Strength Block isn't a commercial gym.
Strength Block IS YOUR gym.
A place where you can come to get strong and stay strong. A place where you can come to get fit, and stay fit.
Strength Block is about removing the barrier to building a healthy, sustainable relationship with your fitness. We're a community of like-minded people, all working towards similar goals. We support and motivate each other to reach our full potential.
Strength Block is a Private Gym In Rosedale on Auckland’s North Shore
Own your space. This is your gym.
We've all been in big box commercial gyms. The types of places that are in the business of selling memberships, not results. They foster an environment of intimidation and isolation. Where people are afraid to ask for help, and where they're just a number.
At Strength Block, we're different. The owners, Sophie and Damien Rabaud, are coaches first, and gym owners second. We want to arm you with all the tools necessary to succeed not only during your time at Strength Block but for all your future fitness endeavours.
We do this by building a community of people who are working together to reach their goals. Where everyone knows your name, and where you can ask for help without feeling embarrassed or out of place. Where we all celebrate our wins together
A Place for Everyone.
No matter your age, gender, or fitness level, Strength Block is the perfect place for you.
OuR Location
Unit B5
5 Douglas Alexander Parade
Rosedale, North Shore
Auckland
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Our Services
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Memberships
24/7 Access to the Facility - train on your schedule!
Limited memberships - we have a limited membership intake so the gym is never too busy, and we can maintain good vibes at all time.
Membership includes access to the Strength Block App - providing you with a range of programs, from beginner to advanced, so that you always know what you need to do to progress.
Expert coach oversight - we are always around to answer any questions and support you in chasing pursuing your goals
No contracts or joining fees
We offer an incredibly exclusive and limited number of memberships to our gym. This ensures the best possible experience, with easy access to equipment, a curated community of like-minded people and a positive atmosphere.. Whether you’re looking for a beginner friendly powerlifting gym in Auckland, or just a spot to get away from the busy commercial gyms, join our gym and get comfortable- Strength Block is as much your gym as it is ours.
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Personal Training & Strength Coaching
Expert Coaching from Highly experienced trainers tailored to your goals
1-on-1 & Small Group Coaching
Discounted rates for gym members
General fitness, strength and conditioning, beginner and advanced powerlifting coaching
Free, no obligations consultation
Strength Block has a strong emphasis on coaching - almost all of our members take advantage of Sophie and Damien's years of experience by receiving personal training. This is part of ensuring that you continue to progress forward, increase your confidence with training, achieve your goals, and build a great relationship with getting strong.
Personal Training sessions do not require a membership to Strength Block.
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The Strength Block App
Unlimited Access to 10+ Training programs
Track your workouts and progress with auto load calculations
Video explanations and examples for every exercise
Over 50+ Recipes with inbuilt macro calculator
Apple Health and Google Fit intergration
10+ Reports including session RPE, readiness rate, body measurements, and more!
Free 7 Day Trial
We set out to build the best strength training and workout app in NZ, an app that takes our distinct approach to fitness and allows you to try the Strength Block methods where ever you are in the world. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter programs, and have put hours into crafting high quality programs into our app, with functions such as calculating the weights you need to use, providing video explanations for everything, and more. It’s like a strength coach in your pocket!
we created Strength Block for you
strength block was established in 2022 by Damien and sophie to create a space to support the training needs of their clients and to foster a positive, accessible community around strength training.
We believe barbells and free weights are for everyone
MEET YOUR COACH
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Sophie Rabaud
Owner & Personal Trainer
Hi,
I'm Sophie, I once dabbled in weights without too much guidance and didn’t really know what I was doing until I met my now-husband and got swept up into the love of strength training.
I went from someone who was always wanting to stay in the smallest clothing size possible to having a focus on strength, performance based goals, growth, and confidence within myself and my capabilities.
This hobby turned into a career when covid gave me the time to study and I completed my certificate in personal training before then furthering this with a certificate in pregnancy and postpartum coaching.
I am now proud to say after training clients from our well set up garage for a few years we have moved our business into its own premises and Strength Block was born.
A place that encourages people to change their negative view of exercise to a place they love to come and feel supported by not just Damien and myself but around our other members.
I love empowering women to feel strong and show them the benefits that come from this physically and mentally.
Other than training people in person at Strength block I also offer online coaching so no matter where you are or what little equipment you have, you can have a plan going forwards under my guidance. For more information regarding this check out my personal page..
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Damien Rabaud
Owner & Strength Coach
"I believe that everyone should experience what it is like to build strength. Most of us completely underestimate our potential and what we're capable of - and while lifting weights you never thought was possible is cool, what's even better is letting the confidence that brings bleed into your everyday life"
Damien has been working as a trainer in the fitness industry for over 10 years. He's a certified personal trainer and has spent the last decade honing his skills in strength training. With a particular love for the nuances of programming and progression models, Damien has worked with a wide range of clients - from people that have never touched a barbell to athletes who have competed in powerlifting at a national level.
