standing warm-up and a combination of seated, standing and lying down exercises done in a circuit. The exercises range from low to high impact and are suitable for those who can get down and up off the floor with no or minimal assistance. This class is great for those who want to improve their speed and coordination (such as early Parkinson’s) and those who want to really work on building their muscle and bone strength back up. Who is this for? ages 50+ and fitness levels, must be able to get down and up off the ground without assistance.
Location: ExerciseWell, 33 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu, Kapiti
Times:
Tuesdays 11:00am
Thursdays 11:00am
Contact: Janey Goedhart
Mobile: 0226022369
Email: info@exercisewell.co.nz
Website: https://www.exercisewell.co.nz/
AquaEase
Gentle Start
Do you suffer from Arthritis or a similar condition? We can help with our gentle AquaEase warm water exercise programme designed to reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve your overall health & wellbeing. Also a lovely opportunity for social connection and to make enduring friendships. Our ten week programme runs continuously during the four school terms. Prior booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Location: 10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu
Times: Tuesdays, 9.00am – 9.45am, 9.45am-10.30am, 10.30am-11.15am
Contact: For any queries, please phone or speak to reception at the Aquatic Centre.
Email: swim@kapiticoast.govt.nz
Phone: 04 296 4700
Cost: A 10 week programme with a trained, professional instructor is $55.00 (includes spa afterwards).
AquaMove
Gentle Start
The next step in your progression to improved health and wellbeing. AquaMove is our newest strength and balance warm water exercise programme. Designed (with a strong emphasis on technique) to increase strength & improve flexibility. Great for those with joint and circulation problems, limited mobility and/or arthritis. This class will engage your body and mind. Our ten week programme runs continuously during the four school terms. Prior booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Location: 10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu
Times:
Mondays, 11.30am
Tuesdays, 1.00pm, 1.45pm
Wednesdays, 11.30am
Fridays, 11.30am, 12.15pm
Contact: For any queries, please phone or speak to reception at the Aquatic Centre.
Email: swim@kapiticoast.govt.nz
Phone: 04 296 4700
Cost: A 10 week programme with a trained, professional instructor is $55.00 (includes spa afterwards).
AquaYoga
Gentle Start
Based in our programmes pool, AquaYoga is designed to tone and strengthen muscles with the benefit of support from the warm water. Our Yoga class encourages flexibility, deepens breathing, and improves balance . With a strong emphasis on mindfulness, this is a wonderful class to enjoy in today’s busy world. Our ten week programme runs continuously during the four school terms. Prior booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Location: 10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu
Times: Thursdays, 6.00pm-6.45pm
Contact: For any queries, please phone or speak to reception at the Aquatic Centre.
Email: swim@kapiticoast.govt.nz
Phone: 04 296 4700
Cost: A 10 week programme with a trained, professional instructor is $55.00 (includes spa afterwards).
AquaFit
Gentle Start
Aquafit is a fabulous way to improve health and fitness and reduce strain on joints and muscles while having a blast in the water. A group fitness class taught to fantastic music by our professional and passionate instructors. All sessions are 45 minutes, and run continuously throughout the year. Come along and have some fun!
Location: 10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu
Times:
Mondays, 9.15am (high intensity) & 10.30am (low intensity), 7.15pm (high intensity)
Wednesdays, 9.15am (high intensity) & 10.30am (low intensity)
Fridays, 9.15am (high intensity) & 10.30am (low intensity)
Contact: For any queries, please phone or speak to reception at the Aquatic Centre.
Email: swim@kapiticoast.govt.nz
Phone: 04 296 4700
Cost: $6.30 adult, $5.80 community services, $5.80 senior citizen per class (includes spa afterwards). Aquafit 10 trip, $56.70
CityFitness Lite Pace
A programme specifically designed for our senior members. Litepace® is a low-impact programme that’s perfect for healthy ageing, even for people with conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, balance issues and many more.
Location, days and times:
CityFitness Porirua, 1 Walton Leigh Ave, Porirua – Monday 10:15am & Friday 10:15am
CityFitness Newlands, 12 Newlands Road, Newlands – Tuesday 11:00am and Thursday 11:00am
Contact/Leader: Catherine Smith
Email: catherine.smith@cityfitness.co.nz
Phone: 027 5522446 or 04-4786228
Cost: Litepace classes are free to attend with a gold card or proof of being over 60 "
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Zumba Gold with Anna
Join us for Fitness, Fun and Friendship! Zumba Gold group fitness classes are perfect for the older active adult, who wants a fun workout that is safe and low impact. Classes build cardiovascular health and physical strength and balance by working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with easy-to-learn dance moves to great music. Classes run all year round including school holidays.
Location: Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Aorangi Road
Days and times: Monday 11:00am, Wednesday 10:00
For more information about these classes please visit (https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/anna-burns/14683380
Contact/Leader: Anna Burns
Email: annaburns.enrich@gmail.com
Phone: 021 024 30430
Cost: $8
