15+ Years in Glenelg
Personalised Group Coaching
Unlimited Group Sessions
24/7 Gym Access
TRAIN TOGETHER AND PROGRESS WITH CONFIDENCE
The Benefits of Small-Group Personal Training
Small-group personal training offers a practical balance between individual support and community. You can work towards your own goals while sharing the training environment with people at different stages of their fitness journey.
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Greater Motivation
Training with other people can make exercise more enjoyable and help you remain committed. You are surrounded by members who are also working towards their own goals.
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Professional Coaching
A coach can help you understand the exercises, improve your technique and choose an appropriate level of difficulty. You are not left to work everything out alone.
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Individual Exercise Options
Not every movement suits every person. Exercises can be changed to reflect your ability, fitness level and any limitations you have discussed with the trainer.
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More Training Variety
The session format changes regularly, helping you experience different strength, cardio and functional exercises. This keeps training fresh without turning every workout into a random collection of movements.
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Greater Accountability
A regular training routine becomes easier to maintain when coaches and other members notice your progress. This added accountability can help you attend consistently, stay focused during sessions and keep moving towards your goals when motivation changes.
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Supportive Social Connection
Group exercise creates opportunities to meet people and feel part of a community. Healthdirect Australia explains that exercising with others may support motivation, social connection and mental wellbeing.
Group Personal Training Built Around You
Group personal training should give you the energy of exercising with others without making you feel lost in the crowd. At EFM Glenelg, every session combines a structured workout with individual coaching and practical exercise adjustments. Our trainers take time to understand your fitness level, experience and goals. You will train alongside other members, but you will not be expected to perform every exercise in exactly the same way. Movements, resistance and intensity can be adjusted to suit your ability. This personalised approach makes our sessions suitable for complete beginners, regular gym members and people returning to exercise after a break. For more than 15 years, EFM Glenelg has helped local people make fitness an enjoyable and sustainable part of everyday life.
About Us
Why Glenelg Locals Choose EFM
For more than 15 years, EFM Glenelg has helped local people build strength, confidence and lasting fitness habits. Our group personal training in Glenelg combines experienced coaching, flexible access and a friendly community. Every workout can be adjusted to your level, giving you personal support while you enjoy the motivation of training with others.
More than 15 years serving the Glenelg community
Multi-award-winning local fitness studio
Experienced and approachable trainers
Personalised exercises within group sessions
24-hour gym access
Training for different fitness levels
Friendly and supportive community
How Our Group Training in Glenelg Works
You do not need to plan your own workout or arrive knowing what exercises to complete. Our coaches prepare the session, explain each movement and remain available to guide you as you train. Every session includes a varied combination of strength, cardiovascular exercise, mobility and functional movement. The daily format changes to keep training interesting while still supporting steady progress.
Arrive When It Suits You
Our group personal training sessions restart on the hour, but you do not need to arrive at an exact time. You can warm up and join the session when you get there, making it easier to train around work and family commitments.
Follow a Structured Workout
Each day provides a planned training session, so you can begin with a clear purpose. The exercises and format change regularly while still forming part of a balanced approach to fitness.
Receive Personal Guidance
Our trainers stay involved throughout the session. They can explain exercises, provide technique feedback and adjust movements where needed. You receive personal support while enjoying the motivation of the group.
Meet Your Group Training Coaches
Our experienced coaches stay involved throughout every session, providing clear instructions, technique support and exercise adjustments. They take time to understand each member’s ability and goals, creating a group environment where everyone can train with confidence.
Director / Trainer
Head Trainer
Simon has owned and led EFM Glenelg since 2006. His qualifications cover strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, injury prevention, CrossFit and bootcamp training. He enjoys helping people of all fitness levels feel comfortable, supported and confident in the gym. Simon is especially proud of the friendly community the team has created, where members receive personal guidance and are encouraged to make steady, lasting progress.
Hayden Barwa
Trainer
Hayden is currently studying a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and is passionate about helping people improve their fitness and quality of life. He enjoys many sports, particularly basketball, which he both plays and coaches. Hayden brings an encouraging and practical approach to every session, helping members build confidence, improve their performance and work towards meaningful fitness goals in a supportive environment.
Daniel Smiss
Trainer
After more than 12 years in hospitality, Daniel changed careers to follow his passion for fitness and help others enjoy their own progress. He has trained members at EFM Glenelg since November 2021 and loves bringing fresh movements and variety to each workout. As a keen swimmer, cyclist and runner, Daniel understands that fitness is not about being elite. It is about setting personal goals, staying consistent and enjoying the journey.
Spencer La Mott
Trainer
With more than five years of experience, Spencer helps people become stronger, move better and feel confident in the gym. His coaching combines functional movement, Pilates and strength training, with a strong focus on technique. Every session is adapted to the member’s ability and goals. Spencer brings energy, education and plenty of personality to his coaching, creating challenging workouts that leave members feeling successful and looking forward to their next session.
Karla Huffa
Trainer
Karla is a qualified fitness coach who enjoys helping people build strength, confidence and lasting fitness habits. With 22 years of experience as a classroom teacher, she brings excellent communication, motivation and relationship-building skills to every session. Karla values EFM Glenelg’s personalised small-group approach and creates a supportive environment where members of all ages and abilities can work towards meaningful physical and mental wellbeing goals.
Bronwyn Overall
Trainer
Bronwyn brings more than 20 years of experience in group fitness and stretching classes to EFM Glenelg. As an allied health professional, she has valuable knowledge of exercise, movement, health and general wellbeing. Her warm and supportive coaching style helps members feel comfortable while improving their mobility, fitness and confidence. Bronwyn enjoys making exercise accessible and helping people experience the benefits of consistent movement at every stage of life.
Welcoming for Every Fitness Level
Not like other gyms! All ages & fitness levels are welcomed here & , from personal experience, will feel comfortable. Professional & friendly trainers are there to guide & encourage you. Take part in group classes or do your own thing, it’s up to you. This gym has a lot of long term members & there is a reason for that, it delivers. So I happy I joined.
Diane Ferguson
A Supportive Fitness Community
The best gym I’ve ever been a part of. If I hadn’t relocated to a different area, I’d still be going here. In addition to having access to decent equipment, there are group exercise classes most days. Simon’s fun and positive energy makes it impossible not to want to join in, and the atmosphere with everyone is great. No poser attitudes here, just regular people that want to improve their health and smile along the way. The best!
Michael Clarke
Varied and Motivating Sessions
Simon and Tom are awesome. I really like the way the group personal training changes every time. Keeps me interested and motivated to keep turning up every week. Good job guys.