Gym equipment updates

Published on 04 December 2025

Refreshed gym

Banyule Leisure and Ivanhoe Aquatic are excited to share that the full transformed gym at Ivanhoe Aquatic will open 6 AM Friday 5 December.

The equipment and refresh includes:

• the replacement of all plate & pin loaded plus free weight strength equipment
• all new cardio machines
• several pieces of equipment never featured on the Ivanhoe Aquatic gym floor.

We also took this opportunity to replace the flooring in the gym and complete a general refresh of the entire gym area.

Significant consideration was given to the results of member feedback received from a Gym Equipment member survey conducted in October 2024, as well as taking into account current and future fitness trends and available spaces.

We are beyond excited to reveal this incredible next chapter of the Ivanhoe Aquatic gym to our members!

Working out during closure dates

We are as keen as you to keep exercising leading up to summer. So we've come up with several options for you to continue your workouts.

Alternative exercise options during the gym closure period:

• New small group training sessions
• Additional functional classes
• Outdoor exercise stations to be located on the outside lawn
• Personal training sessions will continue as per your trainers programming, just not in the gym!
• Our group fitness timetable will remain relatively unchanged, with the exception being for class styles that operate within the gym
• Alternative programming for Living Stronger and TRX classes
• The Ivanhoe Aquatic pool hall, including the spa and sauna, are unaffected by the scheduled works in the gym
• Olympic Leisure access as per Ivanhoe Aquatic membership conditions
  • An additional 3 hours of facility access has been added on weekdays, 12.30pm to 3.30pm
• Gym-only, standard opening hours access to WaterMarc (non-24/7 access) and Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre  
  • Ivanhoe Aquatic wrist bands to be presented to reception at both WaterMarc and Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre

Small group training schedule

Some of our superstar gym team will be holding additional small group training sessions throughout the Gym closure period. These sessions require pre-booking and will be made available for pre-booking via your XR portal. Please remember that these are small group training classes with limited capacity, so book in fast!

Small group training class descriptions

• Rise & Grind Bootcamp - An outdoor intensive training program that includes functional exercises and equipment often used in military training. Designed to focus on improving your cardiovascular fitness, strength and mind/muscle connection. Suitable for all fitness levels.
• The Swing Zone - A dynamic exercise session using Kettlebells to perform a series of full body exercises like presses, squats and swings. These exercises are designed to build power, cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength simultaneously. Suitable for those who are familiar with basic Kettlebell exercises.
• Body Blitz - A HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) session that incorporates short, intense bursts of exercise followed by brief rest periods. Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Sunset Sweat - A HIIT outdoor session that incorporates cardio, body weight and strength exercises designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Jump Fit - Are you struggling to use a jump rope? Learn how to skip with step-by-step instruction and guidance from a qualified instructor. Jump Fit is suitable for all fitness levels.

TRX and Living Stronger - what's happening during the closure?

Due to the gym closure, both TRX classes and the Living Stronger programs have had amendments made to accommodate for the temporary change in available equipment and spaces. TRX classes will not be conducted with TRX equipment and will temporarily revert to functional training style classes during the closure.

All classes will be made available on XplorRec for pre-booking as per regular scheduling.

Functional training classes replacing TRX

These functional training classes are 50 minutes, up from the 30mins of TRX classes.

Due to the size of the Functional Studio, capacity of the classes will decrease slightly to 8 per class.

There is no replacement class for the Friday 9am TRX class during the gym closure.

Class Descriptions

• Band Burn - A dynamic exercise session using resistance and power bands to build muscle, improve balance and increase flexibility. Suitable for all fitness levels.
• FundamentaBell - Learn how to use Kettlebells to perform basic exercises such as Kettlebell squat, clean, swing and press under the guidance and instruction of a qualified Kettlebell instructor. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Living Stronger

There are no time changes to the Living Stronger program during the gym closure. However, all classes will be conducted in the Bond St training room.

Exercise options during these classes will be adjusted by instructors based on available equipment and suitability.