Fitness Articles

Let your life or how you play inspire your training. Habit personal trainer, Jon Serni has prepared a thoughtful and engaging editorial all about functional training, the benefits to this new fitness craze and why you should integrate it into your workout. 8 min read. 

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“No pain, no gain?” Not exactly. Habit Personal Trainer, Aaron Telfer takes on five common myths. Still trying to coax those abs out for summer? You might be going about it the wrong way.

This September is Mental Health Awareness Week, and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is fundraising. 

In today’s Quick Habit exercise James Keegan shows us how to do a kettlebell swing. You may have a variation on this move which works better for you. Talk to a Habit PT about creating a workout that’s right for you.

Looking for your next challenge, Func it up is the capitals newest functional fitness phenomenon. Compete in trios of 3 in an open division, or join the master’s division 40yrs+.

Everyone should be given the opportunity to feel great about themselves, so we’ve created an environment to challenge you and push you to discover the best of your own ability. Better yet, we're now offering you the opportunity to experience our famous full-body High-Intensity Resistance Training sessions in the heart of Wellington's CBD, located at one of the countries most prestigious facilities - Habit Majestic Centre.

Have you ever felt tightness or discomfort in your muscles? Yep, thought so. Habit Personal Trainer Stepanie Challis uncovers the technical cause of these muscle aches and pains and shares some helpful exercises to get relief. Get 20% off all Trigger Point products this September! (3min read) 

Train like a superhero and do some good in the process. This August we're partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities to help our communities. For every 10-session SGPT pass, we'll donate 10% to RMHC. Talk to the Customer Care Team at reception. Do good, feel great, this August at Habit.

Starts Monday 5 August.

Habit Platinum Club Manager James Keegan shares how to do a simple leg extension using a kettlebell. This is a great free-weight exercise you can do when other equipment is unavailable.

Whether you're rehabilitating a specific muscle group or just want to get more out of your workout, don't overlook the humble resistance band. Habit Personal Trainer Poppy Cogswell dives into the many benefits of this flexible piece of exercise gear and shares some handy workouts you can try yourself at home or in the gym.

Spin & win! To celebrate the the spirt of Le Tour de France, Habit Health & Fitness Clubs are hosting a special spinning challenge during the month of July. Earn points for every spin class you attend from 7 - 29 July.

We are excited to announce cardio equipment updates at Habit Vero. In July you’ll start seeing Technogym in our cardio space.

A relaxing walk with friends in nature, helping to promote fitness, mobility and coordination or a physically and mentally demanding challenge, shocking your body by applying around 180kph of rotational forces through your joints.

No matter what kind of exercise or activity you carry out in your day, you will always require some sort of energy to complete the task at hand. Without our metabolic processes we would not be able to convert the food we eat into fuel for our body and mind.

No matter what age, level of health or fitness, everyone will benefit from swimming. This is the magic of the water, and this is why everyone should swim. Jessica is a swim coach at Habit Majestic and available for lessons/coaching.

Stretching, are you doing it right and utilising the best ones for you and your goals? Habit Majestic Personal Trainer Olaf Stenzel walks us through the best stretches.

This delicious healthy snack only has a meal prep time of 20 minutes and has enough servings for 6 people. Perfect for those who are on the go and want a tasty filling snack to get them through the day.