Real Coaching
Real Results
URBAN didn't start here.
It started in a park in 2009. No walls, no equipment. Just coaching.
We were one of New Zealand's first CrossFit affiliates. The same with HYROX and now ATHX as a Regional Hub.
The new facility is 685sqm of training space we were building towards without even knowing it. 16 years of history. All of it lives here now.
Come and see it for yourself. It's pretty epic.
Whether you're passing through Wellington or just want to see the new space — grab a drop in and come and train with us.
Three distinct training methodologies. Choose one or train across all three.
Some come for the variety. Others compete. All programming is written in-house by coaches who compete at the highest level in every discipline. Each pillar has a pathway to compete if you want it. None of them require it.
When you know what you're training for, you show up more. And your results follow.
Start Your Trial8 Runs. 8 Stations. 1 Race. Anyone can do it. Race or no race, HYROX gives your training purpose. We coach it. We train for it. We compete in it. World Championship qualifiers train here alongside everyone else.
Coaching weightlifting since 2009. We follow the methodology of Richie Patterson, 3x Olympic Games athlete and coach. Better movement with a barbell, every class.
Hybrid training without the complexity. Strength, endurance and conditioning — no gymnastics, no Olympic lifting. The sweet spot between HYROX and the barbell.
What Members Say
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— Alana McDonald, HYROX World Championship Qualifier 2025.
"Thanks to Mike's coaching, smart programming and belief in me, I achieved something I never thought possible — qualifying for the HYROX World Championships. Urban Fitness isn't just a gym, it's a place that challenges limits and supports real life balance."
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— Jen De Wald-Harrison, HYROX World Championship Qualifier 2025.
"Four weeks after joining Urban Fitness I competed in my first HYROX race. At my second race in Perth I qualified for the HYROX World Championships. At 56, I'm still getting fitter and faster — the coaching here is invaluable."
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— Katie Kemp, HYROX World Championship Qualifier 2025.
“Winning my division at HYROX Sydney still blows my mind — especially for a runner who once had no clue about this world and was terrified of the gym. Urban Fitness changed everything."
Not sure if Urban is right for you? Start with a 7-day trial or a 6-week challenge. Train alongside our members, get fully coached sessions and see exactly what we're about before you commit.
Start Your TrialAlready training elsewhere or visiting Wellington? Book a single coached session or an open gym pass. No commitment, no contract. Just show up and train.
Book a Drop InFull and half HYROX simulations at our Wellington gym. Practise race pacing, station transitions and strategy before race day. Open to members and non-members.
View Sim DatesUnlimited coached classes, open gym access and student rates. All for a flat weekly rate. Simple, transparent pricing with no lock-in contracts.
MembershipsCoached classes six days a week across HYROX conditioning, strength and barbell training. See the full weekly schedule and find the sessions that fit your life.
View TimetableEvery session at Urban Fitness is structured, coached and purposeful. No random workouts. Find out what each class focuses on and how to build your week.
View ClassesFrequently Asked Questions
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HYROX is a global fitness race combining 8km of running with eight functional workout stations — rowing, ski erg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, kettlebell farmers carry, sandbag lunges, and wall balls. It's designed for everyday athletes and has categories from Open through to Pro.
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No. We coach people at every level, from complete beginners to HYROX World Championship competitors. If you can show up consistently and follow coaching, we'll do the rest.
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We offer HYROX-specific conditioning classes, Olympic weightlifting, strength and ATHX Games training and team training sessions. Classes run six days a week at our Wellington gym.
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We're current based at 4 College Street, Te Aro, Wellington. Open seven days a week for classes and open gym.
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Weekly membership is $70 per week, which includes unlimited coached classes and open gym access seven days a week. We also offer a 7-day trial for $70 and a 6-week challenge for $497. As well as 5x ($150) and 10x ($220) trip passes.
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A HYROX simulation replicates as close as possible, the full race experience — running and all eight workout stations — in a controlled gym environment. We run full and half simulations at Urban Fitness so athletes can practise pacing, transitions and race strategy before race day. Open to members and non-members.
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It depends on your starting point, but most people are race-ready within three to six months of consistent training. Some are ready sooner. We'll tell you honestly where you're at.
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Yes. Contact us directly for current student membership rates.
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We specialise. Most gyms offer a bit of everything. We focus entirely on HYROX training and strength — and we've been doing it for over ten years. Our coaches compete at the same level they coach, including HYROX World Championship level.
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Yes. We offer a 7-day trial for $70 with unlimited classes and a free 30-minute strategy call with Mike if you want to talk through whether Urban is right for you before spending anything.