Kensington Fitness
Information about Kensington Fitness
Opening hours
- Monday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Welcome to Kensington Fitness, the premier community gym in Whangarei and a proud part of Northland's fitness landscape since 1986. Our locally owned facility is designed to cater to all fitness levels, offering an extensive range of services and amenities. Experience our state-of-the-art cardio suite, an impressive selection of free weights, and a variety of machines ensuring you have everything you need for your workout.
At Kensington Fitness, we understand that motivation is key to achieving fitness goals. Our personal training services provide tailored support and guidance to help you reach your desired results. Our certified personal trainers are dedicated to providing personalized attention, ensuring you stay motivated and accountable.
Join one of our exciting group fitness classes that include Les Mills programs and other functional fitness sessions in our modern studios. As a member, you have unlimited access to these classes, making fitness a fun and social experience!
For ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation after your workout, enjoy our newly built single-sex saunas and modern bathroom facilities. We also have a convenient onsite café perfect for grabbing a post-workout drink or a healthy snack.
We offer various membership options to suit your lifestyle, including flexible payment plans and discounts for students, seniors, and community service cardholders. Our team is always happy to discuss corporate membership rates as well, providing affordable fitness solutions for businesses.
Come and see for yourself! Visit us for a virtual tour or drop by to check out our spacious gym and brand new studios. Join us at Kensington Fitness, where we are committed to supporting your fitness journey within the Whangarei community.
Our comment from FitFit New Zealand about Kensington Fitness:
Kensington Fitness is a vibrant and welcoming fitness center located in Whangarei, New Zealand. With a variety of newly renovated facilities spread across three levels, this gym caters to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Members rave about the:
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always willing to help and make everyone feel at home.
- A wide range of high-quality gym equipment, including strength training machines, cardio equipment, and dedicated spaces for functional fitness.
- An extensive schedule of Les Mills group fitness classes, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
- A convenient gym layout with easy access for all, including disability options.
- A strong community vibe that fosters interaction between staff and members.
While Kensington Fitness has received many positive reviews, there are a few areas noted for improvement:
- Occasional cancellations of fitness classes due to instructor availability, though exciting virtual classes are in development.
- The need for better communication regarding emergency evacuation procedures for members with disabilities.
- Some feedback regarding maintenance of older equipment, although many members appreciate the recent upgrades.
Overall, Kensington Fitness stands out as an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their fitness journey, with a commitment to providing a supportive and fun environment for all its members.
Kensington Fitness: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Love it here, professional and well looked after
Fantastic experience: Ive been to every gym in Whangārei and always come back to Kensington. They have a huge range of classes including Hyrox and I love the on demand virtual sessions that are available.
Fantastic experience: This is such a great gym only started and very helpful and friendly staff better then my last gym
Thank you for your review Kane! Glad you're enjoying the facility.
Fantastic experience: There was a good range of equipment available. All in good condition. The area was clean and tidy. Staff were available to assist if required. The changerooms were well appointed and spotless. Sauna and showers too. A very good experience.
Thank you Pam!
Glad you're enjoying the facility
Fantastic experience: The cafe was fantastic , perfect eggs , amazing chef
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for your review Nicki.
Fantastic experience: What a wonderful fitness center! The staff are incredibly friendly and supportive, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The equipment is top-quality and well-maintained, making every workout smooth and enjoyable. Plus, the parking is very convenient, which makes the whole experience even better.
Thank you for your review Bony! Glad you are enjoying the facility.
Fantastic experience: This is a great facility with something for everyone. Lots of classes to choose from including Les Mills. What makes this gym stand out in Whangārei is the staffed reception and floor. The recent upgrade has brought it up with the times.
Thank you for your review Gwen! Glad you're enjoying the facility
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and plenty of equipment
Thank you Paula, glad you are enjoying it.
Fantastic experience: Loving my first ever time going to a gym
That's amazing to hear Bex! We love having you
Positive experience:
Thank you for you review Freedom
Fantastic experience: The staff are very approachable at the gym. Thank you, team.
Thank you Debbie for your lovely review.
Fantastic experience: Really nice staff and mixed ages and abilities all doing their thing.
Thank you for your review Katie, glad you are enjoying the facility!
Fantastic experience: Friendly comfortable environment
Yay, 5 stars... our favourite number of stars! Thanks Rongo
Fantastic experience: Good cardio equipment, lots of weights.
Thank you very much for your review Mark, glad you're enjoying the gym.
Positive experience: Excellent, informative, friendly staff. Very good quality equipment. Very thorough assessment and programme making for my individual needs. Care taken during introduction session. Not expensive for me as a senior.
Thank you very much for your review Christine.
Positive experience: Kensington Fitness has recently renovated and upgraded their facilities, which is spread across three levels. It caters for a diverse range of people of all ages and abilities. There's disability access to toilets and a lift and stairs to access levels 2 and 3, although when the fire alarm goes off you cannot use the lift for obvious safety reasons. When we had to evacuate for the fire alarm, two of us had to carry a gentleman in his wheelchair down the stairs to the ground floor and wait for the all clear in the carpark outside. I'm not sure what the SOP is for an emergency wheelchair evacuation is. Members use a keyfob or the Gym Master phone app to swipe in at reception, but there's no swipe out facility at the exit gate, so it seems in an emergency you cannot electronically account for people on or off the premises accurately. There's plenty of free off street parking outside with dedicated mobility parking near the entrance and also at the southern end of the building. There are dedicated electric charging stations near the entrance for EV's. There's an extensive variety of Les Mills group fitness classes on offer, but there are often frequent cancellations due to instructor availability. There's a manual filing system for members to use as a training log to keep track their workouts. You get a free assessment when you join and another every 3 months after that. Although a reminder by text message or email would be a good motivation tool for members but is yet to be taken advantage of and unfortunately in my opinion is an opportunity missed for a more personal and friendly approach. There's a good range of equipment available for strength training, cardio and functional fitness or ROM rehabilitation and there's even a physio conveniently situated on the ground floor. Usually you do not have to wait long to use any gym equipment, even during peak hour times. The membership fees are fair and reasonable and the location is easy to get to with plenty of free off street parking close to the gym.
Thank you for your feedback John!
On your mention of our evacuation plan for members in wheelchairs, we have an evac chair located at the top of the stairs - All of our staff have been trained on how to use this, it is very quick and efficient.
We will also look into reminders being sent out to our members letting them know they are entitled to an updated assessment.
We have some very exciting things happening in our group fitness space at the moment, and with the addition of virtual we are no longer having to cancel classes due to instructor illness.
Keep an eye out for our NEW and very exciting class releases!
Fantastic experience: Great gym, great fitness classes, sauna Awesome staff and good vibe in the gym
Thank you very much for your review, glad you're enjoying the facility!
Positive experience: Kensington Gym has been my social connection for over 20 years now and oh yeah my jaw gets a good work out.
Thanks Annie! We are pretty sure we have the coolest gym members in the country ;)
Fantastic experience: What an awesome place this is to go 100%
Thank you Gary for this review we appreciate the review and 5 stars!
Fantastic experience: Great gym. Lots of space and facilities available. The different weight machines are great to get a thorough workout in. Heaps of cardio machines are available too. Friendly staff.
Thank you Alsie for the review. We really appreciate the feedback and the 5 stars
Fantastic experience: Great facilities/changing room also has an ironing board and nice compact simple gym equipment.
Thank you for the review Jean-Pierre!
Fantastic experience: Excellent work our
Thank you for the 5 stars Kelly, we really appreciate the review.
Positive experience: A good all round gym
Thank you Nigel for the review and the stars ⭐️ let us know how we might be able to earn that last star to become 5 stars we really appreciate feedback.
Fantastic experience: Love my gym!!
Thank you, AJ. We love our gym also. :)
Fantastic experience: Easy to find, lots of parking and really helpful friendly staff
Thank you for that review, Ruth. Thanks for the 5 stars. :)
Fantastic experience: Good gym and good classes - nice and clean facilities
Thank you for your review Deborah we really appreciate it Pleased you are enjoying the facilities.
Fantastic experience: Loving the 2022 upgrade - the functional fitness studio is awesome, with great classes. Really enjoy working out here.
Thank you for the feedback Katherine. We love the functional studio and upgrade as well. Thanks for the 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and helpful staff. Great place to work out.
Thank you Sonette, we really appreciate your feedback
Fantastic experience: This is definitely the 21st-century building. Clean, buzzing energy, Cafe, lifts, and excellent gym rooms. Brilliant receptionist and service.
Thank you, Elizabeth, we are very proud of our refurbishments and love that you are enjoying them too. Thanks for the 5-star review!
Fantastic experience: A great gym, completed revamp of spaces and equipment. Friendly team and a lovely community vibe. Welcoming to new members.
Thank you for your review, Eloise we really appreciate those 5 stars and your great comments!
Fantastic experience: A homely, personalised and comfortable gym experience with opportunities to partake in resistance training on the newly renovated gym floor as well as high quality Les Mills spinning and other group classes. It would be difficult to find an equal competitor in Whangarei. Very happy customer!!!
Thank you so much Megan for that review. We really appreciate your feedback
Fantastic experience: Awesome gym and customer service.price is affordable. Gym equipment well maintained, I would highly recommend
Thank you for your feedback and recommendation Kelly. Thanks for the 5 stars ⭐️
Fantastic experience: After being at other gyms I’ve found this one to be the best fit for me. The staff are attentive and the space is never too crowded. Workout and sauna are a great combo
Thank you for your review Joz we really appreciate it Pleased you are enjoying the facility and the sauna after your workout!
Fantastic experience: I am definitely enjoying the renovations. Much improved layout & spacious feel to the gym. Nice upgrade to the womens toilet/shower/sauna facilities & improvements on the 1st level area's. Also great initiative with the new electronic sign in fobs with the added bonus of being able to sign in on your phones if one forgets to remember to pack their fob.
Thank you Marlene, we are pleased you are enjoying the upgrades thanks for the review!
Fantastic experience: Excellent local gym, good size with plenty of new and quality equipment. They offer free group fitness sessions with your membership and there are plenty of carparks on a large site. Friendly staff and members with all ages of people in the community using the facility. They also have a number of personal trainer's in differing age groups, to assist you with your goals.
Thank you for your review and 5 stars John, we really appreciate your feedback.
Fantastic experience: Raewyn at reception is amazing
Thanks Teina! We will pass this on to our lovely Raewyn!
Fantastic experience: Tia and Rochelle are the best
They sure are! Thanks Annie
Fantastic experience: Very friendly team!
Thanks Marcus!
Fantastic experience: Awesome gym
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Great people gand great atmosphere
Thanks Paola!
Fantastic experience: Such a great gym love the vibe
Thank you for the lovely review
Fantastic experience: A gym with everything you need. Amazing staff and awesome classes.
Thank you so much Julie!
Fantastic experience: Best fitness establishment in all of whangarei, caters to all ages and fitness levels
Thanks Carl!
Fantastic experience: Great range of classes and really friendly staff
Thank you Aless!
Fantastic experience: Great range of equipment. Very clean.
Thank you for the lovely review Johnny!
Fantastic experience: Loving the upgraded rooms and the sprint classes staff are super friendly and so helpful!!
Thank you Nicole!
Fantastic experience: Obsessed with Kensington Fitness' group classes! The staff are awesome too, glad I signed up ☺️
Hi Jeannette, thanks for the lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Great gym, lots of variety and very fun classes
Thank you for the lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Kensington is a good gym do go and the workers can help you to get too your goals
Thank you Kaige!
Fantastic experience: A welcoming happy positive fitness environment The team are always happy to help, listen and are always smiling
Thank you Milly!
Fantastic experience: I find kensington fitness a very welcoming and social enviroment and love the variety of classes.
Thanks Pete!
Fantastic experience: Kensington Fitness is a great gym and I enjoy the social aspects of it here!
Thank you Kala!
Fantastic experience: Great people, culture and Les mills classes - couldn’t recommend more ✌
Thanks Kodyn!
Fantastic experience: The most amazing gym and instructors. Wouldn’t go anywhere else
Thanks Cara!
Fantastic experience: Receptionists are very helpful and patient, quality of equipment is also of a high standard
Thank you Jackson!
Fantastic experience: Great staff bubble and very clean, and worth your penny
Thanks Lea!
Fantastic experience: I enjoy the group classes. Friendly staff, Sauna is a bonus
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: The group fitness classes at Kensington Fitness are great! The gym has a great community of people and the staff are really welcoming.
Thanks for the review Brittany!
Fantastic experience: Best gym ever. Love the Sauna, love the group fitness. Great staff
Thank you Lucy!
Fantastic experience: Such a fantastic facility, we are so lucky to have such amazing instructors and such warm friendly staff with lots of knowledge!!!
Thank you for the lovely review Ross!
Fantastic experience: Great facility and range of equipment. Best sauna! Wide range of Les Mills classes!
Thanks for the lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Love the Les Mills classes! Eveyone is super friendly and supportive :)
Thank you for the lovely review Inez!
Fantastic experience: Great staff, equipment, facilities, Les Mills classes .. this gym ticks all the boxes .. Visited a few gyms in NZ and really grateful for this place!!
Thank you for the lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Good trainers and equipments, friendly and helpful staff, handy, easy to park, good facilities, I really enjoy doing the exercise with group classes
Thank you for the lovely review Ayda!
Fantastic experience: Awesome group fitness timetable, something for everyone! Staff are super friendly and helpful. Really enjoy the vibe.
Thanks Tia
Fantastic experience: Loving the new upgrades to the facility especially the new functional studio just did sprint tonight and loving the new cycle studio would definitely recommend
Thank you for the lovely review Natey!
Fantastic experience: Ive been coming here for seven years friendly staff friendly patron and im so excited for the new fitness floor when it opens
Thanks Tony! Not long to go now
Positive experience: My wife and I do a bit of cardio with rpm class and a bit of core work ,we always need core . Instructors are great , very keen and great classes .they are very helpful when your learning . Thanks kensington fitness , Anna and Jess !!!
Thanks for the review Michael!
Fantastic experience: Great facilities with everything you need. Most amazing happy and helpful staff. Love this gym!!
Thank you for the lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Hands down the best gym with amazing staff. A huge range of classes and equipment. Theres lots of free parking so theres no excuse to not go!
Thanks for the lovely review Tasha!
Fantastic experience: Best gym! Great range of facilities and a great range of options to suit all fitness levels and requirements. The Les Mills classes keep me motivated and engaged in my fitness journey and the staff are knowledgeable, helpful, inclusive and friendly.
Thank you for the lovely review Joanna!
Fantastic experience: I have been attending Kensington Fitness for a few months now and absolutely love it. So much on offer with so many fitness classes, the new functional fitness room, sauna and lots of equipment available. Something to suit everyone! Highly recommend.
Thank you for the lovely review Glenis!
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Kensington fitness to everyone. They have everything you need: LesMills classes, cycle studio, a brand new functional studio, machines and weights etc The staff is so very friendly. Working out never have been so easy and enjoyable before.
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym!!! Awesome range of Les Mills classes and super motivating instructors. Love how the place is forever evolving and always listening to members suggestions. The new hang out area is great and it makes it easier to meet new people. They cater to all ages and needs :-) Super affordable membership prices too! 10/10 recommend this gym to everyone.
Thank you so much for the lovely review!
Fantastic experience: I love how they offer les mills classes! You can tell that the instructors are passionate about what they do which enhances the overall member experience. I love the new upgrades to the facility Great value for money in comparison to other gyms. A real point of difference A great community feel!
Thanks Tawera
Fantastic experience: Well what can i say ive grown up with this gym. I have seen it transform over the years. Know most of the staff and is in my opinion the best allround gym in Whangarei. The birthday it's getting should make it even better.
Awww Karipa, thanks for the love! Stoaked to still be whipping Northlanders into shape
Fantastic experience: Really good class for us oldies.wouldnt use half the muscles without some teacher encouragement. Long may the class continue. Xx
Hi Jill! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Glad to hear you are enjoying the classes!
Fantastic experience: Great facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Thanks for the lovely review Simon!
Fantastic experience: Great gym with big sauna , very helpfull staff. Ashame it's not 24/7
Fantastic experience: Enjoy working out, good stuff service, helpful and understand for your need.
Yay, 5 stars... our favourite number of stars! Thanks Rongo
Fantastic experience: Great facility. Expensive casual visit.
Thanks for the review and feedback Josh!
Positive experience: Great gym good location very friendly staff
Cheers for the review Paul :)
Fantastic experience: Good gym, great classes, and equipment the staff are all friendly. Affordable prices
Thanks for the lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Pws
Thanks for the awesome review Hikitia! :D
Positive experience: Awesome Pump class this morning
Thanks for leaving your review Valerie. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience at Kensington Fitness please let us know. Nga mihi
Positive experience: Was good to be back but I found the u tube on the bike doesn't work.
Thanks Billy, we'll check out that YouTube issue!
Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, absolutely love being a member and coming here every morning!
Fantastic experience: Great gym with big sauna , very helpfull staff. Ashame it's not 24/7
Negative experience: Do not sign up to a membership here. They use some debit direct company that makes it difficult for you to cancel you membership. I requested cancellation and they are still chasing me 4months later after I left the country (I live in Australia). Also the gym is really average, old equipment, clunky, change rooms are embarrassingly old. What air-conditioning?
Kia ora Anna, thank you for highlighting the issue you have had with our payment provider – we are currently chasing this up for you and someone from our team will be in touch as we are concerned about the experience you have had. We are currently undergoing a large redevelopment of the centre and are happy to report the new air con is working well, brand new change rooms are on on the way as well as a new functional fitness studio! Ngā mihi
Positive experience: Great facility and friendly team that work there. The bathrooms have good size showers and hair dryers and straighteners. Can also hire towels if you wish. The classes are the les mills ones and they have great rpm instructors.
Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, absolutely love being a member and coming here every morning!
Fantastic experience: Excellent overall, big facility ,lots of machines and free weights really nice trainers who know their stuff.
Fantastic experience: Great setup, everything you need !
Fantastic experience: The RPM and pump classes have such a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. I love Kensington fitness centre, they have such warm, friendly staff who are willing to go the extra mile to meet your needs.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and friendly service.
Thanks! Glad we could meet your exceptions
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, quite a nice gym, although the equipment is quite dated and the gym is small. Still no complaints from me!
Kia ora, thanks for the review - glad to see you enjoy the centre!
Fantastic experience: Best gym I've been
Yay, thanks Daiana!
Fantastic experience: Great place and staff go out of there way to help you well through area for training!
Thanks for the review Sean! Glad you enjoy it at Kensington Fitness
Fantastic experience: Great trainers. Lovely staff. Looking forward to the upgrades
Thanks Teesha, we're excited about the upgrades too!
Fantastic experience: Very good class and workout
Thanks for the review Kay! Please let us know if we can improve on anything
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