URTH FITNESS Where Wellness Meets Affordability

New Year's resolutions never seem to last. By February most of us have abandoned our good intentions as the year kicks into gear. But for those of us living in Newcastle, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Gjenae and Montana Rosekelly of Urth Fitness, located at Lambton, Charlestown and Belmont, are determined to help their local community reach their health and wellness goals. Deeply committed to the belief that fitness is essential for mental well-being and overall health and the promise of affordability and quality, the team at Urth Fitness are delivering exciting new developments in their gyms to make your journey to wellness even more enjoyable and effective.
Gjenae and Montana pride themselves on their commitment to constantly improving the member experience in their gyms, travelling the world, and attending fitness conventions to ensure they understand the latest available technology and best of the best fitness trends back home to Newcastle.
“We are always learning, always listening, and believe you have to consistently educate yourself in order to grow as a business and as businesspeople,” said Gjenae.
“Our new Reformer Pilates beds are a product of seeing them at a Fitness Convention in Germany, and they are first-class beech tree made with quality leather and manufactured in Turkey. We spotted our current Spray Tan machines at a fitness convention in Sydney many years ago; we’ve imported many other machines for our Spa, such as the Hydro-Lounge, after a conversation with the makers at a fitness convention in the USA. At almost every fitness trade show, we will purchase new equipment.”
Reformer Pilates is the latest fitness obsession to take over the world. It utilises specialised equipment for resistance and muscle engagement rather than mat exercises for core strength, which is the case with more traditional Pilates.
“We watched Reformer Pilates become popular but waited for data to come out last year to prove that it was more than a fitness fad, and it wasn’t going away,” said Gjenae.
“We also did our research and noticed loads of studios putting in the same reformer beds, so we knew we wanted to import the highest quality beds to stand out. Staying true to our ethos of affordability, we wanted to be the most affordable Reformer Pilates in Newcastle, so we are currently allowing members to trial our Reformer Pilates classes before purchasing a membership, with one class being $25.
“Or you can always purchase an unlimited access membership for only $19.95 per week!”
Other new additions to the gyms include new ‘Booty Builder’ machines in all locations to address the fitness industry's focus on the importance of glute activation for improving physical function in everyday life and providing better mobility and strength. At the Lambton gym, members have access to an Evolt Body Scanner, which provides a detailed breakdown of your muscle, fat, water, and mineral levels and helps you understand your body in order to set attainable goals and track progress. The scans are free for members and new members. Platinum, Signature, and Flexible members enjoy complimentary access to the Recovery + Spa, which includes an Infrared Sauna, Hydro-Massage Beds, Massage Chairs, and Spray Tan Booths. The popular Infrared Saunas will be upgraded this year as they have become a pivotal feature of the Urth Fitness members’ gym and health routines.
“The positive member feedback from our Infrared Saunas tells us that they have helped people sleep better, recover quicker, speed up metabolism to burn calories, assist in weight loss, and general detoxification of the body.
“We will be announcing some more additions to our Recovery + Spa Rooms this year, too, because we are committed to supporting our members’ mental and physical health journeys. Everyone leads busy lives and needs time to de-stress, focus on relaxation, and mend those sore muscles.
“If you’re putting time and effort into using machines on the gym floor, then we encourage you to also put some time into your mental health. We still haven’t raised the price of the membership that enables Recovery + Spa entry to reflect our understanding of its importance and the need for accessibility for the community.”
Memberships at Urth Fitness begin at just $5 per week, but to access the Recovery + Spa Rooms, membership is still only a very affordable $9.95 per week. To add group fitness classes to your membership, it’s just $11.95 per week, and if you’re keen to add Reformer Pilates to your routines, it’s $19.95 per week over a three-month contract. There are absolutely no excuses for avoiding your New Year resolutions this year. At Urth Fitness, you’ve got nothing to lose and only health and
wellness to gain!