Absolutely perfect setup! From the weights area, tennis courts to the pool…read more The staff are always very helpful and friendly. The cleanliness and support are second to none. Thanks heaps for everything you do.

This place is my personal sanctuary. I don't think I've ever looked forward to working out so much,…read morethan I do now that I have started my membership at 151. It's a calm oasis in there, with the most amazing air con and facilities you have seen in a gym. In fact I think gym is too much of a dirty word to associate with this pristine place. Because they keep a cap on membership, there is never a line for the equipment, the instructors are always on hand to dole out helpful advice and they even email to check up on you when you haven't been in for a few days. The facilities available to all members and casual members include a swimming pool, sauna room,a tennis court and a great range of weights/ exercise bikes and heaps of other exercise equipment. There are classes available too, a favourite of mine being tennis fit! And don't even get my started on the bathrooms, and the straighteners available, the shampoo/ conditioner\ bathrobes. They really have thought of everything. Why just the other day I got offered a free hour long facial and massage just for being a member. Have I tempted you yet?

I have reached the stage in my life where in order to push myself to the limit physically I need to…read morebe watched like a rebellious teenager. That is why Les Mills is so great. Not only do they have super knowledgeable P.Ts, but for those on a budget, their group fitness classes and instructors are brilliant. From Body Balance (tai chi, pilates and yoga) to Body Jam (dance workout), they literally have something for everyone. On the topic of classes, new and noteworthy is their GRIT Series, a 30 minute workout that is based on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). The series is made up of three different workouts: strength, plyo and cardio. What is it like? Well, a friend recently described GRIT as 'Body Pump on steroids' and I would have to agree. You will not find a more effective way to work out and get in shape in 30 minutes. Doooo it! On top of their world-renowned group fitness classes, Les Mills Takapuna has a large weights area, a cardio room and bathroom and shower facilities. Hot tip: when you sign up to one location you can use any of the four Auckland locations at no additional charge. What are you waiting for? In short, I love Les Mills and the only thing stopping me from giving it 5 stars is that they don't provide sweat towels for members. Oh, and they don't have an app. Heck, they don't even have a mobile browser!

Oh how I love Les Mills. That might sound weird, but it is true, and I am sure there are plenty of…read moreworse things to be addicted to than a bit of cross-training. Let me clarify, I am not an excersize addict. I do not wake up, wherever I am in the world, and decide I need to go for a run. In fact while living overseas for four years, I struggled to make it to the gym at all. But Les Mills gyms, and particularly the Takapuna branch, must put something in the air conditioning as from the moment I walk in I'm amped for a workout. It's probably just some simple psychology; the brightly coloured walls, upbeat music, machines all lined up to a movie screen in the cardio theatre or the view of Rangitoto from the RPM room. Whatever it is I'm hooked!

Every man and his dog offers a bootcamp these days. Well not his dog, that'd be tricky...but cool…read more Anyway, I'm the kind of gal who loves bootcamps, I love being pushed and feeling my body reach its limits. But, I do know that they can be pretty intimidating. This boot camp is perfect for women who want to work out but don't like the scariness of a typical boot camp. Run out of a well-established dance school, this boot camp provides a welcoming environment where you feel comfortable to push yourself without being judged. Every session is different so you'll always be surprised and will work all different parts of your body. There are three different studios to choose from so there won't be any of those cold morning trainings outdoors. But what's the best part about it? The sessions are set to music. So rather than just listening to myself puffing away, I find myself getting lost in the music and finding strength in the rhythms. A great option five times a week. Go on, just do it. You'll feel like a million bucks.

I've been coming here for the majority of my life. It used to be known as L'academie De Danse but…read morehas recently spiced itself up with a new name, a revamp and a new lease on life. I've trained very hard here in classical ballet, American Jazz and contemporary. I've also dabbled in some hip hop (haha) and more recently I've done their yoga and bootcamp classes. I've got everything I've ever wanted from this dance studio. And I don't just mean good exam marks and stage performance experience. I've laughed, cried, been injured and experienced heartbreak within the walls of this building. I've made friends that I know will last a lifetime and been given opportunities that have changed me forever! If you want to push a dance career this is an awesome place to start! The hip-hop crews strive for world championships each year and the exam results of many students show the quality of teaching. But really this is also the kind of place where it doesn't matter if you don't know what a plie or an arabesque is. It's the kind of place you can be yourself, express yourself and learn about yourself. I've seen kids accomplish things I only ever dreamed of, like storming stages in Las Vegas, and I've seen adults shake it (a little bit too much) in their zumba classes, with absolutely no inhibitions. Overall I think my whole spiel can be summed up by Neverlands motto: a place to connect.

Recently I decided it was about time I became a regular gym bunny, as its been about two years…read moresince I was. I was happily surprised that this gym was what i was looking for, I think the exterior can give you another story when inside you have a little bitt of everything, and fitness is the priority. This used to be a Northcote plant nursery about four years ago, as I remember it when I first moved to the area. On my first visit I chatted with the friendly trainer on a weekend afternoon as the gym was about to shut. I was welcomed in for a free one week trial where I could try out the three different classes available, and use any of the weights and machines in the gym. I tried out Box fit, which is high intensity boxing class combined with lots of cardio and strength exercises, and also my favourite class the StretchFit which is a combination of Yoga and Pilates. Have to say the seller on my membership was the Stretch fit class because I get such a massive return from it, gives me extra energy and keeps me flexible. The friendly and passionate staff, and top quality fitness gear make this a really great gym. They have competitive prices if you sign up as a couple. I am super happy with the close proximity to where I live as this keeps me regular too.

Always wanted to join a boxing gym but wasn't sure how it would be as someone with no experience…read more I'm very happy with Shane Cameron Fitness. The classes like BoxFit are a nice change of pace from the usual treadmill and weights (which they have there as well). The staff are all friendly and welcoming. The instructors do an excellent job of motivating you to work hard. Highly recommend this place!

I've been taking my one-year-old here for a few months now to their infant swimming class and its…read morebrilliant. For babies, they mostly teach them to be confident and happy in the water, and the start of how to get to the side safely and float on their backs - pretty important skills for little ones to have especially in a place like NZ where so much of our time is spent around water. Hilton Brown is a great facility, the pool is a nice size and its salt water chlorinated so you don't feel like you're swimming in too many chemicals. We've always had the same instructor so I don't know about the rest of them but she's awesome! Really encouraging and good at recognising which stage all the different babies are at and what they're ready for. Hilton Brown takes classes of all ages, even adults, and I'd recommend it as a great safe and friendly place to learn to swim.