In January 2024 I walked through the doors at Iron Lion for the first time. It had been a journey back to CrossFit for me, having had 4 babies in 10 years. I'd loved the methodology and had been lucky to train in lots of gyms across Australia while travelling pre-kids. About 18 months ago I committed to improving my fitness and well-being, after years of inconsistency and 'falling off the wagon'. Blair, Luke and Jill were welcoming from the start, providing scaling options where I needed them and helping me to settle in. They offered extra education and support around nutrition, recovery and self care. I was nervous, but was welcomed so warmly by others and felt at home within the first few sessions. Over time, I've realised that I've found a sense of community I didn't realise I was craving. I've finally built some consistency in my training after struggling to for a decade, and am enjoying feeling fitter, stronger and faster every day. I really can't thank the coaches and crew at Iron Lion enough, as walking through the door has absolutely changed my life for the better. Less

A Year at IronLion – And What a TransformationHere we are — my one-year anniversary at IronLion CrossFit — and what a journey it’s been. Just over twelve months ago, I started noticing some rather unwelcome changes in my physique: tuck shop lady wings (or as I affectionately call them, "bingo wings") were flapping into existence, I began making strange noises when bending down (purely from the mouth, just to be clear), and instead of shaking my booty, I felt like I was swinging what could only be described as a pair of droopy dumplings.Looking at photos of old school friends — all fellow mid-fifty-year-olds — it seemed this was just how things were meant to go. Except I didn’t fancy being part of that crowd.I ran but I was getting bored and it simply wasn’t enough. I didn’t want to hide away in saggy, shapeless clothes. I needed to tone up, and I needed help doing it properly.I’d tried gyms before, but let’s be honest — once you signed up, you were left to fend for yourself. Half the time I wasn’t even sure if I was using the equipment properly, and asking for help made me feel like I'd just interrupted a world summit. Most of the staff seemed far too busy cleaning the same patch of floor for the third time, or gazing blankly at a computer screen like it held the secrets of the universe.I needed something different. Somewhere that would see me, not just another membership fee walking through the door.So, I turned to trusty social media for some advice around Caloundra, and CrossFit at IronLion kept coming up. I decided to give it a go.From my first chat with Luke, one of the owners, I knew this place was different. I told him about my goals and mentioned a shoulder condition that, even after surgery, still limited my movement. Luke understood completely, which was reassuring.Next, I met Jill, one of the brilliant instructors, for a movement and posture analysis. I’ll be honest, I was shocked. I always thought I was fairly fit, but it turned out I was closer to a clapped-out old banger than a finely tuned machine. Still, rather than dwell on it, I decided age was not going to define me. Maybe I wasn’t going to be a Ferrari at 53, but a smart little Honda Civic seemed perfectly achievable.So the journey began.Yes, it was challenging. Yes, I was slow. Yes, sometimes my brain simply could not compute what my body was meant to do – BUT at least it wasn’t Zumba, god I HATE Zumba!!But I kept showing up.Week after week, month after month, small wins started adding up. Within a month, I managed the monkey bars again — something I hadn’t been able to do for five years. It might sound minor, but for me, it was a big deal. I want to be the grandmother swinging around with the grandkids, not sitting on the sidelines.Each visit, I learn something new. Each visit, I push myself a little further. There are movements and exercises I never thought I would be able to do again — push-ups, pull-ups, overhead weights. There’s still so much more I want to achieve.Blair, Luke and Jill have been brilliant throughout. They see you. They support you. They give you a nudge when you need it, and they genuinely care. They’ve created something different — a place where you feel part of something, not just a number.I’ll always be grateful that IronLion was recommended to me. There’s no space in my life anymore for tuck shop arms, the huff-and-puff shuffle or droopy dumplings.IronLion, thank you for helping me find my strength, my spark, and a ‘little work in progress Honda Civic’!! Less

Crossfit Iron lion is my happy place. The coaching is exceptional, the people are awesome, and I always enjoy going.Blair and Luke have created an inclusive training space where you’re treated the same regardless whether you’re an amazing athlete or a normal fittish person like me.I 110% recommend Iron Lion. Less

As a new(ish) member at IronLion I have felt welcomed by knowledgeable/friendly trainers & nice/welcoming other members of the gym too! I would definitely recommend this crossfit gym to anyone either starting out new to crossfit, or anyone who lives and breathes crossfit already. They know how to create a challenging environment for all athletes & also how to create a gym climate that is positive & encouraging. Less

Thank you so much for everything! We had an amazing month at your CrossFit gym! The training program is awesome, very complete and coherent, the coaches are all super nice and welcoming, and the athletes too😇 Thank you for everything🥰Now we're continuing our road trip, we'll definitely be back 🤩À Bientôt, the French team 🇫🇷🥖 Less

Crossfit Iron Lion is the place you didn't realise you needed in your life! You definitely don't need to be an elite athlete to join. I rejoined 4 years ago after a break but missed the people and it was the best decision! I always leave with my cup filled up. The coaching team are passionate about health and wellbeing and have so much knowledge and patience. I really try and achieve balance with getting fit, plenty of laughs and coffee too! Less