02/11/2026
A little clarification about class attendance and pass expiry
I wanted to clarify a few things about how my classes work, what’s needed to get results, and what I ask from people who sign up.
The New Zealand physical activity guidelines recommend muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. I know that kind of commitment can feel like a big step for some people, so I encourage you to start with once a week, get solid on that, build consistency and, when you feel ready, progress to twice a week.
Once a week will certainly give you some progress initially, although it isn’t likely to be enough for continued long-term progress. Anything less than once a week, however, and you’re unlikely to be doing enough to see meaningful results. In fact, you’ll be going backwards.
Consistency is important not just for your own progress, but also for your safety and the way I run my business.
When you’re attending regularly, I can monitor your progress, see how your body is adapting and make appropriate decisions about increasing your loads. When you’re attending sporadically, it’s much harder for me to know what a safe and appropriate working weight is for you. I don’t want you jumping back into loads your body isn’t currently prepared for.
I also can’t run a small-group personal training business without consistent attendance, so I require everyone who signs up to commit to attending at least once a week.
I have a maximum of five spaces in each class, so every booking matters. When people book sporadically, it makes it really difficult for me to know how many classes to offer and how many spaces I actually have available for others.
To help everyone stay consistent, I’ve also put expiry dates back on passes.
Moving forward:
* 5-session pass: 6 weeks to use.
* 10-session pass: 12 weeks to use.
This still gives you some grace for life stuff that might come up.
If you’re planning travel of more than 2 weeks during this time, just let me know and I’ll extend your pass.
If you’re sick or injured with something that is taking time to recover from, likewise, let me know and I’ll keep your pass open for you.
What I do ask is that you communicate with me. If you disappear without letting me know what’s happening, your remaining sessions will be forfeited and I’ll remove you from my system.
I really want everyone to get stronger, see progress and get the most out of their training. I’m invested in helping you achieve that, and you showing up consistency is a big part of making it happen.
Thanks for understanding!
