Mokoia Recreation Centre

30/09/2026

Single-Arm Dumbbell Row 🏋🏻
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Begin with gripping the top of the bench and the same side knee sitting on the bench. Let the dumbbell hang directly below your shoulder, then you want to drive your elbow towards your hips simultaneously keeping it close to your body. Think about pulling with your back not your hands, once at the top you want to hold for one second. When bringing the weight back down make sure you’re slow and under control while having your ahead aligned with your spine.
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Works the Latissimus-Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius, and rear Deltoids during the pulling motion. The biceps and forearms help with the pulling and gripping motion.
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Helps build upper-back strength.
The bench helps with support especially if you’re new to the gym.
Helps with pulling strength, grip strength and also shoulder control.

25/09/2026

Pickleball Coming soon to the Rec Centre 👏👏

22/09/2026

Term break is coming up fast so on the 28th September, we have decided to pop on a 14 Day Holiday Hustle Challenge aimed at students and of course our members ☺️something fun to be apart of as well as keeping fit and Strong!! 💪🏾 free to members , prizes up for grabs 🥇👏DM for more details

22/09/2026

We have decided to extend our offer for 50% off until next week!

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22/09/2026

Weighted Glute Brudges 🦵
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Have your feet positioned about hip-width apart, with your heels sitting about hand length away from your glutes. You want to brace your core and do not use your back muscles. Push through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top having your hips in line with your shoulders and knees. Lower your hips slowly and controlled.
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Works your Glutes, Hamstrings, Core muscles and Adductors.
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Provides a low impact strengthening exercise.
Helps build and activate glute strength.
Can be used for Warm-Ups.
Helps increase Hip stability.
Low impact strengthening option.

20/09/2026

Challenge of the Week: Set your step goal and get moving! 👟📆

Choose a target that challenges you, for example 35,000 steps this week and take it one step at a time. Walk, hike, pace, or power through your daily routine. Let’s see how many steps our gym family can rack up!

19/09/2026

Open day 🤩

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

Bosu-Ball Squat 🤸🏼
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Place your feet shoulder width apart so the ball stays level. Tighten your core and hinge your hips backwards as-well as bending your knees at the same time. Make sure to look straight ahead at something for better balance, make sure your knees point in the same direction as feet and you drive through the heels.
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Works your Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, also challenges your Core, Ankles and stabilising muscles which can help with balance,
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Improves Balance & coordination.
Helps with core stability as well as hip stability.
Enhances proprioception from challenging your body’s awareness and control.