Information for (potential) users of exercise facilities, and how to find a quality facility/exercise professional in New Zealand

This page is designed to give members of the public information about getting more active, as well as providing other relevant information to users of exercise in New Zealand.

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If you would like to learn how you can get a gym membership subsidised by up to 70%, click here!

This can save you hundreds of dollars, and is designed to help support get more people physically active in New Zealand.

How to find a quality exercise facility

In New Zealand we are fortunate to have a registration system that administers standards for individuals and facilities giving out exercise advice – called the New Zealand Register of exercise professionals (REPs).

Our advice is to ensure you only get advice from a Registered Exercise Professional, and that if you are looking for health club, fitness centre or similar facility to exercise at, to ensure they are a Registered Exercise Facility.


Some more advice to the public when choosing a fitness centre or exercise facility:

  1. For your own safety, ensure it is registered with REPs (see above)
  2. We recommend you pay for your membership weekly/monthly.  This is both easier to.budget for, and also ensures you are better protected under consumer law.
  3. Find a facility you feel comfortable in – go in and look around and get the “feel” of the place and ensure its right for you

Important Updates on Christchurch Facilities

A map exercise facilities open in Christchurch

If you are a student doing an assignment on the fitness industry

We have a page just for you – please visit the student page.

 

Considering a career in the fitness industry?

If you are thinking about working in the fitness industry as an exercise professional (gym instructor, personal trainer etc) then please visit this page which lists the courses that are approved by the NZ registration body (we recommend you do one of these courses).

The jobs page (top right) may also be useful.

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