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.

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.

At State of Fitness, we provide:

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:

See What Our Members Are Saying

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.

how to get started with us

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.

Before Your First Session
Between your consultation and your first booked session, we’ll craft your personalised programme, provide support, and get you onboarded.

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

what if you don’t start?

Every month you wait makes it harder to regain strength, fitness, and confidence. There is never a perfect time to start, but starting with a conversation is all it tasks.

what if you take action?

Take control of your health and fitness now—so you can look, feel, and perform at your best for years to come.

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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.

ALESSANDRO VILLADORO

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.

ALWYN JONES

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.

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