Fitness HQ

27/08/2026

Ladies.. keep reading...📚

Perimenopause & Menopause: Keep Moving 💪

This phase can bring changes in energy, muscle mass, bone health, body composition and mood—but regular exercise can make a real difference.

🏋️ Strength train to help maintain muscle and support bone health

❤️ Keep up cardio for heart health and wellbeing

🧘 Prioritise mobility and recovery

🚶 Move consistently—it all adds up!

Takeaway: You don’t need to train harder, you need to train smarter and consistently. 💙

25/08/2026

Congratulations to Mandy currently competing in Waka Ama in Singapore.. we're cheering you on from the sidelines!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

Struggling with motivation? Want to add some variety to your training? 💪

Join us for FunctionFIT and train alongside a great bunch of people while having some fun! 🎉

With a mix of functional movements, resistance training and cardio-based exercises, every workout is balanced, varied and designed for all fitness levels.

No need to overthink your workout — just turn up, move your body and enjoy the session! 🔥

📅 Monday – 5:30pm
📅 Wednesday – 6:30am & 5:30pm

Members: Book through your member app.

Non-members: Book online at fitnesshq.info/group-sessions-book-a-class

17/08/2026

Things Nobody Tells You About Getting Fit...

It’s not always about motivation.

Some days you’ll feel strong. Other days, showing up will be the biggest win.

Progress can be slow. Your body will change in ways you don’t notice straight away. And sometimes the scale won’t move even though you’re getting fitter, stronger and healthier.

The secret? Keep going.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up. 💪

Small steps, repeated consistently, create big changes.

06/08/2026

CHANGE MAKERS – TE TAI TOKERAU

If you're passionate about creating stronger families, healthier relationships, and safer communities, this is an event worth checking out.

Join Richie Hardcore, Matt Brown and Jeremy Eparaima for two inspiring days of honest conversations, practical tools, and hope-filled stories about creating positive change.

📅 20–21 August
🕘 9:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Taipa Beach Resort, 22 Taipa Point Road, Taipa

Are you someone who wants to make a difference?

This event offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of positive change in Te Tai Tokerau.

Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Sharing this community event for anyone who may be interested.

29/07/2026

🎉 OUR CHALLENGE WINNERS ARE IN! 🎉

The wait is over! 🏆

Please check your inbox or head over to our Members Page to see if you're one of our lucky prize winners! 🎁

A huge congratulations to Mete and Holly for taking out the Attendance Category! 👏 Your consistency and commitment have paid off, and they've already collected their well-deserved goodie bags. 💪🎉

Thank you to everyone who took part in the challenge. Every workout, every visit, and every bit of effort counts.

We love seeing our FitnessHQ community showing up, staying consistent, and supporting each other.

Well done everyone, and keep an eye out for our next challenge! 🔥

28/07/2026

💙 Your best health insurance isn't just a policy... it's looking after yourself before you need the health system.

New Zealand is fortunate to have a public health system that provides excellent care when we need it most. But the reality is that it's under increasing pressure, and many Kiwis are waiting longer than ever for non-urgent care.

📊 Some current facts:

• New Zealand is among the countries with the longest waits to see a GP, with many people waiting several days to more than a week for an appointment.

• The Government's target is for 95% of patients to be seen by a specialist within four months—a target that continues to be a significant challenge.

• More than 74,000 New Zealanders have recently been waiting longer than four months for their first specialist assessment. Tens of thousands have also been waiting longer than four months for elective surgery.

While we can't control the healthcare system, we can influence many of the biggest risk factors for chronic disease.

🏃‍♀️ Regular exercise
🥗 Nutritious food
💤 Quality sleep
💧 Staying hydrated
💪 Maintaining strength and mobility
🩺 Regular health checks

These habits can reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, osteoporosis, and many other preventable conditions.

The best time to invest in your health isn't when you're sick—it's while you're well.

At FitnessHQ, we believe movement is one of the most powerful forms of preventative medicine. Every workout is an investment in your future self.

Don't wait until your health becomes urgent. Start building it today. 💙

20/07/2026

📣 A big shout-out to Dr Eric Farmer on the opening of Kōtare Health!

We're thrilled to see him taking this exciting next step and opening his own practice.

Dr Eric Farmer offers private GP consultations, joint injections, and skin cancer checks.

He has a lifelong interest in exercise, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, with a background as a competitive gymnast before serving in the US Marine Corps.

Eric has also lived and worked as a GP in our community with his family for the past eight years.

There's no need to register or enrol—simply book via the website.

Congratulations, Eric! We wish you and the Kōtare Health team every success and know you'll be a fantastic asset to our community.

For more information or to book an appointment, visit www.kotarehealth.co.nz.

15/07/2026

"Strength isn't just what you see—it's the discipline to keep going when no one's watching. 💯"