Life Co-Lab is a boutique strength, fitness, and wellbeing studio located in Parnell, Auckland, founded by Annalie and Annette. Built on the philosophy of uplifting and nurturing mind, body, and soul in an inclusive environment, the studio offers a supportive alternative to ego-driven fitness spaces. The facility brings together functional physical training, focused recovery, and allied wellness practitioners under one roof.
The space is carefully designed with two spacious functional training zones, a completely private personal training room equipped with a multi-purpose rig, and a dedicated light therapy infrared sauna. Beyond physical workouts, Life Co-Lab places equal emphasis on rest and recovery, featuring on-site complementary services including physiotherapy, massage therapy, and wellness mentoring, alongside private shower and changing facilities for working professionals.
In a fitness landscape often dominated by high-pressure environments and vanity metrics, Life Co-Lab offers a grounded, holistic alternative in the heart of Parnell. Founded by fitness trainers Annalie and Annette, the boutique studio was created to give Aucklanders a safe, welcoming space to build physical strength, restore mental clarity, and integrate recovery into their everyday routines.
The founders first met during a functional fitness session in 2016. Bonding over their shared journey of balancing family, work commitments, and training, they quickly realised how rare it was to find an exercise space free from intimidation. After earning their personal training qualifications and coaching together, they joined forces in 2020 to establish Life Co-Lab—a community-first wellbeing hub where health and fitness are tailored to individual needs regardless of starting ability, age, size, or shape.
Life Co-Lab is split into carefully zoned areas to ensure every member feels comfortable while working out. The main gym features two open functional training zones equipped with rowing machines, barbells, bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, slam balls, wall balls, and skipping ropes. Group training sessions are strictly limited to eight participants at a time, ensuring coaches can observe form closely, prevent injury, and adapt exercises to each person’s pace.
For those seeking focused one-on-one coaching, the studio includes a dedicated, private personal training suite. Completely separate from the group areas, this space features its own multi-purpose training rig, pull-up bar, and resistance equipment, allowing clients to train without distractions or feeling on display.
Recognising that sustainable fitness relies as much on recovery as exertion, Life Co-Lab incorporates restorative therapies alongside physical conditioning. Members and visitors can book a private infrared light therapy sauna session for up to two people. Featuring selectable light colours associated with easing joint pain, soothing aches, and improving circulation, the sauna suite includes its own private shower and dressing amenities.
The studio also houses independent allied wellness practitioners within private consultation rooms. Clients have direct access to physiotherapy from Enduro Physiotherapy, restorative bodywork through Therapeia Massage Therapy, specialised movement rehab via Brookland Performance, and personal mentoring with PCI therapy practitioner Jen Rieder.
Whether dropping in for an early morning workout or balancing rehabilitation with steady conditioning, members can take advantage of the communal lounge and private shower suites to refresh before heading straight into the workday.