MandyMcGregor.co.nz

25, Jun, 2009

I have been going to the gym whenever I can. Well it doesnt feel like a 'gym' in my mind because I dont even like gym but Studio Athletica is pretty different. There's no running machines, theres no cycling and Dean will seriously put you thru your paces. He has a 30m track inside which is all bouncy rubber so you dont damage yourself (unless you dont stop & end up against the wall at the end) weights, boxing bags and a huge open area for you to practice your martial arts, or even have a dance if you are that way inclined.

I started out sprinting on the track with a big rubber band attached to me, thats hilarious and would make a great drinking game. My current training involves kettlebells medicine balls, sprints (and I know no-one can imagine me doing that any time soon!!) and my favourite part - boxing. I think I could be a pro boxer when I'm done with archery haha. If you want to know what a kettlebell is, go see Dean at Studio Athletica, it is behind Portofino up the alley off Gill st, and is a cool place to 'play'. Best of all, it is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can do your exercise in the middle of the night if you want to!