Ara Recreation Centre

Kia ora Everyone

You can enjoy your Easter treats knowing the Rec Centre Gym is OPEN all Easter long

Same awesome hours
6am - 10pm (last entry 9:30pm) Every day

Have a safe, happy and healthy Easter 😋

The Team 🫡

Early Bird Sale on NOW!!

Visit the Ara website and complete the gym application form then visit our student finance team for payment! Once these two steps have been completed your membership will be activated!

Start smashing those 2025 gym goals today!! 💪🏼

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend

Take some time to move, touch grass and reset. Even a brisk walk is exercise

Gym is open standard hours but is unstaffed.


See you all next week

New Group class schedule starting tomorrow!

These group classes will be replacing the following
-Monday 3:15pm
-Wednesday 11am

These group classes will be available for Kaimahi and ākonga

Meet in the foyer in W block!

See you there! 💪

Fill out the survey and win! 🏆

We need your input around our group classes and what times best suit, so we can better serve our ākonga and kaimahi.

We are also running a spring sale for our gym memberships too so get in quick!

Sale and Survey will close on the 27th of September.

The winner will for the giveaway will be drawn on the 30th so keep an eye out on our socials and your emails!

Click the link in our bio to fill out the survey!

Wishing you a safe and Happy Matariki with Whanau and friends.

The Rec Centre gym is open today from 6-9pm for members but is unstaffed.

"Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori".

More Fitness Classes available and some exclusive Student Classes!!

All classes are being taken by our NEW PT Malcolm!!

We look forward to seeing you there! 💪🏼💪🏼

Meet the Team 👏🏼
Personal Trainer: Malcolm Tatnell💪🏼

Malcolm is originally from the Far North, he moved down to Christchurch 8 years ago to pursue study.

He completed the Bachelor of Sport Coaching at the University Of Canterbury about 4 years ago and since then has been working as Personal Trainer for the last 4 years in Christchurch.

Having trained elite athletes, teenagers, everyday people to elderly clientele he understands everyone’s health and fitness journey is unique and has strive to tailor each Personal Training session and program to each individual person.

Malcolm has a passion for getting people moving and believe moving your body is an essential pillar for a healthy lifestyle. He’s a firm believer that by putting in hard work, everyone is capable of greatness, no matter their background.

Malcolm enjoys taking group classes and have experience running Functional style circuits, Strength and Conditioning classes and Mindfulness Stretch and Release classes.

Fun fact – Last year he biked 500km on a stationary within 21hours, to help fundraise for Heartkidsnz as a part of a gym challenge.

If you interested in PT session then email [email protected]

Come celebrate Men’s Mental Health Week!!

Tuesday June 11th @ 12:05-12:50pm at Gym, Whareora✨

Make sure you bring Water Bottle and Sweat Towel! Refreshments provided post workout! 🏋️

Booking is essential so scan the QR code to register ✨✨

More Group Fitness Class 💪🏼
Try out Tai Chi or Zumba!! 🙌🏼
Free for all ARA Students and Staff ⭐️