About Us

Alpine Athletic is a functional fitness studio located in New Zealand’s alpine resort town of Hanmer Springs.

Our Philosophy

At Alpine Athletic we believe fitness creates freedom. The freedom to hike up mountains, cycle the trails, hit the ski slopes, and keep up with the kids. Fitness is the ultimate life-enhancer, your potential for adventure, experiences and life increases significantly when you are fit. 

We provide our local community the opportunity to improve their health and fitness beyond what they ever thought they were capable of. Through our varied classes, expert programming, and top-quality coaching we can get you to where you want to be. 

The design of our logo is inspired by the Kārearea. A Falcon endemic to New Zealand and regularly viewed in the mountainous skies of Hanmer Springs and surrounding alpine forests. The Kārearea represents attributes we value - strength, speed, agility, fortitude, and freedom. 

Our Trainers

Tom Hay, Trainer

Tom has over 15 years’ experience as a trainer. He completed a Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership (Personal Training and Exercise Prescription) at the Otago Institute of Sport in 2009.

He went on to complete the CrossFit Level 1 trainer certificate in 2010 and has spent many years coaching group fitness alongside his personal training business.

Rebecca Hay, Trainer

Rebecca has many years of experience in fitness and coaching. She has represented New Zealand in Surf Life Saving, competed at the highest level in New Zealand and Australia at the CrossFit Regionals and has also completed her CrossFit Level 1 certificate.

Rebecca has a passion for teaching. She is the Deputy Principal and sports coordinator at the local school and enjoys helping others to advance their abilities, whether it be in the classroom or on the sports field. 

Core Values

Community

We are not only a gym, but a community. Our mission is to create a supportive and motivating environment where fitness is fun.

Discipline

Train hard in here and thrive out there. You will find lasting fitness results and like-minded people committed to working hard.

Freedom

Fitness creates freedom. Build fitness, health, and longevity to live life at your full potential.

Client Testimonials

  • “Having recently stepped down from high level contact sport – Rugby and Judo. I was looking for an avenue to maintain my fitness while still having an air of competitiveness. Joining my local gym, I was introduced to CrossFit and Tom as the trainer and programmer. Tom was able to breakdown the many movements involved and scale the workouts to the appropriate level while still ensuring I was pushing myself. The combination of Olympic lifting, gymnastics and cardio allowed for a varied workout each time I attended class. With Tom’s guidance and encouragement, I was able to learn new skills and work on strengthening current ones. I saw massive improvements in my fitness levels and the use of the different functional movements has translated well into my everyday life. I was able to take the skills I learnt with Tom to make me the stronger and healthier version of myself and continue to compete at my age.”

    Kane Affleck - Masters Athlete &
    Former NZ Judo Representative

  • “It is with great pleasure to submit a testimonial about Tom. It was Feb 2011 when I joined my first ever gym after moving back to NZ to retire. Feeling hesitant and not knowing what was in store for me, Tom was to be my PT as nerves began to set in Tom quickly allayed my fears. After a quick orientation tour of the gym facilities, Tom devised an introductory program for me. Once I settled in Tom consistently updated and redesigned programs to suit my needs and goals. I can honestly say I achieved my goals under his guidance. After a few months I was soon hitting Toms Boot Camps and Functional classes which I became a regular participant. Needless to say I benefitted from Toms input into my health and well-being.“

    - Nick Tawa

  • When I first started training with Tom, I was new to the gym and had never lifted anything heavier than a 3kg dumbbell. One of my first goals was to be able to do a pull up and I really had no confidence that this would be an achievable goal, I assumed you had to be born with that type of strength. Tom designed pull up training programs for me and gradually I could feel my upper body getting stronger and muscles growing in places I never knew existed.

    Tom would regularly adapt my programmes as my strength would develop and within no time, I could do 3 strict pull ups in a row! This far exceeded my own expectations of what I already thought was an unrealistic goal.

    I have also done Olympic lifting training sessions with Tom which gave me more confidence with a heavy barbell, especially having the weight over my head. Tom was able to see imbalances in my form, so I was able to focus on specific exercises for overall better technique.

    - Malina Nuttall

  • “Training with Tom was an absolute delight. He is dedicated not only to his own training but to training his clients. With great programming and attention to detail when it came to teaching technique, I got the results I wanted.”

    - Mei Lan Allen

  • “Since moving from Australia back home to NZ I struggled to find a gym that’s welcoming, friendly and homey. I met Tom as one of my trainers and one of the best hands down, so encouraging. He would push me and helped me learn so many things about CrossFit and strength and conditioning in general.“

    - Tui Turner
    Waikato Touch, Swimming & Water Polo Representative, 2016 Golden Gloves Boxing champion

  • “Tom is a great coach, he introduced me to functional training and CrossFit. He has a great understanding of performance, movement and weightlifting.“

    - Andrew Harnett