Monday 9 January 2012

Mangonui Health and Fitness

Whilst on holiday in the far north I had an insatiable urge for some gym time and found myself in Mangonui Health and Fitness.
The cost was $10 for a casual student pass and $15 for adults.
The gym itself is located up a bank in Doubtless Bay (Coopers Beach), it is fairly small with about 2 of each type of cardio machine, a rack of weights and swiss balls and a couple of benches for heavier weights, along with boxing bags and stationary weights machines.
The view from this gym is truly spectacular! The gym has windows running the length of all four walls so from its elevated vantage point you get a view of the entire bay and the ocean whilst working out! On warm days like the one when I was there they open the back wall which is also a large sliding door, this opens the back section up to the foliage behind the building and adds to the open-plan, fresh-air feel of the place.
Air con was limited to fans and music was emitted via a stereo and one of the staff member's ipods.
I was not around long enough to check out the classes they may run, but the atmosphere of the gym itself was lovely. I had also rung in beforehand and was told it was pretty busy..but upon arrival found only 4 people there.. I suppose this is one of the benefits of being used to a big city - being pleasantly surprised by another area's definition of busy!
The staff were friendly and unimposing.
Overall a very pleasant experience indeed.