Lower Hutt
Cardio and Toning | Chair Yoga | Pilates | Pilates Gold | Ready.Steady.Balance | Stretch and Flex | Yoga Gold | Zumba Gold | Easy Move | Liquid Fitness Class | Maximising Mobility | Nifties | Not Strictly Tai Chi | Petone Physio Falls Prevention and Osteoarthritis Class | Ryman Healthcare Triple A Program | Steady as you go
Upper Hutt
Active Aging - Silverstream | Active Aging - Queen Street | Core Stability | Arthritis Hour | Not Strictly Tai Chi | Steady as You Go | Ys-Fit | YMCA Parkinson’s Class | YMCA Pilates
How do I know which class is right for me?
Give Carolyn an email on (strength@nukuora.org.nz) if you’d like to find out more information or for a recommendation of which class/es could be best for you. Another option is to get in touch with the class instructor. If you are concerned about your health, chat with your GP first
Pick a class!
There are a range of classes available, so pick one that interests you and fits your current level of ability. To find out more about each class click on the class name above, or scroll down to check out them all!
Lower Hutt
Cardio and Toning
Our Cardio and Toning class targets joint mobility and core strength. It is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus of the class is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention. For more information
Location: Woburn Apartments, 6 Whites Line West, Woburn
Times: Fridays at 11am
Phone: Tarsh on 0273677437
Website: www.Bfitwithtarsh.com
Cost: $8
Pilates Gold
Our Pilates classes focus on core strength and are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. They focus on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Walter Nash Centre, 22 Taine St, Taita
Time: Mondays 9.30am – 10.30am
Contact: Nikki at functionalbodieswithnikki@gmail.com
Cost: $6
Location: Hutt Recreation Grandstand, Long Room
Time: Wednesdays 9.30 - 10.30am
Contact: Shirley at uilishirley@gmail.com
Cost: $8
Hutt City Libraries – Ready.Steady.Balance
Fun exercise class for seniors that includes seated, standing and walking exercises for improving stability, balance, mobility, and coordination. Great opportunity to connect with other seniors in the community. All welcome. Does not run during school holidays.
Location: War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive, Central Lower Hutt
Phone: 04 570 6633
Time: Thursdays 1 pm – 2pm
Location: Naenae Library, Hillary Court, Naenae
Phone: 04 567 2859
Time: Tuesdays 1pm – 2pm
Location: Petone Library, 7 Britannia Street, Petone
Phone: 04 568 6253
Time: Mondays, 11am – 12pm
Location: Wainuiomata Community Library
Phone: 04 564 5822
Time: Fridays, 11am -12pm
Email: libraries@huttcity.govt.nz
Cost: FREE
Websites:
https://library.huttcity.govt.nz/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/WHATSON#RegAdults
Stretch and Flex
This class targets joint mobility and is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Bfit Studio, (Level 3) 105 High St, Lower Hutt
Time: Mondays 10.45am – 11.30am
Contact: Tarsh on 0273677437
Cost: $7
Website: www.Bfitwithtarsh.com
Location: War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt
Time: Wednesdays at 9.30am
Contact: Jen at jensbootcampnz@gmail.com
Cost: $8
Yoga Gold
Yoga class suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Walter Nash Centre, 22 Taine St, Taita
Times: Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.30am
Contact: Chevanne at chevanne.rodwell@gmail.com
Cost: $7
Zumba Gold®
Our Zumba Gold class targets joint mobility through choreographed dance and is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced participants. The focus is on strength, balance and promoting falls prevention.
Location: Moera Hall, 107 Randwick Crescent
Times: Tuesdays at 9.30am
Contact: Natasha on 0212589580 or at zumbapartywgtn@gmail.com
Cost: $7
Location: Moera Hall, 107 Randwick Crescent
Times: Fridays at 9.30am
Contact: Tarsh on 0273677437
Cost: $7
Website: www.Bfitwithtarsh.com
Easy Move
Gentle movement classes in the Hydrotherapy pool, our trained instructor will guide you through a varying level of intensity during the class.
Location: Huia Pool, Huia Street, Lower Hutt
(Currently limited space. Please call ahead)
Times:
Tuesday, 11am-11.45am
Wednesday, 1.30pm-2.15pm
Thursday, 9.15am-10.00am
Friday, 9.30am-10.15am
Saturday, 4:15pm-5pm
Contact: Kay Lindsay
Email: Kay.Lindsay@huttcity.govt.nz
Phone: 04 567 0043
Cost: $5.50
Website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/pools-fitness/
Liquid Fitness Class
Our trained instructor will guide you through a varying level of intensity during the class.
Location: Stokes Valley Pool, Bowers Street, Stokes Valley
Time: Thursday 6.45pm - 7.45pm
Location: Huia Pool, Huia Street, Lower Hutt
Time: Monday and Wednesday 7pm - 7.45pm
Wainuiomata Pool (Moohan Street, Wainuiomata)(SUMMER MONTHS ONLY)
McKenzie Bath Pools (79 Udy Street, Petone (SUMMER MONTHS ONLY)
Contact: Kay Lindsay
Email: Kay.Lindsay@huttcity.govt.nz
Phone: 04 567 0043
Cost: $8.50
Website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/pools-fitness/
Maximising Mobility
Exercise class for seniors who want to have fun while Maximising our Mobility. Includes balance exercises, deep breathing, improving stability, co-ordination, speaker, morning tea. Adaptable to various abilities and suitable for beginners.
Location: Hope Centre, Pretoria Street, Lower Hutt
Times: Thursdays 10.30am – 12.00pm
Contact: Wendy Fraser
Phone: 04 589 9293
Email: ken.wendy@xtra.co.nz
Cost: Free
Nifties - Aquarobics
Gentle Start
This is a low impact workout ideal for fitness and wellbeing. These classes are targeted at our senior clients using music from their era to create a fun, social work out for all.
Location: Stokes Valley Pool, Bowers Street, Stokes Valley
Times:
Monday, 9am-10am
Wednesday, 9am-10am
Thursday, 9am-10am
Contact: Kay Lindsay
Email: Kay.Lindsay@huttcity.govt.nz
Phone: 04 567 0043
Website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/pools-fitness/
Not Strictly Tai Chi
A blend of Tai Chi, Mindfulness meditation & gentle exercise done in a fun safe environment. The class is designed to improve balance, co-ordination, breathing, posture, physical & mental strength and can be modified for individual abilities. Suitable for beginners and advanced. Following the class, the group meets for a social coffee at the local café.
Location: St Marks Hutt City Uniting Congregations Church, 58 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Times: Tuesdays 10.00am – 11.00am
Contact: Andrew Hardwick
Mobile: 021 153 2508
Email: andrewhardwickhypnotist@gmail.com
Cost: $10/class
Petone Physio Falls Prevention and Osteoarthritis Class
A weekly class for older adults experiencing symptoms associated with osteo-arthritis or falls risk to strengthen and improve quality of life.
Location: Petone Physio, Unit 1/3 Britannia Street, Petone
Times: Fridays, 11am-12pm
Email: admin@petonephysio.co.nz
Phone: 04 939 4331
Cost: $15 pay as you go or $120 for a 10 trip
Website: https://petonephysio.co.nz/
Ryman Healthcare Triple A Program
The Triple A programme (Ageless, Active and Aware) is available for Ryman village residents only. This circuit-based class is suitable for independent elders who are wanting to improve their strength, mobility and balance.
Location:
Bob Scott – Petone
Shona McFarlane – Avalon
Times: Information available to residents on the village Activities Calendar. Each Village offers at least 2 classes per week.
Contact: Speak to the activities coordinator in your village.
Steady as You Go
Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners and anyone wanting to continue working on their leg strength and balance. The classes are established by one of our staff members with the aim of becoming peer-led at the end of 10 weeks.
Location: Knox Church 574 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
Times: Mondays at 11am
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Location: Koraunui Stokes Valley Hub, 184 Stokes Valley Rd
Times: Tuesdays at 11am
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Location: Wainuiomata Library, 1 Queen St
Times: Tuesdays at 11am
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Location: Walter Nash Centre, 20/22 Taine Street, Taita
Times: Tuesdays at 1.30pm
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Location: Knox Church, 574 High St, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
Times: Wednesdays at 11am (FULL)
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Location: Eastbourne Community Hall, Tuatoru St, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Times: Wednesdays at 12pm
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Location: Bob Scott Retirement Village, 25 Graham St, Petone, Lower Hutt
Times: Thursdays at 11am
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Location: Walter Nash Centre, 20/22 Taine Street, Taita
Times: Thursdays at 1.30pm
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Upper Hutt
Active Aging - Silverstream
Gentle Start
Circuit class for seniors 60+ focusing on strength, balance and coordination – ideal for adapting to beginners and advanced.
Location: The Exercise Studio, 2 Whitemans Road, Silverstream
Times: Tuesdays & Fridays 11.00am (members), 11.45am (members), 12.30pm (non-members)
Contact: Scott Falconer
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: silverstream@theexercisestudio.co.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://www.theexercisestudio.co.nz/
Active Aging - Queen Street
Circuit class which features multiple times a week, designed around balance, strength and fall prevention. Individuals work to their level, in a safe and comfortable environment.
Location: Queen Street Fitness, 35 Queen Street, Upper Hutt City Centre
Times:
Tuesday 10:30am-11:15am & 11:30am - 12:15pm
Thursday 10:30am-11:15am
Friday 10:30am-11:15am
Contact: Liz Eade
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: liz@qstfitness.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://queenstreetfitness.nz/
Core Stability
Designed to challenge you whatever your level or ability. This 45 minute class will help develop core strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. This class focuses on strengthering the powerhouse muscles, that is abs, glutes and lower back.
Location: Queen Street Fitness, 35 Queen Street, Upper Hutt City Centre
Times: Wednesdays at 12.00pm, weekly
Contact: Liz Eade
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: liz@qstfitness.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://queenstreetfitness.nz/
Arthritis Hour
Exercise is the no1 recommendation from Arthritis NZ for the treatment of arthritis. Up to 60 minutes of gentle exercise to keep muscles strong and flexible. The exercises in this class are “joint friendly”. Suitable for all types of arthritis.
Location: Queen Street Fitness, 35 Queen Street, Upper Hutt
Times: Mondays at 1.00pm, weekly
Contact: Liz Eade
Phone: 04 939 6088
Email: liz@qstfitness.nz
Cost: Free for Exercise Studio members and $10 for casuals
Website: https://queenstreetfitness.nz/
Not Strictly Tai Chi
A blend of Tai Chi, mindfulness meditation & gentle exercise done in a fun safe environment. The class is designed to improve balance, co-ordination, breathing, posture, physical & mental strength and can be modified for individual abilities. Suitable for beginners and advanced. If anyone is interested in a social coffee after class, we will find somewhere nice to go!
Location: Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub, Upper Hutt
Times: Wednesdays 7-8pm and Thursdays 10-11am
Contact: Andrew Hardwick
Mobile: 021 153 2508
Email: andrewhardwickhypnotist@gmail.com
Cost: $10/class
Steady as You Go
Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners and anyone wanting to continue working on their leg strength and balance. The classes are established by one of our staff members with the aim of becoming peer-led at the end of 10 weeks.
Location: Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 Lane Street, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt
Times: Wednesdays at 1.30pm (FULL)
Contact: 04 499 6646
Cost: $3
Website: https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/
Ys-Fit
A general low impact fitness class. Simple to follow and fun choreography. Suitable for all fitness levels. 15-20 minutes low impact cardio/simple choreography. Then grab your dumbbells and get an all over toning for upper and lower body. Then hit the deck and focus on abs and butt. A great way to get fit and strong.
Location: YMCA - Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Times:
Tuesday 9.30am
Thursday 9.30am
Contact: Debbie Houston-Tupou
Phone: 04 527 3380
Cost: Contact YMCA for more information
Website: http://ymcawellington.org.nz/
YMCA Parkinson’s Class
Gentle Start
A low impact circuit class suitable for individuals with Parkinson’s and/or limited mobility. This class is adaptable for all fitness levels and uses a range of exercises focussing on overall strength, balance and coordination.
Location: YMCA - Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Times: Friday 11.00am
Contact: Debbie Houston-Tupou
Phone: 04 527 3380
Cost: Contact YMCA for more information
Website: http://ymcawellington.org.nz/
YMCA Pilates
A 50-minute class focusing on core muscles, flexibility and building strength. This helps to improve posture and breath control through better breathing techniques.
Location: YMCA - Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Times: Friday 12.10pm
Contact: Debbie Houston-Tupou
Phone: 04 527 3380
Cost: Contact YMCA for more information
Website: http://ymcawellington.org.nz/
