GRIPT South Yarra

GRIPT South Yarra is a boutique gym at 50 Wilson Street, built around structured training rather than open-ended gym access. The focus is on planned sessions, purposeful movement and progressive programming, with coaches involved in helping members execute and build on their work over time. Its approach is suited to people who want more direction than a conventional gym floor can provide, whether they are starting out, returning after time away or already training seriously.

The South Yarra studio offers several distinct pathways. Personal Training, called Volumize, pairs one coach with one individual program shaped around the member’s goals, schedule and starting point. Hyper is a women’s strength and physique program delivered through structured, coach-led weight training in a semi-private setting. Base is designed to establish fundamentals, including strength, technique and consistency, while Club provides more independent training through the GRIPT App, with coaches on the floor to support progression. There is also a 28-Day Pass for people wanting to begin with a defined introduction to the system, as well as GRIPT Online for training remotely.

Recovery and nutrition are treated as part of the training process rather than separate extras. Every GRIPT membership includes weekly access to the Infrared Sauna Sanctuary, and coaches provide guidance on the fundamentals of eating to support training, physical goals and longer-term results. The gym describes its environment as focused and community-minded: coaches are expected to know members, their goals and their standards, while members train alongside people who are committed to showing up and doing the work. Hyper, in particular, is designed for women, while the broader programs include options for men, beginners and those seeking independent training with structure.

GRIPT opened in 2014 after founder Drew Westfield rebuilt his own physical and mental wellbeing through structured training, discipline and consistency. That experience informs the gym’s emphasis on coaching, connection and a high-standard training culture, with the stated aim of helping people improve their health and broader lives. For Melbourne locals in South Yarra who prefer a coached, progressive approach over casual workouts, GRIPT offers a clear system and several levels of support. It holds a 4.7 Google rating from 52 reviews.