The best gyms in New Zealand

"Les Mills are definitely at the higher end of the gym spectrum in terms of size, quality of trainers, classes and equipment and what I believe to be most of all… status. It seems this is where all the beautiful people hang out. Many a time I saw seen NZ A listers (aka D listers) at Les Mills and the one in town has been said to be the gay hot spot of New Zealand (handy tip). Just take warning that if you ever sign up for a free week or any of the temporary promotions they do then they will call you for the rest of your life attempting to stalk you down and make you join the gym, basically the only down side to this place!"

"I came here for a month after getting a free trial as a high school student and it was the first gym I ever attended. I enjoyed coming here because the layout was good, i.e. the treadmills weren’t in full view of the weights section so the guys can’t see you looking super uncoordinated on them. So it was a good gym to start off at as I didn’t feel like there was any pressure to attend the gym looking like I didn’t need to be there (Les Mills) as it is very chilled. Although be warned that the changing rooms may still not be clearly labelled as I accidentally strolled into the men’s room once."

"Yet another gym that I got a free trial for (I’m a poor student, don’t judge). I came here when I used to live around Takapuna as this is the only one in Auckland. The whole 24 hour gym idea is really novelty to me, I would like to come one night after town to burn off the calories of drinking which could be the best or worst decision one could make. Nonetheless, the 24 hour factor is definitely a good one for those who like to make excuses that they don’t have enough time because there are literally 24 hours that you can go to this gym, nothing is stopping you but yourself!"