CrossFit 879 Flaxmere
Established on March 28th, 2014, in partnership with the Flaxmere Community Centre, CrossFit 879 Flaxmere has proudly served our Hastings community for over a decade. Officially registered as a CrossFit affiliate on August 4th, 2014, our primary mission is to create a powerful, self-sustaining community capable of managing its own health and wellbeing. By utilizing the world-class CrossFit methodology of functional fitness, we guide members of all ages and capabilities to become fitter, faster, and stronger. Our gym provides an incredibly supportive and motivating environment where elite athletes and absolute beginners train side-by-side. Under the expert guidance of our deeply experienced and academically qualified coaching team, you will learn to unlock your potential, prevent injuries, and crush your personal physical goals.
Decade-Long Heritage
Serving the Hastings and Flaxmere area since March 2014, creating a massive legacy of health and community strength.
Elite Academic Coaching
Our trainers don't just have basic certificates; they hold complete degrees and specialized qualifications in exercise prescription.
Inclusive Community Focus
A place where kids, grandparents, and national-level athletes train side-by-side with complete mutual respect.
Henry Heke
Founder & Head Coach
Henry established CrossFit 879 Flaxmere in 2014 to serve the local community. He is dedicated to creating an environment where members take charge of their long-term health and functional performance.
Chelsea
Lead Coach & Exercise Specialist
Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Physical Education majoring in Exercise Prescription (2014) and a Master of Physical Education (2016). She brings unparalleled biomechanical and movement analysis to the team.
John Hirawani
CrossFit Coach
John is passionate about physical performance, technical mastery, and motivating athletes of all ages to move safely and efficiently.
Aidan Hope
CrossFit Coach
Aidan specializes in making high-intensity functional training accessible and engaging, providing precise cues and scaling structures to keep workouts fun and safe.
Aroha, 34 yrs
"CrossFit 879 Flaxmere is so much more than a gym. The sense of belonging here is unmatched, and having coaches with actual Master's degrees in physical education makes you feel so safe trying new weights."
Tane, 29 yrs
"I started 11 years ago when they first opened in the community centre. The team continues to cultivate top-tier physical performance while keeping the vibe completely humble and welcoming to everyone."
Main Box Training Floor
A fully outfitted functional workout space featuring custom heavy-duty pull-up rigs, Olympic lifting bars, bumper plates, and expansive turf and rubber flooring.
Metabolic Conditioning Suite
Packed with top-of-the-line cardiovascular equipment including Concept2 Rowers and Assault Air Bikes designed for testing physical limits.
Community Social Hub
A warm, welcoming lounge space where members connect, swap stories, and recover together after intense workout sessions.
CrossFit Foundations
An introduction program meticulously designed to teach new athletes the safety patterns and basic postures of CrossFit before entering main classes.
Flaxmere Run Club
A high-energy outdoor running program hosted in partnership with LSKD Aotearoa to build supreme lung capacity and outdoor agility.
Flax2's Competition
An annual community-centric fitness event designed to let pairs showcase their hard work, stamina, and team spirit.
30 Swansea Rd, Flaxmere, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
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CrossFit
Entraînement fonctionnel varié
Foundations
Specialized class
MetCon
Conditionnement métabolique
Olympic Weightlifting
Specialized class
Flaxmere Run Club
Specialized class
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Strengths
- Expert Academic Guidance - Our primary coaches hold legitimate Physical Education degrees, ensuring highly scientific, safe, and effective movements.
- Strong Community Spirit - Serving the Hawkes Bay community for over 11 years has generated a deeply warm, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
- High-Quality Partnerships - Strong ties with local organizations and global brands like LSKD translate to amazing community events and athletic collaborations.
Watch points
- No Sunday Classes - The box is closed on Sundays to allow coaches to recharge and maintain peak quality during weekday sessions.
- No Wet-Area Spa - We prioritize top-tier functional training equipment and community spaces over luxury spa facilities.
CrossFit
The quintessential strength and conditioning hour. Guided by an elite coach, you will move through joint mobility, strength progressions, and complete the Workout of the Day (WOD) scaled to your strength.
Objective: Strength & Conditioning
Foundations
A beginner-focused onboarding series covering basic mechanics like deadlifts, squats, and presses to build ultimate technical safety.
Objective: Technique & Form
MetCon
High-velocity cardiovascular conditioning aimed at sustaining elevated heart rates, fat-burning, and peak stamina using light functional loads.
Objective: Aerobic Capacity
Olympic Weightlifting
A technical class specializing in mastering the clean & jerk, the snatch, and heavy pulling and squatting variations.
Objective: Power & Strength
Flaxmere Run Club
A community-focused group running class designed to build baseline cardiovascular stamina around local landmarks.
Objective: Running Endurance
Open Gym
Unsupervised but supervised training blocks where members can pursue customized programs, skill weaknesses, or extra mobility work.
Objective: Self-Directed Mastery
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Situated in the friendly suburb of Flaxmere, Hastings, our facility is directly integrated with the local community infrastructure, providing dynamic fitness programs close to residential neighborhoods.
Public transport
Easily accessible via local bus routes running through Swansea Road and the nearby central Hastings connections.
Parking
Plenty of secure, free off-street parking is available on-site immediately adjacent to the building entrance.
Landmarks
Approach
We view functional fitness as a foundational human right that enables community longevity. We emphasize movement mastery and physical education first to create sustainable habits.
Methodology
We integrate academic exercise prescription with CrossFit methodology. This science-driven approach enables personalized adjustments, preventing athletic burnout and injury.
Progression
Athletes begin in our comprehensive Foundations courses to construct clean neurological movement pathways, building up to full workouts of high intensity.
Foundations (Open Term)
- Unlimited weekly classes
- No long-term contracts
- Access to community events
Foundations (12-Month Contract)
- Locked-in competitive rate
- Unlimited weekly classes
- Quarterly coaching assessment reviews
First visit
Arrive 15 minutes prior to the session. Introduce yourself to the coach on duty, who will take you through a mobility checklist and show you the facilities.
Required equipment
Bring comfortable clothing that allows full squatting range, athletic training footwear, a personal hydration bottle, and a towel.
What a typical session looks like
Each session lasts exactly 60 minutes, containing a focused joint warm-up, skill movement study, high-intensity WOD, and coach-led breathing/stretching recovery.
Strength & Weightlifting
Cardiovascular Engines
Gymnastics & Bodyweight
Flax2's Competition
A popular functional fitness partner challenge designed to test overall capacity, strength, and community synergy.
Weekly Community Runs
Free running sessions organized around Flaxmere to foster aerobic output and neighborhood friendships.
Chelsea
Chelsea combines top-level academic education with years of practical coaching, designing balanced strength programs that ensure safety and elite athletic outputs.
Henry Heke
Henry founded the box over 11 years ago, dedicating his professional life to giving local residents of Hawkes Bay the power to control their fitness destiny.
Flaxmere Community Centre
Our launch partner, allowing us to maintain a central location and directly support the local health index.
LSKD Aotearoa
Collaborative sponsor supporting our regional run events and community athletic growth.
CrossFit, LLC
Our international governing framework, keeping our programming current with global standards.
Flexible Unlimited Weekly memberships at $60.00 per week for open terms, with locked-in 12-month contract options also available to match your commitment.