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Real fitness for real life
- May 4
- 3 min read
Fit For Life Health & Fitness – Upper Ferntree Gully
For many, the foothills of Dandenong Ranges is a place of natural beauty and escape. For Loz, it’s simply home. Having grown up in the hills and spent over a decade as a personal trainer, Loz knew that for fitness to truly stick, it had to serve a person’s life, not hold them back.
Six years ago, she opened Fit For Life Health & Fitness in Upper Ferntree Gully with a simple but powerful vision: helping people move without feeling limited by their own bodies. Today, alongside co-owner Jonathan and their dedicated coaching crew, Fit For Life has become the "go-to" for over 200 local families.
Not just a gym, a community
What makes Fit For Life different the moment you walk through the door? For starters, you’re likely to be greeted by Pepper, the resident Bernese Mountain Dog. But beyond the friendly paws, it’s the sense of belonging that stands out.
"We’re not here to intimidate anyone or sell them a dream they can’t maintain," says Loz. "We’re here to help real people build genuine, lasting fitness that fits around their life."
This "community-first" approach is evident in their famous social calendar. From trivia nights and random Thursday dinners to massive cheering squads at local Hyrox or ultra-marathon events, the members are gym buddies who have become genuine friends.
The game changer: The in-studio creche
For many parents, the biggest barrier to exercise is childcare. Fit For Life solved this by moving the creche right into the heart of the action. Run by Jess, the same-room creche allows parents to smash out a session while their little ones play just a few metres away.
It’s completely removed the "parent guilt" and the rush to find a sitter. Whether you're a new mum getting back on your feet or a dad training for a 5k, the studio ensures that your health and your family don't have to be in competition.
From first 5k to ultra marathons
While the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the coaching is elite. As a Hyrox affiliated studio, Fit For Life offers specialised hybrid fitness training. With Jonathan, an Accredited Run Coach, the studio caters to a huge range of goals:
New Mums: Post-natal recovery and strength building.
Runners: From those tackling their first 5k to seasoned ultra-marathoners.
Athletes: Specialized Hyrox coaching for those looking to test their limits.
Why Upper Ferntree Gully?
For Loz and the team, being part of the fabric of Knox is personal. Being "locals supporting locals" means they understand the juggle of their hardworking members.
"Watching a mum go from Day 1, unsure and nervous, to strong and confident in just a few weeks is what this is all about," Loz explains. "That confidence flows into every other part of her life."
Join the family
Fit For Life is currently looking to grow its community even further, both in-studio and through their expanding online nutrition and transformation coaching.
If you’ve been putting off your fitness because life is too busy or you're worried about where to start, the message from the crew is simple: Drop in for a chat. You’re guaranteed to see a familiar face, make a new friend, and find a version of fitness that finally fits.
Contact
 | 0421 882 190 | |
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 | 1220 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 | |