Classes - Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti

Wellington

Porirua & Tawa

Kāpiti

How do I know which class is right for me?

Contact Carolyn on 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 Town Hall
11 Ganges Rd
Monday 10 am-10.45
$5 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

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, 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

A gentle, but fun and challenging exercise session. Works on strength, balance and mobility maintenance.

Location: Khandallah Town Hall

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: Marist St Pat’s Rugby Football Clubrooms, Hataitai Park:

Times: Tuesdays 9:30am, Thursdays 9:30am and 6:00 pm

Contact: Lynne Breed

Mobile: 027 441 6079

Email: lynnebreed@outlook.com

Cost: Run by the Term. Bookings 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

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)

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!

Location and times:

Khandallah Town Hall - Tuesdays 11:00am

Churton Park Community Centre - Fridays 11:30am

Contact: Joy Davidson

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.

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 (SAYGO)

Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners and anyone wanting to continue working on their leg strength and balance. The classes are established by one of our staff members with the aim of becoming peer-led at the end of 10 weeks.

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Contact: 04 499 6646

Cost: $3

Location: Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres St, Seatoun

Times: Mondays at 10am

Location: Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori

Times: Mondays at 10.30am (FULL)

Location: 7 Moncrieff St, Mt Victoria

Times: Mondays at 11am (FULL)

Location: St Peters Church, Garden Room, 170 Victoria Street, Te Aro

Times: Mondays at 12pm (FULL)

Location: Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville

Times: Mondays at 12pm (FULL)

Location: Island Bay Community Centre 137 The Parade, Island Bay

Times: Mondays at 1pm (FULL)

Location: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah

Times: Tuesdays at 11am (FULL)

Location: Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres Street, Seatoun

Times: Tuesdays at 11am (FULL)

Location: Johnsonville Uniting Church, 16 Dr Taylor Terrace

Times: Tuesdays at 1pm

Location: All Saints Church, 90 Hamilton Road, Hataitai

Times: Wednesdays at 12pm

Location: Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St

Times: Wednesdays at 12pm (FULL)

Location: Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade

Times: Wednesdays at 1.30pm

Location: St Peters Church (Garden Room) Willis Street, Wellington

Times: Thursdays at 10am (FULL)

Location: Johnsonville Community Centre 3 Frankmoore Avenue

Times: Fridays at 10am (FULL)

Location: Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres Street

Times: Fridays at 11am (FULL)

Location: Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade

Times: Fridays at 11.30am (FULL)

Location: Loaves & Fishes, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 2 Hill Street, Thorndon

Times: Fridays at 1pm

Ryman Healthcare Triple A Program

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.

Locations:

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

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: Mondays and Thursdays 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

Seated Exercise

Focuses on improving strength, balance and coordination. They may be suitable if you are new to exercise or cannot exercise standing up. Previous class members include those recovering from stroke or heart attack, people recovering from surgery, and people with MS or chronic fatigue.

Location, days and times:

Karori Recreation Centre, Fridays at 10am

Contact/Leader: Deb Gully

Email: deb.gully@gmail.com

Cost:  $7

Website: www.getfit.kiwi

Spin Poi

Spin Poi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. Poi provided and no need to register.

Location: Te Pokapū Hapori, 105 Manners St, Wellington CBD

Days: Second and Last Thursday of each month

Time: 12pm

Contact/Leader: Deb Gully

Email: deb.gully@gmail.com

Cost:  $5

Website: www.getfit.kiwi

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: Fridays 9.30am – 10.20am

Contact/Leader: Anjna Maisuriya

Email: anjna.maisuriya@wcc.govt.nz

Phone: 021 227 8358, 04 232 2260

Cost: $6 per class

CityFitness Lite Pace

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

Location: Tawa Community Centre, Cambridge Street, Tawa

Times: Mondays at 1pm (FULL)

Contact: 04 499 6646

Cost: $3

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Location: St Mary’s Church Hall 69 Discovery Drive, Whitby

Times: Tuesdays at 11am (FULL)

Contact: 04 499 6646

Cost: $3

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Location: Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Avenue, Tawa

Times: Tuesdays at 12pm

Contact: 04 499 6646

Cost: $3

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Location: St Andrews Anglican Church, 11 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton

Times: Wednesdays at 11.30am

Contact: 04 499 6646

Cost: $3

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Location: Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge St

Times: Thursdays at 1pm

Contact: 04 499 6646

Cost: $3

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Location: St Mary's Church Hall, 69D Discovery Drive, Whitby

Times: Fridays at 11am

Contact: 04 499 6646

Cost: $3

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

DaNZability

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

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

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

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? Ages 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 is for you!

Location: ExerciseWell, 33 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu, Kapiti

Times:

Mondays at 11:00am

Wednesdays at 11:00am

Fridays at 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 must be able to get down and up off the ground without assistance.

Location: ExerciseWell, 33 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu, Kapiti

Times:

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Thursdays at 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

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

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

Zumba Gold Team Kapiti

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. A friendly group who welcomes newcomers and there's always an opportunity to meet for coffee afterwards.

Location: Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Aorangi Road

Days and times:  Mondays at 11:00am and Wednesdays at 10:00am

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: $10