Our Team

Ross and Nicola immigrated from Scotland with their two girls almost 10 years ago. Now settled in North Canterbury their passion for health, fitness and their community have inspired them to open North Canterbury’s newest, fitness facility catering for ALL fitness levels

They both have an extensive health and fitness background with multiple qualifications within the industry.

Nicola is a qualified personal trainer as well as being a pre & postnatal core restore trainer she runs specialised Mums & Bubs sessions while also being able to share her knowledge and expertise throughout the many other classes she takes. Nicola is also a trained & licensed Metafit coach. Metafit is an exclusive training program burning maximum calories in a short workout using unique body weight exercises.

Ross has an advanced Personal Training qualification with an additional sports performance qualification.

The Thistle fit team offer an unpretentious and results-oriented community that’s invested in your goals and success.

Our Classes

HIIT

HIIT is a high intensity interval class designed to help lose body fat quickly, at the same time improve aerobic and anaerobic endurance..
Classes usually involve working with or without weights for a total body workout.
Classes are between 30-40 minutes depending on fitness and are suitable for all fitness levels.
TABATA

TABATA training is a type of endurance interval training that works in short blasts of time with a shorter rest period in-between exercises. Each round lasts 4 minutes (20/10) and there are usually 4-5 rounds per class. exercises can be done with or without weights.
Great for overall fitness and weight loss.
METAFIT

METAFIT focuses on core and bodyweight exercises, with no complex moves involved. Metafit is the original 30 minute metabolic workout that keeps burning calories for more than 24hours after your done.
Classes are 20-30 mins long and works every muscle in the body. Moves can be modified for beginners.
STRENGTH

STRENGTH focuses on moving heavier weights in a class environment, usually to a timer of between 30-40 seconds of exercise with longer rest periods in-between.
Strength focuses on proper technique allowing for precise muscle activation.
KETTLEBELL

KETTLEBELL class is a mixture of HIIT style workouts and Strength class.
We use the Kettlebell to focus on your core and improve endurance while maintaining a good intensity for an overall body workout.
IGNITE

IGNITE class is a hybrid training class designing to maximise your training.
This class involves strength, plyometrics and cardio exercises that give you that all over conditioning workout.
CORE

CORE workouts are incredible for stomach toning and sports performance. This class will build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles that support your core, improve balance and assist injury prevention.
Classes will be more focused on maintaining good technique, keeping your core activated throughout which in turn will help you in your day to day activities.
WOD

WORKOUT OF THE DAY is the class that will bring together your Strength, Speed and Stamina.
Workouts will be around 30-40 minutes and in this time you will work through the exercise stations at your own pace to see how many rounds you can complete in the set time.

Our Facility

OUR GYM FEATURES

A large range of classes using state of the art equipment and technology.
Optional monitored heart rate system for that added edge during your workout.
Our gym facilities are modern & bright.
Great range of supplements available to support you on your fitness journey.
OUR GROUP CLASSES

Our friendly personal trainers will guide you through your workout each day.
We have morning, afternoon and evening classes available.
All classes are tailored to suit all fitness levels
PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal training can be either 1 on 1, with a friend, or in a small group.
We will tailor a specific training program for you to work on between PT sessions
We will also guide you on nutrition to help maximise your training goals