F45 Training Matamata is a functional group fitness studio on Rockford Street, offering the F45 approach to training 'reimagined'. Far from a conventional gym, the studio positions itself as a total wellness solution for every body, drawing on a library of 5,000+ dynamic, energy-packed movements and more than 80 different workouts to help members unlock their inner athlete.
Every session is delivered with the effectiveness and attention of a certified personal trainer, but in a team environment. The studio's philosophy is simple: it's not about mirrors, mood lights or followers — it's about what you did with your time, how you feel when you're finished, and who encouraged you along the way.
Workouts change every day, so members can simply turn up without having to plan their own training. Classes span cardio, resistance, hybrid and recovery styles, and can be tailored to individual abilities or injuries. The studio also runs the F45 Challenge, which members consistently describe as the most motivating part of their membership.
The Matamata studio is led by trainer, owner and studio manager Colz Bradley, with members praising the welcoming atmosphere, the supportive coaching and the friendships that form inside the gym. New to F45? The studio offers a 3 Classes for $25 intro so you can experience it before committing.
Matamata may be a small Waikato town, but its gym game punches well above its weight. On Rockford Street, F45 Training Matamata delivers the F45 brand of functional group fitness — a style of training that has been rated the #1 Gym by Men's Journal in the US and by Canstar Blue in Australia. For locals, it means access to world-class, coach-led workouts without ever having to design a session themselves.
F45 Training Matamata describes itself as more than just a gym: it's a total wellness solution for every body. Behind that statement sits serious variety — more than 5,000 dynamic, energy-packed movements and over 80 different workouts, all delivered in a team environment with the effectiveness and attention of a certified personal trainer.
The studio's ethos sets the tone from the moment you walk in. As the team puts it, it's not about mirrors, mood lights or followers. It's about what you did with your time, how you feel when you're finished, and who encouraged you along the way.
Each day brings a different workout, drawing on cardio, resistance, hybrid and recovery styles. Members never have to wonder what to do when they arrive — the session is planned, the stations are set, and the coaches are there to help with form or push you that little bit harder. That structure is exactly why many members say the hardest part is simply turning up.
One of the most common themes in member feedback is adaptability. Workouts are designed for every body and can be tailored to suit your abilities or any injuries you're carrying. First-timers and long-time athletes train side by side, each working at their own level within the same class.
Beyond the daily classes, the studio's lineup includes F45's specialised programmes and challenges — including the F45 Challenge, HYROX training, PEAK500 and LIONHEART. Members consistently single out the Challenge as a highlight: the kickoff when everyone is excited and focused, and the finish when results become visible. Coaches also share plenty of advice on food and nutrition to support members' wider health and wellbeing journeys.
Ask members what makes F45 Matamata special and the answers rarely mention equipment. They mention the vibe — the pumping music, the shared energy, the sense that everyone is dancing to the same beat. They mention friendships that have formed since joining, and coaches who make every person feel part of the team.
The studio is led by Colz Bradley, trainer, owner and studio manager, whom members credit as 'the heart of F45'. Reviews describe trainers who each bring their own skills, who are always happy to chat, and who deliver the kind of unconditional support usually associated with one-on-one personal training.
The results members report are wide-ranging: drastic improvements in mental and physical health, new levels of stamina and endurance, significant weight loss, and body transformations. For some, the community has mattered as much as the fitness — members describe F45 as the most joyful place in their lives and the team that got them through tough times.
New to F45? The easiest way in is the studio's intro offer: 3 Classes for $25, giving you three sessions to experience the training, the coaches and the atmosphere before committing. Classes can be booked through the class schedule on the studio's page, and the F45 app makes managing bookings and workouts simple.
F45 Training Matamata is located at 21 Rockford Street, Matamata. Whether your goal is strength, stamina, weight loss or simply a workout you'll actually look forward to, the formula here is the same one members keep returning for: team training, life changing.