Ludus Magnus School of Training is a coach-led functional fitness gym at 21 Karaka Street in central Auckland, founded in 2010. It is known for group training in the style of HYROX, the competition series, and it is an official HYROX affiliate. Its classes are programmed in 40-day cycles, so progress can be measured.
The main classes are Engine, a cardio class built for hybrid competition formats, Strong, a strength class built around progressive overload, and Foundations, for newer members and people coming back from injury. There are one-to-one personal training sessions, small-group sessions for two to six people, and workshops for young athletes aged 9 to 17. Members say the coaches are friendly and helpful, the workouts are intense, and the place suits newcomers who can work at their own pace. One member described the sessions as hard but leaving them feeling great. Our view is that it is a serious but welcoming choice for anyone in central Auckland who wants structured group training.