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Information about CrossFit® Whakatane - Gym
Opening hours
- sunday: 6h-21h
- monday: 6h-21h
- tuesday: 6h-21h
- wednesday: 6h-21h
- thursday: 6h-21h
- friday: 6h-21h
- saturday: 6h-21h
Our comment from FitFit New Zealand about CrossFit Whakatane - Gym:
CrossFit Whakatāne is renowned for its incredible community atmosphere and welcoming environment, making it a top choice for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. Visitors often describe the gym as accommodating, with coaches who provide so much support and expertise. Members rave about the variety of challenging workouts and the high-quality equipment available. Many find it to be a home away from home, where they can push themselves physically while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow members.
Highlights from user reviews include:
- Awesome Coaches: Lewis and Rolly, along with the rest of the coaching team, are praised for their dedication to ensuring movements are correct and for adapting workouts to suit individual needs.
- Family-Friendly: CrossFit Whakatāne offers kids' classes and a safe space for children, making it easy for parents to stay active while their kids are engaged.
- Positive Atmosphere: The community spirit at the gym is palpable, with members supporting each other through tough workouts and forming lasting friendships.
- Challenging Workouts: The programming is designed to push individuals regardless of their fitness level, ensuring everyone can progress and achieve personal bests.
- Social Hub: Beyond fitness, many members enjoy social activities like golfing or simply relaxing together after workouts.
While user experiences overwhelmingly reflect an enriching and supportive environment, a few pointed out they felt intimidated at first due to the intensity of CrossFit. However, they quickly discovered that the absence of judgment and the presence of encouragement transformed their perceptions of the gym experience.
Overall, CrossFit Whakatāne stands out as not just a gym, but a community that inspires fitness, camaraderie, and personal growth!
CrossFit® Whakatane - Gym: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I went to many gyms, in different cities, countries and with different training techniques. But I am not exaggerating if I say that CrossFit Whakatane has been my best experience. Lewis is a great trainer and a great person, he has made me feel at home despite being more than 10,000 km away from my country. The group of teammates is fantastic, with a lot of energy, sympathy and always encouraging you to get the best out of you. Without a doubt, training here has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life
Kia ora Ana, thank you so much for the wonderful review, we really appreciate it. We love having visitors from all over the world and sometimes it can be hard being so far away from home so we always try to make our visitors feel welcome. If there's anything you need while in Whakatāne, please let us know.
Fantastic experience: What an amazing environment for some epic training sessions! I loved my time at CrossFit Whakatane. As a volleyball player, I wanted to increase my strength and agility for my game. Discovering this amazing organisation was the best thing for my performance. I attended the 'boot camp' classes at 5:15 am and LOVED them. The incredible improvements I noticed in my volleyball playing were hugely influenced by my training with CrossFit Whakatane. The team and trainers there are amazing and super attentive, always making you feel comfortable and showing you alternative ways of performing exercises if you weren't ready for them yet. Thank you so much, Lewis and the team. I will miss you all! Much love, Eilish xx
Kia ora Eilish, thank you very much for the wonderful review! We loved having you in class, such a breath of fresh air, you really lifted everyone with your enthusiasm and energy! We hope to see you back soon!!!
Fantastic experience: Mean vibes! And so accommodating ❤️
Kia ora Mana-Whenua, hopefully we see you again sometime soon!!!!
Fantastic experience: Amazing gym!! Friendly people, good challenge and coach was awesome. Highly reccomend
Thanks for the review Te Popoki! We love having visitors. Hopefully we see you again soon!!!!
Fantastic experience: My friend invited me along to “the gym”, once I realised it was CrossFit I was about nervous but Lewis, Rolly and the members have made my non gym going husband and myself feel so welcome. There’s never any judgement, only encouragement with a bit of banter. So if your on the fence, jump down and get into it - you won’t regret it!
Woohoo! Thanks for the epic review Sam, we love having you guys in the gym, really brightens up those early morning starts with hard work you both put in!!!!
Fantastic experience: Stopped in on my travels and is one of the best gyms I’ve trained at. Lewis is a great coach taking the time to ensure your movements are correct, great equipment and all the members make you feel welcome! Couldn’t recommend more!
Thanks for dropping in Kegan! Was a real pleasure to have you along in class. Hopefully we see you again soon... in summer when the weather is a bit less chilly.
Fantastic experience: Whenever we are passing through, my whānau and I always come to CrossFit Whakatāne. Since our first visit they welcomed us in like their own. Their members are so friendly and their coaches are knowledgeable, supportive and very professional. The programming is awesome and we love coming to workout here. Home away from home!!!
Woohoo! We always love it when you and the whānau are in town!!!!
Fantastic experience: I've been training at Crossfit Whakatane for 10 years after trying various globogyms before. Great selection of high quality equipment, and no two workouts are the same. The small class sizes and awesome coaches make me push myself harder, and it's great working out with supportive mates! Still getting PBs 10 years on so they must be doing something right!
Thanks for the review Luke! 10 years, you can not be serious! You must have started when you were a teenager
Fantastic experience: Whakatane CrossFit best addiction for best people, don’t waste your money fixing your health problems just go to best place WHAKATNE CROSSFIT
Woohoo! Thanks Saad.... wonderful people like you make us the best gym in Whakatane!!!!
Fantastic experience: Being overweight, I never wanted to go to a gym because I never knew what to do, and then I ended up being on the treadmill for 10 minutes and going home. At CrossFit Whakatane, your workout is already waiting for you. No one is judging you based on your looks or capabilities. Awesome Coaches, always willing to help with alternative movements if you can't do a specific move so that you can still get the full workout. Best gym ever, I even got my husband to join as well. CrossFit is for everyone!!!
Thanks for thevreview Chantel. It's great have you and Bennie in the gym adding to our community. You guys rock!!!!
Fantastic experience: A great gym with awesome coaches, family friendly environment and welcoming to all levels of fitness. Best gym in town !!!!
Thanks Vanessa!
Fantastic experience: Great gym , good atmosphere and kid friendly. Highly recommend
Thanks for the review Charles, great to have you around brother.
Fantastic experience: Awesome place to work out, great people, fun atmosphere, tough workouts
Fantastic experience: Best Coaches in town !
Thanks Janelle!!!!
Fantastic experience: Number 1 gym in town
Shot Si!
Fantastic experience: Crossfit whakatāne is amazing. I wanted a challenge physically and had a martial arts and rugby background. I had just moved to whakatāne 3 years ago and didn't really know anybody. I started going and knew straight the gym was based around community and family. They have kids classes, teens classes which is great for kids to develop confidence. I managed to get a friend to join that was looking to lose weight and feel better day to day. He eventually lost 10 kgs and still goes to this day. Crossfit is for all levels and anyone can give it ago. After going for 3 years, I have developed really good friendships at the gym, playing golf on weekends or even just having a beer after a Friday train. Crossfit whakatāne always has a place in my heart.
HUGE REVIEW! Such kind and thoughtful words Shem, really apprecite it.
Fantastic experience: Im going on 4years at crossfit whakatane and ive never stopped missing this space im always hungry for more to learn and experince. Its taking me places further more in my fitness even when i was a younger lad. Great community awesome coaches friends and whānau! I can say its a second home as i do attend classes 5-6 times per week and its just the love for crossfit, and being healthier for my whānau. Benefits of it all aswell is you will take your nutrition and health to the next level!
Shot Wets! Thanks for the meke review.... see you in class tonight!!!!
Fantastic experience: CrossFit Whakatāne is hands down the best gyms in town , in fact it’s one of the best hands down in my opinion !! Top quality coaches , always willing to share advice on …. Well anything really .
Thanks Sir Lancelot! Not a bad bad coach yourself!!!!
Fantastic experience: Incredible family feeling at this Gym, Lewis and Rolly are fantastic Coach’s. The crew are friendly, welcoming. And always good for a laugh.Whanau for life
Fantastic experience: Whakatane Crossfit gym has gotten me fitter, stronger and faster, im still new to cross fit but have figured out all you need to do is turn up and the rest is taken care of, with good people and banter along the way… Up the WHK Crossfit!!
Solid review! Thanks Trav.... see you in class!!!
Fantastic experience: Started at Crossfit Whakatane watching my tamariki participate in Crossfit Kids with their Uncle Roly to then giving it a jam myself loved it so much have joined the CrossFit Whakatane Whanau and have made so many new friendships
Fantastic experience: Dropped in over the school holidays while in Whakatāne, highly recommend. Great facilities and coaches, really friendly crew. Will be back!
Fantastic experience: CrossFit Whakatane is such an amazing CrossFit experience, with top class facilities and equipment, experienced coaches to cater for all levels of athlete and such a great membership base! The owners are super passionate and so knowledgeable, I would highly recommend this gym, no matter your level of experience!
Epic review! Thanks so much Dane!!!!
Fantastic experience: CrossFit Whakatane is the best gym! The coaches are so knowledgeable and supportive and it’s a place where I am always challenged and encouraged. I truly is my happy place and I love being part of the CrossFit Whakatane whanau.
Really appreciate this Hayley, your 5 year anniversary with us coming up later in the year!
Fantastic experience: CrossFit Whakatāne has super knowledgeable and encouraging coaches who will adapt the programmed workouts for all fitness abilities and any injures and the classes are varied and challenging. I’ve made lots of great friends and find the environment really friendly and welcoming. I’ve learnt so much and really improved my fitness in the time I’ve been training at CrossFit WHK
Thanks Mrs Barker! You've come a long way over the last 4 years.... stronger, fitter and faster! Oh, and we love your cakes too!!!!
Fantastic experience: Not your typical CrossFit gym!!! I came along to CrossFit Whakatane for a trial to just give it a go and that was a year and a half ago. The vibe, the people, the music, the coaches and the community is why I stay. I love that there is also a space for my kids AND kids classes.
Thanks Suze! You're a great person to have around the gym, always positive and encouraging!!!!
Fantastic experience: Moving to Whakatane I trialled a number of gyms before finding CrossFit Whakatane. I absolutely love it from day dot. The welcoming coaches and members made me feel at ease straight away. I have done pregnancy and post partum training here and there are always options for the wods! The yarns, banter, fitness and strength training makes your hour of training fly! Highly recommend! Kid friendly with a kid room and free wifi.
Love this review Kat, we are all about whanāu 100%.
Fantastic experience: CrossFit Whakatane is like my second home, its so much more then just a gym. The best coaches and place in town to go sweat, laugh, lift & really feel like you did a great workout that you're amped to see what tomorrows will be.
Wow! Thanks Nicole, you are awesome!!!
Fantastic experience: CrossFit Whakatane is a gym full of amazing people and supportive coaches. The workouts are fun yet challenging, and are able to be completed regardless of fitness levels or experience.
SO GOOD!!! Thanks Rach.
Fantastic experience: Crossfit Whakatane has exceeded my expectations in every way! The coaches are - knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to helping you reach your goals. The CF Whk crew is incredibly supportive and welcoming, making it easy to feel at home from day one. The workouts are challenging, varied, and expertly programmed to ensure you're always making progress. Whether you're a seasoned CrossFitter or just starting out, you'll find a sense of belonging and motivation here. If you're new to crossfit or just starting out on your fitness journey, Crossfit Whakatane is the perfect place to begin can't recommend it enough!
Such a wicked review, thanks heaps Sharm!
Fantastic experience: Best gym, best coaches! You won’t find a more supportive and welcoming gym in Whakatāne! We have made life long friends through CrossFit Whakatāne!
Fantastic experience: CrossFit Whakatane is a gym where you can be at any level of fitness from beginner to expert. It’s a place where you can work out, or work on become the best version of you. Surrounded by amazing people and guided by awesome coaches.
Thanks for the review Kayla, you're a pleasure to have around the gym and such a dedicated, hard worker
Fantastic experience: Ive never experienced a gym like CrossFit Whakatane! The community of people are beyond welcoming for not only myself but my family. As a single mum this makes it a dream to workout knowing we are both welcome and my son is loved by all his bonus aunty and uncles! If you want endless support, amazing workouts and top of the line coaching. This is the best gym to be apart of!
Great review Tay, thanks!!!!
Fantastic experience: I have been training and previously coaching at CrossFit Whakatāne for around 8 years. Before joining the CrossFit Whakatāne gym I had trialled different methods of training previous to see what I was into. I really like the variety and constant challenge the programming offers. Workouts can be scaled to suit all fitness levels and physical needs. Knowledgeable coaches who always strive to maintain a safe and engaging environment. A bonus is that the coaches also sign up to frequent training programmes to upkeep their own skills to offer our members the best coaching. I would have liked to start my CrossFit journey sooner, but it’s never too late! Kid friendly, clean gear/gym and support environment.
Thanks so much for the review T, really appreciate the awesome feedback.
Fantastic experience: I joined CrossFit Whakatane 8 months ago looking for a change in my fitness routine. Not only did I find a great gym with fun, varied, challenging workouts but also an amazing group of people who made me feel welcome right away. While I have had positive changes in the way my body looks, the biggest improvements are to how I think and feel. I love going to the gym now and every session I learn something new and achieve something that I would never have thought was possible when I started. I feel strong, confident and excited to take on new challenges.
What an epic 8 months it's been! Great to have you in the gym Barb!!!!
Fantastic experience: We joined this gym just over a year ago after moving to Whakatane ( to NZ even). Glad we did, everybody is friendly, welcoming and really encouraging. We had considered CrossFit previously but felt it maybe wasn’t our cup of coffee. Turns out it very much is. We wish we had started this trading years ago. Although, it just so happens that you can still teach old dogs (well in my case anyway) new tricks! So it’s never too late to get involved.
You're awesome Tim, thanks for the review!
Fantastic experience: My favorite place for training. My second home :) CrossFit Whakatane totally supports my partner and I. The gym is kid friendly so I can take my daughter to the kid's room and have a good sweat and laugh and I know she is safe. Coaches are very cool, patient and fun. I find that in some other gyms is hard to make friends but people here are very friendly and on the same journey than me so I'm happy to say I also made friends here which is priceless <3
Love your review Vivi! Thank so much.
Fantastic experience: When I first moved to Whakatane I didn’t know anyone. After searching for a gym to stay fit for other sports I came across CrossFit Whakatane. I not only found a gym with knowledgeable coaches and epic workouts, but even better I found friends who have now become family. It’s a second home for both myself and our kids who take part in the kids and teens classes and get to hang out with their mates while the adults enjoy fitness, friendship and a whole lot of laughs.
Thanks so much Coren.... we love the Humphrieses!!!
Fantastic experience: Great team. So friendly.
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