ABOUT US

Halswell Local Gary Hancock has been the owner of Blitz since January 2024.  Gary is a father of two, one attending Hillmorton High and the other at Halswell Primary School. 
 

Gary has been involved in sports his entire life, firstly with a career playing several seasons of Division One rugby in Christchurch and then found a new passion in cycling, both on the road and on the track, representing at a National Level.  Gary is a qualified  and experienced personal trainer and has been training a variety of teams and individuals for several years. Blitz is now his perfect new work environment as he still has so much passion for helping people make and help create real change (and place to share his dad jokes)!

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Sam is the manager of Blitz and has been with the gym since it opened four years ago.  Sam has become a very experienced trainer and works with a large variety of althletes - however he is very adept at working with people from all walks of life with any number of personal challenges which he helps them overcome or provide safe and effective alternatives to. Sam is the head strength coach at Blitz and writes all the strength progemas that are taught in stidio to the members.

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In between classes both Gary and Sam specialize in 1:1 Personal Training which may include injury rehab, intensive strength or conditioning, sports specific training or just for anyone not yet comfortable in a group session.

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Our vision is to provide a fun, friendly, communal group fitness studio in Halswell.  This is to provide the community a non judgmental supportive environment to fulfill your goals, both mental and physical,  which may include feeling fitter, healthier and happier than you were yesterday.  Whether it's your first time in the gym or a seasoned pro we would love to see you and you will be made to feel welcome!! 

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