Fitness for adults

Fitness classes for adults are held in our recreation and community centres. You can also join one of our social sport leagues.

Land-based fitness classes for adults

Classes for adults are held in our recreation and community centres:

Concession passes

Concession passes are a convenient and cheap option if you attend classes regularly – buy a concession pass. For current LeisureCard members, your discount is automatically applied if it's available on the pass you're buying.

Concession passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are valid for two years.

ClubActive Group Fitness classes

Some group fitness classes are run by Club Active across our recreation centres.

  • Pump – improve strength and fitness using a weighted barbell and dumbells.
  • C45 – a fast-paced circuit challenge will test your endurance and strength.
  • Yoga – an integrative approach to whole body health using the asana and philosophies of yoga. General practise. Bring your own mat.
  • Active Yoga – gentle movement with a focus on joint mobility. For beginners and those with long-term injuries.

Class times

Classes are run by ClubActive at Karori and Nairnville recreation centres, see recreation centre timetable.

Badminton

Casual play sessions 3 times a week (except during school holidays).

Where When Cost
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Wednesday 9am-11am
Friday 9am-11am
Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm
$2.60 per session, shuttlecocks provided and some rackets.

Bootcamp

This is a HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) circuit-styled bootcamp, designed to improve health and fitness. It uses weights, body weight, ropes and cardio exercises.

Where When Cost
Nairnville Recreation Centre Friday 9.30am-10.15am
This session does not run during the school holidays.
$5.60 casual class

Ezy movers

Build cardiovascular fitness and strength in this fun, low-impact aerobics class.

Where When Cost
Tawa Community Centre Friday 9.30am–10.15am $6.00 casual class
Karori Recreation Centre Tuesday 9am–9.45am
Tuesday 9.45am–10.30am
Thursday 9am–9.45am
Nairnville Recreation Centre
Tuesday 11am–12pm
Thursday 11am–12pm

Indoor football league

A lunch-time indoor football league. Take a break from the office and get involved in some friendly competitive matches with scheduled matches and referee.

Where When Cost
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12.30pm-2.30pm $50 per session, per team. $500 for 10-week league.
Monday, 7pm-9pm

Pickleball

Combining aspects of tennis, badminton and table tennis, this paddle sport is fun and easy to pick up. Whether you’re looking for a social hit around or a competitive match, pickleball has something for everyone.

Where When Cost
Nairnville Recreation Centre Friday 11am-1pm
This session does not run during the school holidays.
$5.00 casual class
$45.00 10 trip concession pass
Karori Recreation Centre Thursday 5.15pm-7.15pm
Sunday 2pm-4pm
$5.00 casual class
$45.00 10 trip concession pass
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Monday 7pm-9pm
Wednesday 6.45pm-8.45pm
$5.00 per person
Tawa Recreation Centre Sunday 3pm-5pm $5.00 casual class

Pickleball Clinic

These learn-to-play sessions are perfect for beginners and designed for anyone wanting to start playing pickleball or develop their skills.

Where When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre Sunday 11am-12pm $100.00 per term (10 weeks)

Skatefit

A fun class where you’ll work out without even realising it! Our instructor will teach basic skating skills all the way through to advanced level skating and roller blading in an inclusive and supportive environment. Included in these skills are forwards and backwards skating, turns, jumps, dance moves, ramps and endurance. All levels of skaters are welcome. These classes focus on growing individual skills, as well as the skating community. No enrolment or booking required – just show up on the day.

Where When Cost
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
Monday 12.30pm1.30pm, 5.45pm6.45pm
Wednesday 5.30pm6.30pm
Friday 12.15pm1.15pm, 6.15pm7.15pm
$13.00 per session including skate hire
$10.50 per session with own skates

Session times may vary. Check our session calendar for updates.

Sit and be fit

This class is targeted at our senior community who do not have the ability to sustain the output in our Ezy movers class. It is a seated based class, low anaerobic and low cardio.

Where When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre Thursday 9.45am–10.30am $60.00 for 10 trip concession card
$6.00 for casual class

Social sport leagues

For more information on leagues please contact recreation@wcc.govt.nz

Where Sport
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre

Basketball, floorball, futsal, netball, turbo touch, ultimate frisbee, volleyball

Karori Recreation Centre Badminton league, futsal league
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Indoor football league, Chase Tag league
Nairnville Recreation Centre Men's basketball, women's netball, mixed volleyball
Tawa Recreation Centre Netball

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Table Tennis (seniors)

A table tennis session catered specifically to our senior members. These low-impact classes have a strong focus on the social and community aspects of sport.

Where When Cost
Nairnville Recreation Centre Tuesday 1.30pm–3pm $2.60 casual class

Tai Chi

Combines slow, continuous movements and smooth, even breathing to exercise the body and mind, and improve flexibility and balance. Beginner and advanced classes available.

Where When Cost
Nairnville Recreation Centre Monday 6.15pm–7.15pm
This session does not run during the school holidays.
$110 for 10 weeks
$13.50 casual class

Tuffa Puffas

Gentle exercises to improve breathing, balance and general fitness.

Where When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre Thursday 12.00pm–1.00pm $5.60 casual class

Yoga

ClubActive run Yoga and Active Yoga group fitness classes at Karori and Nairnville recreation centres. For more information, visit ClubActive website.

Contact us

To book or find out more, email recreation@wcc.govt.nz or phone your local recreation centre.