Free gym access
Equipment for every fitness level — strength, flexibility, and cardio. No fees, no barriers, everyone welcome.
115 King St South, Hastings
Hawke's Bay's only free community gym
Supporting everyone in our community — including people with intellectual and physical disabilities, mental health challenges, and senior citizens.
Mon
9am – 7pm
Tue
9am – 7pm
Wed
9am – 6pm
Thu
12.30pm – 7.30pm
Fri
By appointment
Sat
10am – 12pm
Sun
Closed
What we offer
A welcoming place to get stronger
Personal training
Our trainers are experienced in working with people of all abilities, and build a plan that fits your goals and needs.
Group classes
Fun, engaging sessions designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone — come along and give one a go.
I just love coming to the gym. I feel comfortable with the people and the support I receive — it's a good place for me to clear my mind and feel better about myself. Matthew Harris, gym user
Special programmes
Built around real needs
We run programmes tailored to specific groups in our community — seniors, people with disabilities, and those facing mental health challenges. Each one is designed around the unique needs of the group, in a supportive environment.
Our founder
"Fitness is for everyone."
"Together, we break barriers and build strength, one step at a time." — Ben Evans, Founder of Inclusive Fitness Hastings.
Have a question, want to volunteer, or need more information? We'd love to hear from you.
Not sure where to start?
Find what suits you
Answer five quick questions and we'll point you to the right programme — whether that's building strength, steadying your balance, clearing your head, or simply getting comfortable in a gym for the first time.
It takes about a minute, there's no sign-up, and nothing is shared unless you choose to.
Find us
Look for the blue and gold
We're at 115 King Street South, Hastings — opposite Farmers, with our big Inclusive Fitness sign above the windows. Just walk in during open hours; you don't need an appointment to come and have a look around.