Woombye's Jacqueline Foster loved the training style so much she and her husband Alan decided to open Nambour’s first F45 gym in Lowe Street. Jacqueline spoke to the Gazette about the fitness venture she hopes will help reinvigorate the CBD.

When do you think you’ll open? 

We are now aiming to start our soft openings in November. This is when our Foundation Members will get free access for 2 weeks to start training. It gives everyone a chance to get to know each other before our Grand opening. 

What’s your backstory with F45 training?

I became a member of F45 Maroochydore in 2019.  This has been the first fitness concept  that has changed my mindset on exercise.  I have done gyms, classes PTs etc. But nothing has achieved the results or kept me motivated like F45. I found my fitness level increasing quite quickly and my body was adjusting to the new routine. It got me thinking about why we don't have our own F45 on the west side of the highway. This is when the seed was planted. An amazing business opportunity in such a positive industry, it just felt right.  I could never try and push something that I didn’t 100 percent believe in.

How did you choose the Lowe Street location?

The landlord knew who F45 was and I think they knew what a positive impact we could have on our community and the shopping centre.  They have been very accommodating to get our Studio to meet the F45 standards. They have split the next door's tenancy for us to create a bigger space, lifted the ceilings for us, built showers and toilets for our members and put in new doors and security measures. 

One of the biggest draws to the space was the huge car park out the back. We want our members to be able to zip in and zip out.

How is the membership take-up going?

We have had an amazing response from our community and surrounding businesses. We are about to hit 100 Foundation Members which is pretty amazing when our studio is not open yet. Our first release sold out  in 4 hours ! 

F45 is a different model to mainstream gyms. Our member capacity is lower. We cap our class sizes to give our members a personal training experience, in a group fitness setting.

What type of person is the best fit for F45?

Everybody. From beginners to athletes. We focus on functional movements patterns which train your muscles to work together and allow you to perform your everyday activities with more ease. I have worked out with members up to  age 75! F45 Training will result in body fat loss, building lean muscle, core stability and a happier healthier you!

We have trainers on the floor to help you with: Technique, alternative exercises, motivation and sometimes just a good chin wag . You can take it at your own pace or you can push yourself, it is all in your own hands. 

Are you looking forward to energising that space?

This is what we are most looking forward to. Good vibes and positive energy is such a huge part of why I wanted to start an F45 and bring it into our community. This is a game changer for so many and we can't wait to be a part of this journey for our members. You join F45 to get fit, you stay with F45 for your new found fitness community. 

How can people sign up? 

Foundation Memberships are still available at f45training.com/nambour. As  a Foundation Member you get the Best Value Membership which gives you a month-to-month contract (no long term commitment), Free access to sessions before the Grand Opening and a merchandise pack.