I'm new to exercise. Will I be able to keep up?

Yes. Many members are either beginners or returning after years away. Every session can be modified to suit your current fitness level, injuries, or health conditions so you can train at your own pace.

Do you only work with women over 40?

While adult women of all ages are welcome, StudioHR specialises in helping women aged 40 and over, addressing challenges such as perimenopause, menopause, metabolic changes, and declining strength.

I have an injury or health condition. Can I still train?

In many cases, yes. The studio regularly supports women managing joint replacements, arthritis, back pain, Type 1 diabetes, and thyroid conditions, working alongside healthcare providers when appropriate.

Do I need to be fit before I join?

Not at all. You do not need to be in shape to start. Training is structured to meet you where you currently are and advance comfortably at your own speed.

What makes StudioHR different from a regular gym?

StudioHR is a private boutique studio created specifically for women, featuring small class sizes of no more than six participants, individualized coaching, and a supportive community.

How do I get started?

The best way to start is by booking a complimentary 15-minute Getting Started Call to discuss your health goals and choose the right programme.

Studio Holly Roberson

gym — Orewa · Orewa

About Studio Holly Roberson

Studio Holly Roberson (StudioHR) is a boutique fitness and nutrition studio in Orewa dedicated to helping women over 40 regain strength, health, and body confidence. Founded in 2015 by certified personal trainer, clinical nutritionist, and sports nutritionist Holly Roberson, the studio offers a welcoming, private alternative to crowded commercial gyms.

With over 30 years of coaching experience, Holly combines evidence-based exercise and nutritional guidance tailored specifically for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, thyroid conditions, Type 1 diabetes, joint replacements, and injury recovery. Training options include personalised one-on-one personal training, supportive small group classes capped at six participants, and comprehensive nutrition coaching focused on sustainable lifestyle habits without extreme dieting.

Studio Holly Roberson: Empowering Women Over 40 Through Strength and Nutrition in Orewa

Finding a fitness space that genuinely understands how female physiology evolves with age can be a frustrating search. In Orewa, Studio Holly Roberson (StudioHR) provides an alternative to crowded, impersonal gyms. Founded in 2015 by Holly Roberson, a certified personal trainer, clinical nutritionist, and sports nutritionist, the boutique training studio is built around the specific health, strength, and lifestyle needs of women over 40.

With more than 30 years in the health and fitness industry, Holly’s coaching philosophy rejects quick fixes, restrictive diets, and one-size-fits-all workout routines. Instead, StudioHR focuses on meeting women where they are, considering hormonal shifts, joint health, sleep, lifestyle demands, and unique medical backgrounds to create sustainable, lasting progress.

A Coaching Approach Shaped by Real Experience

Holly’s career in fitness began at age 16 when walking into an aerobics class set her on a lifelong path in exercise science. Over three decades, she has taught group fitness, managed a Pilates business, worked as a Les Mills Level 3 Trainer, and competed in competitive bodybuilding, capturing multiple titles with the NZIFBB.

Her perspective deepened significantly at age 44 when, following her first hip replacement, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto’s disease, and hypothyroidism. Facing these personal medical hurdles firsthand taught Holly that lasting health requires looking beyond generic advice. Today, holding two hip replacements and qualifications in clinical nutrition and orthomolecular therapy, she brings empathy and practical knowledge to women managing arthritis, back pain, autoimmune conditions, and surgical recovery.

Boutique Training and Small Group Community

StudioHR operates as a private studio environment where clients can exercise comfortably without intimidation. The studio offers dedicated one-on-one personal training alongside an active schedule of 23 ladies-only small group classes each week. Every small group session is capped at just six participants, ensuring that coaches Holly and Michelle can provide individualized posture corrections and exercise modifications.

Class styles span functional strength, general conditioning, HIIT circuits, and mat Pilates. Whether someone has taken years away from exercise or is rebuilding strength after surgery, every workout is adapted to their current fitness level. Complementing the movement sessions is an evidence-based nutrition coaching service that helps women nourish their bodies, support healthy metabolism, and balance hormones without the guilt of rigid diet cycles.

Signature items

Women 40+ Personal Training
Boutique Small Group Classes
Clinical Nutrition Coaching
Mat Pilates & Mobility
Free 15-Minute Getting Started Call

Small Group Training Classes — Ladies-only group sessions capped at a maximum of six participants, offering a mix of strength, fitness, mobility, and core conditioning.
Mat Pilates Classes — Core-strengthening and flexibility-focused mat classes designed for all fitness levels within the weekly class timetable.
HIIT Circuit Classes — High-intensity circuit workout sessions structured to elevate fitness and stamina in a supportive environment.

Personal Training

1-on-1 Personal Training — Individualised personal coaching tailored to your body, goals, and stage of life, working with Head Coach Holly or Personal Trainer Michelle in a private boutique setting.
Rehabilitation & Post-Surgery Training — Specialised exercise programming focused on mobility, rebuilding strength, and safe recovery following joint replacements, surgery, or injury setbacks.

Nutrition & Coaching

Clinical & Sports Nutrition Coaching — Evidence-based nutrition planning focused on sustainable lifestyle habits, metabolic health, hormonal balance, and long-term weight management.
Body & Wellness Transformation Packages — Integrated coaching programmes combining structured fitness training with personalised dietary guidance and accountability.
Online Fitness & Nutrition Coaching — Remote personal coaching providing customized workout programming, nutritional planning, and ongoing accountability from anywhere.
Bikini & Figure Competition Prep — Comprehensive competition coaching covering stage prep strategy, nutrition, and targeted bodybuilding conditioning.

Frequently asked questions

I'm new to exercise. Will I be able to keep up?: Yes. Many members are either beginners or returning after years away. Every session can be modified to suit your current fitness level, injuries, or health conditions so you can train at your own pace.
Do you only work with women over 40?: While adult women of all ages are welcome, StudioHR specialises in helping women aged 40 and over, addressing challenges such as perimenopause, menopause, metabolic changes, and declining strength.
I have an injury or health condition. Can I still train?: In many cases, yes. The studio regularly supports women managing joint replacements, arthritis, back pain, Type 1 diabetes, and thyroid conditions, working alongside healthcare providers when appropriate.
Do I need to be fit before I join?: Not at all. You do not need to be in shape to start. Training is structured to meet you where you currently are and advance comfortably at your own speed.
What makes StudioHR different from a regular gym?: StudioHR is a private boutique studio created specifically for women, featuring small class sizes of no more than six participants, individualized coaching, and a supportive community.
How do I get started?: The best way to start is by booking a complimentary 15-minute Getting Started Call to discuss your health goals and choose the right programme.

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