South Yarra Personal Training
Train smart. Get stronger. Feel better.
Expert coaches delivering individualised strength, fitness, flexibility, and nutrition programs – helping busy professionals progress with confidence in a supportive community.
- university qualified trainers
- combined experience of 55+ years
- recourses & systems to support our members
- 30 day money back guarantee
What sets us apart
At State of Fitness, we believe strong relationships beat crowded gyms, every time.
Our private, appointment-only personal training studio is located on Chapel Street in South Yarra, near the Prahran Market.
We’re the perfect place for people who don’t love regular gyms. Why? Because we actually care. This is a space where you’ll feel supported, work hard, have fun, and be treated like a person – not just a number.
We don’t believe in generic, cookie-cutter programs. Instead, we hold an exceptionally high standard of personal training, delivered by our university-qualified coaches.
Your time is limited, and with everything life throws at you, building the body you want isn’t always easy. Balancing training, nutrition, rehab, work, family, and social life can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we take pride in our craft, offering a clear, personalised, and supportive plan to help you move from where you are now to where you want to be. All while reducing decision fatigue and increasing confidence.
If you’re time-poor, results-focused, and tired of wasting energy on programs that don’t deliver—you’re not alone.
At State of Fitness, we’re not a flashy gym or a cookie-cutter class. We’re a coaching studio built for busy professionals who want expert guidance, smart structure, and training that actually works without the topical nonsense (selfie stands and egos) that comes from a typical gym.
At State of Fitness, we provide:
- Individualised training programs that adapt to your body and needs.
- Expert coaching from university-qualified trainers.
- A structured, results-driven approach—without the intimidation of a typical gym.
- Ongoing support and accountability to keep you progressing
- A welcoming community where every client is treated with care.
ARE WE THE RIGHT FIT FOR EACH OTHER?
We are not a generic brand trying to appeal to the masses
Our 60-minute personal training sessions are fully tailored with you in mind.
Every membership includes customised programming, progress tracking, and scalable accountability, so you can train with clarity and confidence, knowing you’re following a plan built specifically for your body and goals.
But we go beyond just workouts. Our members can also receive individualised nutrition, lifestyle and support based on their needs and preferences, helping them build sustainable long-term habits that last well beyond the gym.
Whether your goal is to move better, get stronger, reduce body fat, or maintain long-term fitness, our ego-free and private environment ensures every session is purposeful, effective, and supportive.
At State of Fitness, we offer:
- Individualised training programs tailored to your body and goals
- Expert coaching from university-qualified Sports Scientists with international work experience
- A structured, results-driven approach, without the intimidation of a typical gym
- Ongoing support and accountability to keep you progressing
- A welcoming community where you’re treated like a person, while training in a world-class private facility
State of Fitness members are like-minded individuals who are very self-driven, but need scheduling, accountability, a challenge, and a community, to make the most out of their health and fitness.
Begin your fitness journey with our straightforward and personalised 4-step process, designed to improve transparency and help you achieve your desired results with expert guidance and support.
15-Minute Discovery Call
Connect with an expert trainer to discuss your fitness goals and how we can support you inside and outside the gym. If we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule your 1-on-1 consultation with us in the gym.
45-Minute In-Person Consultation & Assessment
We’ll meet to discuss and understand what you need from us to achieve your goals while holding you accountable. You’ll undergo an assessment to evaluate your starting point and how you move as an individual.
Start Training – First Booked Session
Get ready, it’s time for your first session! Come into the gym and leave the rest to us! Regardless of the training option you choose, you’ll receive the support and guidance needed to ensure you understand exactly what’s happening with your training.
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Book a 15 minute Consultation
Book a free 15-minute call with one of our university-qualified Sports Scientists. No hard sales, no pressure, just a genuine conversation to see if we’re the right fit to help you reach your goals.
If we’re not the right fit, we’ll happily point you in the right direction.
If we are, we’ll book you in for a free 45–60 minute consultation and assessment, where you can meet the team, check out the space, and get clear on your next steps
Take Action
- Squeeze 20+ people into crowded, one-size-fits-all sessions.
- Stick you with junior staff who barely know your name.
- Push “no pain, no gain” or unsustainable quick fixes.
- Let you figure things out alone or guess what comes next.
- Ignore old injuries or treat everyone like a 20-year-old athlete.
- Chase trends and fad workouts over long-term health and progress.
- Overpromise and underdeliver.
- Run appointment-only coaching sessions tailored to your schedule, goals, preferences and training history.
- Pair you with highly experienced, university-qualified coaches. No junior, barely qualified PTs.
- Build structured programs backed by sports science and 16+ years of industry experience.
- Adapt to your individual needs, whether you’re training around injury, travelling for work, or juggling a busy life.
- Track your progress, observe and listen, adjust your plan, and keep you moving forward.
- Create a welcoming, professional space with like-minded people who value results, not ego.
- Focus on longevity, strength, and confidence, not just short-term wins.
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meet our personal trainers
DYLAN JONES
Founder & Coach
Dylan has been heavily involved in the health and fitness industry since 2009 with a passion for helping his clients move, feel and perform their best. Originally from Western Australia, Dylan’s career moved him to Melbourne in 2011 and has taken him to Florida in 2017 to work with major league baseball players and to learn from the best in the industry with a focus on rehabilitation and performance.
After years of working in the private sector, Dylan saw a gap in the industry specifically in client care, results and community so in 2020 ‘State of Fitness’ was launched to help clients locally, and abroad.
SCOTT SIMPSON
Operational Manager, Coach & Superstar
Scott started his path towards strength and rehabilitation as a young athlete, seeing first-hand the benefits of proper technique and programming in the gym. Graduating from William Penn University in Iowa, Scott studied Exercise Science while playing college baseball.
A coaching internship at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts was Scott’s first position as he learned from the best in shoulder injury prevention and individualised strength training. These experiences now lead Scott to passionately empower people through strength training to be and feel healthy and strong.
Coach & Mr Energy!
Originally from Sicily, Alessandro has made Melbourne home over the past 7 years and brings a world of experience and energy into the gym. As a qualified exercise scientist, Alessandro has perfected his craft over the past 11 years of working in the health and fitness industry.
He prides himself on providing a unique and individual approach when training his clients, ensuring they master the basics to build a strong foundation and then progress to surpass their goals and expectations!
RUBY FRASER
Coach & Mind-Body Movement Specialist
With over 8 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Ruby brings a deep passion for movement, mindset, and resilience to every session. She has worked across a broad spectrum of the industry—from running her own business to collaborating with leading gyms and coaches—helping clients of all ages and backgrounds build strong, pain-free bodies and confident, self-reliant minds.
Ruby empowers clients to manage health, understand their bodies, and move freely with confidence, energy, and lifelong well-being.
Coach & All-Round Superstar
Alwyn is head of our Athletic Development with an extensive track record of coaching his athletes, and himself to success. Originally from Adelaide, Alwyn is a 10X Australian National Champion and Commonwealth Games medallist in triple jump. His unique insight into improving athletic performance is one of a kind.
Alwyn loves a laugh while being professional and educational with his coaching.
