When senior teams were looking for different training options this season the answer was in group fitness at Flex Fitness in Howick.

As a club sponsor, it was a perfect solution to motivate players and get them match ready. Stephanie Mansfield is the owner of Flex Fitness Howick, situated on Wellington Street in the heart of Howick.

The purpose of Flex Fitness is to help Kiwis prioritise their health and wellness through access to state-of-the-air equipment and expert advice – they offer group fitness and personal training.

Stephanie said the gym has been a sponsor of the club for a year, with several players already members at the gym.

“We like supporting Pakuranga and being part of our wider community,” said Stephanie.

For Premier coach Boof Henson, who is a member and Flex Fitness, he didn’t think twice about getting senior players down to the gym for training.

“I’m in there at four in the morning most mornings and its perfect for my needs. It’s a great community, I’ve made a lot of friends; its great getting to know people training in there for all different reasons.

“A lot of our players already use Flex Fitness to keep themselves in good nick, but on top of that Steph ran a great class for us – that sort of thing would be perfect at least once a week to keep all round fitness up for rugby.”

“On top of that, it’s open 24 hours a day – all our players work or study so they need to fit in the gym around that, so it’s perfect.”

Check out the Flex Fitness website here, or on facebook and instagram. 

As a club, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the incredible support of our partners and sponsors. If you are interested in giving back to the community there are a range of ways to get involved – give Mike Bongiovanni a call or email to connect today.

Article added: Sunday 06 August 2023