Everything you need to know

Forge Fitness is one of the largest and best equipped gyms for miles around.  Spread out over two levels, the space is fully kitted out with all the gear needed to reach your health and fitness potential. When you join we’ll give you a full tour of the facilities and a free personalised exercise programme suited to your fitness level.  Personal trainers are available for hire if you would like extra assistance to reach your goals.  Commonly asked questions are answered below…

FAQs

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO JOIN FORGE FITNESS?

Members must be over 16 years of age. Students attending secondary school need to be accompanied by another key holder over the age of 18 for safety reasons.

DO YOU HAVE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES?

Currently, classes are available at the Boxing Gym only. Visit www.forgeboxing.co.nz to learn more.  Membership to Forge Boxing is required for access to classes there. We also offer concession cards and casual rates.

HOW MUCH DOES A MEMBERSHIP COST?

Memberships start at $17.95 per week for people 18 years and older. We have cheaper rates for those under 18 and over 65 years old. More information can be found on our Memberships page.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP?

You can join via our Memberships page or come down and see us in the office during our staffed hours and we’ll sort you out! Monday-Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00 noon & 3.00pm – 7.30pm, Thursday-Friday 9.00am – 12.00 noon & 3.00pm – 6.00pm, Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm.

WHAT SECURITY MEASURES ARE OFFERED?

Swipe card access allows entry to the gym outside of staffed hours. The door locks behind you when you enter or exit. We have high quality CCTV security cameras throughout the gym running 24/7. Both the gym and carpark are well-lit in the evenings.

HOW DO I CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP?

If for some reason you need to cancel your membership with Forge Fitness, please fill in our Membership Cancellation Form. As per our terms and conditions, the cancellation will take effect 30 calendar days after we receive a completed Membership Cancellation Form, whether you are paying by Direct Debit or have paid in full.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE GYM?

You’ll need to bring a towel to use on all equipment you sit or lie on. There is spray provided to wipe down equipment after use. Bring a drink bottle too. We have chilled water available for all members.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Just wear what you feel comfortable exercising in. Appropriate clean footwear must be worn on the gym floor. T-shirts must be kept on throughout your time in the gym.

CAN I BRING A FRIEND TO THE GYM WITH ME?

Only membership cardholders have authorised access to the gym. Please do not invite non-members into the gym. The flouting of this rule will result in immediate cancellation of membership. If one of your friends would like to workout with you they can purchase a casual one-off session from the office during staffed hours for $15.00.

CAN I SHARE MY ACCESS CARD WITH A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND?

Our memberships are for the use of one person only and cannot be shared with others.

CAN I TAKE PHOTOS IN THE GYM?

Sure you can take photos – as long as you have our permission and the permission of every person in the photograph.

DO YOU HAVE A CHILD MINDING SERVICE?

We do not have any child minding services currently. For the safety and consideration of our members, we don’t allow children on the gym floor.

WHAT ARE YOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS AND GYM RULES?

You can view our current Terms & Conditions here and also view our Gym Rules & Etiquette Guide here.

More Questions?

Drop us a line below and we’ll get back to you asap.

    FAQs

    HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO JOIN FORGE FITNESS?

    Members must be over 16 years of age. Students attending secondary school need to be accompanied by another key holder over the age of 18 for safety reasons.

    DO YOU HAVE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES?

    Yes we provide group fitness classes suitable for all fitness levels.  You can find out more on our Classes page…

    HOW MUCH DOES A MEMBERSHIP COST?

    Memberships start at $16.95 per week for people 18 years and older. We have cheaper rates for those under 18 and over 65 years old and we also offer Green Card subsidised memberships. More information can be found on our Memberships page.

    HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP?

    Come down and see us in the office during our staffed hours and we’ll sort you out! Monday-Friday 8.00am – 11.00am & 3.30pm – 7.30pm, Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm.

    WHAT SECURITY MEASURES ARE OFFERED?

    Swipe card access allows entry to the gym outside of staffed hours. The door locks behind you when you enter or exit. We have high quality CCTV security cameras throughout the gym running 24/7. Both the gym and carpark are well-lit in the evenings.

    HOW DO I CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP?

    If for some reason you need to cancel your membership with Forge Fitness, please fill in our Membership Cancellation Form. As per our terms and conditions, the cancellation will take effect 30 calendar days after we receive a completed Membership Cancellation Form, whether you are paying by Direct Debit or have paid in full.

    WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE GYM?

    You’ll need to bring a towel to use on all equipment you sit or lie on. There is spray provided to wipe down equipment after use. Bring a drink bottle too. We have chilled water available for all members.

    WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

    Just wear what you feel comfortable exercising in. Appropriate clean footwear must be worn on the gym floor. T-shirts must be kept on throughout your time in the gym.

    CAN I BRING A FRIEND TO THE GYM WITH ME?

    Only membership cardholders have authorised access to the gym. Please do not invite non-members into the gym. The flouting of this rule will result in immediate cancellation of membership. If one of your friends would like to workout with you they can purchase a casual one-off session from the office during staffed hours for $15.00.

    CAN I SHARE MY ACCESS CARD WITH A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND?

    Our memberships are for the use of one person only and cannot be shared with others.

    CAN I TAKE PHOTOS IN THE GYM?

    Sure you can take photos – as long as you have our permission and the permission of every person in the photograph.

    DO YOU HAVE A CHILD MINDING SERVICE?

    We do not have any child minding services currently. For the safety and consideration of our members, we don’t allow children on the gym floor.

    WHAT ARE YOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS AND GYM RULES?

    You can view our current Terms & Conditions here and also view our Gym Rules & Etiquette Guide here.

    Equipment and Facilities

    STRENGTH TRAINING

    We have 21 high-end Life Fitness & Hammer Strength resistance machines recently purchased as part of a major upgrade and renovation of the gym. We have a wide range of strength gear and accessories to suit any exercise programme or fitness level.

    Our Life Fitness SYNRGY 360 System is yet another great feature here at Forge Fitness.  It includes a number of stations including TRX bands, a boxing bag & gloves, a plyometric jump platform and adjustable dips, medicine balls and resistance bands.

    Also included in our strength training area are:
    – Dumbbells ranging from 1 – 45kg
    – Barbells (including a 15kg women’s barbell)
    – EZ curl barbells ranging from 10 – 45kg
    – Hammer Strength squat rack
    – Hammer Strength power cage
    – Smith Machine
    – 4 way cable machine
    – Kettlebells up to 32kg
    – Landmines
    – Hex/trap bar

    CARDIO

    There’s plenty of cardio equipment to get your heart pumping with treadmills, bikes, rowing machines, elliptical crosstrainers and Arc Trainers too.  The Arc Trainers are a particular favourite for many of our members due to the fact they have in-built fans – perfect for those summer workouts!

    STRETCHING & CORE STUDIO

    On the mezzanine floor we have a dedicated stretching and core studio for a more private training session. This is a quieter space to workout away from the hustle and bustle.  We have plenty of mats, dumbbells, steps, weight bags, resistance bands and other training accessories up on our second floor to add variety to your workouts.

    FACILITIES/UTILITIES

    Part of any good gym atmosphere comes from the music it plays. Forge Fitness offers a full stereo surround sound system with motivational fitness tracks to keep you in the zone 24/7.

    For client safety we have defibrillator kit and an internal and external CCTV system. In the unlikely event of a fire, we have a fire alarm system and easily accessible fire exits.

    To accommodate the growing number of members here, we have 13 dedicated parking spaces available as well as plenty of street parking. Disabled parking spots are located at the entrance of the fitness centre.

    Both the men’s and the women’s toilets have locked shower rooms. Forge Fitness also has a disabled toilet and shower area.

    Take a look around the gym and what we have to offer in our Gallery.
    GALLERY

    Equipment and Facilities

    STRENGTH TRAINING

    We have 21 high-end Life Fitness & Hammer Strength resistance machines recently purchased as part of a major upgrade and renovation of the gym. We have a wide range of strength gear and accessories to suit any exercise programme or fitness level.

    Our Life Fitness SYNRGY 360 System is yet another great feature here at Forge Fitness.  It includes a number of stations including TRX bands, a boxing bag & gloves, a plyometric jump platform and adjustable dips, medicine balls and resistance bands.

    Also included in our strength training area are:
    – Dumbbells ranging from 1 – 45kg
    – Barbells (including a 15kg women’s barbell)
    – EZ curl barbells ranging from 10 – 45kg
    – Hammer Strength squat rack
    – Hammer Strength power cage
    – Smith Machine
    – 4 way cable machine
    – Kettlebells up to 32kg
    – Landmines
    – Hex/trap bar

    CARDIO

    There’s plenty of cardio equipment to get your heart pumping with treadmills, bikes, rowing machines, elliptical crosstrainers and Arc Trainers too.  The Arc Trainers are a particular favourite for many of our members due to the fact they have in-built fans – perfect for those summer workouts!

    STRETCHING & CORE STUDIO

    On the mezzanine floor we have a dedicated stretching and core studio for a more private training session. This is a quieter space to workout away from the hustle and bustle.  We have plenty of mats, dumbbells, steps, weight bags, resistance bands and other training accessories up on our second floor to add variety to your workouts.

    FACILITIES/UTILITIES

    Part of any good gym atmosphere comes from the music it plays. Forge Fitness offers a full stereo surround sound system with motivational fitness tracks to keep you in the zone 24/7.

    For client safety we have defibrillator kit and an internal and external CCTV system. In the unlikely event of a fire, we have a fire alarm system and easily accessible fire exits.

    To accommodate the growing number of members here, we have 13 dedicated parking spaces available as well as plenty of street parking. Disabled parking spots are located at the entrance of the fitness centre.

    Both the men’s and the women’s toilets have locked shower rooms. Forge Fitness also has a disabled toilet and shower area.

    Take a look around the gym and what we have to offer in our Gallery.
    GALLERY

    More Questions?

    Drop us a line below and we’ll get back to you asap.