New to NZ

[PhysioFit]

Hey there,

I have just arrived in NZ from the UK. I have competed in two amateur shows in the figure categories. I am a physio and have a new job out here and am looking to compete here at some point.

I am currently living in Wellington and want advice on what the best gyms are (equipment vs value) and want to get back on my supplements and wondered if anyone knows where I can get hold of Reflex protein as this was what I used back home.

Any advice would be great. THANKS

[biggurl27]

Yay welcome! Lots of good gyms, I'lls say Les Mills hehe

[teamfatboy]

Les Mills is good - branches in Wellington and the Hutt

Bodyworks has a branch by the railway station, and one in Porirua

Club Physical, in the "Old James Smith Building" corner of Cuba St and Manners Mall, and in Kilbirnie...

Powerhouse on upper Taranaki St

I've used Les Mills on the Terrace, not a big fan of that one, like Bodyworks Thorndon, light, airy and (apart from the social hour 4:30-5:30pm) reasonably easy to get the gear you want when you want it.

Can't say that I've heard of Reflect Protein - most of the major US brands are available, along with local brands.

Good luck, and welcome

[Gym rat]

I have had look at Les Mills on the terrace when I been in Wellington but I pefure training at Les Mills extreame instead.I have also not heard of Reflect Proetin up unitl now.Les Mills extream has great equiment plus a great Cafe as well and shop that sells lots of nice clothing ,gloves straps etc.The plus side of being a member of Les Mills you can use your gym mebership at any Les Mills gym through out NZ Auckland,New Lyn Takpuna,Christchurch,Ferry Mead which part of Christchurch,Hamilton and Dunedin.

[Luigi]

I have had look at Les Mills on the terrace when I been in Wellington but I prefer training at Les Mills extreme instead.I have also not heard of Reflect Protein up until now.Les Mills extreme has great equipment plus a great Cafe as well and shop that sells lots of nice clothing ,gloves straps etc.The plus side of being a member of Les Mills you can use your gym mebership at any Les Mills gym through out NZ Auckland,New Lynn Takapuna,Christchurch,Ferry Mead and any which part of Christchurch,Hamilton and Dunedin.

seems to be a popular choice that les mills extreme :nod:

[poos_n_wees]

Welcome to the forums PhysioFit (and to NZ!) :grin:

[garth]

Hey there,

I have just arrived in NZ from the UK. I have competed in two amateur shows in the figure categories. I am a physio and have a new job out here and am looking to compete here at some point.

I am currently living in Wellington and want advice on what the best gyms are (equipment vs value) and want to get back on my supplements and wondered if anyone knows where I can get hold of Reflex protein as this was what I used back home.

Any advice would be great. THANKS

Welcome to NZ PhysioFit.Only been here a year myself but hav my residancy and entering my 1st show in 12 weeks.Good to have u onboard.In regards to your questions...Id say Les Mills as well when it comes to gyms and Xtreme Nutrition for Supps as Moe has the best prices in town.Hope that helps...

[SamWall]

Welcome PhysioFit,

Not too sure on gyms in wellington, but im sure other members can help with that. But you can get Reflex here, Just search Google search Reflex in NZ only pages. :nod:

[Gym rat]

I did not know that one can buy Reflex hear in NZ.

[Hennie]

Welcome

[PhysioFit]

Wow everybody is so friendly and helpful thank you for your posts! :nod:

I will try Les Mills as everyone i asked at work had also heard or been there, it is kinda far away from where I am staying (Kandallah) but I will give it ago plus try some closer?

Good to hear you can get Reflex here, also might Check out Xtreme as not got too much money at the moment and am looking for a place to live.

Thanks again everyone for your posts :clap:

[teamfatboy]

Are you going to the gym from home, or from work, and what part of town is work in?

Living in Khandallah, prob your nearest option if you don't want to go into town would be Johnsonville City Fitness in Broderick Road, J'ville. I'd have to say it's good - but not great. Their DBs are a good range, bb's and racks less so. All the iron's down in the basement.

If you're working in town, Bodyworks on Thorndon Quay has a carpark which normally has space (apart from the 4:30-6pm rush). It's only about 500m or so north of the Railway Station. Les Mills on the Terrace is closer than Xtreme, and there's a couple of small gyms in the CBD, I think one of them's called Habit (or some such) - know nothing about them tho.

[INSPECTOR64]

Welcome physiofit

[PhysioFit]

Thanks again for all your help and advice - its been awesome.

I'm working in Khandallah which is why I'm also living there - trying to keep the petrol to a minimum at the moment

I will try City Fitness as it is close by, but may have to take a trip to Les Mills just to see what all the talk is about hehe

Thanks SamWall for the tip on Reflex - I found it being sold here which is cool.

Well once I get settled in properly I may have to think about getting myself sorted for a comp early next year :wink:

[Sheta]

Welcome to NZ.

I love Wellington!!

[Gym rat]

I love Wellington as well.

[Laver]

Me 3!

[MasterTel]

Welcome, PhysioFit.

You've already got some excellent advice about the gym options here in the Wellington region, so I can't add anything there.

I am the local Executive member and Event Organiser for the NZ Federation of Bodybuilders Inc (NZFBB), so if you need to know anything about our organisation and/or events, please let me know. I'm organising the NZFBB NZ National Champs here on Oct 18 - it's definitely be a show you won't want to miss.

Also, come along to a FREE bodybuilding seminar/workshop I are running in conjunction with NABBA NZ in 3 weeks time - at Club Physical Kilbirnie on Sunday, Aug 31, 1pm - 3pm.

Send me a pm if you want any more info about any of the above!