Strive2BFit is a community-focused gym on Sheffield Street in Paraparaumu, on the Kapiti Coast, built around the idea that fitness works best when you're supported, encouraged, and treated like family. Owners Carl and Mel combine personal training, exercise science, and natural health to help members feel stronger, healthier, and more confident — whether they're stepping into a gym for the first time or chasing serious strength goals.
The heart of the gym is its group class timetable, with around a dozen different sessions covering everything from HIIT and boxing-inspired cardio to muscle building, circuits, Pilates, and Saturday morning bootcamps. There are classes designed specifically for over-65s, for mums training with their babies, and for kids and teens aged 5-16, alongside open gym time when members can train solo.
Every new member starts with a one-on-one session to set goals, find a starting point, and get tailored advice on classes and training. Beyond group fitness, Strive2BFit offers personalised one-on-one personal training and Strive2BWell, where Mel — a naturopath and herbalist — works with clients on nutrition and holistic wellness. The gym describes itself as built on care, not sales: inclusive, affordable, and community-focused, where everyone belongs — every class, every level, every goal.
Strive2BFit sits on Sheffield Street in Paraparaumu, and from the moment you arrive the message is clear: this is more than a gym. It's a place where you're supported, encouraged, and treated like family. Owners Carl and Mel have built the gym by combining personal training, exercise science, and natural health, with the aim of helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.
The team is upfront about their philosophy: Strive2BFit is built on care, not sales. It's inclusive, affordable, and community-focused, offering the individual attention of personal training within a friendly group environment. Every new member starts with a one-on-one session to set goals, find a starting point, and get tailored advice on which classes and training will suit them best — so nobody is left to figure it out alone.
The group timetable is the heartbeat of the gym, and it covers an impressive range. For those chasing strength and definition, Muscle Build & Tone uses moderate to heavy weights with controlled reps and short rest, while Max Muscle steps things up with compound exercises and more advanced full-body lifts. Strength & Control keeps sessions action packed with weights, bands, and bodyweight work.
Cardio fans are equally well catered for. HIIT Cardio Burn fuses cardio with resistance exercises, HIIT Push & Pull has you squatting, lunging, pushing, and pulling through fast-paced intervals with barbells, kettlebells, and dumbbells. HIIT Fun & Games adds team challenges, partner drills, and game-style intervals, and Mix up & Circuits moves you through stations that combine resistance and cardio. Combat Cardio Crunch offers a beginner-friendly blend of boxing, pad work, and exercise circuits.
There's plenty beyond the mainstream, too. Pilates Gold focuses on core strength, flexibility, posture, and balance. Mums & Baby BootyCamp helps new mums rebuild strength and boost energy with their little ones by their side, while Strive Kids and Teens classes keep 5 to 16-year-olds active, social, and off screens through fun multi-sport sessions. On Saturday mornings, Strive Bootcamp brings the energy, sweat, and smiles to kickstart the weekend.
When classes aren't operating, members can come in for solo workouts between 11am and 5pm — lift weights, hit the punching bags, play basketball or volleyball, or simply get a good stretching session in. Depending on the membership tier, gym access is included twice a week or available whenever classes aren't running.
For anyone wanting more individual attention, personal training delivers tailored one-on-one coaching with personalised workouts, accountability, and ongoing support every step of the way. And through Strive2BWell, Mel — a naturopath and herbalist — helps clients uncover the root causes of their health concerns and restore balance naturally through personalised naturopathic care, nutrition, and holistic wellness support.
Classes are led by a team of six coaches: Babette Van Noordwyk, Carl Brunenberg, Chris Giannotti, Jess Renshaw, Mel Brunenberg, and Wiola Livingston, with trainers on hand to keep members motivated and safe.
Membership options span the entry-level Rookie plan with two classes a week, through Rookie Plus and Pro tiers that add gym access, up to Elite for full access to all classes and discounts on personal training and naturopathy services. Tailored options include Gold Legends for over-65s, Super Mums for parents of little ones, and a flexible 10-class pass valid for three months — all bookable through the Glofox app. New members can get a feel for everything with 14 days of unlimited classes for $14.
Whether the goal is strength, fitness, recovery, or simply finding a community that cheers you on, Strive2BFit's promise is simple: everyone belongs. Every class, every level, every goal.