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CoreFitness Tutukaka, Functional fitness coach, Les Mills instructor, XPT Breathwork Coach. Empowering & facilitating positive transformation

Certified Ayurveda instructor, Meditation teacher and Intuitive Life Coach.

07/04/2026

How you start your morning matters. ✨

You don’t need a full workout to start your day well - just a few intentional movements can make a big difference.

In this quick routine:

🔥 Cat-cow to wake up your spine

🔥 World’s greatest stretch to open the hips and chest

🔥 Deep squat hold to improve hip and ankle mobility

It takes just a couple of minutes, but helps your body feel looser, more mobile, and ready to move.

A small habit that supports your body long-term. 🤎

05/04/2026

What does holistic training actually look like?

It’s not just about pushing harder or chasing results.

It’s about looking at your body as a whole - how you move, how you recover, and how you support yourself long-term.

✨ Strength to support your body

✨ Mobility to move well

✨ Recovery to grow stronger

And consistency to make it sustainable

Because real progress isn’t built in extremes - it’s built in balance.

A body that moves well, feels good, and stays strong… that’s the goal. 🤎

02/04/2026

Meet Lesley ✨

If you’ve been to Saturday BodyPump, you’ll know Lesley.

She’s been a familiar face at Core Fitness, bringing a motivating, solid presence to every class she teaches.

We’re so grateful for everything she’s brought to the Core Fitness community - she’ll definitely be missed. 🤎

31/03/2026

Jumping isn’t just for athletes… it’s one of the simplest ways to support your body long-term.

Even small, controlled jumps can have a big impact on your strength, coordination, and overall movement.

It helps to:
• Build strength through your glutes, legs, and core
• Improve balance and coordination
• Support bone density as we age
• Strengthen tendons and improve elasticity
• Gently boost your cardiovascular fitness

But the key isn’t how high you jump - it’s how well you land.

Learning to absorb impact properly, control your movement, and progress gradually is what makes this so beneficial (and safe).

Start simple.
Small jumps → controlled landings → then build from there.

If you’ve been feeling stiff, weak, or disconnected from your body - this is such a good place to begin. 🤎

29/03/2026

Core strength isn’t just about abs.

When most people think of the core, they think about a six-pack… but it’s actually a whole system of muscles that support your spine, hips, and overall movement.

A strong core helps to:
• Support and protect your lower back
• Improve how your body moves and transfers force
• Reduce injury risk by preventing compensation patterns
• Improve balance, posture, and stability

It’s not about doing endless crunches. It’s about building strength, control, and stability through your whole trunk - so your body can move well, feel strong, and stay injury-free.

If you’ve been dealing with lower back discomfort, poor posture, or feeling weak through your movements… this is usually where we start. 🤎

26/03/2026

Meet Steve 👋🏼

With 14 years as a group fitness instructor and 7 years as a PT, Steve brings a wealth of experience and energy to the Core Fitness community.

When he’s not coaching, you’ll find him out on the ocean - boating, diving, or freediving - fully embracing the coastal lifestyle. 🌊

Recently learning to surf and taking up Jiu Jitsu, he’s always up for a new challenge.

A proud dad to Reef (7) and Ocea (1), and married to his “Wonder Woman”, Steve brings not just knowledge, but real-life balance and perspective into his training.

You’ll find him bringing both experience and good energy to every session 💪🏽

24/03/2026

If your lower back is always the thing that gets sore… it’s usually not the problem - it’s the compensation.

Often it comes down to:

• Weak glutes

• Lack of core support

• Poor movement patterns

Your body will always find a way to get the job done - even if that means overloading your lower back.

This is where strength and control matter.

Learning how to move well, engage the right muscles, and build strength in the right places can make a huge difference.

If this sounds familiar, it might be time to look at how you’re training 🤎

22/03/2026

Strength training isn’t just about how you look - it’s about how your body functions.

When you build strength, you’re supporting your joints, improving control, and helping your body handle everyday movement safely.

A lot of injuries don’t come from one moment…

They come from a lack of strength, stability, or control over time.

That’s why training with intention matters.

If your goal is to feel strong, capable, and move well long-term - this is where it starts 🤎

19/03/2026

✨ Meet the Team – Sophie ✨

Sophie is one of the awesome humans behind the energy at Core Fitness Tutukaka.

Born in Zimbabwe and raised partly here on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast, Sophie has a huge love for the outdoors and an active lifestyle. You’ll often find her out enjoying boating, marine life, surfing, diving, running, art and spending time with family and friends.

At the gym, you’ll find her bringing the energy (and the heat!) to our Grit classes 🔥💪

We’re lucky to have Sophie as part of the Core Fitness Tutukaka community. 🤎

17/03/2026

Sore glutes after training? 🍑

That deep ache you sometimes feel a day or two after a workout is called DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

It’s a normal response that can happen when your muscles have been challenged, especially if you’ve increased load, intensity or tried something new.

In this reel I’m explaining what DOMS actually is and why it happens, particularly when it comes to glute training.

Light movement, stretching and staying hydrated can help while your muscles recover.

Ever finished a workout feeling fine… then the next day your glutes remind you what you did?

15/03/2026

Join me for an immersive Breathwork + Sauna / Cold Plunge integration experience on the Tutukaka Coast 🌬️🔥❄️

This powerful combination of guided breathwork, heat and cold exposure is designed to help release tension, regulate the nervous system and reconnect with yourself in a beautiful coastal setting.

I’m planning to host a session on Wednesday 18th of March 6pm, weather permitting, as this experience takes place outdoors.

If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, send me a message to register your interest and I’ll share the details.

Spaces will be limited. 🤎

12/03/2026

I often ask people in class to find their neutral spine, and it’s a cue that can feel unfamiliar if you’ve never heard it before.

Your neutral spine is the position where your spine is naturally aligned - not overly arched and not rounded. It’s where your body feels most stable and supported.

A simple way to find it is from an all fours position.

Start by gently moving between arching your back and rounding your back, then settle somewhere in the middle where your spine feels long and supported. That’s usually close to your neutral position.

Understanding where your neutral spine sits can help with posture, stability and moving more safely during exercise.

Once you become familiar with it, it’s a cue you’ll start to recognise and apply across lots of different movements. 🤎

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https://www.hometutukaka.nz/esther-tuliomanu

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