Our Mission
Our mission at 828 Fitness is to offer a high-quality fitness facility that provides a friendly, motivating, inclusive and supportive environment for EVERYONE. We aim to provide a place where being active is enjoyable, where we can support you to achieve your health and fitness goals and where we can enhance the quality of life for the people in our community.
We provide several group-based exercise classes for all fitness levels and for all ages and stages of ability.
Our membership program offers a variety of options to suit your individual needs, everything from casual rates through to short and long-term contracts.
We ensure that our members are feeling safe and confident using our fitness equipment by offering a personalised guided induction upon joining with one of our friendly team.
We can't wait to meet you,
Dehlia and Luressa
Hi, I'm Dehlia (Dee)
Kia ora, my name is Dee and I started my professional fitness journey back in 2002 when I first became a group fitness instructor in London.
I believe that fitness should be a FUN and an enjoyable part of everyone’s life. The best feeling for me is when someone I work with is empowered through their physical, emotional and mental performance and progress.
Helping people to reach their goals and improve their quality of life, making long lasting changes that enrich their life is the best buzz for me! I want our members to feel stronger, healthier and happier though fitness and to feel welcome and supported during their visits to 828Fitness.
Hi, I'm Luressa (Riss)
Kia ora my name is Luressa and I am passionate about helping others feel happy confident and strong, I believe exercise is key in helping you feel good, when you feel good, life is good.
My training philosophy is that consistency is key and fitness should enrich your life, it is important to enjoy your training and keep going, those results and feel good moments will come!
Fueled by the desire to enrich peoples lives through health and fitness, Dee and I have joined forces to bring you 828Fitness Huntly, we aim to provide a friendly supportive environment of high energy fun fitness for everyone.
“Trust the process, your life wont change in a day, week or month. Be patient it takes time” Gymaholic.
Chanelle Rawiri - Administrator and PT
Kia Ora, My name is Chanelle Rawiri and I am a Māma of two. I am so grateful to be apart of the family here at 828fitness Huntly. I am currently working towards my PT (personal trainers) certificate to help inspire, motivate and push you towards your goals.
My favourite quote:
“The pain you feel today, is the strength you feel tomorrow”. Kia Ora ☺
Khan Maipi - Personal Trainer
Family man from Huntly passionate about health and fitness and helping others reach their potential and feel great.
I first gained interest in the fitness industry over 15 years ago from my background in League, and exercise has become of part of my everyday life.
My journey really started when I became qualified to better my health and wellbeing, I then branched out and started coaching and training whanau and friends.
My goal is to help others reach their potential whatever that may be, I want to help others believe and achieve reaching their goals.
Everyone’s journey is different, and so are their needs, which is why every session is planned to suit your needs.
READY FOR CHANGE, SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY
02102222420
Izayah Drayton
Kia ora, my name is Izayah. I work here at 828 Fitness as an administrator and instructor, in the future, I aspire to be a personal trainer and help people attain their health and fitness goals. In my spare time I play league and train for power lifting events. I'm real big on health and fitness and look forward to getting to know you all. I'm a friendly face so don't be shy and come up and say hi.
See you at 828Fitness
Kristen Burnett - Personal Trainer
My background – Personal Trainer, CrossFit Coach, Mum of 3 and an “Original” 828 girl!!
I have always had a passion for health, fitness and helping others. After having my 1st child in 2012 I left the corporate world and decided to get my Personal Training qualification and the rest is history! I have dabbled in an array of sports from Body Building and Half Ironman through to Sports Fighting and Crossfit.
My Passion and Goals - “Nobody who ever gave their best regretted it”
I am passionate about helping you achieve more than you ever thought possible. I respect that we are all on our own health and fitness journeys and I take a genuine interest in getting to know you and your goals so I can provide a service that gets you closer to them.
The distance between your dreams and reality is called ACTION. Come take ACTION at 828 Fitness I’d love to meet you!
Kristen.burnett1980@gmail.com
0275424254
Mike (Big Mack) Mackay
Kia ora everyone, my name is Mike and my fitness journey started back in the mid-90s playing multiple sports and coaching junior footy. In 2003 I looked for a new goal to work towards after retiring from these sports.
I tried powerlifting and was hooked, started strength training, competing regularly, and coaching other lifters while they competed, focusing on technique and increasing muscle mass. It also led me to compete in bodybuilding for 2 years.
I joined 828 Fitness Huntly shortly after it opened and earlier this year had the privilege of coaching a small team of lifters who attended the Outlaw Deadlift only Comp in Te Awamutu. From there our team 828 All or nothing has grown from 5 to 12 amazing lifters. Super proud of this team. There is no specific stereotype for powerlifting, you can be young or old, big or small, strong or committed, as its good technique rather than just brute strength that wins in the end. So, if you’re interested in a pathway into powerlifting just reach out.
Favorites' quotes “Bars always loaded” “stay in the grind.”
Mike
Ph:021706870
What our customers say
"Love working out with the lovely Dehlia and Luressa. Never before have I bounced out of bed at 5:30am eager to go to classes!! I am in the older age gap and feel so supported while exercising in a safe, happy and fun environment."
Wendy Horrox
" Dehlia is a fantastic trainer with a great sense of humour! Every session is filled with laughter and positive vibes which empowers you to work out even harder. Being a part of Dehlia’s 8 week challenge and attending Dee’s morning classes, I find she caters to everyone’s fitness levels and will go above and beyond to help you to achieve your fitness goals! "
Zoey