Total Body is a boutique Power Plate studio on Reads Quay in Gisborne, built around one idea: that whole-body vibration training can genuinely transform your body and mind. Classes use advanced vibration technology to accelerate your workout and maximise results, with sessions designed to enhance strength, flexibility and balance, boost metabolism and circulation, and support goals like weight loss, stronger bones, increased energy and a better mood.
The studio was founded on the belief that everyone can benefit from Power Plate, no matter your age or fitness level. Certified Power Plate instructors provide personalised instruction and support — whether you're recovering from an injury or working towards athletic performance — in a supportive, energising environment.
Everything runs by appointment. Newcomers can start with a 30-minute introductory session, then continue with casual sessions, a 12-class pack, or one of two memberships: a weight-loss plan with three sessions a week or a maintenance plan with two. Bookings are made through the Total Body app, where you'll also find the full class schedule. The studio is open 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Total Body, on Reads Quay in Gisborne's Kaiti area, isn't your typical gym. This boutique studio is built entirely around one piece of technology — the Power Plate — and a simple conviction: that whole-body vibration training can transform your body and your mind. Sessions are short, guided and always by appointment, which gives the place the feel of a personal studio rather than a busy fitness floor.
The team describes its mission plainly: to help clients improve their health and wellbeing through the power of Power Plate. Classes use advanced vibration technology to accelerate your workout and maximise results, with each class designed to enhance strength, flexibility and balance, boost metabolism, increase circulation and reduce cellulite. The studio also points to a wider set of wellbeing goals — promoting weight loss, increasing energy, strengthening bones and supporting serotonin and dopamine levels, the mood-related chemicals that help you feel good after exercise.
For anyone new to the idea, Power Plate sessions look deceptively simple: 30 minutes on a vibrating platform, guided by a certified instructor. That brevity is the point. The technology accelerates your workout, so results are maximised in a fraction of the usual time. It's a format that suits a remarkably wide range of people. The studio's founding belief is that everyone can benefit, no matter your age or fitness level — from clients recovering from an injury to those chasing improved athletic performance.
Because sessions run just 30 minutes, Power Plate is also realistic for people who struggle to fit fitness into a busy week. You leave with a genuine workout behind you, without giving up your whole evening.
What sets the studio apart, according to its own story, is the teaching. Total Body's instructors are certified in Power Plate and dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, providing personalised instruction and support to help you achieve your goals. The atmosphere is deliberately supportive and energising — the kind of environment where first-timers and long-term members train side by side.
The studio was founded on the belief that Power Plate can transform your life, and that philosophy shows in how sessions are structured. Rather than a one-size-fits-all timetable, everything runs by appointment, so your training is built around you.
Newcomers are invited to start with a 30-minute introductory session, described by the studio as an affordable way to experience what it offers and kickstart your health and wellness journey. From there, options open up. Casual sessions offer a flexible, commitment-free way to train. A 12-class pack is ideal for weight loss, with the best results achieved by attending three sessions per week and allowing a day of rest between workouts; for maintenance and to feel stronger, two sessions per week is the recommendation.
For those ready to commit properly, there are two memberships, both secured with a fixed 12-month contract at a discounted weekly rate. The Ultimate Weight Loss Membership includes three sessions per week for a sustained, supported push towards your goals, while the Ultimate Body Maintenance Membership provides two sessions per week to maintain and enhance your results over the long term.
Total Body is open from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, and closed on Sundays. Classes are strictly by appointment: download the Total Body app to make your booking and to see the full class schedule. Visitors are welcome to drop in during normal business hours, and the website's contact form is there for anyone who'd rather send a message first.
There's a small sweetener for newcomers, too — signing up for the studio's newsletter gets you 10% off your first five classes.
The studio sums up its outlook with a favourite saying: "Think positively and exercise daily, eat healthily, work hard, stay strong, build faith, worry less, read more and be happy." It's a fair portrait of the place — a small Gisborne studio with a single piece of clever technology, a certified team, and a firm belief that 30 focused minutes can change how you feel.