You don’t need a busier gym.
You need a better coach.
Appointment-only personal training for people who have enough decisions to make. Turn up, know you’re in good hands — we’ve handled the rest.
“The coaching team at State of Fitness is exceptional. The attention to detail and genuine care for each client sets them apart from anything else I have experienced.”
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“I have never felt more supported in my fitness. The team treats every session like it matters — because it does.”
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The fitness industry runs on you not turning up
You train and nothing changes. Or something hurts every time you push. Or you stopped months ago and haven’t found your way back.
The industry sells instant gratification, unsustainable challenges and generic programs delivered by personal trainers who aren’t invested in you or a long-term career.
And it profits at sign-up. Not at month six, when you slowly stop turning up, or when your personal trainer leaves.
You’re not the problem. The program, the business and the approach were never built for you.
Most people who come here have already tried
So you’re wary. You’ve handed over time, money and trust before and got very little back, and you’re in no rush to do it again. Or you’re unsure where to start, or who to trust.
None of that means you failed at it. It means you paid for something that was never built for someone with your life.
Good. We think you should be sceptical of any gym until they’ve shown you something.
If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you, and point you somewhere that is.
Six coaches. One standard.
Every coach here has an exercise science degree or is months from finishing one, and coaches on our team have worked with professional athletes overseas.
We don’t just hire kids. We invest years in our coaches, and they’re employees, not subcontractors renting floor space.
The coach you start with is the coach you keep.
How it works
A 15-minute call
We ask what you’ve tried, what hurts, and what you actually want. No pitch. It’s a conversation, not an assessment or a sales pitch. We want to understand where you’re at, and whether we can actually help.
An in-studio assessment
Movement screen, body composition scan, and a conversation about what a realistic plan looks like for you.
Your program starts
Built for your body, adjusted as you go.
What we do
Build your program around your body and your needs, and adjust it when something doesn’t feel right. We’ll push when you’re up for it and pull back when you’re running on four hours’ sleep. No template workouts. Just good coaching.
Our coaches are employees and they’re here for the long term, so you’re not starting again every few months.
If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you, and help you find something that is.
If something isn’t working, we’ll talk about it.
We won’t lock you into a contract, because we back the coaching.
What we ask
Tell us the truth when we ask about sleep, food, injuries, alcohol and stress. We can’t program around what we don’t know.
Tell us early when something isn’t working. We’d rather hear it in week three than lose you in month three.
Three ways to train
One-to-one — A coach, a program, undivided attention.
Two-to-one — Train with a partner, on the same individual programming.
Four-to-one — Small group, still individually programmed. There are levels of individuality in each movement.
Every membership includes programming, progress tracking, body composition scanning, and nutrition and lifestyle support.
What it costs to keep putting it off
Six months from now you’ll be six months older, with the same back, the same energy, and the same nagging sense that you should have done something about it.
The cost of inaction compounds, the same way everything else does. Strength doesn’t accumulate on its own. Movement doesn’t restore itself. Everything you don’t address gets harder to address later.
The members who train here didn’t start because they had time. They started because they decided not to keep waiting. Whatever your reason for starting, we’ll meet you there.
What it looks like when it works
Strong, not weak.
Moving freely, not sore.
Fit, not stuck.
Confident, not discouraged.
Training consistently, in a routine that holds. Not deciding anything, not researching anything. Just turning up and doing the work, with someone who knows your history watching it, in a room full of people who value the same things as you.
73% of people who join us are still training here a year later. The average member stays nearly three years.
One member trains just once a week — a parent with barely an hour to spare — and in ten months reversed years of back pain and got noticeably stronger.
“Everyone knows their stuff and they don’t go in for wacky trends or risky exercises. Since working with the team for over a year now, I could confidently lift a tram if needed in an emergency.”
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The thinking behind the training
What members ask before they start
Can I see a price list before committing?
Yes. Just fill out our short enquiry form and we’ll send you a full breakdown of pricing and membership options.
View PricingI’ve never trained before — can I still join?
Absolutely. Many of our members start as beginners. Our four-step onboarding process ensures you’re supported from day one. Your coach will take you through an assessment, walk you through your first few sessions, and build a program tailored to your pace.
Who wouldn’t be a good fit?
People after a quick fix, a 12-week challenge, or a gym to hide in the back of. Our coaching is structured, individual, and ongoing — no boot-camp theatrics, nobody yelling. If you want anonymity, big-box energy, or a results-in-30-days promise, we’re not it. If you want serious coaching for the long run, we probably are.
How often should I train to reach my goals?
It depends on your history and your life. If you’re already active, twice a week is often plenty; if you’re starting from scratch, we build you up gradually. One member trains just once a week — a parent with barely an hour to spare — and in ten months reversed years of back pain and got noticeably stronger. More isn’t better; consistency is.
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You’ve been meaning to sort it out. Let’s make it easy to start.
We run a limited number of calls each week and they go quickly. Leave your details and we’ll be in touch.
Located on Chapel Street in South Yarra, minutes from Prahran Market. Serving South Yarra, Prahran, Toorak, Windsor and Armadale.