Urban Fitness

The Verdict on Urban Fitness

Suits visitors who want coached HYROX or weightlifting sessions without a long contract. A single drop-in costs $30, and the official 14 day trial costs $70.

Best for: HYROX prep, Beginners, Visiting athletes

Equipment & Climate

Barbells are used for Olympic weightlifting and ATHX Barbell classes. A light bar is used for beginners. Floor space, rigs, platforms and climate are not described in the sources.

Schedule & Drop-In Rules

Six days a week. Weekday classes start at 6:00am, with lunchtime sessions 12:00pm to 1:00pm and evening sessions from 5:30pm. Thursday includes a 6:00pm track session at Newtown Park. Friday classes run at 6:00am, 12:00pm and 5:00pm. Saturday classes run 7:00am to 9:30am. Open gym runs Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am to 12:00pm and Sunday 9:00am to 12:00pm. A third party Facebook post says a free drop-in is offered on Saturdays at 8:00am. No fitness background is needed. Every class is coached and every movement is scaled to the person on the day.

Pricing Notes

Official membership page lists HYROX Only at $60 per week, Unlimited at $70 per week, Committed at $55 per week (any three coached classes), Committed Referral at $45 per week, Unlimited Referral at $60 per week, Student at $60 per week, Lunch Club at $40 per week (weekdays 12pm to 1pm only), Annual Athlete at $3,276 as one payment, and 10 Trip Pass at $250 with a 3 month expiry. Referring a friend saves $10 a week. Official site lists a 14 day trial at $70 for 14 coached classes, credited to the first week if you join within 2 weeks. A third party city research note says 7 days for $70, which conflicts with the official trial terms, so the official terms are used here. Official site lists Richie Patterson Olympic Weightlifting Level 1 at $385 incl GST. A third party Instagram post lists HYROX simulation heats at $50 solo or $100 per pair.

Coaching

Classes are coached. A coach meets new members about ten minutes before the first class and stays through the session. Mike is named as the contact for questions. Coaching languages and class size are not stated.

Good to Know

Arrival

Turn up ten minutes early. A coach meets you and walks you through the space.^[1]

What to bring

Trainers, a water bottle and clothes you can move in.^[1]

Virtual Squad

12 week online HYROX programme for training anywhere.^[1]

Annual Athlete

Unlimited classes on one payment of $3,276, equal to $63 per week.^[2]

Space hire

The gym can be hired for your own event.^[2]

Trial credit

Join within 2 weeks of the 14 day trial and $70 is credited to your first week.^[1]

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