Despite my distaste at their $5 parking fee (ended up parking on the road instead), I enjoyed…read moreattending a Breakers game here last night. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and although the place is a bit rough around the edges, it's still a good venue for this kind of affair. Loads of room, good seating arrangements that aren't too far from the court despite being in what my Dad calls 'the nosebleed section', an unusual but workable system for the café, and generally good vibes, it's got a lot going for it!

I went here for a spin class and while the room was on the small side, and the bikes weren't the…read moreflashest I'd been on - it really doesn't matter does it, when you're on a bike for 50 minutes sweating it out. I enjoyed my workout; the instructor was encouraging and I liked the music. The YMCA also has a big gym area with all their fitness equipment. It has everything you need and I definitely think it is a good neighbourhood, local gym. I agree with the other reviewers - I think most people would feel comfortable coming here as it is not super showy so you don't feel out of place as everyone looks like a fitness model!

I've been coming to the yoga classes here for over 10 years. There used to be Thursday and Tuesday…read morenight sessions but now there's a class on Monday morning at 10.45 and Tuesday evening at 7.35. Both are taught by Diana Radcliffe and have been for as long as I can remember. The style of yoga is simple Hatha yoga in the Satyananda style and what this means to you is that it's suitable for all levels. Diana provides alternatives for beginners and takes an individual approach when needed, keeping an eye on the newbies. Each class starts with a gentle warm-up followed by floor postures before moving into standing poses, usually incorporating a series of movements into a flow. There are variations each week so you don't get bored and every session finishes with 10 minutes of breathing and relaxation. Yoga doesn't have to be a weird thing you have to go to a hippy place to do; it's for everyone and I would highly recommend starting here with Diana.

Back in the day (waay back) when I could be bothered with getting off my ass and stuff, I was…read morereally rather fit and strapping. I've since become an academic/foodie so I can no longer run the 100 metres in 12 seconds (that's a polite way of saying I've let myself go). However, that doesn't stop me from indulging a bit of nostalgia, remembering my days of being athletic. I was once chosen as part of an athletics programme, and that involved me taking up sprinting and hurdles at Millennium. To this day, I'm impressed with the facilities - it's come a long way since being the Bays Cougars athletics club. The gym is probably the best available to the public (also one of the priciest but nevermind), the pools are geared for the needs of all swimmers, and the track and field facilities are spotless. Indeed, if it's good enough for Valerie Adams, it's good enough for you and me! It's a true high performance centre, and walking in it really feels it - everything gleams.

It is the best sporting center in New Zealand, they have 2 buildings, the National Aquatic Center…read moreand the Millennium, both pools are very very good, (I prefer NAC) the lunch options; there are just too many to choose from and they even have a subway!!! (: The pools are amazing and the lifeguards are pretty good! The pool can be cycled between 25 and 50 meters. They have a sprint track and a school is nearby, really good place, deserves 5 stars.

I'm a well educated young man, cultured and mature. I can handle myself with royalty and know which…read moreknife goes with which meal, and what glass to use for the red... But put me on the sports field, and a monster awakes. I get excited and play to win, and beware the umpire or referee that sees an incident differently. My nickname is "Cyclone", and this explosive power is known to all at the Planet Sport indoor cricket arena. A place where I like to take on the enemy. I love my cricket, and the competition at Planet Sports is tough and well managed. The leagues are close and the teams all well spirited. Plus at about $20 a game, it is fun and good exercise.

If you're a student at Auckland Uni and you enjoy hitting the gym, then I would recommend checking…read moreout and signing up to the Auckland Uni gym! It's cheap as chips! Only $295 for a 12 month membership (upfront payment for enrolled UoA students), that works out to be roughly $5.70 a week!! Bargain! This gym is fully equipped with machines and free weights, a climbing wall, cardio machines, a stretching room, classes and a female only section. Just recently they have also renovated the bathrooms and showers, so youre able to get fresh and clean before hitting class. They have great locker facilities, however make sure you bring your own lock. However the downside is, after leg day you have four flights of stairs to walk up to get out of the building...... Feel the BURN!! If you're a Uni student wanting to go casually it costs $15. If you're a non-Uni student it costs $20 to go casually. Being a Uni student who likes to stay fit this is a great investment. Although forking out $295 is a lot of money for most Uni students, it will be a cheap investment long term.

The gym which is responsible for the Greek God like body you see before you, well I guess I have…read morekind of let myself go, but let me tell you, back in the day I was looking ripped. Also the cheapest gym around, ends up costing you about $60 per month, and half that if you are a student. Patrons range from casual gym goers to super serious gym buffs, and they have an impressive range of machinery and free weights to comfortably cater to the diverse crowd. It can be a little crowded at times, especially the month leading up to summer, everyone trying to drop those winter pounds. It is a student gym, no plush extras like a sauna, but for $60 a month it's a great deal.

I decided to take my one year old to my local swimming pools called Osborne Pools within the North…read moreShore Leisure centre in Birkenhead. I paid my fee to the ticket office at the adjoining indoor rock climbing centre, turned out to be about four dollars and twenty cents admission, I could enter free as my toddlers caregiver. You can also pay direct at the pools ticket office, as a first timer I found this out after. The pools have an outdoor pool which is around thirty metres long, perfect for doing laps, or having a casual swim with family or friends. It was the school holidays so the pool was packed, felt assured of everyone's safety by the four onsite lifeguards working. The indoor pool is also heated to about thirty degrees and is perfect for teaching the young to swim, there is paddling boards, and lots of water play toys for the kids to enjoy. After two hours in the pool you can reward yourself with a refreshing warm or cold rinse off in the bathroom facilities, which also has a baby change table. A cool way to spend a summers day with the kid.

The big pool is outdoor wich is cold in winters. indoor pool is ok but a bit small…read more but whole facility is in good condition and very handy for birkenhead residences.