Growing Younger, 18D Highland Park Drive, Auckland (2026)

08/06/2026

That lamppost is 1,000 steps from my front door.

When I first walked to it and back, I was a man who just needed to do more cardio. The heart is way more important than the biceps.

That was it. No plan. No programme. Just a lamppost.

Ten minutes. Maybe fifteen. That was all I had.

But I kept going back.

Then past it.

Then further.

Those short walks became a daily 4k. The 4k became a 5k run.

The 5k became 10k then a half marathon. Then a triathlon. Then, 5 years later, a full Ironman.

When I was shuffling to that lamppost, I had zero belief (or desire)ever do an Ironman. Zero.

But here's the thing.

I wasn't training for an Ironman. I was training for the lamppost.

The Ironman just showed up later, because I kept going back.

That's the whole lesson.

Not the Ironman. Not the half marathon. Not even the 4k.

The lamppost.

You don't need an hour. You don't need a gym. You don't need to feel ready or motivated or like the timing is right.

You need a lamppost. Something small. Something close. Something you can do today with exactly what you have.

Because the people who change their health after 50 aren't the ones who waited until everything lined up.

They're the ones who walked to the lamppost.

What's your lamppost right now? Drop it in the comments.

— Gavyn

08/06/2026

Hip pain for 2 years. Gone after one stretch. At 70 years old.

Dan left this comment on one of my YouTube videos today and I had to share it.

"I'm 70 and I've had hip pain for 2 years. 2 weeks ago I did your mobility stretch. OMG. The first stretch did it and resolved the pain. I've tried everything."

He can now balance on one foot for 60 seconds. He's building muscle back after significant loss. And he's not scared to boogie board in the ocean anymore.

That last one got me.

Because that's what this is really about. Not the stretch. Not the exercise. The ocean. The grandkids. The things you stopped doing because your body stopped cooperating.

Now here's what I want you to think about.

Dan got that result from a free YouTube video.

No coaching.
He used my free strength plan with no one watching his form, adjusting his movement, or building a plan around his specific body.

And put in to practice advice from one video.

Imagine what happens when someone like Dan trains with us in person.

When we can see exactly what's going on, work around the injuries that have piled up over the years, and build something that actually fits their life.

That's what we do at Growing Younger every single week.

If you've been putting up with pain, muscle loss, or just feeling like your body has quietly given up on you, you don't have to keep guessing.

Just comment 'chat' below and ill get you booked in for a conversation and map out a plan of action for you!

Gavyn

07/06/2026

We're in. (And this place has history.)

Two weeks of work, three days of moving, and a gym with a 30-year story behind it.

It's been a big couple of weeks.

We've just finished moving Growing Younger into our new home, and I won't pretend it was smooth sailing.

Two weeks of prep, then three days of shifting, lifting, and setting everything up.

My body has reminded me several times this week that I'm not 25 anymore.

But we're in. And we're home.

Here's the bit that got me though.

When we were getting the keys, someone mentioned that this space was apparently Howick's very first gym.

That stopped me for a second.

The same community that trained here 30 years ago, these are exactly the people Growing Younger exists for.

They're now in their 50s, 60s, 70s. And in a funny way, we're carrying on something that started right here. Same walls. Different chapter.

I thought that was worth sharing.

Three things I want you to take from this:

1. Starting again is not failure. It's just the next chapter.

I see it all the time. Someone tries a gym in their 40s, it doesn't fit, they stop, and then spend the next decade feeling like they missed their chance.

They didn't. The right environment matters enormously.

The wrong one isn't a reflection of you, it's a reflection of the fit.

2. The space you train in affects how long you stick at it.

There's real psychology behind this.
When you feel comfortable, when you're not surrounded by 22-year-olds doing things that hurt just to watch, when the music isn't rattling the windows, you come back.

Consistency is built on comfort as much as motivation.

3. Legacy thinking is one of the most powerful reasons to start.

Several members have mentioned wanting to get on the floor with their grandchildren.

Or not wanting to end up like their mum.

That's not a small thing. That's the whole thing.

If you're thinking about the next 20 years, not just the next 20 days, strength training is the single best investment you can make in that future.

We've got a beautiful new space. It's calm, it's set up properly, and it's built for people over 40 who want to train safely with guidance.

If you've been sitting on the idea of starting, this is a good week to come in and have a look.

31/05/2026

"I'm not a gym person.

I hear this almost every single week.

And honestly? Neither were most of the people training with me right now.

The ones who say it aren't lazy. They're not making excuses. They've usually *tried* — a Les Mills membership they used twice, a personal trainer who gave them a sheet of exercises and wandered off, a bootcamp class where everyone else was 25 and moving like they had different joints.

They felt out of place. No one explained anything. So they left.

That's not a "you" problem. That's a gym industry problem.

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Here's what I've noticed after 10,000+ hours coaching people over 50:

Most people in this age group don't need *more* intensity. They need the right kind of movement, done consistently, with someone who actually understands what a 60-year-old body has been through — the knee replacements, the back flare-ups, the blood pressure meds, the months where everything just aches

Growing Younger isn't a gym in the way you're imagining.

No loud music. No crowds of 22-year-olds. No one leaving you to figure it out from a laminated card.

Just guided, structured strength training — built specifically for people in their 50s, 60s and 70s, around whatever your body is dealing with.

If you've been thinking about this for a while but kept talking yourself out of it — this is worth reading twice.

Book in for a chat and We'll have a proper conversation about where you're at, what's going on with your body, and whether this is the right fit.

(Just dm me)

Ill even share the exact plan to get you to your goal!

31/05/2026

"I'm Over 50 & Not a Gym Person.

I hear this almost every single week.

And honestly? Neither were most of the people training with me right now.

The ones who say it aren't lazy. They're not making excuses. They've usually *tried* — a Les Mills membership they used twice, a personal trainer who gave them a sheet of exercises and wandered off, a bootcamp class where everyone else was 25 and moving like they had different joints.

They felt out of place. No one explained anything. So they left.

That's not a "you" problem. That's a gym industry problem.

Here's what I've noticed after 10,000+ hours coaching people over 50:

Most people in this age group don't need more intensity. They need the right kind of movement, done consistently, with someone who actually understands what a 60-year-old body has been through — the knee replacements, the back flare-ups, the blood pressure meds, the months where everything just aches

Growing Younger isn't a gym in the way you're imagining.

No loud music. No crowds of 22-year-olds. No one leaving you to figure it out from a laminated card.

Just guided, structured strength training — built specifically for people in their 50s, 60s and 70s, around whatever your body is dealing with.

If you've been thinking about this for a while but kept talking yourself out of it — this is worth reading twice.

Book in for a chat and We'll have a proper conversation about where you're at, what's going on with your body, and whether this is the right fit.

(Just dm me)

Ill even share the exact plan to get you to your goal!

30/05/2026

We don't have flashy equipment.
What we have is a 90% attendance rate and that's why our members get results.

You've probably walked into a gym at some point and felt completely invisible. Machines you weren't sure how to use. Classes moving too fast. Nobody checking whether you were okay. And slowly, without quite deciding to, you stopped going.

That's not a character flaw. That's what happens when a place isn't built for you.

Here in Howick and Highland Park, Growing Younger was built for one specific group of people: adults over 40 who are dealing with the real stuff — weight that won't shift like it used to, joints that ache in the morning, blood sugar creeping up, energy that's not what it was. People who need someone to actually guide them, not just give them a login and wish them luck.

Every session is coached. Every programme is built around what your body can do safely — not what looks impressive on Instagram. And because our members feel genuinely supported, they keep showing up. 90% attendance, week in, week out. That's not a boast — it's just what happens when people finally find somewhere they actually belong.

We're are not a posh franchise with all the bells and whistles, but our members are getting stronger, sleeping better, coming off medications, and playing with their grandchildren without getting puffed.

And they're doing it together, with people their own age, in a space where nobody's going to make them feel out of place.

Ready to find out if Growing Younger is right for you? Book a free, no-obligation discovery session at growingyounger.co.nz and let's talk about where you're at and what's possible.

28/05/2026

Most people over 50 who exercise are doing it wrong.

Not because they're lazy. Not because they don't care. But because they've been told that walking, cycling, or swimming is enough.

And while cardio is genuinely brilliant for your heart, it doesn't build the muscle that keeps you standing up from a chair without using your hands.

It doesn't protect your knees on the stairs. It doesn't stop that slow, quiet loss of strength that makes everything feel harder year after year.

That loss has a name — sarcopenia. And it starts in your 40s. By your 50s and 60s, if you're not actively working against it, you can lose up to 3–5% of your muscle mass every decade.

That's not just about how you look. It's about whether you can get off the floor if you fall. Whether you can carry your groceries. Whether you stay independent.

The good news? It's completely reversible.

I've watched clients in their 60s and 70s rebuild strength they thought was gone for good.

Jenni came to us at 67, tired all the time, knees aching, convinced her best years of movement were behind her.

Eight weeks later she was sleeping better, her knees had settled, and she told me she felt like herself again for the first time in years.

Strength training doesn't mean heavy barbells or grunting in a mirror.

It means teaching your body to move well, load safely, and recover properly — with a coach who understands what your body has been through.

That's exactly what we do at Growing Younger NZ's only fitness studio built specifically for people over 40.

If you've been walking for years and wondering why nothing is really changing, this is your sign.

Comment 'Chat' and we can arrange a proper chat about where you're at, what's holding you back, and whether we're the right fit for you. No pressure. No hard sell.

Just a conversation that might change how the next 20 years feel.

— Gavyn!

27/05/2026

I keep starting. I just can't seem to stick."

That's what a new client told me last week.

At 50 years old, knows he needs to move more, has tried a few times — but life gets in the way, motivation dips, and before long he's back to square one.

Sound familiar?

Here's what I've learned after working with hundreds of people his age: it's rarely about willpower.

It's about having the wrong setup.

When there's no one expecting you to show up, it's too easy to quietly disappear.

When the programme doesn't fit your body — your dodgy shoulder, your stiff knees, your busy week — it falls apart fast.

That's not failure. That's just a bad system.

What Mark actually needs isn't more motivation.

He needs a structured programme built around him, a coach who notices when he goes quiet, and a room full of people his own age doing the same thing.

That's exactly what we do at Growing Younger!

So If you're in your 50s, 60s, or 70s and you've been round this loop a few times — you're not broken.

You just haven't had the right support yet.

Let me know in the comments if this is familiar?

Ps (Photo is of the new space were building the physio rooms)

24/05/2026

Done for the year! Pleased i got it done, 6 mins slower but ill take the win! So much fun!

And I got a 10k PB 46.09 mins.🏆

Ps...Yes the water was freezing!! For all of 10 mins and it was low tide!

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