Fit 4 Life

Meet our trainers series 💙

Next up is our wonderful trainer - Colleen .

“Hello, I’m Colleen!
Having cared for both my parents during their cancer battles, I truly understand what it means to need support during tough times.
I started my own fitness journey back in 2017 and even after two hip replacements, I’ve kept going strong! This personal experience sparked my passion to become a qualified personal trainer, and now I’m honored to bring that knowledge to our Blue Brothers sessions in Ashburton.
When we meet for exercise, I make sure everyone feels comfortable working at their own pace. I get that some days are better than others when you’re living with cancer. My style is practical and supportive - and I love to mix in a bit of humor because having a laugh together makes everything better!
But what I really look forward to is our cuppa and chat after the workout. This is where real connections happen. After seeing how important companionship is during illness, I believe this time to talk and share is just as valuable as the exercise itself.
I’m passionate about creating a space where you can build strength in your body while finding friendship and understanding. At Blue Brothers, we focus on living well through movement, laughter and good conversation.
“Believe in yourself—if you believe it, you can achieve it!”

Colleen takes our Blue Brothers 130pm Tuesday and Thursday Ashburton classes, and would love to see you there!

Send us a message for more info on these classes 💙

Personal Trainers

🤝 Could Your Grip Strength Reveal More About Your Health Than Your Weight?

Most people know their weight.

Some know their blood pressure.

But very few know one of the most powerful indicators of physical function and healthy ageing...

Grip strength.

Research involving more than 139,000 adults across 17 countries has shown that grip strength is strongly associated with future health, independence, and overall physical function. It's so well supported that it's now used internationally as part of assessing age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia).

Grip strength isn't just about having a firm handshake. It's a reflection of how well your muscles are functioning as a whole.

The good news? It's something you can improve.

Progressive strength training has been shown to increase grip strength often by 10–20% in just a few months, while also improving muscle strength, balance, confidence, and your ability to stay active for years to come.

At Fit 4 Life, grip strength is just one part of our Initial consultation and 8-week progress check-ins.

Our assessment provides a comprehensive picture of your current fitness and can include measurements such as:

✔ Grip Strength
✔ Blood Pressure
✔ Body Composition
✔ Cardiovascular Fitness

The goal isn't simply to tell you where you are today, it's to give you clear benchmarks, identify areas for improvement, and help you track meaningful progress over time.

Because what gets measured gets improved.

If you'd like to know how you're really tracking, not just on the scales, but in the things that matter most for living well, ask us about booking a consultation today 📅

Fit 4 Life Studio Gym A studio gym with friendly trainers, focused on personal training and general health & well-being in a relaxed environment. We also offer regular personalized exercise programming and group fit classes included in our memberships.

💪 Train Together. Stay Motivated. Save Money.

Personal Training doesn't have to be one-on-one to get amazing results.

Training with a friend or in a small group (3–4 people) gives you the best of both worlds:
✅ Personalised coaching
✅ Extra motivation and accountability
✅ Friendly competition that pushes you further
✅ More fun than training alone
✅ Split the cost while still receiving expert guidance

Our Personal Training rates:
🏋️ 1:1 Personal Training – $60 per session
👥 1:2 Personal Training – $40 per person
👥👥 Small Group PT (3–4 people) – Just $30 per person

Bring your partner, friends, family, or workmates and enjoy the benefits of personal coaching at a lower cost.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, build strength, improve fitness, or simply stay active, we'll tailor every session to suit your group and help everyone progress.

📩 Message us today to book your Small Group PT session and start achieving your goals together! https://www.fit4lifestudio.co.nz/personal-training

🎲 GYMOPOLY STARTS THIS MONDAY! 🎲 The countdown is on!

🔥 21 people have already entered and we can't wait to get started!

Gymopoly is all about having fun, meeting new people, and staying active together. It's not just about workouts. You'll also take on brain teasers, social challenges, and plenty of unexpected twists along the way.

Gymopoly isn't about being the best, it's about getting involved, having a laugh, and enjoying the journey together.

💙 Suitable for all fitness levels.
🤝 Meet new people.
🧩 Challenge your mind.
💪 Keep moving.
😂 Have plenty of laughs.

📅 Starts this Monday!

There's still time to join the fun if you haven't signed up yet. Pop in and see us at reception or send us a message to grab your spot!

Who's joining the adventure? 🎲

8 Week: Gymopoly Adventure - Fit 4 Life Studio Gym This adventure is designed to encourage and support other players, form new friendships and is very affordable fun for all to have.

NEW Class starting Tuesdays, 5.30pm - 6.15pm

We’ve got a new class hitting the timetable and it’s a bit different from the usual…

Every week brings something different. At some point during the session, a single card is drawn at random and that card sets the challenge for the class.

It could be strength, cardio, intervals, circuits, or something completely unexpected. No one knows when it will appear or what it will be until it’s revealed.

A different challenge every week. Same approach every time: adapt, commit, and get it done.

📍 Suitable for all fitness levels
👥 Social group setting
🃏 Every session is a surprise