115 King St South, Hastings

Hawke's Bay's only free community gym

Supporting everyone in our community — including people with intellectual and physical disabilities, mental health challenges, and senior citizens.

Mon 9am – 7pm
Tue 9am – 7pm
Wed 9am – 6pm
Thu 12.30pm – 7.30pm
Fri By appointment
Sat 10am – 12pm
Sun Closed

What we offer

A welcoming place to get stronger

Gym equipment at Inclusive Fitness Hastings

Free gym access

Equipment for every fitness level — strength, flexibility, and cardio. No fees, no barriers, everyone welcome.

A trainer supporting a member through a workout

Personal training

Our trainers are experienced in working with people of all abilities, and build a plan that fits your goals and needs.

A group class in session

Group classes

Fun, engaging sessions designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone — come along and give one a go.

I just love coming to the gym. I feel comfortable with the people and the support I receive — it's a good place for me to clear my mind and feel better about myself. Matthew Harris, gym user

Special programmes

Built around real needs

We run programmes tailored to specific groups in our community — seniors, people with disabilities, and those facing mental health challenges. Each one is designed around the unique needs of the group, in a supportive environment.

Ask about a programme

Members and volunteers together at the gym
Ben Evans at Inclusive Fitness Hastings

Our founder

"Fitness is for everyone."

"Together, we break barriers and build strength, one step at a time." — Ben Evans, Founder of Inclusive Fitness Hastings.

Have a question, want to volunteer, or need more information? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact us

Ready to get started?

Membership is completely free — everyone welcome, all abilities supported.

Apply to join today