And if you find, as a member, that you can’t keep up, mentally or literally, with the rest of the class, KX makes it easy by providing a newsletter that details everything you needed to know about health and fitness, but were too afraid to ask. Combine this with a great social feel and a fully equipped SportsCafé and you can’t help but be drawn to this space. In fact, all you need to do is decide which juice boost to order after your workout! And even SportsCafé  manager Charles Austin takes the pain out of that by matching the drinks and sports bars with the pre and post training nutrition required – all to help facilitate your progress.

In order to succeed, you need to be top of your game, both physically and mentally, and keeping fit achieves both of these goals. I always work out at the end of the day; it’s a great opportunity to process everything that has occurred at work. You can solve most problems on the treadmill!

I had checked out the other gym options in the area, and although they had great facilities I didn’t think I’d be as comfortable there. I go to the gym to work out, not to be judged by gym staff or other members. KXfit Health Club is attitude free, with friendly staff and a diverse mix of members. It doesn’t feel like a nightclub when you walk in!

As a child I played many team sports, so becoming a member of a gym was a natural progression. I have been training on and off at gyms since I was 14. However, this time around I am taking it a lot more seriously, as I have sadly realised the older you get, the more work you need to keep your figure the way it was! What motivates me to keep training is when friends notice the results. The return of the mini skirt is another good reason to do an extra half hour on the treadmill!

I heard that a new gym was opening up in the area, so I looked up the website (www.kxfitness.com.au) and really liked the look of it – the new equipment, the warehouse design and the people. It just has a great feel to it. And, as part of your membership, KX offers an ongoing one-on-one program that staff update and assess on a four to six week basis. I also attend a couple of yoga classes each week, which are small in number, so you receive more personalised attention.

I’ve been training at gyms for about four years, but have only recently taken up weight training seriously. I’m motivated by the desire to improve my overall fitness and health, as well as perhaps gain some weight –  although preferably muscle! The guys here are all really supportive, and even remember your name and what program you’re on. I initially visited because I was offered a week’s free trial, but now I’ll stay a member. Everything I need is here, including a great boxing class. And Charles makes an awesome protein shake!

I have been training nearly all my life, as I am a tennis professional but FX Fitness is the first gym I’ve actually joined. I am associated with other gyms but they have never appealed to me. I train because I want to ensure longevity in my career. This space is close to home, the club is aesthetically pleasing, it doesn’t feel like a sweatbox and because of the staff, especially Charles with his welcoming smile at the SportsCafé, I’ll continue to be a member.

I have been going to gyms on and off for the past 30 years. It seems the older I get the younger I want to look! And the gym is a great way to slow the ageing process, which makes me feel great. I normally walk to and from work, which is 20 minutes each way, then do a session at KX three times a week. I initially joined for two reasons; one – I knew one of the owners, and two – I was totally neglected at another club where I had been a member for several years. I could not be happier here. People know your name; the staff are genuinely friendly and service orientated; the facilities are immaculate and training is a joy! To top it all off, I’ve lost weight!