January is the month many of us reflect on how to form healthy new habits that we’ll stick to for the new year.
According to Nat Grosvenor, CEO of inclusive NSW-based gym group Bodyfit, there are a number of fitness trends many of us will be embracing for 2025 including Pilates, strength training and a personal approach to wellness.
Start the year by prioritising your physical and mental wellbeing with these eight best gyms in Newcastle and the region that offer a mix of training options to keep you motivated well beyond January.
NUsport has something for everyone thanks to two locations and plenty of membership options. Swim at the aquatic centre, take part in one of the many group fitness classes or just keep up your strength and cardio training at the state of the art gyms. Fitness passports are welcome and there are reduced rate memberships for students and university employees. Open from 5.30am weekdays and 7am weekends, NUSport is a great allrounder gym for busy people.
2. EMF Fitness and Platinum by EMF, Kotara
With a well-equipped gym and fitness centre as well as a class timetable with a focus on reformer pilates, group cycle, strength training and yoga, EMF at Westfield Kotara has plenty to offer members. There’s a functional fitness zone as well as all the usual weights and machines, a creche for busy parents and the option to use your membership card at other EMF locations.
Known for its friendly and judgment-free atmosphere World Gym caters to everyone from beginners to seasoned gym-goers. With affordable memberships and plenty of cardio and weight-training options, as well as a mix of classes, it’s a great starting point for your fitness journey.
For those craving a smaller group setting with a focus on women’s health, Box Boutique is the friendly fitness community for you. The personalised sessions – a mix of strength training, boxing, conditioning and yoga – means it is perfect for anyone who feels intimated by big gyms but wants to get strong while feeling cared for and supported.
5. Muse Pilates, Hamilton, Newcastle, Warners Bay and Maitland
Muse Pilates is dedicated to helping clients improve their functional movement patterns through carefully crafted classes. Their small class sizes ensure personalised attention, and their schedule includes options for all levels.
6. Urth Fitness, Lambton, Charlestown and Belmont
The three easily accessible locations across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, means that Urth Fitness offers something for every level of gym-goer. From state-of-the-art equipment to group classes like yoga, Pilates, and HIIT, this affordable and welcoming family owned gym promotes physical and mental wellbeing.
Fitness doesn’t all have to be about gyms and weights and at Dance for Fun, you can get a sweat up by moving your body to some contemporary, hip-hop or broadway tunes. A welcoming space that caters to all dance levels, ages and styles, why not dance your way into a healthy body and mind for 2025?
With an emphasis on building strength, increasing flexibility and relieving stress, Yoga is a great way to feel good in body and mind. YogaBodyworks offers classes in a range of styles from hot power yoga to yin yoga, prenatal or chakra meditation, you will leave the bright and airy space feeling incredible.
Whether you’re aiming to break a sweat, lift heavier or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, these eight gyms and fitness spaces in Newcastle provide the perfect environment to thrive.
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