Classes - Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti

Wellington

Porirua/Tawa

Kāpiti

How do I know which class is right for me?

Give Campbell a ring/email (04 380 2070 extn 265; strength@sportwellington.org.nz) if you’d like to find out more information or to get a recommendation of which class/es could be best for you.

Another option is to get in touch with the class instructor.

If you are concerned about your health, chat with your GP first

Pick a class!

There are a range of classes available, so pick one that interests you and fits your current level of ability. To find out more about each class click on the class name above, or scroll down to check out them all!

Wellington

Fierce Tiger Tai Chi Chuan School

Beginner level (Gentle Start)

Tai Chi has gentle, slow, continuous and graceful movements. It has been verified by independent research to be valuable aid to health and fitness for all ages and abilities.

Location: Kilbirnie Community Centre, Bay Road

Times: Wednesdays 9.15am

Contact: Ferne McKenzie

Phone: 04 389 1433

Mobile: 027 420 0563

Email: Ferne.david@xtra.co.nz

Cost: $5 casual

Fierce Tiger Tai Chi Chuan School

Intermediate level (Gentle Start)

Tai Chi has gentle, slow, continuous and graceful movements. It has been verified by independent research to be valuable aid to health and fitness for all ages and abilities.

Location and times:

Brooklyn Community Centre, Harrison Street Thursdays 6.30pm - $10 casual, $35 per month

Karori Rec. Centre, Karori Road - Tuesdays 1.30pm - $10 casual, $35 per month

Kilbirnie Community Centre, Bay Road - Wednesdays 10.30am - $6.50 casual, $20 month

Miramar and Maupuia Community Centre - Thursdays 1.00pm - $2 casual

Contact: Ferne McKenzie

Phone: 04 389 1433

Mobile: 027 420 0563

Email: Ferne.david@xtra.co.nz

Fierce Tiger Tai Chi Chuan School

Advanced level (Gentle Start)

Tai Chi has gentle, slow, continuous and graceful movements. It has been verified by independent research to be valuable aid to health and fitness for all ages and abilities.

Location: Newtown Community Centre, Rintoul Street

Times: Saturdays 11.00am

Contact: Ferne McKenzie

Phone: 04 389 1433

Mobile: 027 420 0563

Email: Ferne.david@xtra.co.nz

Cost: $10 casual, $35 per month

Movement for Health!

Gentle Start

Small, fun classes, running for 10 weeks. Specific exercises to improve lower limb strength, balance and general fitness. Aimed at the older adult, taught by physios, for a healthier independent lifestyle

Location: Island Bay Physio, 150A The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington

Times: Wednesdays 11.30am

Contact: Ruth Noakes

Phone: 04 383 8700

Email: islandbayphysio@xtra.co.nz

Cost: $175 (10 weeks)

Website: https://www.islandbayphysio.co.nz/

Yoga

Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with yoga. These classes suitable for all ages and ideal for beginners and intermediate level.

Location and times:

Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, 27 Chelsea St, Miramar - Mondays 6.30-8pm

Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, 27 Chelsea St, Miramar - Tuesdays 10-11.30am (during school terms)

Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay - Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am

Contact: Lalita Kasanji

Phone: 04 973 1081

Mobile: 021 0234 0383

Email: lkasanji@hotmail.com

Cost: $10

Sit and Be Fit

Gentle Start

A gentle, but fun and challenging exercise session. Works on strength, balance and mobility maintenance.

Location: Khandallah

Times: Thursdays 10.15am

Contact: Fiona McKenzie

Phone: 04 479 5420

Email: info@kthc.nz

Cost: $2

Peeled Banana Fitness Dance

Fitness dance classes that focuses on cardiovascular fitness, strength and endurance as well as flexibility, coordination, agility, balance and posture. These dance classes use a range of new and older music, they ‘whisper exercise’ and ‘SHOUT fun’!! Suitable for all fitness levels.

Location and time:

Thistle Hall, Te Aro, Wellington, upstairs - Tuesdays 5:00pm

Arthur St. Entrance - Tuesdays 5:00pm (Class not currently running – please contact Lynne if interested)

100 Shelly Bay, Miramar, Wellington - Tuesdays 9:30am, Thursdays 9:30am and 6:30pm

Contact: Lynne Breed

Phone: 04 934 3920

Mobile: 027 441 6079

Email: lynnebreed@outlook.com

Cost: Run by the Term. Booking essential

Shelly Bay Total Fitness Class

This is a group for anyone who enjoys the fun of exercising but does not enjoy the gym environment. This group likes the challenge of new kinds of exercise incorporating core body shapes and concentrated movements that incorporate use of bands and sometimes rings along with challenging cardio both inside and outside (when the weather allows). This exercise creates an all-round fitness programme that yields muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness and is a fitness programme that leaves you completely energised. This group also has a strong social element that meets every Saturday at Chocolate Fish after a morning class for coffee and banter:)

Location: 100 Shelly Bay, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand

Days/Times: Monday & Wednesday 6.30pm; Saturday 9.30am

Contact: Lynne Breed

Phone: 04 934 3920

Mobile: 027 441 6079

Email: lynnebreed@outlook.com

Cost: First class is free, and a 10-trip ticket is $180

Club Active Exercise classes (Kilbirnie)

Club Active run a number of exercise gym and pool based exercises classes to improve your health and wellbeing. Improve your cardio, balance and muscle conditioning in a fun, friendly environment. Please check their website for all class details and information.

Location: Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC), 63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie

Contact: Club Active

Phone: 04 387 8029

Email: clubactive@wcc.govt.nz

Website: https://www.clubactive.nz/

Club Active Exercise classes (Oriental Parade)

Location: Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre, 139 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay

Contact: Club Active

Phone: 04 387 8029

Email: clubactive@wcc.govt.nz

Website: https://www.clubactive.nz/

Zumba Gold with Joy

Zumba Gold® is a low impact, Latin music inspired, Dance Fitness class that incorporates a range of fitness elements including cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance and FUN! Zumba Gold® is a low impact, Latin music inspired, Dance Fitness class that incorporates a range of fitness elements including cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance and FUN!

Location and times:

Churton Park Community Centre - Fridays 11:30am

Khandallah Town Hall - Tuesdays 11:00am

Newlands Community Centre - Mondays 1:00pm

Contact: Joy Davidson

Phone: 04 971 9952

Mobile: 027 776 1101

Email: joy.davidson64@gmail.com

Cost: $5

Aligned Pilates

Pilates class to strengthen and balance the core, back, hips and arms which also includes standing and balance exercises. All levels are catered for as long as participants can get on and off the floor. Please bring your own mat and contact the instructor prior to attending your first class. Pilates class to strengthen and balance the core, back, hips and arms which also includes standing and balance exercises. All levels are catered for as long as participants can get on and off the floor. Please bring your own mat and contact the instructor prior to attending your first class.

Location: Miramar Salvation Army Hall, 63 Miramar Ave.

Times: Mondays 10.45am

Contact: Sherry Cornish

Phone: 027 352 7676

Email: sherryc@xtra.co.nz

Cost: $15. First class free

Gentle Start

A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance.

Location and time:

Quaker Meeting Rooms, 7 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria - Monday, 11am (Currently FULL)

Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori - Monday 10:30am

Vogelmorn Hall, 13 Vennell Street, Brooklyn - Tuesday, 1pm

St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah - Tuesday 11am

Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori - Wednesday, 12pm (Currently FULL)

All Saints Church, Hataitai, 90 Hamilton Road - Wednesday 12pm

Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor St, Newlands - Wednesday, 1:30pm

Churton Park Community Centre, 75 Lakewood Avenue - Wednesday 1:30pm

St Peters Church (garden room), 211 Willis Street, Wellington - Thursday 10am

Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay - Friday, 11.30am

Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville - Friday 1pm (Currently FULL)

Contact: Ann Dalziel

Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz

Cost: $2

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Steady as You Go (Chinese class)

Gentle Start

A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance. CHINESE speaking class

Location: Thistle Hall, Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington.

Times: Thursdays, 10.30am

Contact: Ann Dalziel

Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz

Cost: $2

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Ryman Healthcare Triple A Program

Gentle Start

The Triple A programme (Ageless, Active and Aware) is available for Ryman village residents only. This circuit-based class is suitable for independent elders who are wanting to improve their strength, mobility and balance.

Location:

Rita Angus – Kilbirnie
Malvina Major – Khandallah

Times: Information available to residents on the village Activities Calendar. Each Village offers at least 2 classes per week.

Contact: Speak to the activities coordinator in your village.

Ngaio Agile

Gentle Start

Group strength and balance exercises for retired aged people, followed by coffee/tea afterwards.

Location: Ngaio Union Church, Ngaio, Wellington

Times: Mondays 10:30am-11:45am

Contact: Lionel Nunns

Mobile: 022 044 2505

Phone: 04 9380730 or 04 4797804 (Alyson)

Email: lionelnunns@gmail.com

Cost: Gold coin

Seniors Exercise Class

Gentle Start

Senior balance and strengthening - an exercise class designed for seniors which is focused on general strengthening and the prevention of falls.

Location: Khandallah Physio, Level 1, 17 Ganges Road Khandallah

Times: Monday and Thursday 11:30am-12:15pm

Contact: Ruth Humble

Phone: 04 479 7101

Email: physio@kpc.co.nz

Cost: $15/Class or 10 class membership ticket $110

Gentle Arthritis Exercise Class

Gentle Start

A gentle, low impact exercise class featuring seated exercise to music, some standing balance exercises, joint mobility and coordination exercises.

Location: Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay Community Centre, 56/58 Bay Rd, Kilbirnie

Times: Monday, 10:30am – 11:30am

Contact: Deb Gully

Email: deb@frot.co.nz

Phone: 04 934 6366

Enliven Modified Tai Chi

Gentle Start

Modified Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise that combines deep breathing with slow gentle and deliberate movements. Practiced regularly it is known to significantly improve health and wellbeing. Enliven’s modified Tai Chi has been adapted to suit older people and those living with mobility issues or disability. The exercises can be completed either sitting or standing.

Location/Days/Times

Newlands Community Centre Monday 11.30am–12.30pm

Khandallah Town Hall Monday 1pm–2pm

Gentle Start

A community-based falls prevention programme to increase strength and balance.

Location and time:

Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge St - Monday, 1pm (Currently FULL)

St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, 69D Discovery Dr, Whitby, Porirua - Tuesday, 11am (Currently FULL)

Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Avenue, Tawa - Tuesday 12pm

Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge Street - Thursday, 12pm

Contact: Ann Dalziel

Email: communitysup@acwellington.org.nz

Cost: $2

Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

DaNZability

Gentle Start

Low to medium intensity. Seated, standing & across the floor choreography. Fun and effective adapted dance class where you will be encouraged to work at your own level and enjoy moving your body. This class will have aspects of strengthening, balance, co-ordination, rhythm, stretching as well as creativity. The group often enjoys a cup of tea together after class. Support person encouraged especially if participant has balance difficulties.

Location and time: Porirua Club. 1 Lodge Pl, Porirua, Fridays 10:30 - 11.30am

Contact: Rachel Horwell

Email: physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com

Phone: 022 077 2354

Cost: Suggested Koha of $5

Kāpiti

Ryman Health Triple A Program

Gentle Start

Location: Charles Fleming, Waikanae

Times: Information available to residents on the village Activities Calendar. Each Village offers at least 2 classes per week.

Contact: Speak to the activities coordinator in your village.

Strength & Balance

Gentle Start

Live Stronger for Longer classes for over 60yo but suitable for all ages and stages. We support you to start at a level that is safe for you. The Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes are a circuit type class and the Tuesday and Thursday classes are a resistance band class. Please phone and book the classes you wish to attend by leaving a message on the answer machine.

Location: Snap Fitness Kapiti Coast, 144 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu

Times: Daily, Monday-Friday at 10.15am.

Contact: Jen Stephens

Phone: 04 297 1192

Mobile: 022 630 5044

Email: paraparaumu@snapfitness.com

Cost: $5.00 per class

Website: https://www.snapfitness.com/nz/gyms/paraparaumu

Strong & Steady

Gentle Start

A strength and balance class designed for people over 65 years to prevent falls and maintain muscle. Includes chair based and standing exercises. Each steady class includes a seated warm up, and a combination of seated and standing exercises done in a circuit. The exercises are all low-impact and are suitable for those who do not feel confident with their balance. This class is great for anyone wanting to feel stronger and more balanced while doing their daily activities. Who is this for? - 65+ years. Caters for beginners. If you want to feel steadier on your feet, and maintain bone and muscle strength as you age, then this class if for you!

Location: ExerciseWell, 33 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu, Kapiti

Times:

Mondays 11:00am

Wednesdays 11:00am

Contact: Janey Goedhart

Mobile: 0226022369

Email: info@exercisewell.co.nz

Cost: Contact Janey Goedhart for details.

Website: https://www.exercisewell.co.nz/

Strong Fit

A circuit style strength and fitness class to improve or maintain fitness, coordination, power, and strength. Each class includes a standing warm-up and a combination of seated, standing and lying down exercises done in a circuit. The exercises range from low to high impact and are suitable for those who can get down and up off the floor with no or minimal assistance. This class is great for those who want to improve their speed and coordination (such as early Parkinson’s) and those who want to really work on building their muscle and bone strength back up. Who is this for? ages 50+ and fitness levels, must be able to get down and up off the ground without assistance.

Location: ExerciseWell, 33 Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu, Kapiti

Times:

Tuesdays 11:00am

Thursdays 11:00am

Contact: Janey Goedhart

Mobile: 0226022369

Email: info@exercisewell.co.nz

Cost: Contact Janey Goedhart for details.

Website: https://www.exercisewell.co.nz/

AquaEase

Gentle Start

Do you suffer from Arthritis or a similar condition? We can help with our gentle AquaEase warm water exercise programme designed to reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve your overall health & wellbeing. Also a lovely opportunity for social connection and to make enduring friendships. Our ten week programme runs continuously during the four school terms. Prior booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Location: 10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu

Times: Tuesdays, 9.00am – 9.45am, 9.45am-10.30am, 10.30am-11.15am

Contact: For any queries, please phone or speak to reception at the Aquatic Centre.

Email: swim@kapiticoast.govt.nz

Phone: 04 296 4700

Cost: A 10 week programme with a trained, professional instructor is $55.00 (includes spa afterwards).

AquaMove

Gentle Start

The next step in your progression to improved health and wellbeing. AquaMove is our newest strength and balance warm water exercise programme. Designed (with a strong emphasis on technique) to increase strength & improve flexibility. Great for those with joint and circulation problems, limited mobility and/or arthritis. This class will engage your body and mind. Our ten week programme runs continuously during the four school terms. Prior booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Location: 10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu

Times:

Mondays, 11.30am

Tuesdays, 1.00pm, 1.45pm

Wednesdays, 11.30am

Fridays, 11.30am, 12.15pm

Contact: For any queries, please phone or speak to reception at the Aquatic Centre.

Email: swim@kapiticoast.govt.nz

Gentle Start

Location/Days/Times/Dates

Marzengarb Sports Complex Monday 11:15am-12:15pm (Beginners)

Marzengarb Sports Complex Tuesday 11.15am-12.15pm

Kapiti Uniting Parish Tuesday 1pm-2pm (Beginners)

Kapiti Uniting Parish Friday 11:30am-12:30pm (Advanced)

Contact: Call Enliven’s health support team on 04 439 4967 or email taichi@psc.org.nz

Cost: $6 or get a concession card (10 classes for $54 or 16 classes for $76)

Website: www.enlivencentral.org.nz