At Home Fitness & Recovery Trends for 2026

In New Zealand, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of smart home gyms combined with recovery and wellbeing. Training isn’t just about performance - it’s about sustainability, longevity, and feeling your best every day.

1. Functional & Compact Home Gear

Like in Australia, Kiwis are turning to versatile, space-efficient gear. TRX suspension systems and Les Mills SMARTBAR™ setups provide full-body strength and mobility training without dominating home spaces.

2. Strength + Functional Training

Functional training remains central. Les Mills programming delivers progressive strength and mobility routines, while TRX adds scalable intensity and functional movement for all levels.

3. Digital Coaching & Virtual Guidance

Hybrid digital fitness is key in NZ. Les Mills+ and TRX apps give home trainers structure, coaching cues, and variety, helping maintain motivation and accountability.

4. Recovery as a Core Focus

Recovery is no longer optional - it’s essential for performance and consistency. Hyperice devices, including percussion massagers, Normatec compression boots, and vibration rollers, are growing in popularity across New Zealand homes. Incorporating recovery tech allows athletes and everyday trainers to reduce soreness, improve circulation, and train smarter.

5. Mind-Body & Holistic Wellbeing

Kiwis are blending high-intensity training with mindful recovery. Breathwork, reformer Pilates, mobility sessions, and active recovery routines are becoming integral to home setups, supporting both physical and mental health.

2026 Home Gym Blueprint for optimal training (and becoming the best version of you)

• Strength & Functional Base: Les Mills + TRX
• Digital Integration: Les Mills+ and TRX apps
• Recovery Focus: Hyperice tools, mobility, and active recovery
• Holistic Training: Mind-body practices and structured rest through pilates, breathwork and yoga
• Sustainable Progress: Consistency and longevity over short-term intensity

The Bottom Line: In 2026, New Zealanders are adopting a balanced, tech-supported, and recovery-focused approach to home training. Investing in Les Mills, TRX, Pilates, and Hyperice ensures your home gym isn’t just about workouts - it’s about sustainable performance and long-term wellbeing.

Hot take: Did you know that you can train with TRX for less than $1 a day? In just 20 minutes, not only can you unpack, anchor, and complete a full-body exercise, but you can also pack the TRX away, all for the price of - well, it's 2026, so not much really! 

Shop the full range of equipment now - you deserve the best.