World Gym Australia opens its 50th location bringing community and fitness together

National fitness chain, World Gym Australia, has hit a significant milestone with the opening of its 50th club in Lambton in the Newcastle region - marking a new high point in the company’s rapid growth across Australia.

The World Gym Lambton grand opening drew enthusiastic crowds and fitness lovers eager to experience the gym’s state-of-the-art equipment, expansive workout areas, and vibrant community atmosphere.

A boxing-themed mural inside the new World Gym Lambton underscores the club’s high-energy environment. The Lambton facility is open 24/7 and boasts extensive amenities – from a functional training zone and reformer Pilates studio to dedicated sauna and ice bath recovery suites – plus a free crèche for members’ children.

As the newest and biggest club in Newcastle, World Gym Lambton provides ample space for the community to train, recover, and stay motivated, all under one roof.

The club’s modern design and cutting-edge equipment reflect World Gym’s trademark focus on quality, with hand-picked equipment and large open gym floors designed to inspire legendary workout sessions.

Roger Westerman, Chief Executive of World Gym Australia enthused “we’re incredibly proud of the rapid growth of World Gym Australia. None of it would be possible without the hard work and dedication of our teams, passionate franchisees, and the amazing World Gym Australia community.

Signalling the company’s ambitious expansion plans, Westerman added “And we’re just getting started - with 12 new locations opening in the next 12 months.”

Lindy Olsen, World Gym Australia’s Head of Marketing and Digital, echoed the excitement “Lambton is more than just a new gym – it’s bringing community, culture and fitness together under one roof. This grand opening embodies our ‘Real Gyms, Real People, Real Results’ mantra. We’re thrilled to see the Lambton community embrace our world-class facilities and join us in this fitness journey.”

The Lambton club’s opening day buzz was fuelled by group training demos, facility tours, and special foundation membership offers, all designed to welcome locals into the World Gym family.

Building an Australian Fitness Destination
From its humble beginnings in 2008, World Gym Australia has evolved into a nationally recognised fitness brand, committed to supporting communities through accessible, results-driven training spaces. Over the past 17 years, the brand’s footprint has expanded rapidly – reaching 40 clubs by late 2023 and now 50 clubs across Australia. This growth has been backed by strategic partnerships and investments with ASX-listed operator Viva Leisure taking a 25% equity stake in World Gym Australia, a move that is providing capital and scale to fuel further growth. According to World Gym Australia’s directors, these developments position the company as “the largest big box gym chain in the land down under,” with a surge of new clubs in the pipeline.

With World Gym Lambton now on the map, the company is accelerating into its next chapter. In the coming year, World Gym Australia is set to debut a dozen more locations across multiple states, bringing its renowned fitness experience to even more communities.

Westerman, referencing the company’s tagline for transforming lives shared “we have a saying at World Gym: we’re building legends. Reaching 50 gyms is a major milestone – but it’s just one step in our mission to help Australians live fit, healthy lives. The future is looking stronger than ever, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going.”

The World Gym Australia team also secured a number of WGI awards in Las Vegas at the end of last year.

Images. Credit: World Gym Australia