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Strength Training Studio

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Personalized strength training for people who value their time and health. Our role as an exercise professional is first to do no harm.

We deliver whole body workouts, twice a week for 30 minutes, carried out under the watchful eye of experts in the application of strength training. Strength training should help avoid injury… not cause injury, as stated by Arthur Jones. Therefore, our exercise prescription is grounded on studying and applying peer-reviewed research to your workouts to ensure safe and effective exercise. Supervision from highly skilled trainers will result in significantly greater adaptation in strength.

09/07/2026

Train the muscle that makes hard things possible.

High Intensity training does more than build strength, fitness, and confidence — it teaches your brain how to lean into discomfort instead of backing away from it.

There’s a part of the brain called the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Cortex, linked with willpower, resilience, and doing the things you’d rather avoid. Research suggests it can grow when you repeatedly choose something difficult which you really don’t like or want to do!

Every hard exercise, every challenging last rep, every moment you keep going when your body and mind want to quit — that’s not just training. It’s practice that’s building the person who can do hard things.

Show up. Work hard. Get stronger — physically and mentally.

Ready to train past comfortable? Book your first session.

Photos from Strength Training Studio's post 04/07/2026

Stronger in just 30 minutes — twice a week.

No fluff. No filler. Just evidence-based strength training designed to fit your life.

Here's what you get:
✔️ 30-min full-body sessions, twice a week
✔️ Science-backed programming
✔️ Expert coaching & accountability

Every rep counts. Every minute matters.

Ready to get stronger? Book your free intro session today — link in bio.

10/03/2026

A recent study of 5,472 women (aged 63–99) found that higher muscular strength in woman is a significant predictor of longevity, independent of aerobic fitness or physical activity levels.

The highlights:
• 33–37% lower risk of death for those with the highest strength levels.
• It’s independent: the benefit holds even if you don't do much cardio or have a higher BMI.

The bottom line: It’s never too late to start resistance training.

Maintaining and improving muscle isn't just about fitness—it’s about staying independent and living longer.

LaMonte MJ, Hyde ET, Nguyen S, et al. Muscular Strength and Mortality in Women Aged 63 to 99 Years. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(2):e2559367.

19/12/2025

Activity matters but the Intensity of effort matters more when it comes to improving your health, fitness and longevity.

Moving and being active is important, but if you are serious about significantly improving your health, fitness, and strength enabling you to live life well, then research shows that intensity of effort is the most important and modifiable factor when it comes to your exercise.

So next time you are going for a walk or doing cardio. Go faster or make it more challenging by going up the hill you avoid or do some high intensity interval training .

If doing weights, try a slightly heavier weight or do more reps and try get close to muscle failure.

10/12/2025

Ready to Start Strength Training?

You know all the benefits and that you need to do it, but not sure where to begin or what to do…? The Strength Training Studio exists for this very reason.

We offer a variety of supervised options making it easy to find the right fit for your goals and budget. Experience what a truly supervised workout feels like - our highly skilled trainers will guide you every step of the way.

Book your free session today and take the first step towards a stronger, healthier you.

02/12/2025

And the answer is a resounding YES!

Besides the obvious reasons of accountability and safety, supervision really does matters because it’s proven to deliver better results.

A Southampton Solent University study found that six months of supervised resistance training improved older adults’ strength, body composition, function, and wellbeing. However, those who trained without supervision lost strength at the same rate as those who stopped completely. The evidence shows that direct supervision is crucial for effective strength training.

Another study split 36 young adults into supervised and unsupervised groups, both following identical eight-week workout routines. The supervised group received personal trainer guidance and feedback, while the unsupervised group only recorded attendance. Results showed supervised participants had greater muscle growth, strength gains, and adherence. The authors concluded that direct supervision, like that from personal trainers, leads to better outcomes for recreationally resistance-trained individuals, regardless of program design.

That’s why even our trainers have trainers!!

28/11/2025

It’s amazing what can be achieved in 30min twice a week… Are you investing in your future-self?

25/11/2025

Great —but are you truly pushing yourself?

Are you training to muscular fatigue or failure with perfect form, every rep, every set?

Research proves: Supervision means better results across the board - no matter your level!
Everyone thrives with a great coach, especially when they're highly skilled.

Whether you're a beginner or advanced trainee, having expert guidance makes all the difference.

21/07/2025

Our 4-week Body Comp Challenge is back.

Do you struggle to find time to workout but still want to change how your body looks? Take the Body Composition Challenge to:

- boost your metabolism
- gain muscle
- lose fat
- change your body shape.

Here’s how it works:

- 2 x 30min Full Body Strength Training Sessions per week for 4 weeks. This can be either 1on1 PT sessions, 2on1 PT sessions or our new Supervised Circuit (max 3 clients per session)

- Post-workout Protein Supplementation

- Reduced Calorie, High Protein Eating Plan provided

The Body Composition Challenge will run from 4th August to 30th August.

Book your Free Introductory session now to learn more or contact us for more information.

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301 Maunganui Road
Mount Maunganui
3116

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 7pm
Thursday 5:30am - 7pm
Friday 5:30am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 1pm