Olympic Gym on Gordon Road in Mosgiel is a self-described ultimate fitness destination — and the facilities make a strong case. It is a certified Hammer Strength training facility (Dunedin's largest), kitted out with leading brands including Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Gymleco, Citadel, Paramount and Cybex, and it is open 24/7, so members can train whenever it suits them.
The floor is organised into purpose-built zones: a free-weights Lifting Zone, an Athletic Zone for sled work, plyometrics and agility, a dedicated boxing area, a core and stretching space that doubles as a yoga area, a cardio zone stocked with everything from sprinting treadmills to attack bikes, and its own spin studio. Membership includes a full group fitness timetable — Spin, Pump, Zumba, Circuit, Box-Fit, Power Hour, Mobility & Stretch, TRX, HYROX and HIIT 30 — led by experienced instructors, with certified personal trainers available for tailored coaching.
Recovery and extras set it apart: an infrared sauna with red light therapy, EMS training, InBody 580 body composition scanning, on-site Sportsmed Physiotherapy, an on-site masseuse, Get Fit Hair studio, and tanning options including a Tansun sunbed and spray tanning. With over 120 free carparks and staffed hours seven days a week, visits are refreshingly stress-free.
Pull into the carpark at 153 Gordon Road and the first thing you notice is the scale of the place. Olympic Gym is Mosgiel's round-the-clock fitness destination — it describes itself as one of New Zealand's top gyms, and it is open 24/7, with more than 120 free carparks making every visit a stress-free one. Whether you are an early riser or prefer to lift late, the gym is built to fit around your day.
The team sums up its ethos with the line: "Strength is not just measured in muscle, but in the determination to become the best version of yourself." That outlook carries through a gym that actively invites members to share ideas and help shape the future of fitness in Dunedin. As they put it: it's all about you.
Olympic Gym holds Hammer Strength Certified Training Facility status and is Dunedin's largest certified Hammer Strength gym. In practical terms, that means rows of premium machines designed for targeted muscle development, backed by specialised training protocols, personalised coaching and advanced techniques. The wider floor adds equipment from Life Fitness, Gymleco, Citadel, Paramount, Cybex and Hammer Strength itself — a brand line-up that strength enthusiasts will immediately recognise.
Free-weight users get a dedicated Lifting Zone that welcomes everyone from beginners picking up a dumbbell for the first time to experienced lifters pushing new limits, with expert guidance from the trainers on hand.
Beyond the weights, the gym is divided into purpose-built spaces. The Athletic Zone is where you can push or pull a sledge, perfect walking lunges, master plyometrics, work on bounding and hone agility skills. A dedicated boxing area carries quality equipment for all skill levels, with trainers available to help you sharpen technique, build strength and improve endurance.
The Core & Stretching Area is a thoughtfully designed space for stretching, yoga practice and targeted core work, while the Cardio Zone offers sprinting treadmills, exercise bikes, steppers, rowing machines, ski machines, cross trainers and attack bikes — everything from high-intensity sprints to versatile cross-training. Physique competitors even get their own posing room.
Membership covers a full group fitness timetable led by what the team calls its "epic" instructors. Spin classes run in the dedicated spin studio — high-intensity cardio that strengthens the heart, lungs and muscles while remaining low-impact on the joints, and all inclusive to members. Around it sit Pump, Zumba, Circuit, Box-Fit, Power Hour, Mobility & Stretch, TRX Training, HYROX and HIIT 30, with bootcamp rounding out the line-up.
Prefer one-on-one guidance? Certified personal trainers provide tailored workouts and expert advice, and EMS training is available for a completely different kind of training stimulus.
Few suburban gyms offer this much beyond the workout itself. The infrared sauna pairs with red light therapy — also known as photobiomodulation — to promote relaxation, soothe sore muscles, improve circulation and support muscle recovery, with potential benefits for skin, sleep and stress. The InBody 580 scanner lets you measure body composition so progress is tracked rather than guessed.
On-site Sportsmed Physiotherapy looks after niggles and injuries, an on-site masseuse aids recovery, and a Get Fit Hair studio plus tanning options — a Tansun sunbed and spray tanning — round out the offering. It really is a one-stop fitness destination.
The gym is staffed Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm, with 24/7 access for members outside those hours. Direct debit memberships run across 6, 12 and 24-month terms plus an open plan, and there is a discounted weekly rate for students and Gold Card holders — sign up at reception with your ID during staffed hours.
New to the area or just gym-curious? The 7-day trial for $10 is an easy way to test the zones, sit in on a class or two and finish with the sauna before committing.