Welcome to Gilly’s Garage

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Technogym

26 May 2025

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3 min read

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Step inside Nic Gill’s ultimate home gym. For Nic, performance isn’t just his job, he lives and breathes it everyday. As Head of Performance for NZ Rugby and a long time Technogym NZ ambassador, Nic has spent decades refining how elite athletes train. Together with Technogym NZ, he’s built the ultimate home training environment. Welcome to Gilly’s Garage.
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Technogym Bench

Whether you're transforming an entire room or optimising a refined corner of your home, the right equipment is essential to your training experience. One standout piece for Nic is the Technogym Bench, a sleek, all in one solution for luxury strength training at home. “It's compact yet incredibly versatile, offering everything you need in one beautifully designed unit,” says Nic. The Technogym Bench includes premium dumbbells (2.5–10 kg), weighted knuckles, resistance bands and a performance mat all built into into its minimalist design.

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Nic's Cardio Pick

When it comes to cardio the Technogym Run is Nic’s top choice for the whole family. Whether you're preparing for an Ironman or prioritising your daily movement, the Technogym Run delivers unmatched performance and sophistication to your home.

This piece of equipment is just unbelievable. I love the interactive features. The screen quality is amazing, you can stream movies and it’s all Wi-Fi connected. My daughter’s always on it, I can barely get a turn!"
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Olympic Half Rack

“If you’re building a home gym and want more load capacity and training versatility than the Bench, the Olympic Half Rack is the ideal step up,” says Nic. With its sleek walk-through design, multi-angle chin handles and integrated barbell storage, the Half Rack offers a complete solution for refined strength training. Perfect for everything from squats to presses, all within a compact footprint.

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Dual Leg Curl / Leg Extension

Another equipment piece central in Nic’s setup is the Technogym Dual Leg Curl / Leg Extension Machine. “Instead of taking up space with two machines, I can hit both quads and hamstrings with one using the simple lever system. It’s easy to use and really safe,” Nic explains. For those looking to maximise performance and floor space, this dual function machine is a top choice for lower body strength.

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Setting Up a Home Gym

When it comes to setting up a home gym, Nic’s advice is grounded in experience: “Think long term. Choose equipment that will grow with you and support how you actually train. Versatile, high quality pieces will take you much further than a room full of equipment that won’t give you the results you want.” If you’re looking to create a refined, results driven home gym, Nic’s setup is the gold standard.

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The service you get, the support, maintenance and delivery it’s all outstanding

Nic has been working with Technogym NZ for years, from All Blacks environments to his own home gym, he knows Technogym is the best in the game. "The most important thing for me is that it’s quality equipment that feels good to use and will last a long time. The Technogym team in New Zealand are amazing to work with.”

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