Our Story
Who We Are
We’re the first large all-women’s calisthenics community based in New Zealand. We were created to help women feel stronger, healthier and more confident, in an environment that is safe and welcoming for everyone who walks in. This is a place built around real connection, not just fitness.
How we Started
Our Journey began in January 2026, when Christina developed an interest in learning Calisthenics. At first, she trained on her own, working through the basics at both an indoor gym and local calisthenics parks. It wasn’t long before more women joined her to train together. From that small beginning, our community has continued to grow, gradually expanding session by session into the group it is today.
Learning with Sarah
We are incredibly lucky to have Sarah Kabbani as our mentor. She helps us learn the basics, fundamentals and skills of calisthenics, guiding women through every stage of their training. Whether you are a complete beginner or already experienced, all fitness levels are welcome with us. We offer Skills Classes to help women develop their calisthenics foundations and steadily progress their abilities, as well as Cali HIIT sessions focused on building strength, improving fitness and supporting overall conditioning.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make strength training and movement affordable and accessible to women of all fitness levels and cultural backgrounds. We believe that where you come from or how experienced you are should never be a barrier to training. Through calisthenics, outdoor training and social connection, we aim to support both the physical and mental wellbeing of every woman who trains with us, helping them grow not just physically, but in confidence too.
our Community
We’re proud to be building a thriving and supportive women’s calisthenics community across New Zealand. We provide women with a place to train, connect and grow stronger together, and every woman who joins us becomes part of that ongoing story, adding to the community as much as they gain from it.
Testimonials
Sarah Prince
IT Admin ~ Member since March 2026
“I found Cali Sisters in March and have been going every weekend since! Calisthenics had been an interest of mine for a couple of years, but I was always too nervous to train at the gym on my own.
Since joining, I’ve built so much confidence surrounded by these incredible women, and I can now train Calisthenics with real confidence on my own. '
With Cali Sisters, I’ve achieved my first unassisted pull-up, my first handstand and so much more. If it wasn’t for finding this community, I honestly don’t think I would have ever started.”
Kristiaan Welch
Kickboxer ~ Member since January 2026
“I’ve been training with Cali Sisters for the last 7 months and have found it to be such a valuable addition to my weekly schedule. I primarily have a background in martial arts, training boxing, kickboxing and now MMA. I was looking for something functional to compliment the training I am already doing and found calisthenics is a great fit.
I was drawn to the focus on mobility and was wanting to build strength without the risk of muscle fatigue that can come with conventional strength training and martial arts training.
The community of amazing strong women in Cali Sisters, including our amazing coaches, continue to inspire me every week. It’s nice to be around a group of like-minded, encouraging women who also want to get strong.
Super grateful to be apart of such an amazing community of women who have created a safe space for other women to come and train.”
tina Maro
Mummy/Law student/Dance Instructor/Radio Host ~ Member since February 2026
“LOVE being a Cali Sister!
Honestly, sisterhood + bossing up + working out + having a freaking BOMB time?! That’s the vibe! I started around Jan/Feb, and being surrounded by sisters who SHOW UP has honestly pushed me to be more consistent, more confident and just enjoy the journey.
And lets be clear it’s not about your size, it’s about how you FEEL! For me, it’s sisterhood, good energy, being unapologetically ME, getting sweaty and getting DUTTY!
So CHEERS to us Queens! To more growth, more success, more laughs and more moments where we realise just how powerful we are together. Ladies, NEVER compare. NEVER compete. Your journey is YOURS. You are already enough. YOU existing is a blessing.
Now go rock that body, own your energy and DANCE LIKE NOBODY’S WATCHING!”