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Tough Mudder, Ultramarathons and Spartan racing take note – the new word in fitness competition is… HYROX. And what’s more, one of the reasons that HYROX is the fastest growing fitness sport in the world is because at its core, HYROX is designed to be inclusive and open to everyone.

The Goldfit programme has had an amazing year. We have been awarded the New Zealand Exercise Industry ‘Programme Excellence Award’ for 2019. Everyone involved in delivering this exceptional programme across the YMCA centres should be extremely proud of this achievement.

Growing up in a small country town with 3 brothers, not playing sport wasn't exactly an option. For as long as I can remember, my life has revolved around sport and being overly competitive....

Top 5 with Mayuri

Our newest team member Mayuri has been on a journey with YMCA Auckland City over the last year. She began volunteering in centre and gained additional experience through upskilling with AUT. Mayuri brings a wealth of physiotherapy and sports science knowledge and has been a great addition to our experienced team.

With the continued growth of Auckland City's community we are taking the opportunity to add value to your workout experience not only through class additions but equipment as well.

Yoga. It's the perfect workout for mind, body and soul, but it's not always easy to know where to start. To celebrate International Yoga Day, we asked Gemma Mullins, YMCA's MindBody Teacher of the Year, to give us her top 5 tips to help beginners get into yoga.

How fast can you complete 50 bodyweight squats? Speed, speed, speed! That’s what this month’s YMCA fitness challenge is all about! 

10 Things Diabetics Want You to know - They could really make a difference.

At The YMCA Auckland City Diabetes Support Group in May we put together 10 things we want you to know about having Diabetes.

It's a personal list. Have a look and maybe you can think of some more points to consider. They are in no particular order.

Erin McMenamin (72) of Lower Hutt, Wellington has a health history that shows she’s a fighter, from operations on her knees and hands to battling cancer, undergoing spinal and living with diabetes.

The Pikia whānau of Invercargill is taking control of its health and wellness by participating in Jumpstart, a diabetes health management programme that was launched a year ago at the Tay Street YMCA. 

Push ups. You either love ‘em or hate them, but either way our May challenge of the month is really going to test your muscular and mental endurance.

Hamilton man Steve Harvey, 52, knew he faced serious health problems after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and it would start affecting his life badly if he didn’t take action quickly.