CLASSES
COURSES & EVENTS

A variety of group classes are available for all fitness levels and ages.  Our classes are led by experienced instructors who are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. 

Class Descriptions

8-Form
25-26 Oct

Tai Chi
8-FORM

2-day workshop – 2pm-5pm
Tai Chi at home
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Courses

Beginners Pilates

Block Course at Papa Hou
with Jennifer

Learn the foundational movements and principles of Pilates exercise over eight weeks in our beginners course.

 

Pilates provides a balanced blend of strength and flexibility training, engaging the mind and conditioning the whole body.

  • 9 Oct – 27 Nov 2025
  • Elevate Papa Hou
  • Thursdays 6.30pm
$60/120
members/non-members

Intro to Olympic Weightlifting

Block Course at Papa Hou
with Luke

Ready to take your training to the next level?  Join our 8-week Olympic Weightlifting programme, designed to teach you the fundamentals.  No experience needed- just come along, learn at your own pace, and enjoy training along others.

 

Across these 1-hour sessions you will:

  • Build solid technique in Olympic lifts
  • Develop strength in squats, deadlifts and overhead pressing
  • Improve mobility through the hips, ankles, shoulders, and front rack
  • Gain confidence and stability overhead

 

Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to sharpen their lifting technique.  Come learn, lift and get stronger with us!

  • 8 Oct – 3 Dec 2025
  • Elevate Papa Hou
  • Wednesdays 6.15pm
  • (no session on Wed 22 Oct)
$60/120
members/non-members

Strong Spin

Block Course at Bishopdale
with Michelle Cross

This 4-session block course is designed to combine the cardio benefits of spin with strength training for the arms using hand weights, giving participants a well-rounded fun workout.

  • Saturday mornings
  • 1, 8, 22, 29 November
  • 9am-10am
  • Elevate Bishopdale
$30/60
members/non-members

Mindful Movement Sundays

Reset and recharge with our series of Sunday afternoon workshops. These workshops offer a blend of mobility, yoga and mindfulness practices designed to ease tension, boost energy and restore balance.

Core Strength

workshop at Papa Hou
with Jacinda Chisholm

Join Jacinda for this essential 2-hour core-focused workshop that blends the best of Pilates, yoga and functional core training for a truly integrated workout.

The session starts with a gentle deep core activation before building up to challenging dynamic drills. Walk away with improved form and a core that actively supports posture, back health and confidence in every movement.

  • Sunday 26 October
  • 2.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Elevate Papa Hou
$40
per person

Foam Rolling and Static Stretching

workshop at Papa Hou
with Ben Norriss

Do you have a foam roller at home that’s more for show than use?

Take your training to the next level and join Ben for this fundamental hands-on workshop on foam rolling and static stretching. Discover how to release tight muscles, boost flexibility, speed up recovery and feel more mobile every day. This session is ideal for anyone looking to train smarter, move better and get results faster.

  • Sunday 2 November
  • 2.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Elevate Papa Hou
$40
per person

Yoga + Sound

workshop at Papa Hou
with Kelsey

Move the body, calm the mind. Join Kelsey for a blissful afternoon of gentle flow yoga and singing bowl sound bath.

Kelsey completed her singing bowl training in India, and her set of singing bowls were handcrafted in Nepal. Let them calm the movements of your mind as you relax into peaceful being.

No experience is required, all equipment provided.

  • Sunday 9 November
  • 2.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Elevate Papa Hou
$40
per person

With Breath – how breathing impacts everything

workshop at Bishopdale
with Jacinda Chisholm

Join Jacinda for a 2-hour breath-focused workshop dedicated to mastering breathwork for energy, stability and calm. This essential practice can be directly applied to enhance your performance in yoga, Pilates and strength training. You’ll also learn techniques to optimize your sleep and stress regulation. The session includes a short meditation and concludes with a deeply restorative close to leave you centered and refreshed.

  • Sunday 23 November
  • 2pm-4pm
  • Elevate Bishopdale
$40
per person
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8 Sep – 4 Nov

Runners Strength

Block Course at Papa Hou, Tuesdays 6pm-6.50pm
TAKING YOU THROUGH TO THE QUEENSTOWN MARATHON
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Specialised Sessions

Open Ballet at Papa Hou

Everyone is welcome to this class although prior experience is recommended.  Designed for those with an understanding of ballet.  Our teacher in Term 4, Abigail Boyle, will help grow and refine your technique and conditioning.

We’re excited to welcome back the wonderful Glen Harris, who will be teaching this class in Term 1 2026.

Those who have been to this class before can purchase concessions through their GymMaster app.  Those attending for the first time can get signed sign up at Elevate Fitness Papa Hou reception, who will walk you through the process.

 

Term 4 2025 – 6 Oct to 19 Dec

no classes on 27 Oct and 14 Nov

 

Term 1 2026 – 19 Jan to 1 Apr

no class on 6 Feb

Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9.30am-11am
Elevate Papa Hou
Casual class $27
10 class concession $250 (for Term 4 use only)
Unlimited class concession $690 (for Term 4 use only)
$27 per casual class
Casual class booking

Bring Your Baby

Have you recently had a baby and are ready to get back into exercise and meet other mums/dads? We have some options for you!  Come along to one of our Bring Your Baby group exercise classes that run twice a week.

 

Yogalates

This fun and dynamic class combines elements of yaga and pilates to create a workout thats gentle yet effective. Perfect for new parents, this class allows you to bond with your baby while gaining strength. All levels welcome.

Tuesdays at 10.30am

 

Functional Fitness

Join us for a high-intensity interval training class designed specifically for mums and dads who want to get fit and bond with their babies/toddlers. During this 60 min session you’ll complete a variety of strength and cardio exercises with your baby by your side.  We can modify to suit all fitness levels – get ready to sweat and have fun!

Thursdays at 10.30am

Elevate Bishopdale
$0/$8 members/nonmembers

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