North Melbourne Boxing & Fitness

North Melbourne Boxing & Fitness is a long-established training venue on Sutton Street, operating since 2005 and located on level 2 at 64–90 Sutton Street. It is close to Melbourne’s CBD, near the CityLink entrance and Flemington Road, with Macaulay Station a short walk away and the number 57 tram providing access from the city. The website also notes that free street parking is available, which may be useful for members travelling by car.

The gym offers classes and personal training across boxing, fitness, Muay Thai and kickboxing, with sessions designed for men, women and children across a range of fitness and skill levels. Other listed options include indoor rowing, HIIT fitness circuits, yoga, kids boxing, kids kickboxing, Pro-Am boxing and open gym use with weights. The classes focus on the skills and conditioning associated with combat sports, while also supporting general fitness, strength and conditioning. Members can train towards improving their fitness, developing technique or competing, depending on their goals.

There is plenty of dedicated equipment and training space: four separate training areas, two boxing rings, 38 heavy bags, a separate weights area and cardio equipment. Showers and lockers are available, and the venue also has an equipment sales area. The gym describes its atmosphere as comfortable, friendly, safe and inclusive, with trainers who have experience as both competitors and coaches in combat sports and the fitness industry. Sparring and ring use are controlled, with sparring requiring appropriate protective equipment and trainer supervision.

The setup suits a broad mix of members, from people starting out with fitness or boxing to experienced participants seeking structured training. Personal training, group sessions and corporate programs are available, and sessions can be tailored to individual or group needs; the trainers can also travel to clients. Families may be interested in the children’s boxing and kickboxing classes, while solo members can choose classes, personal training or gym access. Casual training and memberships are offered, with the website stating that memberships include classes and full gym use during open hours, as well as no sign-up fees. The venue’s combination of combat-sport instruction, general fitness facilities and varied training formats makes it a practical option for North Melbourne locals and nearby Melbourne workers.