CrossFit & HYROX Gym in Thorndon, Wellington
Get stronger.
Expert coaching, structured training and a genuine community in the heart of Wellington.
No experience required.
Good training isn’t random.
Instinct combines expert coaching, structured training and a supportive community to help people train consistently and progress.
Coaching
Real coaches who know how to teach, adapt and progress training.
Structure
Purposeful programming designed to give training direction rather than leaving people guessing.
Community
A training environment where people know each other, train together and belong.
There’s more than one way to start.
I’m new to training
For people who are new to structured functional fitness or unsure where to begin.
I already train
For people looking for better coaching, structure and a stronger training community.
I want to perform
For people with specific performance goals who want more focused training.
Different ways to train. One coaching community.
CrossFit
Structured group training built around strength, conditioning, skill and fitness.
HYROX / Hybrid
Training combining functional fitness and endurance for hybrid performance.
On-Ramp / Beginners
A supported starting point for people new to this style of training.
Personal Training
Individual coaching focused on the person’s goals and training needs.
Teens
Structured fitness training for teenagers.
Bootcamp
Accessible group fitness training.
You’ll know your coaches.
Instinct is a coaching-led training community. The same coaches see you week after week, learn how you move and know what you are working towards. Eleven of them, in one gym, in Wellington.
The coaches at Instinct know their stuff, you can tell there’s intent behind every cue and every session. Strength’s gone up, gained new skills and fitness has improved. I look forward to class every day!
After trialing most of the functional fitness gyms around Wellington over the years, Instinct Fitness is the one I keep coming back to.
A great community, all the kit you could need, and a very welcoming environment. We will be back!
Good facilities, super knowledgeable and approachable coaches, awesome community and great programming.
Start here.
Book your free intro
Choose a time that works for you.
Meet your coach
Tell us your goals and training history. A coach reviews it and confirms the right starting point.
Start training
Begin with the programme and training pathway that fits you.
Train in the heart of Wellington.
Instinct Fitness is on Thorndon Quay, roughly a five-minute walk from the Wellington CBD.
Instinct Fitness
Unit 3, 210 Thorndon Quay
Pipitea, Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Before you start.
Do I need previous CrossFit experience?
No. Every class is coached and the workout is scaled to the person doing it. We have eleven coaches, including a registered physiotherapist.
What if I’m completely new to training?
On-Ramp is a five-session course covering the squat, press, hip hinge, clean and snatch. Each session runs 60 minutes with both a strength and a conditioning piece, and it is built to get you confident before you join group classes.
How often should I train?
Most of our members train two to three times a week. Classes run from 6am through to 6pm on weekdays plus Saturday mornings, so it fits around work.
What should I expect at my first session?
You fill in a short intake form and health screen, book your first class, and get a welcome video from one of the coaches before you arrive. Classes are 60 minutes.
Which programme is right for me?
CrossFit is the core group programme. HYROX runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus Sunday mornings. Teens runs Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during school terms. Personal training is one-on-one with no minimum commitment. If you are not sure, tell us your goal and a coach will point you at the right one.
Ready to find your place at Instinct?
Start with a conversation. We’ll help you find the right way to train.