Who are we ?
Fitness New Zealand is a non profit incorporated society. Our members are fitness centres and people with an interest in fitness centres throughout New Zealand. Fitness NZ represents these centres on a broad range of issues, as well as advising and informing members of industry issues.

How are we funded ?
We are a totally non profit organisation. Fitness NZ receives all of its current funding direct from its members. Like all non profit organisations, it shows full annual accounts to its members at each AGM.

What's the link between Fitness NZ and Sfrito ? Fitness New Zealand is a partial owner of Sfrito (the Sports, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation). As the fitness industry's link to Sfrito, Fitness NZ votes on issues on behalf of the industry at Sfrito shareholder functions.

What about IHRSA ? Fitness NZ is the New Zealand liaison partner for IHRSA (the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association). Fitness NZ members receive substantial discounts on an IHRSA membership.

Who can join ?
Basically it is open to anyone who supports the objectives of the organisation.
Mostly our members are fitness centres themselves, personal trainers and organisations that have interests in our industry.

Who runs Fitness New Zealand?
At the AGM each year a board of members is elected to govern and manage the organisation.

I am wanting to join a fitness centre, what do I do?
If you're new to fitness centres, first download our what to look for in a health & fitness centre brochure. We also recommend only using facilities that are registered with the NZ Register of Exercise Professionals. For a directory click here.

I am looking for employment in the fitness industry, what should I do?
Firstly, if you are considering a role that involves exercise advice or demonstration (such as group exercise, personal training, gym work etc) then ensure you complete a course that is registered with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). Once you have completed the course then register with REPs (most employers will insist on this). For a list of REPs registered courses please see here.
Click here for a search engine listing vacancies in the industry, including exercise vacancies, as well as those in sales, admin and management.

Does Fitness New Zealand sell equipment or nutritional supplements?
No we don't. If you are a fitness centre looking for products or looking for commercial fitness equipment or looking for business to provide you with other services, we recommending using a Fitness NZ preferred supplier. For a copy of the Preferred Supplier directory, click here.

I am a student wanting information for an assignment.
Please refer to this document