CityFitness The Palms is a 24-hour gym in Shirley, Christchurch, offering state-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment for members training on their own schedule. The gym floor includes treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, strength machines, cables, barbells, dumbbells and lifting platforms, giving members what they need whether they're focused on cardio, strength, or general fitness.
Beyond the gym floor, CityFitness The Palms offers personal training with a team of coaches who provide personalised guidance, coach-led group fitness classes aimed at building lean muscle and improving overall wellness, and Yoga and Pilates studio classes including Reformer Pilates and Yin Yoga suited to all levels.
Membership is structured in tiers, from a Basic home-club plan through to a Premium option that also unlocks access to Simplicity Fitness studios and unlimited Yoga and Pilates classes, giving members flexibility depending on how they want to train.
CityFitness The Palms is a 24-hour gym at the corner of Marshland and New Brighton Road in Shirley, Christchurch, built to give members access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment whenever suits them. The club's own pitch is straightforward: become part of the CityFitness community and work toward your health and fitness goals, on your own time.
The gym floor at CityFitness The Palms covers the full range of strength and cardio equipment members might expect from a modern gym — treadmills, bikes and ellipticals for cardio work, alongside strength machines, cables, barbells, dumbbells and lifting platforms for resistance training. Whatever the focus of a workout, the equipment on offer is designed to support it.
For members who want more structured support, CityFitness The Palms offers personal training through a team of coaches who help members start their wellness journey and work toward specific fitness goals. Sessions are described as personalised and built to fit a member's schedule, whether the goal is enhancing athletic performance, learning new skills, or simply working toward a healthier lifestyle.
Group Fitness classes add a more social, motivating layer to training, with coach-led sessions designed to build lean muscle, improve athletic performance, and support general wellness. These classes run on their own timetable, giving members a structured way to train alongside others working toward similar goals.
For a different kind of training, the club's Yoga and Pilates studios offer classes covering strength, flexibility and mindfulness. Reformer Pilates and Yin Yoga are both part of the studio programme, with classes designed to suit a range of levels and goals rather than requiring prior experience.
CityFitness The Palms structures its membership options in three tiers, each flexi (month-to-month) rather than locked into a long contract. The Basic membership covers 24/7 access to equipment at the home club only, including free-weights, cardio machines, pin-loaded strength machines and lifting platforms.
The Black Card membership builds on Basic with access to more than 60 CityFitness clubs nationwide, unlimited Group Fitness and HIIT classes, free guest and family access, use of a massage chair, and a free gym bag. The Premium membership goes a step further again, adding access to Simplicity Fitness studios alongside unlimited Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates and Yoga classes, plus access to the Recovery Room.
As a 24-hour gym, CityFitness The Palms is accessible around the clock every day of the week. Staffed hours run separately from general access — the club is staffed Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 8am to 4pm. The club is unstaffed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day specifically, though members can still use their access outside staffed hours as usual.
CityFitness The Palms can be reached by phone at 03 260 0658, with the club located at the corner of Marshland and New Brighton Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061. For general questions about club facilities or fitness classes, CityFitness also directs enquiries to its Contact Us/FAQs page, with members able to find additional information through the CityFitness app.