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Gyms and studios on the Beaches aren’t just places to train, they’re where the spark happens. The early-morning grind, the lunchtime recharge, the after-work sweat that clears your head and resets your whole day. Here are the spots delivering big energy, real results and communities that keep you moving and coming back for more.
VAMOS
We’ve been talking about VAMOS Strength Training for months, and for good reason. This is where their reimagined approach to strength training began, built around personalised space, proven science and
real support. The private workout cubes are the hero, giving every member their
own fully equipped training zone. No crowds, no waiting, no second-guessing. Just focused, confidence-building sessions that feel like 1:1 training.
Everything at VAMOS Balgowlah is designed to remove the usual barriers. Personalised, data-driven programs take the confusion out of strength work, tracking every rep and tailoring each session to your body and goals. Expert coaches are always on the floor, helping with form, adjusting programs and keeping you safe, motivated and progressing. It’s a gym built for people who never felt like “gym people” until now.
And the results are undeniable. Members are seeing 48 percent strength gains after 12 weeks and 81 percent after a year. It’s strength that translates to life – lifting grandkids, returning to sport, moving without pain, getting back to the things they love.
The community response has been huge, which is why VAMOS opened a second gym in Mosman. But Balgowlah remains the original, the blueprint for a training experience that genuinely works.
Easy parking, B-Line convenience and zero barriers to getting started.
VAMOS is waiting. Let’s go.
Balgowlah: 22/26 Roseberry Street
Mosman: 22 Spit Road
@vamosstrength | vamosstrength.com
Studio Pilates
Studio Pilates Avalon and Balgowlah have become go-to studios for locals who want real results without the intimidation. Classes are precise, polished and led by highly trained instructors who keep every move intentional. With small groups, personal attention and workouts that actually work, it is no surprise they have such a loyal following.
Avalon Beach & Balgowlah | studiopilates.com
F45 Avalon
F45 Avalon has earned its reputation as a high-energy local favourite, delivering fast, effective workouts that push you without overwhelming you. Expert coaches, smart programming and a supportive crew keep every session motivating. With real results and a strong community vibe, it is easy to see why locals keep coming back.
@f45_training_avalon
Forma Battaglia: Where Everyone Feels Strong
Forma Battaglia isn’t your average boxing gym. Forma, meaning “shape” in Italian, reflects what owners Mike
and Kristy Battaglia have built: a bespoke and boutique fitness space dedicated to shaping strength, confidence and community.
With over 50 years of combined health and fitness experience, they’ve created a Brookvale studio known for genuine care, real results and a membership that spans generations. Their philosophy is simple: meaning more to fewer people. Classes and memberships are capped, ensuring every member gets seen, supported and coached properly.
What sets Forma apart is its welcoming energy. Whether you’re a beginner, returning after years away, or already lifting heavy, this is a place where you feel at home, even with the kids in tow. Members love the authenticity, the honesty, the accountability. “Just show up, we’ll take care of the rest,” is the mantra that carries through every session, from Strength and Cycle to Kids Classes and Personal Training.
This summer, their Mobility Classes are the quiet achievers, strengthening joints, improving range and laying the groundwork for how we’ll move in later years.
And if you needed credentials, Mike is a World Masters Boxing Champion, and Kristy recently competed at the Masters Games in Gymnastics, bringing home eight medals.
Ready to move better, feel stronger and join a community that actually knows your name? Visit Forma
Battaglia and take the first step.
Unit 1/2 Wattle Road Brookvale | 0411518525 | formabattaglia | formabattaglia.com.au
Positive Energy
Positive Energy’s class lineup in Balgowlah is built around one idea: movement that feels genuinely good. Every session is designed to uplift your body, clear your mind, and connect you with a community that roots for you. From high-intensity sweat sessions to grounding breathwork and restorative stretch classes, there is something for every mood, level, and season of life.
The studios themselves set the tone. The Zen Den is a warm, light-filled sanctuary for yoga, breathwork, Pilates, and meditation. Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten every class, while the balcony, dotted with succulents, creates a calm little pause before you step back into the world. The Strength Studio brings
the energy up with functional fitness and resistance training, complete with huge sliding doors that open
out to the courtyard for fresh-air sessions. Next door, the Spin Studio keeps things pumping. Rows of
new bikes face two towering screens streaming scenic rides and curated visuals. It is the perfect distraction from the burn. The space also connects to the Strength Studio for hybrid sessions that combine power and stamina in one hit.
Across the timetable, you’ll find Positive Flow Pilates, 9D Breathwork Meditation, Mat Fusion, Strength Flow, Feel The Beat, Good Vibrations, BoxEnergy, Parents + Bubs, teen fitness, and three spin styles, plus SpinFusion for a half-half workout.
Join a class and discover how good you can feel when you move with purpose and Positive Energy.
5 Hayes Street, Balgowlah | @positiveenergy_health_fitness | positive-energy.com.au
5 Star Physique: Transform Your Body and Mind
Every transformation begins the moment you stop doing it alone. With the right plan, the right coach, and the right environment, change becomes inevitable. At 5Star, we give you the guidance, accountability, and support you’ve been missing.
TRANSFORMATION PACKS
20% OFF
You’ll be working with one of our coaches as they guide you step-by-step through your transformation. This package includes a customised meal plan and weight training program plus cardio routine, weekly check-ins and constant support.
2/8 Wattle Rd, Brookvale | 0416 243 464 | 5starphysique.com.au
Fresh Air, Free Outdoor Workouts
The Beaches is built for outdoor training. From Manly to Narrabeen, these exercise zones help you break a sweat, reset your head and keep your routine fresh. Quick circuit, long workout or mid-walk stretch, these spots bring space, gear and coastal energy.
Here are a few favourite outdoor free exercise areas:
Berry Reserve, Narrabeen
1417 Pittwater Road
Set along the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail, this spot is ideal for a quick pit stop mid-walk.
Brookvale Park, Brookvale
Federal Parade
Located at the back of Brookie Oval, it is the perfect spot for extra training space.
Manly Lagoon Park, Manly
Pittwater Road
Just off the Pittwater Road end, Manly Lagoon Park has seven stations suitable for all ages, fitness levels and those with limited mobility.
Walter Gors Park, Dee Why
36–40 Howard Avenue
A central "exercise alley"
with easy access to green space for extra movement.
Warriewood Valley,
3 Boondah Road, Warriewood A new, easy-to-access spot
for locals staying active close
to home.
For more, visit the Beaches Council website.
Luxe
There is a subtle shift that happens the moment you step inside Luxe Yoga + Fitness in Brookvale.
The world gets quieter, your breath deepens and your shoulders soften without effort. Luxe is a sanctuary where movement and mindfulness coexist, a place designed to meet real life with balance, strength and ease.
Under one welcoming roof, Luxe offers a curated mix of classes: all forms of yoga, including Aerial Yoga for adults and kids, breath-work, guided meditation, Pilates, Barre, Sculpt, Strength, HIIT, Dance Fitness, Step and a dedicated Ride studio. It is your daily endorphin hit and your weekly reset, woven together.
The yoga program is intentionally expansive and genuinely unique. Dynamic practices like Power Flow and Strong Flow build heat and connect movement to breath, while slower sequences encourage deeper alignment, softer transitions and the grounding awareness that resets your system. Yin and Vin-to-Yin offer spacious holds that melt tension. Meditative sessions and Soulful Sundays bring breath-work, sound and stillness together, while Aerial Yoga invites playful release. Instructors offer thoughtful variations, ensuring students feel supported and empowered.
Beyond yoga, Luxe’s fitness offering keeps things fresh. Barre fires up stabilising muscles, Pilates builds alignment and core strength and Sculpt delivers a fast burn. In the Ride Room, things lift again, from classic spin to Rhythm Ride, a neon-lit, beat-driven mind-body experience. Strength, Circuit and Dance Fitness classes round out the schedule for those craving intensity.
The magic of Luxe extends beyond the studios. Step outside class and you enter a leafy, coastal-inspired lounge filled with plush sofas, hanging chairs and textures that invite you to slow down. The space is designed for community, a place where members linger after class with a Budaboi coffee from Luxe’s onsite café run by Chef Aldo. Others settle into the co-working nook with free wifi or take a quiet moment to ground themselves before returning to the day. Luxe feels like a home away from home.
The lounge and studios are also available for private hire, from intimate workshops to celebrations, with up to 30 guests in the studio and up to 80 in the Zen Lounge’s indoor–outdoor flow. Luxe’s holistic approach completes the experience, with in-house health consultants supporting wellbeing beyond the mat or bike.
Luxe is more than a place to move, it is a place to connect, reset and grow. A sanctuary for strength and serenity.
Try the 21x Day Luxe Reset: unlimited classes for $99, including a complimentary consultation to map out your wellness goals. Sign on before your 21 days are up and the standard $69 joining fee is waived.
1/162 Harbord Rd, Brookvale | 0493 834 652 | @luxeyogafitness | luxeyogafitness.com.au
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