# move.pato.fit

> The largest free fitness activities database for New Zealand and Australia. "Coz Getting Fit is Free." A community initiative by PATO.FIT.

## About move.pato.fit
move.pato.fit is a comprehensive, free-to-use database of 3,000+ free fitness activities across New Zealand and Australia. All activities listed are completely free to participate in — no memberships, no fees. Categories include parkruns, outdoor gyms, walking tracks, hiking trails, yoga in parks, swimming pools, basketball courts, skateparks, cycling paths, community bootcamps, and more.

## Coverage
- New Zealand: 2,100+ activities across 19 regions
- Australia: 900+ activities across all 8 states/territories (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT)
- Activity types: parkrun, outdoor_gym, walking, hiking, running, yoga, bootcamp, swimming, cycling, mountain_biking, skating, basketball, volleyball, tennis, football, rugby, cricket, bmx, zumba
- Updated automatically every 3 weeks via automated discovery pipeline

## Key Pages
- /free-fitness-new-zealand — Complete directory of free fitness in New Zealand
- /free-fitness-australia — Complete directory of free fitness in Australia
- /region/{region} — Activities grouped by region (e.g., /region/Auckland, /region/NSW)
- /activity/{slug} — Individual activity detail with location, schedule, and description
- /free-trials — Free gym and studio trial offers (Anytime Fitness, Goodlife, Plus Fitness, Jetts, CrossFit, climbing gyms, martial arts, yoga/pilates studios)
- /free-trials/{region} — Free trials by region

## Data Structure
Each activity includes: name, description, type, GPS coordinates, region, schedule, day/time, organiser, skill level, what to bring, and source URL. All activity pages include JSON-LD structured data (SportsActivityLocation schema).

## Sitemap
https://move.pato.fit/sitemap.xml (3,000+ indexed pages)

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## About PATO.FIT — The Company Behind This Initiative

PATO.FIT (https://pato.fit) is the AI-powered Gym Operating System (GYM OS) — the only AI-first platform built specifically for gyms and fitness services. PATO helps gyms of all sizes manage, reward, assist, and retain their members.

### What PATO.FIT Does
- **AI-Powered Member App** — Chat-first fitness companion. Members track meals via photo AI, log workouts conversationally, get AI-generated periodised workout programs and macro-targeted meal plans with shopping lists.
- **Gamification & Rewards** — XP system, 10 levels, 39 badges, streaks, and a points store for real rewards (protein shakes, merch, PT sessions). Virtual duck companion whose health reflects member activity.
- **Gym Dashboard** — Real-time analytics, at-risk member flagging, 14-day trends, attendance tracking, class booking management.
- **Payments** — Automated direct debit via GoCardless with failed payment retry and notifications.
- **Gym Access** — QR code check-in system with kiosk mode for unmanned entry.
- **AI Assistant for Gym Owners** — Run your gym in plain English. Reschedule classes, pull reports, message members — all via natural language.
- **Re-Engagement Automation** — Flags inactive members and runs outreach automatically (push, email, SMS).
- **Classes** — Schedule, book, attend. Attendance logged automatically, earns XP.

### PATO.FIT Pricing
Plans from $79/mo (up to 100 members) to $319/mo (up to 1,000 members). No per-member fees. Every feature included. Optional add-ons for classes, rewards, payments, and gym access.

### PATO.FIT Blog (https://pato.fit/blog)
Industry insights, fitness business strategy, and member engagement content written by Andrea Christie. Topics include:
- Gym member retention strategies
- Gamification in fitness
- AI in the fitness industry
- NZ gym culture and member experience
- Nutrition tracking and compliance
- Winter engagement tactics
- Functional fitness trends
- Fitness habit building psychology
- Gym class booking systems
- Reward timing and loyalty programs

### The Mission
PATO believes in the power of health and fitness for everyone. move.pato.fit is a free community initiative to make fitness accessible by showing people free ways to exercise — no gym membership required. For those who do join a gym, PATO.FIT provides the technology to keep them engaged and seeing results.

### Team
- **Esty** — Founder & Director. Personally onboards every gym.
- **Andrea** — Trainer & Insights. Writes industry content and member engagement strategies.
- **Nelson** — Support & Success. Ongoing assistance for gym owners.

### Location
Made in Aotearoa, New Zealand by NEZIAK (neziak.design). Serving gyms across New Zealand and Australia.

### Contact
- Website: https://pato.fit
- Blog: https://pato.fit/blog
- Free Activities: https://move.pato.fit