3/31 Taree St Burleigh Heads

HIIT AUSTRALIA, BURLEIGH

Directors Cody Philp and Amanda Hamlyn run HIIT Burleigh, a centre dedicated to transforming its clients using high-intensity interval training. “High-intensity interval training is a new way of fat-burning and the idea is to raise the heart rate as high as you can then lower it,” Amanda said. “We run eight-week transformation challenges and high-intensity group classes. We do one-on-ones but more of what we do is group-focused.” Cody said there was a heavy focus on giving great nutritional advice in addition to providing an environment for people to get fit and motivated. “After the challenges finish we don’t just tell people good luck and be on your way,” he said. EMPIRE FITNESS CENTRE, ARUNDEL 354 Brisbane Rd, Arundel Ari and Joanna Hamalainen started Empire Fitness Centre in 2000, before the gym craze really hit the Coast. There’s a good chance that’s why members love it there so much, because they can focus on real, hard training and genuinely bettering themselves. With two massive levels and sectioned-off areas for different requirements, the centre attracts a wide range of clientele from bodybuilders lifting heavy weights to health-conscious cardio addicts.