Self-care is even more important during uncertain times. It allows you to feel your very best and is also a great opportunity to support your local businesses in the industry so you can look after yourself, and each other.
BEST SPA
Forme Spa
At Forme Spa, the focus is to put back in what life (or lockdown) takes out. Their luxurious spas are designed for relaxation and rejuvenation, with a wide range of massage, facial and day spa package options to put your mind and body at lease. Awarded the Supreme Award in NZ Retail Awards 2019 and Best Customer Experience, Forme Spa are NZ’s leading day spas.
BEST SUPPLEMENTS
Agility Health Co: Total Colostrum
Colostrum is the first milk produced by all mammals and is present from birth for a period of around five days, containing a combination of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to benefit the whole body, particularly the immune and digestive system. Agility Health prides itself in being the leading supplier of First Day Milking Colostrum that is totally pure and not diluted with milk powder. The product is from grass-fed, antibiotic-free sources. Also available in capsules.
BEST PROTEIN
Eat Me Supplements: 100% Whey Protein
Founded in 2008, Eat Me Supplements remain 100% New Zealand owned with the focus on quality and exceptional customer service. Their delicious protein shakes are a great way to promote lean physique and help you feel more satiated. Their Premium 100% Whey Protein also carries Informed Sport’s tick of approval.
BEST BOUTIQUE GYM
HABITAT: Where fitness meets whānau
A warm inviting habitat of real people, ready to support, laugh and sweat with you. Workout your way with our choice variety of classes including HIIT, barre, spin, strength, and yoga. Whether your goal is to get fitter, stronger, or just feel better – we’ve got you sorted.
399 New North Road, Kingsland
BEST YOGA & PILATES
Sweat Yoga and Hot Pilates
Sweat Yoga lives up to its name, combining a fiery energy along with a sense of calming and grounding. The studio offers a hatha style of yoga, alongside power vinyasa, and yin. Their popular hot pilates classes are the perfect complement to hot yoga, and will strengthen your muscles, boost your metabolism and leave you feeling amazing.
12 Morgan Street, Newmarket
sweatyoga.co.nz
BEST ONLINE WORKOUTS
Barre Base Anywhere
Barre Base Anywhere offers powerful barre, pilates and yoga workouts on-demand. Build strength, length and deepen your core connection with these 20-30 minute workouts. Tailor your workout to your energy levels, or mix and match strength and mobility sessions for a bespoke workout experience.
Start your seven-day free trial today at barrebaseanywhere.co.nz
BEST ACTIVEWEAR
Ten 03 Activewear
Fleur and Bridget, both mums in Marlborough, are besties who were inspired to create a range of tights that stay up and are ‘squat-proof’, for a wide range of women. Their activewear collection pieces are all named after the bays in the Marlborough Sounds. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, using quality materials, including eco-conscious
recycled fabrics.
