Total Fitness

I read this article the other day and realised how proud I am of our many older clients and the many remarkable things they do. Most of all, none of them look their age! There may be a bit of a clue there about resistance training, regular exercise and good nutrition.

Anyway for those of you who are looking to reduce your risk of falling and the impact of falls, please get in touch about an exciting fall prevention specific programme we have coming soon.

Improve:
Strength
Coordination
Balance
Reaction Time

And most of all, move well and age well. Its never too late but the best time to start is now.

Why do we fall as we age (and can we prevent it)? The likelihood of falling grows, and the consequences worsen, as we age. What steps can we take to protect ourselves?

Found a wee thought for today. Hopefully it makes it a little easier to keep taking those first steps through the gym door. Keep up the great work and see you soon!

Our Easter holiday hours for 2025:

Thursday 17th close at 6.00 pm.
Good Friday Closed.
Saturday open as normal 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Sunday Closed.
Easter Monday Closed.

For those with 24 hour access burn off those Easter eggs at any time!

Back to normal hours Tuesday April 22nd.

Great to have the Exercise New Zealand Conference Lite in Christchurch this weekend!

The event featured an excellent range of sessions, including topics like behaviour change, client assessment, rehabilitation, breathing, concussion, migraines, and effective training techniques for an aging population — and so much more.

It was awesome to have several members of our team attend and grow their knowledge to better support our community.

We've even seen some new skills being used in sessions this week. Keep up the great work team!

Another awesome member's Christmas party to celebrate 2024🎄

A huge thank you to all of our members for coming down and celebrating your fantastic achievements! We wouldn't be Total Fitness without all of you.
Congratulations to all the award recipients, you have all done an amazing job this year.

Thanks to David and The Dirty Land for being awesome hosts!

The formula for success doesn't change. Be consistent. Manage your training and nutrition. And definitely have fun. We do!

Let's go into the holidays with a thought, "Some people want it to happen, some people wish it would happen and others make it happen. Overall it does not matter how slowly you go as long as you don't stop! And its always more fun with a friend."

Have a fantastic festive season from the team at Total Fitness!

Members with 24-hour access are still able come into the gym on Monday 😄

Have a great weekend team!

The sun's out today and it's great to see Summer arriving. Remember to turn that motivation into discipline and let's keep making progress throughout the Summer ☀️
It may even be a good time to check in with your personal trainer😉

WEFT CHARITY FACTORY SALE

Get behind Weft Knitting Co for their amazing sale on merino possum, polyprops, 100% merino, cancelled export, redundant styles and seconds.
Between August 21st and 25th, 30% of the factory sale revenue goes towards two amazing charities!
Help support Youth Hub Christchurch and the Ukrainian soldiers on the Front Line by heading in-store.
Find them at - Weft Factory Shop - 59 Orbell Street Sydenham
https://www.weft.co.nz/about-us

WATCH OUR VERY OWN ANTONY BUSH ON SEVEN SHARP 🤩

Watch Seven Sharp Back pain... how to treat it | TVNZ+ Do you have a bad back and have been struggling to get it right? Well it turns out we've been treating back pain all wrong, so what's the right way? We talk to author of 'The Back Fix' Antony Bush to find out.

So, rest days, why do we need them? Why can’t we just smash out an intense workout 7 days a week?

When we work out and lift weights, we create tiny tears in our muscles. To repair these tears, we must give our bodies time to rest and heal. When the muscle repairs itself, it grows a tiny bit stronger in the process.

So I know it seems counterproductive, but to get the best results, you need to let your body rest. We don’t want to be over-training and burn out as a result.

Thus, the importance of rest days! Taking a day off is also beneficial for your motivation and to keep consistent in your gym routine. But don't think that a rest day means you have to sit on the couch all day! Going on a walk or giving your body a good stretch are great ways to incorporate some healing movement into these days.🚶

Matariki

Friday – CLOSED

Back to normal Saturday.
24 hour access available for those who have taken it up.
Please check with reception if you are interested.