Class Types
ONYX Fitness Studio offers a range of classes; from Pole Sport to Flexibility and Acro Classes to one-on-one Personal Training sessions, and more.
Each class is 60 minutes and you will always feel challenged.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Instructors follow a weekly syllabus incorporating turns, lifts, tricks and combinations to gain strength, flexibility and self-confidence.
If you already have some prior experience with pole, please contact our studio, so that we can recommend the best level for you.
Note: Pole shorts are necessary. Please do not wear jewelry during the class; Rings, bracelets and necklaces cause irreparable damage to the poles. Do not apply oils or lotions to the skin prior to your class. They will make you slip off the pole.
Introduction to Pole Sport
If you have never tried pole sport before, we require that you book Introduction to Pole Sport. This Five-week program is ideal for students who have never taken a pole class. This class introduces basic pole moves, techniques, climbing the pole, sitting on the pole, and strength training while highlighting Basic Spins and Floor work.
You can start the Five-week course at any time and we offer a special ‘first visit package’ which is available by clicking here.
No matter what your body type, age or fitness level, this class is a great introduction to Pole Sport. You will walk away with the proper techniques and confidence to prepare you for our Level 1 Classes.
Pole Sport Level 1
Level 1 Pole Sport class is designed to build upon the basics you’ve learned in Introduction to Pole Sport class. This class is made for students who have been working on basic spins and climbs, and are ready to start basic pole inversions. You will continue to learn more advanced climbs, spins, and tricks while building the strength and confidence necessary for proper inversion technique. You will walk away with the proper techniques and confidence to prepare you for our Level 1- PRO classes.
Requirements to attend this class: Have completed 5x Introduction to Pole classes.
Pole Sport Level 1 PRO
This class is designed for the student who is already comfortable with Level 1 inversions, leg hangs, climbs, spin pole, and Level 1 tricks.
Requirements to attend this class: Have to be able to do Invert crucifix, Butterfly, inside+outside leg hangs and laybacks.
Pole Sport Level 2
In Level 2 the student will continue to learn more advanced climbs, spins, and Level 2 tricks while building the strength to execute more challenging holds. This class will teach conditioning for various levels and phases of the inversion and climb. Perfect for Pole Sport Level 1 PRO students looking to move up to more advanced pole work and Pole Sport Level 3 students looking to master their technique.
Prerequisite: Butterfly Extended, Superman and Brass Monkey.
Pole Sport Level 3
This class is designed for the student who is already comfortable with Level 2 inversions (both grounded and aerially), extended butterfly, handspring, and spin pole. In Pole Sport Level 3 class, we will build on what you learned in Pole Sport Level 2 by bringing your training to the next level with power spins, challenging holds which involve fewer points of contact, and help you execute both dynamic and fluid aerial combinations. This class will take your skills to the next artistic level.
*Sign-up for this class is permitted by instructor approval only.
Pole Sport Level 4
Coming Soon…
Pole Sport Level 4 class is for advanced students with the highest level strength and flexibility tricks, intricate transitions and dynamic flows. You will attend these classes when you are completely secure in all exercises from Pole Sport Level 2 & 3. It is necessary to have a solid strength foundation and a very proficient technique to take part in these classes. There will be a strong emphasis on correct technique, acrobatic skills, fluent transitions and wholeness.
Pole Sport Open Level
In this multi-level Pole Sport class, instructors will teach techniques and combinations with progressions designed to challenge the varying levels of ability in the class. Open Level classes are for all levels of Pole. From Level 1 to Level 3.
Prerequisite: All students must be comfortably inverting from the ground to attend this class.
Note: This class is NOT for Intro students
ONYX Fit: Pole Strength - All Levels
Pole Strength is a class designed to help you condition your body and gain the strength you need so you can nail your pole goals. The class structure is 30 minute Full body exercise & 30 minute Pole specific conditioning.Whether it’s a basic invert, a butterfly, or an iron X, Pole Strength will help you get there!
Recommend you take this class to compliment your Pole training, to strengthen and tone your body.
Pole Sport: Self-Practice
We want our students to be the best they can be and to practice as often as possible, but we know from experience that finding space for a Pole at home can be a challenge - especially in Auckland! This is why we are offering times where clients are welcome to come in and use the equipment, stretch, do stretching training, or practice for a show or competition. There will be an instructor available to help you or spot you. Please be aware that your practice has to be safe for you and the people around you. Practice sessions are supervised, but we strongly encourage you to stick to exercises according to your level.
Flexibility Training & Advanced Stretching - All Levels
Our Flexibility Training classes teach you proper and safe techniques for those wanting to improve their flexibility, posture and relaxation. It is proven that flexibility training enhances physical fitness and body awareness. Increasing flexibility will help reduce the risk of injury to joints, muscles, and tendons. It also reduces muscle soreness and tension. Our classes are tailored for any level and there are no prerequisites - just a positive attitude.
Pole Acro & Handstand -
From Level 1 PRO- Advanced
This class is designed to challenge yourself and push you out of your comfort zone. This is suitable for Level 1 PRO and above students as you should be quite comfortable with your strength. We cover different handstands, including entries and exits and a step by step guide to beginner flips. You will find yourself being amazed at what your body can do while having a flippin' fun class!
Pole Art - All Levels
Discover your inner performer with this class as we dive into a different dance style each week of the month!
Week 1 - get saucy with Burlesque.
Week 2 - get interpretative with Contemporary.
Week 3 - get saucy with Burlesque.
Week 4 - turn your attitude all the way up to 11 with Russian style.
This class is a great way to help improve your pole flow and performance factor. It will open you up to moving in new ways and finding your own unique dance style whilst giving you a fantastic workout.