360 Health & Fitness is a training studio on Ferguson Street in the heart of Palmerston North's CBD, built around a simple promise from Mat Darby: 'We are here to understand and support you to create, maintain and achieve your personalised fitness goals.' The team is driven by making a difference to people's lives through their health and fitness, combining science-backed programming with hard work so members can see, achieve and maintain their own goals — all in what the studio describes as a fun, motivating and supportive environment.
The studio offers several ways to train: small group training and bootcamps for people who thrive on collective energy, one-to-one personal training sessions for those who want individual attention, online training for anyone whose schedule or location keeps them away from the studio, and corporate deals for local workplaces. Whatever the format, every session combines functional movements, cardio, strength and mobility — a deliberately well-rounded approach.
Newcomers are invited to start with a free trial session, bookable through the studio's contact page. You can reach 360 Health & Fitness by email at [email protected] or by phone on 027 466 3382, and follow the studio on Instagram (@360_health_and_fitness) and Facebook (360fitnz) for updates.
Tucked along Ferguson Street in the heart of Palmerston North's CBD, 360 Health & Fitness doesn't try to be everything to everyone. It is a training studio with a clear idea of what it does well: personalised coaching, small-group energy, and a culture built on support rather than intimidation. The studio's founding ethos is summed up in a line from Mat Darby that anchors the whole website: "We are here to understand and support you to create, maintain and achieve your personalised fitness goals."
What drives the team, they say, is making a difference to people's lives through their health and fitness. The studio is upfront about being serious about results — the stated goal is that through a combination of science and hard work, members will see, achieve and maintain their personalised goals. But the delivery matters just as much: everything happens in what they describe as a fun, motivating and supportive environment.
360 Health & Fitness offers several ways in. For people who want undivided attention, one-to-one personal training pairs you directly with a coach who programmes for your body, your history and your goals. If you thrive on collective energy, small group training and bootcamps deliver that team push — the accountability of training alongside others with a coach steering the session. And for those whose schedules or locations make regular studio visits difficult, online training extends the same coaching philosophy to wherever you happen to be.
Whichever format you choose, the building blocks are the same. Every session combines functional movements, cardio, strength and mobility — a deliberately rounded approach aimed at fitness that carries into everyday life, not just numbers on a machine. The studio also extends beyond its own walls with corporate deals, bringing structured training to local workplaces and teams.
Newcomers don't have to commit blind. 360 invites prospective members to book a free trial session through the contact page — a low-pressure way to meet the coaches, see the studio and feel the atmosphere before deciding. The contact form asks for your name, phone number, email and a comment, or you can reach the studio directly by email at [email protected] or by phone on 027 466 3382.
The website is worth a browse before you visit. The timetable page lists current group session times, the Meet the Trainers page introduces the coaching team, and the Reviews page collects feedback from members. The studio is also active on social media — Instagram at @360_health_and_fitness and Facebook at 360fitnz — where posts give a feel for sessions and the studio's culture.
Physically, you'll find the studio at 218 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North, 4410 — a central CBD spot that's easy to reach from across the city. That location matters: a gym close to work or home is a gym you actually get to, and 360's Ferguson Street address puts it within easy reach for much of Palmerston North.
360 Health & Fitness suits a wide range of people. If you're new to training, the supportive environment and personalised approach are designed to take the guesswork — and the intimidation — out of starting. If you're experienced and chasing specific results, the emphasis on science and programming gives you structure. And if your life doesn't fit neatly around fixed studio hours, online training and corporate options add flexibility that many traditional gyms don't offer.
Ultimately, the studio's pitch is a simple one: they thrive on your will to be healthier, fitter and the best version of you. For Palmerston North locals looking for a training home where the coaching is personal and the welcome is warm, 360 Health & Fitness makes a strong case — and the free trial makes it easy to see for yourself.