Fitness has always been foundational for Redroom founder Dominique Francis. When one of her most-loved studios came up for sale, Francis decided to turn her passion into something much more—and Redroom was born.
Combining infrared-heated yoga, pilates, and strength classes with red light therapy recovery sessions (available to add on to all classes), Redroom is a one-stop fitness destination tapping into the combined benefits of revitalising light therapy and innovative movement to bring something novel to Auckland’s fitness landscape.
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The space itself has been beautifully reimagined by Francis, with a lounge out front for relaxing in pre-or post-workout, a single studio lit by deeply-hued red lights with a pumping soundtrack, and chic changing rooms. Francis has also curated an edit of wellness brands she loves for sale on-site. From SRW Laboratories to Embodyme to Prochaine and more, as well as a fridge well stocked with Liquid Lightening (including Francis’ bespoke creation, the ‘Better Than Botox’ juice) and Breakfast Babes‘ delicious raw treats.
When it comes to the classes on offer, ThermoTone is Redroom’s strength offering — a dynamic 45-minute workout that combines the power of infrared heat with intense strength training, using weights to sculpt and tone. A unique blend of heat and resistance enhances muscle performance, increases flexibility, and accelerates calorie burn, while infrared heat helps to warm up muscles faster, reducing the risk of injury and promoting deeper muscle activation. Each session is crafted to push your limits with targeted exercises, ensuring a full-body workout that builds strength and endurance.
If mat pilates is your go-to, Redroom’s ThermoSculpt classes combine a series of meticulously crafted pilates exercises, incorporating weights to challenge your strength and stability, with the addition of infrared heat to increase flexibility and enhance your practice.
And, where ThermoSculpt focuses on slower and more intentional movements, ThermoHIIT — Redroom’s take on HIIT pilates, combines the best of both worlds — high-intensity interval training and classic pilates — offering a transformative workout. This dynamic class combines a series of heart-pumping, calorie-torching intervals paired with core-strengthening pilates moves. The infrared heat enhances muscle flexibility, promotes detoxification, and helps to get deeper into each stretch and exercise. Expect a blend of powerful cardio bursts and precise, controlled movements that target every muscle group.
Staying true to its predecessor, Redroom also offers several yoga classes, from Red Hot Yoga (a unique blend of all yoga styles, HIIT, pilates, and slow strength) to ThermoSculpt—a high-energy class combining yoga, strength training, and energising music—to ThermoYin and more. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, at Redroom, all levels are brilliantly catered to, and the teachers are some of the best in the city.
Redroom also holds a Breathwork & Meditation class every week. This transformative 60-minute session forgoes movement to deepen your breath and elevate your mind. Powerful breathwork techniques are combined with guided meditation, creating a holistic experience that fosters relaxation, mental clarity, and emotional balance.
Ultimately, Redroom is a boutique fitness studio set to redefine how we approach working out. By combining scientifically proven red light therapy with innovative workouts, Redroom’s holistic offering collectively targets the body, mind, and soul, transforming our health in the process.
There are a limited number of founding memberships available and myriad options for those looking to try the studio out before committing, from one-off classes to intro packs. The doors officially open this Friday, September 13th, with Redroom open seven days a week thereafter.
Redroom
City Works Depot
90 Wellesley Street
Auckland CBD
