You already show up. You already train. EP gives you a higher-standard environment without the ego — structured coaching, scalable sessions and a clear path to build strength, fitness, muscle and confidence.
Real class floor. Real people. Heavy lifts, engines, smiles, Hyrox proof and the kind of culture that cannot be explained by copy alone.
You already have discipline. You already know your way around a gym. But walking into a new training environment can still feel intimidating — especially when the workouts look hard from the outside.
EP is high standard, low ego. We coach, scale and progress every session so you are pushed at the right level, supported by the room, and given the tools to build strength, conditioning, movement quality and confidence.
See if this is you
Most motivated gym-goers do not need more hype. They need a plan, a coach, and a place where training actually progresses.
Your week should build more than sweat. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are flagship EP Train days. Tuesday and Thursday split into EP Strong and EP Engine, so you can build strength, muscle, capacity and performance without random fatigue every day.
6:00am, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Functional training with strength and conditioning.
EP Strong at 5:30pm and 7:00pm. EP Engine at 6:15pm. Low-impact strength, aesthetics and capacity work.
EP is for people who want their training to mean something. Not random circuits. Not commercial gym guessing. Coach-led training that builds strength, conditioning, movement quality and confidence.
You can still keep the EP culture, the banter and the community — but underneath it all is a system. Every week has a purpose. Every session has a reason. Every member is coached.
"Starting is always the hardest part but once you do, it's an amazing journey. The best part? The relationships you make and the people you meet along the way."— Coach Chris, Founder
High standard, low ego. EP is serious enough for people who already train, but welcoming enough that you do not feel like you need to prove yourself on day one.
You will be noticed, coached and challenged — not left to drift through another week of random training.
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Clear membership options. No joining fees. 7-day free trial available. Adult and Jr.EP memberships require 6 weeks notice to leave.
Full pricing details at our pricing page
Founder & Head Coach · EP Since 2014
After completing his degree in Sports Recreation at Lincoln University, Chris founded Eaden Project in 2014. What started as a passion project has grown into one of Christchurch's most loved fitness communities.
Chris is the problem-solver. The person you see when you need more than a generic session — injury history, movement issues, performance gaps, body recomposition or the confidence to train properly again.
7 days. Unlimited classes. Zero cost. Come see what all the fuss is about — we promise you'll stay.
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205a Wordsworth Street
Christchurch CBD, Christchurch
Phone
+64 27 312 4049Hours
Mon–Thu: 6:00am – 9:00pm
Fri: 6:00am – 6:30pm
Sat: 9:00am – 10:30am
Sun: Closed
Trust Before
Trial.
Before someone walks through the door, they need to know EP is real: real people, real coaching, real standards, and a system that fits people who already care about training.
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Junior strength, movement, confidence and youth athletic development.