Best of the Gold Coast 2020: Top 10 gyms in the region

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GYM owner Michael Adel Kassouh is living his best life and inspiring hundreds of his clients to do the same.

His gym, GenFit Training Centre, has been crowned by Bulletin subscribers as the Best Gym on the Gold Coast for 2020.

Mr Kassouh, 33, has a touching backstory — he was overweight and faced an early grave before deciding to turn his life around.

Michael Kassouh, wife Jessica Bennett, and children Laila Jade Kassouh 12, Roman Kassouh 1, and Jay Kassouh 9. Picture Glenn Hampson

He lost 60kg, became a marathon runner and opened up his own gym Genfit in Ormeau — a change he said was for his kids.

“I had a health scare when I was 23-years-old and then decided to challenge myself to get fit and healthy,” he said.

“I opened the small personal training studio in 2017. In 2020, I have a 900 square metre facility, have more than 800 members and thriving since COVID-19.

“My main focus is to support gym goers and if my clients don’t have that attitude, I will cancel their membership.”

The Ormeau gym has won the Best of the Gold Coast competition three years in a row.

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Michael Kassouh and family training at Genfit at Ormeau. Picture: Glenn Hampson

When the Bulletin rang Mr Kassouh regarding the result, he was speechless.

“When I opened this gym three years ago, I wanted to win the comp three years in a row,” he said.

“I have now accomplished my dream and I am blown away.

“This accolade is thanks to my partner Jessica Benett, my kids and all my members.”

GenFit beat strong competition from Fitness Compound, who came in a close second.

Owner Phil Hill opened the gym at his Gaven property during COVID-19 and is booming.

Other top gyms include EMF Performance and Recovery Centre, NQ Fitness and Empire Fitness Centre.

WATCH THIS SPACE: Nominations for Gold Coast’s Best Mechanic open on Monday September 28 at 6pm.

TOP 10 GOLD COAST GYMS

Owners/coaches Nathan Couper and Emily Couper, from Never Quit Factory in Bundall. Picture: Jerad Williams

1. GENFIT TRAINING CENTRE, ORMEAU

Intagram: @genfittraining

Billie Woods: “GenFit training centre best gym I’ve ever joined. I’ve been a member to many gyms before and this gym is the first I’ve felt comfortable at. I feel like I belong and the staff are AMAZING!!! Equipment is perfect. Classes are fun and energetic!”

Focus + Determination = Results #happyfriday

Posted by Genfit Training Centre on Thursday, 17 September 2020

2. FITNESS COMPOUND, GAVEN

Instagram: @fitness.compound

James Prasser: “Fitness Compound easily best environment & vibe on the GC! With a studio like no other! Professional coaching with Phil Hill who always goes that extra mile makes it’s a true experience to be had!”

💪🏽 NIGHT SESSIONS Come down and join the fun at 5.30pm tonight! 🥳 Link in bio! #doyourbestandforgettherest

Posted by Fitness Compound on Wednesday, 9 September 2020

3. EMF PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY CENTRE, NERANG

Instagram: @emfpc

Fit4hitt: “Best of the best”

Not trying to scare anyone but only 10 weeks until Summer 🤗🔥 Your goal over the next week... try a new class! Tag us & let us know what class you do 💙 #summerbodyloading

Posted by EMF Performance and Recovery Centre on Thursday, 17 September 2020

4. NQ FIT FACTORY, BUNDALL

Instagram: @nqfitfactory

Kelly Mitchell- D’Andrade: “NEVER QUIT FIT FACTORY is by far the greatest gym on the Gold Coast! Their open design is welcoming and the classes they offer are SO effective. BUT it’s the owners/ instructors in this gym that make the world of difference. Every one of them are so caring and committed to making the lives of the people the come in contact with, better! They train with a wholistic approach. They exude positivity and encouragement to all of their clients, whether they are new at the gym or have been training for years. The owners of NEVER QUIT FIT FACTORY have build a community. The best gym hands down!”

Posted by NQ Fit Factory - NeverQuit on Sunday, 20 September 2020

5. EMPIRE FITNESS CENTRE, ARUNDEL

Instagram: @empirefitnesscentre

Georgia Holmes: “Great equipment, great environment and great staff! Best gym I have been to by far”

10 DAYS left!! SEPTEMBER SPECIAL 𝗡𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗘𝗘 on any membership. ENDS September 30th! Call now 55746138 or come see...

Posted by Empire Fitness Centre on Sunday, 20 September 2020

6. HYPE HEALTH CLUB, CURRUMBIN

Instagram: @hypehealthclubs

DC Strategy: “Best gym with awesome people, amazing culture and genuine concern for their members!”

7. WORLD GYM, COOMERA

Instagram: @worldgymcoomera

Kerry Kells: “The best”

8. MY FITNESS CLUB, BROADBEACH

Instagram: @myfitnessclub-broadbeach

Xandra Raymundo: Community is very welcoming everyone’s so friendly from staff to trainers to gym members. Happy to be part of the community!

9. FERNWOOD FITNESS, ROBINA

Instagram: @fernwoodrobina

Jess Marsden: Beautiful gym with amazing facilities including crèche and breakfast weekday mornings, and the kindest staff and members.

10. F45 BURLEIGH, BURLEIGH

Instagram: @f45-training-burleigh

Kazzy Walker: We sweat, we squat, we laugh a lot. 7 days a week. Best little club on the Goldy!