At Initiate Change, we tailor our personal trainer sessions and small group exercise classes to work for you.
Whether you’re looking to:
Increase energy and confidence
Find that winning edge for your sports performance
Train safely through pregnancy and postpartum recovery
Reach new fitness goals
We purpose-built Initiate Change in Hoon Hay, Christchurch to be a high-performing studio with a family-friendly, second-home atmosphere.
Want to see it for yourself?
Get in TouchOur active space is a full-service gym with free and fixed weights, cardio and sprint cardio equipment, plus a track for sled work and travelling drills. We also have balance plates, resistance bands and TRX.
Recover, rebuild, and perform at your best. Our expert recovery treatments combine sports massage, cupping, myofascial release, rehabilitation, and hot stone therapy to reduce pain, improve movement, speed up recovery, and keep your body feeling its absolute best.
Unlock unlimited training, premium coaching, and full access to the Initiate Change community all while securing our best-value membership savings. The REDZONE Membership is designed for those committed to training more, saving more, and achieving more.
Experience elite-level personal training with expert coaching tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and potential. Our premium PT experience combines accountability, education, and high-performance programming to help you build strength, confidence, and lasting results with every session.
Our group fitness classes take place at our Hoon Hay studio or in community locations throughout Christchurch. Workout styles include:
Men's group
Bootcamp
Women's group
BoxFit
Hybrid
Mums & bubs
Kids
Targeted recovery to help you move and perform at your best—cupping, massage, and hot stones to ease tension and boost circulation. We also specialise in injury rehab, postpartum care, and athlete recovery to prevent injury and optimise performance.
Sports massage
Cupping
Scraping
Hot stones
Myofascial release
Activation sessions
Consistency is the most important part of every fitness journey, so we custom-created a gym that’s easy to show up to. Yes, on the good days when everything feels possible, but also on the hectic days when you’re stressed, tired, and life is pulling you in a hundred different directions.
Initiate Change welcomes you as you are. We know that getting to your goals isn’t a straight line. You can trust us to listen, adapt, and walk it beside you. You can even bring your kids along, too.
As expert fitness professionals, we promise to always respect your time, your goals, and your starting point.
We believe that when you get your health right, the rest just falls into place. So show up with your ‘why’. We’re ready to take the ‘how’ off your shoulders.
Not at all! Our community welcomes everyone, from complete beginners through to experienced athletes. Every workout can be modified to suit your current fitness level, injuries, experience, and goals. Our coaches are here to support you every step of the way.
Absolutely. Our private studio environment is designed to be welcoming, supportive, and free from intimidation. Many of our members start with little or no training experience, and our coaches ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident from day one.
Yes. Our coaches have experience supporting athletes preparing for races, hybrid events, endurance challenges, strength competitions, and personal performance goals. Through structured training, expert coaching, and ongoing support, we'll help you perform with confidence and get the most from your training.
We're a family-oriented, community-focused private studio where everyone is known by name. With both male and female coaches, personalised support, small-group training, and a welcoming atmosphere, we focus on helping real people achieve real results in a positive and supportive environment.
To ensure quality coaching and individual support, all classes are capped at 8 members. This allows us to provide personalised guidance while maintaining the energy of group training.
We offer a range of services, including Group Fitness Classes, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching, Mums & Bubs Classes, Hybrid Training, Bootcamp, BoxFit, Women's Classes, and Men's Classes. Whether your goal is weight loss, strength, fitness, performance, or simply feeling healthier, we have a program to suit you.
Yes! We believe training and nutrition go hand in hand. Our members have access to practical nutrition guidance, education, and support to help them achieve sustainable results without restrictive diets or unrealistic approaches.
Getting started is easy! Simply contact us through our website, send us a text message, give us a call, or reach out via Instagram. We'll chat about your goals, answer any questions, and help you find the best membership, class, or coaching option for you.
Our Unlimited Class Membership is $175 per month, giving you access to all eligible group fitness classes, expert coaching, and our supportive community.
Yes. We offer a child-friendly training environment, and children are welcome in our designated family-friendly classes and gym space. We believe fitness should be accessible for parents and families.
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We are based in Hoon Hay, Christchurch
