Fitness for adults

Fitness classes for adults are held in our recreation centres, pools and Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.

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.

Badminton

Casual play sessions (except during school holidays). Shuttlecocks provided and some rackets.

Where When Cost
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Monday 9.30am–11.30am
Wednesday 9am–11am
Friday 9am–11am
$2.70 per session

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 casual class
Karori Recreation Centre Tuesday 9am–9.45am
Tuesday 9.45am–10.30am
Thursday 9am–9.45am
Nairnville Recreation Centre
Tuesday 11am–12 noon
Thursday 11am–12 noon

Group fitness classes (ClubActive)

Group fitness classes are run by ClubActive at the following recreation centres and pools.

Low Impact Football

A low-impact social session for anyone wanting to give football a go.

Where When Cost
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre Tuesday 12.30pm - 1.30pm (Term 4 only) $2.50 casual class

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.

Weekday sessions do not run during the school holidays.

Where When Cost
Nairnville Recreation Centre Friday 11am–1pm
Friday Senior GC Pickleball 1pm–2.30pm
Sunday 6.30pm–8pm
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass
Karori Recreation Centre Monday 5.15pm–7.15pm
Thursday 5.45pm–7.15pm
Sunday 12.30pm–4pm
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Monday 7pm–9pm
Wednesday 6.45pm–8.45pm
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass
Tawa Recreation Centre Sunday 3pm–5pm $5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass

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–12 noon $105 per term (10 weeks)

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 $6 casual class

Skate Fit

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 12.30pm–1.30pm, 5.45pm–6.45pm
Wednesday 5.30pm–6.30pm
Friday 12.15pm–1.15pm, 6.15pm–7.15pm
$13.50 per session including skate hire
$11 per session with own skates

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

Social sports

We play pickleball, table tennis and badminton, all of which have many benefits including improving hand eye coordination, general fitness and mental sharpness. The Wednesday sessions are run once a fortnight, for those 60 years and up.

Where When Cost
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre Monday 10am–12 noon
Tuesday 10am–12 noon
Wednesday 10am–12 noon (60+ years only, run fortnightly)
Thursday 10am–12 noon
Friday 10am–12 noon
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass

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 $2.70 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
(not run during the school holidays)
$120 for 10 weeks
$14.50 casual class

Tuffa Puffas

Gentle exercises to improve breathing, balance and general fitness.

Where When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre Thursday 11am–12 noon $6 casual class

Yoga

ClubActive run Yoga group fitness classes – find out more on the ClubActive website.

Aquafitness and hydrotherapy classes

We offer a range of Aquafitness classes in the pool, from easy-paced, low impact classes to high intensity workouts.

Hydrotherapy classes are held at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre's hydrotherapy pool

Contact us

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

For classes at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, email sportscentre@wcc.govt.nz or phone 04 830 0500.