Sweat It Out At 13 Of Townsville’s Best Gyms And Wellness Hubs
Kayla Wratten
Freelance Sub-Editor | Urban List Townsville
Beneath the tropical heat, Townsville/Gurambilbarra is quietly flexing a fitness and wellness muscle that’s growing stronger with every new opening. From 24/7 gyms where you can crush a deadlift before sunrise to intimate yoga studios and cryo chambers, Townsville has carved out a space for every type of mover.
Want to sweat, sculpt, or just float your stress away? The Urban List team have tried and tested the best spots to get your fix of fitness, wellness, and recovery at our favourite Townsville gyms and wellness hubs for a cathartic sweat.
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Best Gyms In Townsville
Studio Sculpt Pilates
679 Flinders Street, Townsville
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Studio Sculpt Pilates turns the heat up. No, really. As Townsville’s first hot pilates studio, with infrared classes spanning mat pilates, HIIT, yoga, and more. Every class takes place in their gorgeous concrete studio with LED lighting, while small groups and dedicated instructors ensure you get personalised guidance to correct your body alignment and achieve optimal muscle tone. Don’t forget to grab a post-class cold towel for a much-needed cool down.
Hybrid Performance Training
10 Parkside Drive, Condon
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If you thrive under pressure, this open-floor gym is gonna be your happy place. Hardcore WODs (workouts of the day) and weightlifting sessions push strength, endurance, and mobility to the max, while coaches make sure you crush every rep safely.
The tight-knit atmosphere turns every grueling session into a team effort—you sweat, you laugh, you cheer each other on (cute, right?). From beginner-friendly options to seriously tough workouts, this training gym offers a challenging yet fun environment where fitness goals are met, friendships are formed, and sore muscles are just part of the process.
Strand Fitness
Various Locations
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Taking home the prize for Townsville’s best gym three years in a row is no small feat. But Strand Fitness has done just that. With multiple locations around Townsville, you can sweat it out on the gym floor with state-of-the-art equipment, join a Reformer Pilates group class or hit the post-sweat ‘Fire and Ice Recovery Zone’ to alternate between icy plunges, steamy infrared saunas and a magnesium lap pool.
Recent upgrades to cardio and recovery rooms make it feel fresh, modern, and actually motivating to change into your Lululemons (at long last). Whether you’re chasing strength, endurance, or just a good sweat sesh, Strand has cemented itself as one of Townsville’s top spots to train and recover.
Explore The Movement
4/5 Darcy Drive, Idalia
No gym hit list is complete without a dedicated Reformers Pilates studio. That’s where Explore The Movement comes in. Classes are designed for all levels to boost strength, flexibility, and core stability. Beginners can start with Reformer 101 to get familiar with the equipment, or you can jump into a small, expert-led group class where every session is tailored to your specific needs. Supportive and energising, it’s the perfect spot to move, tone, and feel confident in your body.
UBX Boxing And Strength
81 Ingham Road, West End
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If you haven’t tried boxing before, you’re seriously missing out. Wrap your hands and grab your training gloves: this full-body workout will have you feeling like a super-strength superhero. At UBX you can jump into a fast-paced 45-minute session packed with boxing drills, strength moves, and all-out energy.
Or you can just roll in, glove up, and get to work with solo bag rounds or padwork with a coach. However you train, one thing’s guaranteed: you’ll leave sweaty, smiling, and ready to take on the world.
F45 Training Townsville
Shop 1/277 Charters Towers Road, Mysterton
An F45 workout is probably the most iconic sweat sesh in Australia. If you haven’t heard of them, F45’s high-energy 45-minute classes fuse cardio, resistance, and functional training for a total-body burn. Every session pushes your strength and endurance, while upbeat music and the hype of the squad keep motivation soaring. Trainers are there to guide, modify, and cheer you on, making sure every workout hits hard, but at your pace. It’s challenging, addictive, and perfect for anyone chasing results—or even just a new social group.
Snap Fitness
1A Little Fletcher Street, Townsville City
Snap Fitness is the ultimate 24/7 option for Townsville locals who might be shift workers, night owls, or just hate skipping workouts. With bright, modern spaces, state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines, and functional training zones, you can craft your ideal routine for any time of day—or night. The community vibe is friendly but motivating, and personal training options help you hit your PBs faster.
Lighten Up
509 Flinders Street, Townsville
Lighten Up is Townsville’s go-to for finding your flow. Whether you’re into yoga, Pilates, or barre, there’s a class to stretch, strengthen, and reset your body and mind. Newbies and seasoned yogis alike will love the welcoming vibe, expert instructors, and variety of sessions—including yoga teacher training if you’re feeling ambitious. Set in a beautiful, light-filled studio, you’ll find yourself taking a deep breath to rest your nervous system and tone up all at the same time. As the name suggests, you’ll leave feeling lighter (both literally and mentally).
Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
7-31 Erskine Pl, Burdell
Calling all swimmers. Townsville’s best aquatic centre has pools for laps, aqua aerobics, swim training, and family-friendly programs for your little ones. Low-impact workouts make it ideal for injury recovery or gentle cardio, while structured classes push fitness levels safely. Lifeguards and expert instructors add extra reassurance, making it welcoming for all ages.
Best Wellness Precincts In Townsville
City Cave Float And Wellness Centre
Shop 9B/1 Darcy Drive, Idalia
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If you’ve ever stepped inside a City Cave, you know the kind of bliss they magic up that makes the outside world disappear. Float in body-temperature epsom salt pods and feel your muscles melt and mind drift into total zen mode. Afterward, hit the infrared sauna to detox, de-stress, and pretend the city heat doesn’t exist for a while. Add a massage into the mix, and you’ve got a wellness trifecta that leaves you lighter, calmer, and very (very) relaxed.
Recovery Lab Townsville
1/264-278 Woolcock Street Service Road, Currajong
Whether you’re fresh from a tough workout or just seeking a wellness boost, Recovery Lab is the best spot to push your body—all while giving it the TLC it deserves. You’ll find athletes and wellness enthusiasts soothing sore muscles with ice baths, infrared saunas, compression therapy, and percussion massage. The staff are experts in helping clients reduce inflammation, boost circulation and speed up recovery, all in a modern and welcoming space.
Vital Force Therapies
11A Decourcey Street, Mundingburra
This remedial massage centre is your body’s new BFF. The expert massage therapists are dedicated to restoring your range of motion and helping you move with ease. From cold laser therapy and dry needling to remedial massage and detoxifying infrared saunas, they’ve got all the tricks to keep muscles happy and stress low. Even if you’re not recovering from an injury, Vital Force Therapies is an excellent spot for a bit of R&R.
Float House
18 Brisbane Drive, Jensen
Come here for a holistic wellness retreat that feels like a mini-vacation. At Float House you can relax in epsom salt float pods or chill out in an infrared sauna. Both are proven to ease tension, promote mental clarity, and soothe tired muscles (we’re signing up immediately). The serene, minimalist setting adds to the relaxation factor, making it ideal for meditation, recovery, or simply unplugging from city life.
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