"Let's face it guys, as we get older we do change, so it's time to stop pretending we are Peter Pan and start looking after ourselves"
What is ManGo - This ones just for the fellas! Introducing the 'brother' business to Personal Pilates - ManGo is an exclusive Men's Only Health and Wellness service. It's the brain child of Nick Mannix who has identified a need for a different approach to men's fitness, helping them achieve their healthy balance with juggling work, home, study and parent commitments.
Encouraging them to use fitness as a way to release stress, prevent looming health complications and bring the fun element back into looking after themselves. Although men of all ages are invited, there is a particular focus on those over 35 who are more prone to risking injury if they try to re-enter a fitness programme through the mainstream channels or simply just don't enjoy bashing themselves around the old-fashioned way! Instead, ManGo offers a range of services including Individual, Duo and Group (6 per group) activities with an emphasis on building core strength foundations, flexibility, improving range of motion in joints and cardiovascular fitness. Nick uses the studio for Group classes using rollers, balls and bands and the Pilates Reformer machines for stretching/strength sessions as well as incorporating outdoor activities for a sense of adventure and recreation.
Who is Nick - Professionally, Nick is a fully qualified Fitness Trainer and a former Physical Trainer with the New Zealand Defence Force with over 25 years experience in the Fitness Industry and since coming on board with Personal Pilates he's now Pilates trained and working towards his certification. Throughout his life he's competed in social and competitive leagues for most sports including football, rugby, swimming, water polo, cycling, running, triathlons, kickboxing, gymnastics, in fact if there's a sport you can pretty much guarantee he's done it! Now in his late 40's and 2 health- related operations later, he considers himself more of a weekend warrior who enjoys a good dose of mountain biking and going hunting whenever he can. Personally, Nick is your ordinary all-rounded Kiwi bloke who is Kim's partner, supporting her with running Personal Pilates, he's also super dad to Maddy, a godfather to 10 other kids and the mate that people call upon when they need a favour. After ditching the corporate world to become a stay at home dad, he knows the pressures of what it's like for guys to wear many hats at once and how important your health is so you can be there for your family and friends. He's ready to share his knowledge, experience and go on the journey with you to finding your better balance in life!
Check out what others have to say....
'Nick, I found the format you implemented really helpful in understanding where my starting point is. For me the program offered great advise on riding techniques along with the areas to work on with stretching (which are many)' Elton D (Mountain Bike Recreation Rider)
'What a great approach to improving male health.' Mike B (Self Confessed Couch Potato!)
'Great programme Nicko, you're onto something here bro! Your instruction is right on the money.....I would love to prioritise this!' Brad C (Busy Dad who just needs an out every now and then!)
'I benefitted from all areas of the program. I know this because my body reminded me for the days following each session. Which was great. The rides taught me a lot and I really enjoyed the reformer sessions, but it was the roller/stretching sessions that was the awakening. Nick, I did enjoy the changes you made to the reformer sessions modifying the exercises from session to session such as eliminating the box to end up with sitting cross-legged on the reformer to complete the arm exercise. I found that was good progress and the changes made it fun.' Gary C (Mountain Bike Weekend Warrior)
Individual or Duo Starter Pack
3 x 45min Reformer Machine Sessions
Individual - $195 Ideal for those who prefer to one on one sessions and who need more flexibility with appointment times.
Duo Sessions - $258 It's always more motivating with someone else, plus you can split the costs, so grab a mate and ManGo together!
ManGo Group Classes -
Mondays 7.45pm
Wednesdays 12pm
Thursdays 5.30pm
45mins
Cost: $70 per 5 classes or $16 each
Terms and Conditions for Group Classes:
What is ManGo - This ones just for the fellas! Introducing the 'brother' business to Personal Pilates - ManGo is an exclusive Men's Only Health and Wellness service. It's the brain child of Nick Mannix who has identified a need for a different approach to men's fitness, helping them achieve their healthy balance with juggling work, home, study and parent commitments.
Encouraging them to use fitness as a way to release stress, prevent looming health complications and bring the fun element back into looking after themselves. Although men of all ages are invited, there is a particular focus on those over 35 who are more prone to risking injury if they try to re-enter a fitness programme through the mainstream channels or simply just don't enjoy bashing themselves around the old-fashioned way! Instead, ManGo offers a range of services including Individual, Duo and Group (6 per group) activities with an emphasis on building core strength foundations, flexibility, improving range of motion in joints and cardiovascular fitness. Nick uses the studio for Group classes using rollers, balls and bands and the Pilates Reformer machines for stretching/strength sessions as well as incorporating outdoor activities for a sense of adventure and recreation.
Who is Nick - Professionally, Nick is a fully qualified Fitness Trainer and a former Physical Trainer with the New Zealand Defence Force with over 25 years experience in the Fitness Industry and since coming on board with Personal Pilates he's now Pilates trained and working towards his certification. Throughout his life he's competed in social and competitive leagues for most sports including football, rugby, swimming, water polo, cycling, running, triathlons, kickboxing, gymnastics, in fact if there's a sport you can pretty much guarantee he's done it! Now in his late 40's and 2 health- related operations later, he considers himself more of a weekend warrior who enjoys a good dose of mountain biking and going hunting whenever he can. Personally, Nick is your ordinary all-rounded Kiwi bloke who is Kim's partner, supporting her with running Personal Pilates, he's also super dad to Maddy, a godfather to 10 other kids and the mate that people call upon when they need a favour. After ditching the corporate world to become a stay at home dad, he knows the pressures of what it's like for guys to wear many hats at once and how important your health is so you can be there for your family and friends. He's ready to share his knowledge, experience and go on the journey with you to finding your better balance in life!
Check out what others have to say....
'Nick, I found the format you implemented really helpful in understanding where my starting point is. For me the program offered great advise on riding techniques along with the areas to work on with stretching (which are many)' Elton D (Mountain Bike Recreation Rider)
'What a great approach to improving male health.' Mike B (Self Confessed Couch Potato!)
'Great programme Nicko, you're onto something here bro! Your instruction is right on the money.....I would love to prioritise this!' Brad C (Busy Dad who just needs an out every now and then!)
'I benefitted from all areas of the program. I know this because my body reminded me for the days following each session. Which was great. The rides taught me a lot and I really enjoyed the reformer sessions, but it was the roller/stretching sessions that was the awakening. Nick, I did enjoy the changes you made to the reformer sessions modifying the exercises from session to session such as eliminating the box to end up with sitting cross-legged on the reformer to complete the arm exercise. I found that was good progress and the changes made it fun.' Gary C (Mountain Bike Weekend Warrior)
Individual or Duo Starter Pack
3 x 45min Reformer Machine Sessions
Individual - $195 Ideal for those who prefer to one on one sessions and who need more flexibility with appointment times.
Duo Sessions - $258 It's always more motivating with someone else, plus you can split the costs, so grab a mate and ManGo together!
ManGo Group Classes -
Mondays 7.45pm
Wednesdays 12pm
Thursdays 5.30pm
45mins
Cost: $70 per 5 classes or $16 each
Terms and Conditions for Group Classes:
- You must have completed a Personal Pilates Introductory with us or similar elsewhere.
- You must register online prior to attending.
- You can register for the full series or per class (please specify dates.)
- Upon confirmation of registration you will receive an invoice with payment options. Payment is required prior to completion of 1st class.
- Attendance to all registered classes is at your own discretion and there are no refunds or credits for missed classes.
- For all non-attendance please call/text the instructor asap. We will offer an alternative if/where-ever possible.
- If for medical reasons you are unable to complete all registered classes a voucher will be issued and can be used at a later date. (A medical certificate may be requested.)
