Best of Brisbane: Brisbane's best gym 2024 revealed
After an intense three weeks of voting, we can now name Brisbane's 10 best gyms for 2024.
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Are you looking to get fit and fabulous in 2024? Whether you're looking for a sense of community, convenient opening hours or a dedicated personal trainer, hundreds of gyms scattered throughout the greater Brisbane region, providing an almost limitless pool of options.
Last month we asked our readers to nominate their favourite gym in Brisbane and to share how their lives have been transformed after starting their fitness journey.
After an intense three weeks of voting, we can now name Brisbane's best gyms for 2024. Congratulations to all the winners!
10. UBX Birkdale
Instagram: @ubxbirkdale
Address: Shop 3/190 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale QLD 4159
UBX Birkdale embraces achievements from all members, celebrating little wins to major wins. Members are given the opportunity to share their story on social media after completing more than 100 workouts at the gym, with individuals encouraged to challenge their own personal goals.
On a recent Instagram post, member Annie described UBX Birkdale as her safe place. "Since starting at UBX my mind is clearer, my body feels stronger and my confidence is growing. The world can sometimes feel big and bad, but UBX feels like home," she wrote.
9. Hive Progressive Fitness
Instagram: @hiveprogressivefitness
Address: 9 Machinery Parade, Caboolture QLD 4510
Described as a "little gym with a big heart" on social media, Hive Progressive Fitness pushes members to challenge their limits and become stronger versions of themselves.
The female-led facility assists members on their health and fitness journey, while offering unique workshops such as self-defence classes to keep both the mind and the body strong.
8. F45 Training Kallangur
Instagram: @f45_training_kallangur
Address: 1408 Anzac Ave, Kallangur QLD 4503
Accountability is one of the many reasons why members love F45 Training Kallangur.
The gym encourages members to push through mental barriers and obstacles that have been weighing them down, while taking the time to celebrate achievements.
Members are celebrated on social media after hitting milestones at all stages of their fitness journey, with foundation members recently joining the "1000 Club" after completing 1000 training sessions at the gym.
7. Lift HQ Sandgate
Instagram: @lifthq.sandgate
Address: 12 Lagoon St, Sandgate QLD 4017
Lift HQ Sandgate is able to accommodate parents by providing a "Little Lifters Zone" for children to explore and play during classes.
As of April 2024, the gym offers access to the facility free for the first week, allowing potential members to immerse themselves in the supportive atmosphere without financial constraints.
6. Workout Brighton
Instagram: @workoutbrighton
Address: 353 Beaconsfield Tce, Brighton QLD 4017
More than just a gym, the personal trainers at Workout Brighton assist members in perfecting their workout technique in a safe environment.
After last year's celebrations of 12 years in the industry, owner Sharon said she was extremely proud of what members have achieved throughout the years.
"A lot has happened in these past 12 years. It has been hard at times running a small business but I love what I do and would not change any of it," she wrote.
5. Jindalee Fitness 24/7
Instagram: @jindaleefitness247
Address: 225 Sinnamon Rd, Jindalee QLD 4074
Members are spoiled for choice at the spacious Jindalee Fitness 24/7 facility, with more than 50 cardio machines, a 25-metre indoor pool, two saunas, a boxing suite, a pilates studio and a group training studio located within the gym.
Parents also have the option of leaving their children at the kids creche during classes, while all members have access to a cafe for post-workout cravings.
4. Fitstop Aspley
Instagram: @fitstop_aspley
Address: 11/1370 Gympie Rd, Aspley QLD 4034
3. Rebuild Health and Fitness
Instagram: @rebuildhealthandfitness
Address: 10 North Rd, Wynnum West QLD 4178
Friendly competition is encouraged at Rebuild Health and Fitness, with members competing in a series of challenges during the Rebuild Games, held annually in February. Complete with a draft day, team captains and adrenaline, the Rebuild Games are anything but boring.
2. Functional Fitness PT Gym
Instagram: @functionalfitnesspt_gym
Address: 1/26 Commercial Rd, Newstead QLD 4006
After operating for just five years, Functional Fitness PT Gym has become a cult favourite in the inner Brisbane fitness scene.
Owner Troy Morris was chosen as Brisbane's best personal trainer only a few months ago, with the personal trainer admitting he works far more than 12 hours a day. "If I'm not working directly with clients in the business, I'm working on it," he said.
1. UBX Graceville
Instagram: @ubxgraceville
Address: 296 Oxley Rd, Graceville QLD 4075
Owned and operated by local couple Mark Mitchell and Clare Mitchell, and managed by fitness fanatic Kyle Jones, UBX Boxing is a home away from home for members.
"Our doors opened in October 2021, and it has been incredible to watch our UBX community grow from strength to strength with many of our original members still with us," they said.
"We are constantly exploring new ways to build great partnerships within our community while we continue to nurture our existing relationships with local community groups, sports teams, schools and businesses."
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