The Circuit Room

Gym choices in the Warkworth/​Matakana region were rather slim until recently, particularly if you’re after group fitness. But then along came the Circuit Room, a brand new facility at Matakana Country Park. It is just one room, but it’s large and airy. The floors are wooden and windows open right out to let that fresh country air in! The focus is on group exercise with a brilliant timetable of Les Mills classes. The trainers are awesome; friendly and relaxed but they still kick your ass! ‘Pump’ is my choice of punishment, and having been to pump classes all over the world I can honestly say the guys at the Circuit room are some of the best. The equipment is all shiny and new and there’s plenty to go around (no fighting over mats!). There is also an equipment circuit that can be used at any time, and they do children’s dance classes. Perhaps the only down side is the cost; $ 15 per class (casual rate) but there are concessions and memberships available. It’s definitely worth a look though; we’re lucky to have such an impressive facility in little Matakana