Flex Fitness Albany

🔥 FLEX GAMES 2026 – SKI CHALLENGE 🔥
The countdown is on for our biggest challenge of the year! We’re bringing back the Flex Games with a fresh triathlon-inspired format featuring Ski, Ride, and Row.

First up: The Ski Challenge 🚀

🏁 Challenge: 500m Ski Erg
⏱️ Goal: Fastest time wins

Whether you’re chasing the leaderboard or just looking to test yourself, this is your chance to get involved. Enter one challenge or take on all three, every entry gives you another opportunity to win!

🏆 Thanks to our apparel sponsor .aotearoa, the top male and female in each challenge will receive a $50 LSKD voucher. Plus, the more challenges you enter, the greater your chances of taking home a prize!

🗓️ Date: July 2nd, 2026
💥 Cost: FREE
📧 To sign up, email: [email protected]

🎉 Huge thanks to our sponsors:
 x — complimentary drinks for all participants!

Get ready for a week of fitness, fun, and friendly competition. Push your limits, challenge your mates, and see where you rank! 💪🔥

January feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t
it? ❄️

The Mid Year Check-In isn’t about
judging where you’ve been; it’s about
deciding where you’re going next

With 6 months left in 2026, how are your
checkboxes looking? There’s still plenty
of time to tick off the big ones, and we’re
here right alongside you to make it
happen 💪🏼


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Long weekends are all about choice.

If you need a break from the couch and
a boost of endorphins, come claim your
reign on the gym floor. If your body is
screaming for a sleep-in and a slow
Monday, absolutely listen to it!

Kings Birthday Weekend Club Hours:
📅 Sat:: 10am - 2pm

📅 Sun: Unstaffed

📅 Mon: Unstaffed

How are you spending the long
weekend? Gym, rest, or a bit of both? Let
us know below! 👇


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🌟 Member of the Month – Jody! 🌟

This month’s Member of the Month goes to our morning gym regular, Jody! 

We always seem to catch her on the way out the door, but she’s been a valued member of our community for quite some time now. Jody is incredibly consistent with her training, always brings a positive attitude, and is an absolute pleasure to have around the club.

Outside the gym, Jody is also a talented nail technician and owner of 💅. We love supporting and promoting our members’ local businesses, so be sure to check out her work and show her some love!

Hey guys!

What I love about being a member at Flex Fitness is the supportive environment, great equipment, and the motivation it gives me to keep showing up for myself. It’s become more than just a gym, it’s part of my routine, my progress, and my mindset 💪✨

Congratulations, , and thanks for being such a great part of the Flex Fitness Albany family! 💪

Welcome to the team, Rob Willems!

You may have already seen Rob around the club in the mornings, but we’re excited to officially announce he’s now part of the PT team here at Flex Fitness Albany!

Rob brings a huge amount of knowledge, experience, and energy to the gym, and if you’re looking to take your training to the next level, he’s your guy 👊

He’s also offering extended 90-minute PT sessions, giving you more time to warm up properly, get primed for your main workout, and get even more value from each session.

Make sure to say hi and make him feel welcome around the club! If you’re after some guidance, support, or want to level up your training, don’t hesitate to reach out to Rob.

It just keeps getting better! The final piece of the setup, the belt squat, is arriving next week.

And yes, we listened.

You wanted an alternative to the lat pulldown, so we’ve progressed you onto the Hammer Strength High Iso Row.

This isn’t just a swap — it’s a progression.

The Hammer Strength High Row (plate-loaded row machine) is a powerful upper-back builder. Depending on grip and seat position, you can shift the emphasis slightly, but the primary focus stays locked on:

Primary muscles targeted:

Latissimus dorsi (lats): Main driver of the pull, especially with a controlled, slightly tucked elbow path

Rhomboids: Key for mid-back thickness and scapular retraction

Middle trapezius: Stabilises and builds upper-mid back strength

Rear deltoids: Heavily involved, particularly with a higher elbow angle

This movement allows you to load heavier, control the range, and build serious upper-back density while reducing unnecessary stress on the shoulders compared to vertical pulling variations.