Female only fitness centre

Personal Training

One-to-one coaching and small group training inside a female only gym. Programmes are built around what you are actually working on, whether that is getting stronger, returning after a break, or training around an injury.

A trainer coaching a member through a dumbbell exercise at Body Shape Warringah Mall

Two ways to train with a coach

One-to-one, or small group

One-to-one personal training

A trainer, a plan and an hour that is entirely about you. Best if you are working around an injury, training for something specific, or you simply want somebody to make sure the technique is right before the weight goes up.

  • A programme built for your goal, not a template
  • Technique coached from the first session
  • Progression tracked so the weight actually goes up

Small group training

Up to six people, 45 minutes, combining mobility, strength and cardio. Close enough to personal training that your form gets corrected, social enough that you turn up because the others are expecting you.

  • Maximum six participants per session
  • 45-minute sessions
  • Nine sessions on the weekly timetable
  • Individual attention inside a group setting
A small group training session with a trainer at Body Shape Warringah Mall

Nutrition too

Coaching that does not stop at the gym door

Diet consultations, customised meal planning and lifestyle guidance are available with certified nutritionists, alongside whatever you are doing on the floor.

Ask about a nutrition consultation

How it starts

Your first session, step by step

Nobody arrives knowing what they want from a trainer. That is the trainer's job to work out.

  1. Before you book

    A conversation, not a sales pitch

    Tell us what you are actually trying to do — get stronger, move without pain, get back into it after a break — and we will tell you honestly whether one-to-one is the right spend or whether classes would get you there.

  2. Session one

    Assessment, then movement

    How you move, what hurts, what you have done before, what your week realistically allows. Then some actual training, because a full session of talking is a waste of your money.

  3. The first few weeks

    Technique before load

    You will spend longer on how a movement is done than on how heavy it is. That is deliberate — it is what makes the weight go up later without something complaining.

  4. Ongoing

    Progression you can see

    What you lifted, how it felt, what comes next. Progress you can point at is what keeps people turning up in month six.

Worth the spend, or not

Who personal training actually suits

It is not the right answer for everyone, and we would rather say so.

One-to-one is worth it if…

  • You are working around an injury, surgery or a chronic condition
  • You have trained for a while and stopped progressing
  • You want to lift properly but do not trust your technique
  • You are returning after pregnancy and want someone watching your form
  • You need someone expecting you at a set time each week

Classes are probably enough if…

  • You mainly want the accountability of a booked time
  • You enjoy training with other people around you
  • You are new and just need to build the habit first
  • Budget is tight — the classes are already included in membership

Answered in the open

What people ask before they book

  • I am not fit enough for a personal trainer yet.

    This is the most common thing we hear and it is backwards. The less experience you have, the more a trainer is worth — they are most useful at the start, when habits are being set.

  • Will I be pushed harder than I can handle?

    No. A session that leaves you unable to move for three days is a badly designed session. The aim is that you can train again later that week.

  • I only want a few sessions to learn the basics.

    That is a perfectly good use of a trainer. Some members do a short block, learn a programme, then run it themselves and come back when they want it changed.

  • Will it be a man?

    The training floor is women only, so you are never training alongside men.

  • I have an injury my physio is managing.

    Bring whatever your physio or doctor has given you. Working around a diagnosed injury is one of the most common reasons members book one-to-one here.

  • What does it cost?

    Rates depend on the format and how often you train, so we quote them directly. Call 02 9939 3311 or leave your details and we will call you back.

Run in small groups, a few times a year

Fitness challenges

A challenge is a block of coached training with a start and an end date, a set group and a goal to work towards. They run alongside normal personal training, and they are the easiest way in if you want structure for a few weeks rather than an open-ended programme.

There is no challenge running at the moment. When the next one opens it is announced here and on our events page, with the dates and how to register.

Before you book

Personal training questions

Is the training floor women only?

The training floor is women only. Ask at reception and we will match you with the trainer who best suits what you are working on.

Do I need to be a member to train with a personal trainer?

Call the centre on 02 9939 3311 and we will talk you through the options. If you are not a member yet, start with the free 7-day trial and use one of those days to meet a trainer.

I am coming back from an injury. Can you work around it?

That is one of the most common reasons people book one-to-one sessions here. Bring whatever your physio or doctor has given you and the trainer will build around it.

What does it cost?

Rates depend on the format and how often you train, so we quote them directly. Call 02 9939 3311 or leave your details and we will call you back.

No card required

Meet a trainer during your free week

The free 7-day trial includes a walkthrough with a trainer. Use it to ask the questions you would ask in a first PT session.

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Seven full days, not a single guest visit.

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