Build Your
Mental Edge

Group fitness classes in Upper Hutt.

"Helping everyday people achieve what they once thought was impossible."

Who Are We?

More Than
Just A Gym

Mental Edge Athletic is a small, locally owned family business with one goal: helping everyday people achieve what they once thought was impossible.

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What We Offer

Functional Fitness Classes

One style of training, built around real movement. Every class blends strength, conditioning and endurance work through the fundamental patterns your body is built to move in: pushing, pulling, squatting, hinging, lunging, gait and rotation.

Strength Conditioning Endurance Functional Fitness Fundamental Movement
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Your Coaches

Real Coaching

Guidance and quality movement, not guesswork. Our coaches meet you at your starting point and build your confidence as you progress toward your goals.

Ross Jackman
Ross Jackman · Coach
Jannaia Fuimaono
Jannaia Fuimaono · Coach

Pricing

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FREE TRIAL CLASS

$0

your first class

  • + No commitment
  • + Meet the coaches
  • + See what we're about

Quick account sign-up needed to book.

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UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP

$50

$65

per week

  • + Unlimited classes
  • + No lock-in contract
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10 TRIP PASS

$180

10 classes

  • + Use across any class
  • + Valid for 6 months
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Just want to drop in? Casual visits are $20 per visit. Book online or ask us in person.

Schedule

Class Timetable

Same times every week, a different workout every day.

Monday to Friday

6 Sessions Daily

5:00 AM

Ross Jackman

6:00 AM

Ross Jackman

9:30 AM

Jannaia Fuimaono

12:00 PM

Jannaia Fuimaono

5:00 PM

Ross Jackman

6:00 PM

Ross Jackman

Saturday

7:00 AM

Community Run / Walk Club

9:00 AM

Partner WOD

Closed Sundays for recovery.

Reviews

What Our Members Say

Allie Carroll

1 review

Jul 2026

Walking into a CrossFit gym as a mum who was starting over with her fitness was incredibly intimidating, but from my very first class, I was made to feel like I belonged. The coaches have been amazing at scaling every workout to suit where I was at, making sure I felt challenged without feeling overwhelmed.

Teagan Turner

3 reviews

Jul 2026

Awesome gym! The programming is well thought out, challenging, and keeps training enjoyable. The gym is always clean, and the atmosphere is welcoming with a great community vibe. The coaches actually coach, they're attentive, provide helpful cues, and genuinely want to see everyone improve. Highly recommend to anyone, whether you're new to the gym or experienced!

Rebecca McNaughton

1 review

Jul 2026

I love the culture of this gym. The coaches are committed to everyone having a good workout - no matter what that looks like. It's always a good day when I go to this gym 😊

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