Studio HR

Why We Don’t Believe in Fad Diets

Every year there’s a new miracle diet

No carbs

No fat

No fruit

Only meat

Only juice

Only eating between certain hours

… The list goes on!

Here’s the problem...

Most diets work for one reason

Not because of a magical food combination

Not because they “switch on fat burning.”

Not because they detox your body

They work because, in one way or another, they usually reduce how much you eat overall

When researchers compare different diets while keeping calories and protein similar, the differences in fat loss are often much smaller than the marketing would have you believe

That doesn’t mean every eating pattern is the same.

It means the best diet is the one you can actually stick to

At The Studio, we don’t tell you to cut out entire food groups.

We teach you how to eat in a way that’s enjoyable, flexible and sustainable

Because no one should spend the rest of their life afraid of bread or birthday cake.

Why We Don't Run 6-Week Challenges!

This one might surprise you

We could fill the studio with 6-week challenges

They're popular

They're great for marketing

And yes... they'd probably make us more money

So why don't we?

Because our goal isn't to help you lose 5kg in six weeks

Our goal is to help you keep it off five years from now!!

Quick-fix challenges often rely on doing more exercise than is sustainable while eating less food than is realistic

The result?

You lose weight

The challenge ends

Old habits return

The weight comes back

Research consistently shows that maintaining weight loss is often much harder than losing it in the first place. That's why we focus on building habits you can realistically continue long after a programme ends

Real success isn't measured by how much weight you lose in six weeks

It's measured by where you are in six years!!

Apparently everything is “kinda chic” right now, so ….

I built The Studio for women 40+ who want to become stronger, feel more capable and take care of themselves without having to punish their bodies or reorganise their entire lives around fitness

I built a Gym where women don’t feel judged, awkward or out of place

A place where we know your name, understand your history, notice your progress and genuinely care when you walk through the door.

I built a Studio where your session will be occasionally supervised by a cat 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

Kinda chic, really 💅🏻

StudioHR’s Member of the Month - Lesley - is proof that age is just a number - at 68yrs she is stronger and fitter than ever 👏🥇

Lesley, we love having you in the Studio!! You are a pleasure to work with.. and no one’s ever described me as ‘entertaining’ so there’s also that 😅

In Lesley’s words….

“Just over a year ago I was
feeling tired all the time and
struggling to get through my
shifts at work. Aged care is
fast paced and physically
demanding. I was seriously thinking
of retiring.

I thought of joining a gym and
then remembered that the last
two times I had quit after a
few weeks.

In desperation I searched online
and found Holly. She told me
that doing two half hour strength
training sessions a week would
make a difference and that
consistency was the key.

I was dubious to start with and
it was uncomfortable at first
but I turned up every week and
began to enjoy the work outs.
Holly is a great teacher + very
entertaining.

Then I began to notice improvements.
I had more energy + my mood was
brighter. More confidence and more
endurance. My work shifts became
easier. Summer came and I wore
shorts for the first time in over ten
years. That was hugely exciting!

I am so grateful to Holly for what
has given me back + I know now how
important strength training is as we
age. You’re never too old and it’s
never too late. I truly believe
70 is the new 50. I’m not there yet but
it’s not too far away but I don’t dread it any
more - Thanks Holly!”

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You’ve been waiting… and now it’s finally here!!

I’m super excited to tell you…

We’ve partnered with LSKD to bring you some very good goodness..

Starting today with (and not limited too 😉) a generous discount when you order using our unique code at checkout, online or in-store 👯‍♀️

Want the code? Comment below 👇

The Studio’s July Mid-Winter Madness Challenge was exactly that!

Madness!

In the best possible way 🥇

The ‘Wear Anything Except Activewear’ challenge took on a life of its own 😅 and the run on, ‘Wear Pink’ challenge …. did not disappoint 👯‍♀️

Choosing a winner was difficult because everyone embraced July’s challenge with so much enthusiasm… each days outfit, outdoing the day’s before!!

We finally settled on 4 outstanding fancy-dresser-uppers

Congratulations 🥂
Samantha De Witte
Houghton
Linda Atchinson
Kitaj Woodward

We’re Hiring | Personal Trainer

StudioHR is looking for a Personal Trainer to join our growing women-only strength training Studio in Orewa.

Whether you’re an experienced trainer looking for a fresh opportunity or you’re newly qualified and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

At StudioHR, we coach women aged 35+ through evidence-based strength training, nutrition and education. We don’t believe in quick fixes, punishment workouts or fitness fads. Our focus is helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health in a supportive community.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Personal Trainer
• Has a genuine passion for helping women improve their health and confidence.
• Is reliable, professional and enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients.
• Is willing to learn, and continue developing their coaching skills.
• Is confident communicating with people and creating a welcoming environment.
• Is authentic, positive and enjoys being part of a supportive team.
• Is comfortable coaching one-on-one and small group training, or is excited to learn.
• Is willing to help grow the business by building relationships in the community and on social media.

we offer:

- A loyal and welcoming client community
- Established Studio Gym
- Ongoing mentoring and development
- Training in the StudioHR coaching systems and programming philosophy
- The opportunity to coach without having to build a business completely from scratch
- A supportive team environment where high standards and genuine care go hand in hand
- Flexible contractor hours with the opportunity to grow your role over time

If you’re passionate about coaching, love working with women and want to be part of something bigger than just counting reps, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, send us a short introduction, your CV and tell us why you’d be a great fit for StudioHR.

[email protected]