ABOUT
it all started with an idea to get some epic humans together and get moving
The story
From humble beginnings in 2016 we outgrew our temporary spaces, opening our first studio in July 2018. Our mission is to provide the most unique group fitness experience out there. For people to move their bodies more, and have a smile on their faces while doing it.
The HIIT Squad is and always will be about the people. Building better humans. It is the kind of place you want to sweat in, with a community you want to be a part of.
#BuildingBetterHumans
The studio
The HIIT Squad has been purpose designed for our unique, big-hitting classes.
Plenty of floor space to bear crawl, heaps of walls for geckoz and enough ski ergs and assault bikes to get you to Ashburton and back.
If that all sounds a bit crazy, you’ll have to come down and join the madhouse to find out what we’re on about.
Meet the Team
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Meet Matt
A builder and Crusader Knight in his past life, Matt loves nothing more than getting a room full of people sweating with a smile on their face.
After a back injury signalled the end of his rugby career, Matt became interested in how to build strength and move his body with bodyweight training.
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Meet Nick
Nick aka ‘Big Milky’ is an OG and has been a member for years.
Although he is rather new to working in the fitness industry, he lives and breathes all things burpees, box jumps and also barbells.
When Nick isn’t working with us he’s either counting beans for the IRD or training for Crossfit. Nick is a chartered accountant so has a wee side hustle when he’s not on the gym floor. If he isn’t doing the above you will likely find him cooking a cute wee dinner for his flatmate Toby.
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Meet Max
Max is gaining all the knowledge in the industry by studying sports coaching at UC. If he’s not studying you will be very likely see him in the vicinity of either Rugby park or Sydenham park.
Max is part of the Crusaders rugby academy and is also part of the championship winning Sydenham Div 1 side.
He’s the only staff member you will see having fried chicken and rice for breakfast but it’s a pleasure to have Max as part of the team!
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Meet Tahu
The newest addition to the team.
Tahu is an experienced rugby player and another product of the Crusaders Rugby Academy along side Max.
Tahu has finished his degree in sport and recreation management and has just finished a season with the Taranaki Bulls but due to a head knock or two, has joined us for the Summer.
We welcome Tahu with open arms
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Meet Harriet
Here she is……
If she isn’t working in a class then she is gonna be training in a class and if she isn’t doing that… she’s doing baking for a Friday morning class.
A physiotherapist by trade but has recently changed hats and is now working for a government department IYKYK.
We love having Harriet as part of the team, she’s often filling in and helping cover shifts when some of the regular crew are away
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Meet Zackary
It’s the return of Zackary….
He’s been, he’s gone and he’s back.
Zackary joins the team again to be our in-house PT and take clients for 1:1 or small group training between class times.
Zackary comes to us with a wealth of knowledge in the fitness industry. When he’s not at HIIT, he’s slaying golf balls on the fairway or playing #10 for the Shirley Vikings in their Div 1 premier side
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Meet Becky
She is passionate about what she does and has been in the industry for over 5 years now. She loves to help her clients see the best in themselves and will always be behind them giving them that push.
When she isn't at work she loves to go for a walk along the beach, catch up with her friends and fam, play tennis and watch some cooking shows.
Give her anything caramel related and she will be happy.