How To Live Off Free Gym Trials: Auckland Edition

Aug 26, 2019 | 5 min read
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71 DAYS OF FREE FITNESS, SOUNDS LIKE A NO BRAINER TO ME.

Fitness is something we ALL struggle with. Why?

  1. How do we find the time?
  2. How do we find the money to afford it?

But seeing as we’re heading into Spring, it’s time to think about how to ‘glow up’ for Summer. To help with point number 2, I have compiled the Top 9 Free Fitness Trials in Auckland.

NOTE: I have only included fitness trials that are 5 days and above because anything less is more effort than worth. Nobody has time to sign up, fill out all your details for one fitness class.

BUT there are many free 1-3 day trials e.g. the Jetts 3 day trial. You can easily explore these online if you’re an ultimate cheapie (creds to you if you are).


1: Anytime Fitness – 7 Day Free Trial

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Anytime Fitness is the ONLY big gym franchise that offers anything above a 3 day free trial. With 24 hour access and 20 locations in Auckland it combines the best of both worlds, time and location convenience.

Location:

  • Click here for all their gym locations

Condition:

  • Must be a new member

2: Auckland Council Pools and Leisure – 7 Day Free Trial

I love this initiative from Auckland Council. Combining 44 fitness and pool centres around Auckland, you can use your 7 Day Free Trial at any of their participating centres.

Location:

  • Click here for all participating centres

Condition:

  • Must be 17 years and older
  • Must be a new member

3: Classpass – 2 Weeks Free Trial

Classpass App

One of my personal favourites, Classpass is a web / app based platform that allows you to book up to 12 fitness classes across Auckland or overseas. From yoga, pilates to boxing, it’s a one-stop shop for fitness classes. Additional bonus? You can access all their online fitness classes for home workouts.

Location:

  • You must log-in to view classes and fitness studios

Condition:

  • You auto enrol into the membership after 2 weeks, remember to cancel your free trial at least 2 days before the end. Otherwise you’ll be stuck paying $120 for the next month #personalexperience.

4: F45 – 7 Day Free Trial

F45 Training

F45, a gym that was a kick in the butt for how unfit I was. It’s a growing gym with multiple locations in Auckland. Their fitness classes are notoriously hard, but complimented with a great community it’s a good sweaty time.

Location:

  • Click here to find a studio

Condition:

  • All F45’s are individually owned, meaning not all of them offer 7 day free trials (although most do). Please double check their free trial after you’ve found the studio closest to you.

5: 5Points Gym – 5 Day Free Trial

5Points Gym located in Newmarket has 8 different types of fitness classes on offer. Boxing, Bootcamp, X-Train, Spin, HIIT, Conditioning, Core Train and Yogilates. Originating from New York, the graffiti aesthetic gym will make you feel like you’re working out on the streets of Queens.

Location:

  • 77 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland

Condition:

  • None

6: Antics Gymnasium – 7 Day Free Trial

Antics was created by athletes and focuses on Olympic Lifting, Gymnastics, Mobility, Strength and Conditioning. To access their 7 day free trial, simply flick them a message on Facebook.

Location:

  • 3 Ward St, New Lynn, Auckland

Condition:

  • Must be a new member

7: Shane Cameron Fitness – 7 Day Free Trial

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Offering over 50 classes in a week & a 24 hour gym. This gym looks like a place for hardcore gym junkies who are ready to get straight into challenging themselves to build a sweat.

Location:

  • 8/129 Onewa Rd, Northcote, Auckland

Condition:

  • None

8: Les Mills On Demand – 10 Day Free Trial

A lot of of us can barely be bothered to leave our rooms for University, not to mention the gym. Les Mills On Demand gives you access to over 800 workouts that you can access digitally and do right in your own home.

Location:

  • None

Condition:

  • Must be a new member
  • Remember to cancel your free trial before the end of the 7 days. Otherwise you’ll be automatically billed $29.99

9: Curves – 7 Day Free Trial + Consultation

Curves has two locations for those who live further away. They focus on 30 minute circuit training & body basic circuits at Auckland’s only female gym.

Location:

  • 1st Floor, Tamariki House, 7 Tamariki Avenue, Orewa
  • 1-250 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach

Condition:

  • Must be 18 years and older
  • Must be a new member
  • Must be a female

Let me know if we’re missing any ultimate free trials. Better yet? Let us know if you tried them!