UFC GYM
TAKES OFF
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by Toni Krasicki
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he first international and spanking new UFC Gym
shakes up Sydney’s fitness scene.
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Fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will be itching to check out
the latest endeavour from the partnership of the world MMA
leader, Ultimate Fighting Championship ® (UFC ®) and New
Evolution Ventures™ (NeV). Introducing the UFC Gym ®, the
first of its kind in Australia, tucked away in an environmentally
sound Sydney Corporate Park in Alexandria. Operating
several UFC Gym ®’s in the US, this franchise is the first dip into
the international market and no doubt their ‘Train Different®’
approach to fitness is sure to be a rip roaring success.
Co-owned by husband and wife team, Selena Short and
Lusiano Afeaki from Hard Candy Fitness (formerly V Club)
and Crunch Fitness fame, the duo also co-own NeV Australia
and are responsible for bringing UFC Gym ® Down Under.
Offering an alternative to traditional gyms, UFC Gym’s
approach to getting fit is geared to the whole family through
a mind boggling array of signature classes and specialised
equipment. A unique kids club and martial arts program is
available to members as young as three. Selena says that
with childhood obesity on the rise the facility presents an
opportunity for all family members to have a workout at the
same time as well as educating youngsters and focusing on
creating a sense of community in the gym environment.
Finding the right location and space for the UFC Gym ® was
no easy feat, taking about three years. Taking up a sprawling
3,000m2 of purpose built space, the gym is decked out in the
latest state-of-the-art fitness equipment including the first of
its kind in Australia, the Star-Trac isolateral leverage series.
Aptly nicknamed the ‘hot rods’ due to their resemblance
to some seriously spruced up Harleys, these machines not
only look mean, but are sure to build you into a mean, lean
fighting machine. There’s an impressive and plentiful rack
of free weights lining the wall and a row of HOIST machines,
great for beginners, sits opposite similar functioning Star-trac
equipment, which is set up for a circuit workout.
Offering more than just a huge variety of MMA classes and
personal training including Muay Thai Kick-boxing and
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, the gym has a plethora of lard stripping
functional training classes such as the tough Daily Ultimate
Training (DUT) program, exclusive to UFC Gyms. Held in
the Ultimate Training Centre, a patch of indoor astro-turf
surrounded by an array of kettle bells, medicine balls and
ropes, the area delivers some heart pounding workouts that
are sure to get results.
The awesome ‘Bag Arena’ has a whopping 28 bags for
a jab or two and the ‘Grappling Arena’ is perfect for a
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wrestle. By far the most standout feature of the gym is the
official Octagon that sits in the middle of the facility. Used for
training, it’s a reminder of the MMA roots of the gym.
Group exercise enthusiasts are not forgotten with a large
studio fitted out with a floating floor that’s easy on the knees
and a killer timetable offering signature classes such as
360Warrior as well as favourites such as Zumba ® and cycling.
Group Fitness Manager, Alissa Hall, says that Pound ®, a full
body interval workout using RipstixTM (weighted drumsticks),
music and moves, and the Fat Burning Pilates are some of
the most unique and popular classes on the timetable.
The innovative features aside, upon entering the facility
it’s difficult not to feel overwhelmed by the 100 plus cardio
machines lined up in the funky industrial style space. Gym
scene newcomers may be inclined to do a 180-degree turn
and hightail it down the staircase, but Selena ensures ‘it’s a
place for everyone - adults and kids - as it balances good
work ethic, learning new skills and creating a community.’
UFC GYM® Sydney Quick Facts:
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Massive 3,000m2 facility
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Kids Club
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Over 100 cardio
machines
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Personal and MMA
training
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Ample free weights
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Innovative training and
fitness equipment
Outdoor rooftop
training
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Functional training area
Stylish amenities with
saunas
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Octagon
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UFC Gym retail store
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Grappling Arena
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Armbar serving healthy
food and beverages
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Boxing Arena
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Group exercise studio
The dotFit online fitness
and nutrition program
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Killer fitness classes
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Free parking
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Youth training
Find out more at
www.ufcgymsydney.com
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