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Come down and enjoy over 25 groups classes we have on offer during the week. Functional Training, Barbell Club, Gymnastics, Met Con.

25/10/2026

❤️ 10 YEARS OF FAMILY ❤️

For the past 10 years, we’ve had the privilege of being part of the Vitale Family’s journey, and what a blessing it has been to have them as part of our Empire Aiga!

Mike & Totes are incredible parents to their three beautiful girls – Vannah, Alexia & Crista (Booboo). They lead with love, kindness and unwavering support, always showing up for their girls and encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves. ❤️

But what makes this family so special is that the same love and care they pour into their own family extends to everyone around them.

Whether it’s lending a helping hand, checking in on others, celebrating someone else’s success or simply being there when it matters most – the Vitale family are always giving back and helping our community grow.

They remind us that Empire is so much more than just a gym. It’s a family. 🫶🏽

Mike, Totes, Vannah, Alex & Booboo – thank you for 10 incredible years of love, loyalty, laughter and memories 🖤

23/10/2026

⚔️ NZ TEAM NATIONALS ⚔️

Team Empire Gold ⚜️

💎 ƊƖƛMƠƝƊ ƬƛƖMƛƝƖ
Lukan Paitai-Tuiatua
Chris Swain
Alison White
Rhi
Toiza

Ready to take the field 😤🔥

28/09/2026

🌟 EMPIRE RISING TERM 4 🌟

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨

Our tamariki programme is BACK at Empire South – Ōtara for Term 4! 💪🏽

📅 Starts Week 1 – Monday 12 October
⏰ 3.45pm–4.30pm
🏆 8-week programme + In-House Competition

🐻 Empire Cubs | Ages 5–7: Mondays + Wednesdays

⚡ Empire Juniors | Ages 8–12: Tuesdays + Thursdays

🔥 ONLY 12 SPOTS PER AGE GROUP!

Special discounted pricing available for current Empire members.

👉🏽 REGISTER NOW! LINK IN BIO 🔗

Get in quick to secure your tamariki a spot! 🌟

18/09/2026

AKE, AKE, AKE ❤️🖤🤍

Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori at Empire Training Box.

17/09/2026

🗣️ KŌRERO MAI 🗣️

To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we’ve had a go at translating some commonly used words or phrases around the box 🫣

Learning te reo doesn’t always have to be serious — it can be part of the everyday banter, laughs and kōrero that make up our Empire whānau. 🙌🏽

Swipe through 👉🏽, try a few out in your next class, and tell us what we should translate next!

Kia kaha te reo Māori! 🖤

He aha te wā ki a koe?
What was your time? 🤨

Commonly asked when you weren’t racing in class, but you were. Or, when the time on the board doesn’t match the performance? 🤔😂

Matike Mai! Tikina! Kia Kaha! Kia K**a! Kia Horo!
Get up! Pick it up! Hurry up! 😤

You’ll hear this from people on the sideline at comps 🫢😂

Tē haramai.
No show - or did not come 🫣

Our least favourite kupu 😩

He toa koe? He kiore rānei?
Are you a Man? Or a Mouse? 🐭

Commonly used to bait people before a big WOD. (And by people, mainly Cedric Harris 😩😂)

Iwi Kino.
“Naughty list” - or tribe/iwi of naughty people.

Aka - the late comers 🙃

Ka tāea e ētahi, kāore rānei.
Some can, some can’t 🤭

Matching energy & vibes. Can you play hard, & still turn up to work hard!? 😜

Whakakorenga tōmuri.
“Late cancellation” 😴

Aka - The 5AM Favourites (sometimes) 😩

Pakia te ringa!
High fives! 👋🏽

Ending every class with a 👋🏽 & good vibes 🙌🏼

13/09/2026

🔥 COME TRAIN WITH US 🔥

Been thinking about giving Empire a go? September is your chance!

We’re opening our doors at Empire South – Ōtara with a FREE 2-WEEK PASS for anyone keen to experience our training, coaching and community.

Your pass includes 14 days of unlimited access to the following classes:
🏋🏽 PRVN - Functional fitness style Classes
🔥 BURN - Capacity & engine building Classes
🤸🏽 GYMNASTX - Gymnastics skill & strength focussed classes
🏋🏽‍♀️ BARBELL - Olympic Weightlifting skill & strength focussed classes

✅ Completely FREE
✅ No pressure to sign up
✅ 14 days from your start date
✅ Must start between 14–20 September

📍 Live or work in Ōtara or around South Auckland? Come give us a go!

Bring a mate, bring your sibling, bring your workmate — come see why our South community keeps showing up. 🖤

📩 CLAIM YOUR FREE PASS:
DM us or email [email protected]

⏰ Last day to claim: Sunday 20 September

SOUTH AUCKLAND — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU. 💪🏽

09/09/2026

🏆 E8WKC 2026 — OUR WINNERS! 🏆

8 weeks. 3 gyms. One Empire.

What a challenge! Huge congratulations to everyone who showed up, put in the mahi and backed themselves over the last 8 weeks.

💰 $11,750 IN PRIZE MONEY AWARDED!

🏃🏽 Side Quest — Most KMs
Awarded to the highest overall KM total across all 3 gyms.

🔥 Accountability Spot Prizes
For challengers who attended EVERY Accountability Event.

🛡️ Empire Training Box Shield
Awarded to the gym that collected the MOST accountability points across the 8 weeks!

To every challenger — WE SEE YOU. WE’RE PROUD OF YOU. 🖤❤️🤍

The 8 weeks are done, but don’t stop now…

KEEP. SHOWING. UP. 🔥

09/09/2026

🏆 E8WKC 2026 — OUR WINNERS! 🏆

8 weeks. 3 gyms. One Empire.

What a challenge! Huge congratulations to everyone who showed up, put in the mahi and backed themselves over the last 8 weeks.

💰 $11,750 IN PRIZE MONEY AWARDED!

🏆 E8WKC Champions
Selected by 3 external judges based on the combined transformation of BOTH teammates — including body weight, body fat % and before & after results.

To every challenger — WE SEE YOU. WE’RE PROUD OF YOU. ❤️🖤🤍

The 8 weeks are done, but don’t stop now…

KEEP. SHOWING. UP. 🔥

05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all our Empire Aiga Dads. Thank you for being amazing role models to our Tamariki and pillars of strength in our community 🖤❤️🤍

04/07/2026

🔥 EMPIRE SOUTH TIMETABLE 🔥

We’ve made a few changes to our class timetable for the next 8 weeks to support our Empire 8 Week Transformation Challenge and bring even more variety to your training.

📆 STARTS MONDAY 6 JULY

Here’s what you can expect:

⚫ Empire PRVN
Our daily functional fitness programme combining strength, gymnastics, weightlifting and conditioning. Saturdays remain our Partner Workout!

🔥 Empire BURN
Aerobic conditioning classes designed to build your engine, improve endurance and keep you moving. Wednesday Partner WODs are back! 🤝

🏋️ Empire BARBELL CLUB
Master the Sn**ch & Clean & Jerk with Olympic weightlifting sessions focused on technique, strength and accessories.

💪 Empire PUMP
Build lean muscle, increase strength and improve body composition through dedicated bodybuilding programming.

🏆 Empire COMPETE
For athletes wanting to take their training to the next level with additional competition-focused programming, advanced skills and performance training.

No matter your goal—getting stronger, fitter, building muscle, improving your engine or preparing to compete—we’ve got a programme for you.

🔗 Not a member yet? Book in for a free trial to any of our classes, or Sign Up via the link in our bio.

See you in the box!

Address

Unit 6, 100 Alexander Crescent
Otara
2023

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 7am
	4pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday	4pm - 7pm
Wednesday	6am - 7am
	4pm - 7pm
Thursday	4pm - 7pm
Friday	6am - 7am
	4pm - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 9am

Website

http://www.empiretrainingbox.co.nz/

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