ABOUT US
The owner of Blitz is Gary Hancock and he is well embedded in the Halswell community - He even literally lives over the back fence of the gym! Gary is a father of two, one attending Hillmorton High and the other at Halswell Primary School where Gary spent some time as a caretaker and was also on the School Board of Trustees for a 3 year term. Prior to that, Gary was in the Police in Canterbury for 18 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)!
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.
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Sam is the manager of Blitz and has been with the gym since it opened two 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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"The only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit extra".
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