SOL Fitness offers outdoor group training and personal training across Tairāwhiti/Gisborne, with classes held at various local outdoor venues rather than a single fixed gym.
Group fitness rotates through formats including AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible), Circuit (stations-style, 40 seconds work/12 seconds rest), and Track Endurance (track-style training with longer runs and stations, good preparation for track race events), alongside dedicated Strength and Kettlebells classes capped at a small group size of 10. Personal training is available 1:1 with coach Jorge, tailored to individual goals.
Classes take place at spots including Midway Surf Club, St. Mary's School, Lawson Field (GDC), the Botanical Gardens and CityFitness, giving members a varied, outdoor-focused training experience across the week.
SOL Fitness brings outdoor group training and personal training to the Gisborne/Tairāwhiti community, running classes at a rotating set of local venues rather than a single indoor gym.
SOL Fitness's group sessions cycle through three main formats. AMRAP — As Many Rounds As Possible — gives participants either short blocks or one longer session where they set their own pace and aim to complete as many rounds as they can. Circuit sessions are stations-style, with 40 seconds of work followed by 12 seconds of rest, rotating through full-body movements. Track Endurance mixes longer runs with stations in between, making it useful preparation for anyone considering jumping into track race events. All formats are described as scalable for all levels, whether you want to push hard or go steady.
For those wanting a more focused session, the Strength class centres on key lifts and quality reps with minimal cardio, finishing with a short finisher — kept to a small group of no more than 10 people. Kettlebells sessions bring the same small-group cap, focusing on swings, squats, presses and conditioning work using kettlebells.
For a more individualised approach, SOL Fitness offers 1:1 personal training with coach Jorge in a gym setting, tailored to each client's specific goals. The aim is to help everyday people feel stronger, fitter and more confident, with a clear plan and support at every step. Prospective clients are invited to ask about a first 1:1 session directly.
Rather than operating from one fixed location, SOL Fitness runs its sessions at spots across the Gisborne area, including Midway Surf Club, St. Mary's School, Lawson Field (GDC), the Botanical Gardens, and CityFitness. This rotation gives members variety in their training environment through the week, with the exact venue depending on the class and day.
SOL Fitness offers a range of pass options to fit different training frequencies, from a first class through to single-class entry, 5-class and 10-class passes, and a weekly membership for those wanting more regular access. Classes can be booked online after creating an account and purchasing a pass.
SOL Fitness describes itself as shining in Tairāwhiti, with a genuine focus on community alongside fitness. Whether it's joining a group AMRAP or Circuit session, working on strength or kettlebells in a small group, or training one-on-one with Jorge, SOL Fitness offers a flexible way to get outdoors and get fit around Gisborne. Enquiries and bookings can be made by phone or email, or through the SOL Store for merchandise.