Transform your winter into your strongest season yet.
Picture this: You're 6 weeks stronger, fitter, and glowing with confidence! Your clothes fit better, you're smashing workouts you never thought possible, and you've found your fitness tribe who cheer you on every step of the way.
Ready to make this your reality?
Join us from August 4th - September 15th for the ultimate transformation challenge that's about so much more than fitness - it's about discovering what you're truly capable of while building lasting friendships and unshakeable healthy habits.
What makes this challenge special?
This isn't just another workout program. The Rise and Thrive Challenge is designed to boost your mindset, transform your body, and connect you with an incredible community that will become your biggest cheerleaders. Whether you're looking to kickstart your fitness journey or take your current routine to the next level, this challenge meets you exactly where you are.
Here's what you get
Three weekly workouts
- Pre-designed workouts crafted for maximum results over 6 weeks. Each session is challenging yet achievable, ensuring you see real progress while building confidence with every rep.
Three group fitness classes per week
- Join our fitness family for Monday and Wednesday evening classes and a brand new Thursday or Friday morning class.
Dynamic progress tracking
- Watch your transformation unfold on our gym leaderboard! Earn points for workout completion and class attendance - it's friendly competition that keeps motivation high and makes every session count.
Professional body scans
- See your transformation in real numbers with pre and post-challenge body scans. There's nothing more motivating than concrete proof of how far you've come!
Investment in your future self
Current Members: $10 to join the challenge
New Members: $130 (includes your complete 6-week gym membership, all body scans, and full access to classes)
Incredible prizes up for grabs
Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we have fantastic rewards to celebrate your success.
Ultimate Body Transformation Winner
- 6-person Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua experience (valued at $258)
- $50 Rebel Sport voucher
Most Consistent Champion (highest points earned)
- $150 Podium Footwear voucher
- $50 Rebel Sport voucher
Participation Prize (random draw for everyone who completes both scans)
- Double sauna session at The Sauna Project Ōhope (valued at $80)
- $50 Rebel Sport voucher
Ready to Rise and Thrive?
Your transformation journey starts the moment you decide to begin, sign up today.
- Visit our friendly team at reception
- Give us a call: 07 308 4192
- Send us an email: AquaticCentre@whakatane.govt.nz
Join a community that believes in your potential and will celebrate every single victory along the way - because every step forward deserves recognition.
Huge appreciation to our incredible sponsors making these amazing prizes possible: The Sauna Project Ōhope, Podium Footwear, and Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua