Inside New Zealand's Most Luxurious Private Gym

Inside New Zealand's most luxurious private gym, wellness, recovery and family life are brought together within a highly considered residential setting. Located in New Zealand’s North Island, the private facility forms part of Prime Platinum founder Josh Kersten’s family home, which has been developed over five years as a place designed to support an active lifestyle without requiring its occupants to leave the property. The concept for inside New Zealand's most luxurious private gym emerged from Kersten’s longstanding interest in alternative methods of training and recovery. Following injuries sustained through martial arts and other sporting pursuits, he began exploring ways to maintain physical performance, manage energy and create greater balance between work and family life. The resulting space reflects this practical approach, combining conventional exercise equipment with a selection of advanced wellness technologies. Designed for regular use by the entire family, the gym allows training and recovery to become part of the household’s daily rhythm. Morning workouts can take place together, while the proximity of the facility removes many of the barriers associated with travelling to a commercial gym or wellness centre. This accessibility is central to the project, encouraging consistent routines that can be maintained around demanding schedules and family commitments. A hyperbaric chamber and cryotherapy chamber are among the defining elements of inside New Zealand's most luxurious private gym. Each device has a distinct purpose within the broader wellness program. Cryotherapy is incorporated as a recovery tool, while the hyperbaric chamber is used to support oxygen delivery under controlled conditions. These technologies sit alongside more familiar practices such as exercise, nutrition and sauna use, creating a layered approach that can be adapted to individual needs. Rather than treating wellness as an occasional intervention, inside New Zealand's most luxurious private gym presents it as an ongoing process shaped by repetition and ease of access. The residential location enables the equipment to be incorporated into everyday life, making it more likely that specific routines will be followed consistently. This emphasis on regular use reflects Prime Platinum’s wider approach to creating wellness and longevity spaces for both private homes and commercial environments. The project also responds to a broader shift in residential design, as homeowners increasingly seek spaces that support work, recreation and recovery within one property. For families with limited free time, a dedicated home gym can reduce travel while creating more opportunities to spend time together. Here, the facility is not separated from domestic life but positioned as an extension of it, supporting both personal performance and shared family experiences. With its combination of specialist technology, purposeful planning and a strong focus on daily use, inside New Zealand's most luxurious private gym offers a considered model for residential wellness. The space demonstrates how training and recovery can be integrated into the home without feeling clinical or disconnected, creating an environment centred on long-term health, energy and time spent with family. 0:00 - Introduction To Inside New Zealand's Most Luxurious Private Gym 0:41 - Creating A Home Built Around Family Wellness 1:52 - The Science Behind Longevity And Recovery 2:26 - Making Wellness Part Of Everyday Life For more from The Local Project: Instagram –   / thelocalproject   Website – https://thelocalproject.com.au/ LinkedIn –   / the-local-project-publication   Print Publication – https://thelocalproject.com.au/public... Hardcover Book – https://thelocalproject.com.au/book/ The Local Project Marketplace – https://thelocalproject.com.au/market... For more from The Local Production: Instagram –   / thelocalproduction_   Website – https://thelocalproduction.com.au/ LinkedIn –   / the-localproduction   To subscribe to The Local Project's tri-annual print publication see here – https://thelocalproject.com.au/subscr... Filmed and edited by The Local Production. Location: Central North Island, New Zealand The Local Project acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand. We recognise the importance of Indigenous peoples in the identity of our respective countries and continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Indigenous people of these lands. #PrimePlatinum #LongevityGym #GymDesign