Women's Fitness Studio

30/03/2026

Do you need a quick tidy-up or regular cleaning help around the house?

My daughter and her friend can help you 🧹🫧

Responsible and hardworking, these girls can help you out with any cleaning jobs you may have.

Contact details are below:
Julia 0273314752

01/03/2026

Women's exercise classes (45 minutes duration) start tomorrow, Monday 2 March!

* Venue: Duart House, 51 Duart Road, Havelock North

* Day/times:
Monday 9 am - strength and balance
Tuesday 9 am - stretch
Wednesday 9 am - full body strength training (mixture of arms, core, legs)

* Cost: $15/class

* Beautiful setting 🌺🌼🌷, plenty of parking. You can park at Duart House or at the top of Chambers Street and walk up the path to Duart House.

Please spread the word to your friends and family about these classes.

Any questions, please message me on 021 157 3885.

See you there! 🥳

26/02/2026

I will be running three women's 45-minute classes a week in Havelock North starting this Monday 2 March!

You don't need to register or book for these classes; just come along when suits you.

* When: Monday 2 March

* Venue: Duart House, 51 Duart Road, Havelock North

* Day/times:
Monday 9 am - strength and balance
Tuesday 9 am - stretch
Wednesday 9 am - full body strength training (mixture of arms, core, legs)

* Cost: $15/class
This can be purchased via a concession card (5 classes for $70; $14 a class) or pay $15 as you go (cash or online).

* Beautiful setting 🌺🌼🌷, plenty of parking. You can park at Duart House or at the top of Chambers Street and walk up the path to Duart House.

Please spread the word to your friends and family outside of the WFS community about these classes as the room is large!

Any questions, please message me on 021 157 3885.

13/02/2026

The Women’s Fitness Studio is unfortunately ceasing operations at the end of February.

So we can keep the community of women strong and connected, Maria is offering three women's-only 45 minute classes in Havelock North.

* Day/times:
Monday 9 am - strength and balance
Tuesday 9 am - stretch
Wednesday 9 am - full body strength training (mixture of arms, core, legs)

* Cost: $15/class
This can be purchased via a concession card (5 classes for $70; $14 a class) or pay $15 as you go

* When: Classes will start on Monday 2 March

* Tell your friends and family. All women welcome!

To find out more, message 021 157 3885 or email [email protected]

Pearson Coaching

12/02/2026

Unfortunately, the Women’s Fitness Studio is ceasing operations.

Our final day of classes will be Friday, 27 February.

Having started many years ago as a Curves gym in Hastings, WFS has been a source of friendship and fitness for many women.

Thank you to all our members for your support over the years 🧡

Special thanks to our amazing instructors Mary, Aynsley, and Julia. Your commitment and enthusiasm for WFS have been amazing ❤️

It’s been a blast!

Details to follow soon about a small range of women’s classes to be offered in Havelock North.

Pearson Coaching

09/02/2026

We had an awesome strength and balance class this morning.

Heaps of energy, some tricky moves, lots of laughs 🥎 😆

Every Tuesday at 8:45 am.

05/02/2026

Long weekend - tomorrow Friday 6 February.

We will be unstaffed this Friday so there won't be a core class.

Enjoy the long weekend!

30/01/2026

"You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head, be kind to yourself" - Anonymous

How's your self-talk?

Do you give yourself a hard time over the smallest mistake?

Or do you smile and encourage yourself?

Our inner monologues can affect us in negative and positive ways.

Here are some ideas that can help us to strengthen our self talk to help us be more confident and perform better:

* set realistic goals
* spend time with positive people
* avoid blaming or belittling yourself
* celebrate the small wins in your day
* try and embrace challenges with positivity
* say "I can" instead of "I can't". Reframe the narrative
* speak to yourself with compassion, the way you would to a friend
* pay attention to how you speak to yourself. Are you harsh or gentle?
* use positive affirmations (say them out loud to yourself) like “I am loved and loveable" or "I love myself"

You are unique and awesome. Other people can see that about you - make sure you can too!

26/01/2026

Staying active, strong, and independent as we age is achievable and often easier than we think.

Here is a framework based on research that highlights four powerful habits for older adults to maintain their health and well‑being.

Credit: Justin Keogh

23/01/2026

Anti-fragile.

What does that mean and why is it important?

Fragile - liable to break, to break, shatter, easily broken.

As we get older, we want to be anti-fragile.

Not prone to break and shatter.

How can we achieve this?

As soon as you can, start to do resistance/strength training.

Lift heavy things, put your body in challenging situations, work hard, load your bones and muscles, test yourself.

20/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AQqKsFrR2/

Have you noticed an older family member or loved one finding some everyday movements a bit harder than they used to—like getting up from the floor, standing on one foot, reaching overhead, doing a deep squat, or stepping quickly to the side?

These movements might seem small, but they play a big role in staying safe, confident, and independent as we age.

I’m Maria, a coach based in Havelock North and Hastings, and I specialise in helping older adults stay active, strong, and confident in their bodies. My work is all about supporting people to keep doing the things they love, for as long as possible.

As we grow older, it’s completely natural to slow down. But with the right guidance and encouragement, it’s possible to maintain strength, balance, and confidence—and reduce the risk of falls—without pushing too hard or feeling overwhelmed.

I take a caring, personalised approach, helping people move safely and comfortably in ways that support everyday life and independence.

If you have an older family member or friend who you’d love to see feeling stronger and more confident, or if this support would be helpful for you yourself, I'm keen to chat.

You can call or text me on 021 157 3885, or email [email protected]

I’d love to have a friendly, no-pressure conversation about how I can help. Let's go for 2026!

19/01/2026

Here’s part two of my chat with Ryno Tope from Structural Chiropractic.

In our chat, we talk about how to do our best to stay on track with habits and routines during the holiday season.

Here's the link: https://radiohawkesbay.org.nz/explore-programmes-schedule/our-programmes?pid=2b2d7dae-56aa-451c-a993-a61c001be182

Find out what Radio Hawke's Bay programmes are coming up over the next few days and when. Find out more and listen to previous recordings.