Ultimate guide to Gold Coast’s top 10 best gyms, membership costs, facilities and perks
From membership costs, to facilities and perks - we have rounded up everything you need to know about the city’s best gyms. See the list
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Gold Coasters’ passion for keeping fit and healthy is well-known, so it comes as no surprise the city has a huge gym culture.
With winter behind us and the weather warming up, there is no better time to rediscover or kick start a new fitness routine or try out a new gym.
That’s why we rounded up a guide to the top-10 gyms on the Gold Coast – based on the results of our best gym competition – and have done the hard work so you don’t have to.
Ultimate guide to Gold Coast’s best gyms:
1. Genfit
Address: 4/127 Lahrs Rd, Ormeau
Membership prices: – $16.95 weekly 12-month locked in contract
– $19.95 weekly non-contract
– $600 upfront for 12 months
– Gold Coast Bulletin online subscriber deal: $14.95 weekly or 12 month
locked in contract $550 upfront for 12 months
What is included in a membership: Memberships are all-inclusive
Facilities and services: – 24 Hour gym
– Group fitness classes
– Creche facilities
– Showers and bathrooms
– Kids fit
– A solid and supportive fitness community
Benefits of being a member: As a Genfitter, you’ll experience the perks of being part of a vibrant fitness community that supports and motivates each other.
2. Fitness Compound
Address: Unit 4/28 Export Dr, Molendinar
Membership prices: $44.90 per week all inclusive. Six and 12-month upfront memberships also offered.
What is included in a membership: Access to all strength and conditioning classes as well as unique DIY sessions. You’ll also receive a merchandise pack that includes a Fitness Compound towel, shaker, bumper sticker, key ring and a scan tag.
Facilities and services: 25 group classes every week designed and delivered by experienced coaches, DIY timeslots, personal training, four 6-week kick starter challenges every year, Compound Kids Club holiday program and pre-prepared meal ordering.
Benefits of being a member: Exclusive access to special events, monthly BBQs, run club and challenges.
3. BFT Robina
Address: 27 Brabham Cct, Robina
Membership prices: Contact BFT Robina for pricing information. Unlimited sessions with no contract or 10 session packs available.
What is included in a membership: Unlimited access to BFT coaching with global access to all other studios.
Facilities and services: Each studio offers personal coaching in a group fitness environment. Programs are progressive, in 8-10 week blocks focusing on strength and conditioning and are designed to take one through all three energy systems, all three muscle fibre types and all three planes of movement.
Benefits of being a member: Programs, coaching, a community and friendships. Robina members receive a heavily subsidised three-day end of year cruise in the Whitsundays.
4. Never Quit
Address: 3/82 Bundall Road, Bundall
Membership prices: – Unlimited membership $60 pw
– 10 class pass $220
– Five class pass $125
– Single pass $35
What is included in a membership: All membership options include access to the signature BUILD and SHRED workouts.
Facilities and services: – One-on-one personal training with professional and experienced
coaches
– Open air gyms with world class equipment
– Large fully fenced astroturf outdoor workout area
– Personal lockers with phone recharging area
– Showers, toilets and powder room
– Hang out area for kids
– NQ Fuel station serving pre-made meals, fresh barista made coffee
and RTD drinks plus supplements and a merchandise store
– NQ Restore Sports Therapy Clinic
– Ample parking plus on street parking
Benefits of being a member: Boutique training space, supportive community, knowledgeable coaches and training programs.
5, 6. EMF Nerang and Robina
Address: 33 Hinkler Dr, Nerang and 5034/19 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina
Membership prices: Range from $10 per week to $42 per week. These prices vary on the services provided at each location.
What is included in a membership: Memberships at EMF often include access to various facilities and services, such as fitness centres, performance centres, performance and recovery centres and health clubs. However, the specific inclusions may vary by location and membership tier.
Facilities and services: – Cardio and strength equipment
– Group fitness classes
– Altitude rooms
– Health and wellness areas including magnesium recovery pools,
steam rooms, saunas, snow rooms, salt rooms and more.
Benefits of being a member: Specialised fitness programs, personal training services, experienced trainers, a focus on performance and recovery, and a commitment to health and wellness.
7. Gold Coast Performance Centre
Address: 1 Sports Dr, Runaway Bay
Membership prices: Memberships start from $18.50 per week
What is included in a membership: Access to strength and conditioning gym, 80+ classes a week, two pools, track, spa and sauna.
Facilities and services: – Large gym
– Variety of classes including HIIT training, yoga, aqua aerobics and
spin classes
– Experienced personal trainers
– Kids Zone child minding
Benefits of being a member: Access to the health club, classes suitable for all levels of fitness and abilities, access to a heated 50m outdoor pool and a 20m indoor pool, as well as an internationally accredited running track.
8. Fitstop Bundall
Address: 2/11 Strathaird Rd, Bundall
Membership prices: $54 weekly (no lock-in contracts)
What is included in a membership: – Unlimited classes (35+ per week)
– Full access to Fitstop app inclusive of:
– Performance Tracking
– Nutrition recipe library
– Education
Facilities and services: Spacious 300sq m airconditioned studio, Alphafit equipment and custom designed Alphafit cables, two bathrooms and a kids corner.
Benefits of being a member: Six-week Unstoppable Series program included with membership at no additional cost.
9. Southport Sharks Health + Fitness
Address: Musgrave Ave & Olsen Ave, Southport
Membership prices: Range of membership options starting at $14.95 per week
What is included in a membership: Over 100 group fitness classes per week, you can add on the popular reformer pilates classes and after-hours access.
Facilities and services: – Over 100 group fitness classes
– Reformer pilates classes
– Infra-red saunas
– Personal trainers
– Creche
Benefits of being a member: Complementary membership with the Southport Sharks Club. With the membership you can apply for a United fuel card offer to get 4c-a-litre off your fuel.
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