The Gorilla Pit

Fantastic experience: You will not find a better gym in Newcastle. Such a great team and community of people. I lost 20kg of fat and gained 6kg of muscle by doing as Cory and his team said. Join the next challenge. Oh be prepared for sweat.. lots of sweat!

Fantastic experience: What a great place to train. So welcoming and loads of fun. Variety of classes and flexible times made it so easy to turn up and train. The instructors are always ready to offer advice and guidance all with a smile. Would recommend everyone to come and train at the Gorilla Pit.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great bunch of people - really supportive, heaps of fun. Work outs are solid as - I found exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Corey

Fantastic experience: I have been training with Corey and his crew of talented and passionate trainers for over 10 years. True change and maintaining goals is possible at the pit! They provide excellent training and the people that train there are the best. I recommend the Gorilla Pit and give them five stars. AP

Fantastic experience: 6 years ago the pit guided me through a journey of mental and physical fitness to establish a healthier lifestyle, now I’m back for more, a lot older and heavier but knowing I have great support to guide me back to my path, thankyou.

Fantastic experience: Lov working out with these guys

Fantastic experience: Fun!! Positive!! Inclusive!! By far the best gym, members and coaches I’ve come across. Corey, Sam, Jacqui and Nath at Lambton make each session so enjoyable. They are so well organised, explain each activity to ensure correct technique whilst assisting and encouraging throughout the whole session. Each session is always really enjoyable with plenty of benefits both from a strength and conditioning aspect. The sessions have great variety and also allow you to progress at your own pace. I’d recommend this gym to anyone of any age or fitness level. It’s such a friendly and supportive atmosphere, making it easy to get there each day and acheive great results. Keep up the awesome work team

Fantastic experience: I have fluctuated in my weight all my life from 85 at my lowest to 140 at my heaviest. I was looking for sustainability in my training. That’s exactly what I get at the Gorilla Pit, enough variety but with enough repetition to see improvement in everything from flexibility, to reps or increases in lifting weights. It’s the only “12 week challenge” that’s become an ongoing lifestyle change and has become routine for the last 12months. Corey and the team absolutely hold me accountable, but more importantly create a training space where I can hold myself accountable very easily. Strongest recommendation I can give on google goes to this place

Fantastic experience: Great advice via emails and in person. They make you feel welcomed and supported when I turn up to training. The rotation of programs every 3 weeks keeps my muscles guessing which helps with my body transformation. The fun food facts are always welcomed.

Fantastic experience: Great place, great coach, and great people!!

Fantastic experience: Worth every drop of sweat, blood and tears!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym that is suitable for any level of fitness. Have never had a negative experience in over a year at the pit, both staff and community are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for somewhere new.

Fantastic experience: Training at the Gorilla Pit was great. The staff and people training there are very friendly and encouraging.

Negative experience: I find the LACK of COMMUNICATION highly unprofessional and DISCOURAGING. I had every intention to sign up! Enquired about pricing pt 1-on-1 via phone. Received a phone call late afternoon, day of enquiring. Unfortunately could not pick up due to the fact I was at work. Received a message from Corey, asking best time to call & discuss, I responded in 10 minutes requesting a call back at a specific time (16:45) less than an hr after missed call. NO RESPONSE! @ day #2. Due to this encounter…. little of I have happily signed with another cooperation who had responded to my enquiry ASAP!

Fantastic experience: Since the day I met Corey and started at The Pit I have felt like I belonged. The welcoming, encouraging, positive vibe you get as soon as you walk into to the gym is amazing, It changes your whole mood. I look forward to my weekly sessions, it keeps me physically and mentally well. I am grateful for the new friends I have made and treasure each and every one of them. Thank you for being authentic, supportive and most of lots of fun!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, friendly trainers and good environment for chasing goals. Thanks Corey!

Fantastic experience: Strange. Can't believe I don't have a review here. Anyways, the PIT was awesomeness. There was always a great atmosphere and the guys helped me change my life. I lost 75kgs and even years after leaving, I have kept the weight off, using the knowledge about health, fitness and nutrition I learnt at the PIT. Hope you guys are still killing it changing people's lives.

Fantastic experience: What a great place to get fit and healthy. Coaching and motivation by coaches throughout your workout allowing you to put in 100% and get results... I work highly recommend this gorilla pit for happy healthy training....

Fantastic experience: The Pit is about being the best YOU can be. We laugh and have fun and we work hard. Your coach wants to know your goals and they know how to get you there. I've always trained but now I am stronger, leaner and fitter than I have ever been.

Fantastic experience: I started a 12 week challenge 18 months ago. I lost 8kg of visceral fat and put on 6kg of lean muscle. Corey and The Pit changed my life.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the world. You will get results and meet amazing people while you get them.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to train

Fantastic experience: The trainers at The Pit...so bloody good.

Fantastic experience: Great staff. Let's do this.

Fantastic experience: I have never been a huge fan of going to a gym but since joining The Gorilla Pit in early 2018 I love it. The trainers and members are amazing, supportive and encourage you to do your best. I've achieved some great results with the support of my coach. Right from the beginning the Gorilla Pit provided me with everything I wanted; nutritional advice and support, emails, videos, texts and so much more to get me on my way towards my health goals. I would highly recommend the Gorilla Pit to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Love the gorilla pit, great energy and always so welcoming!! I was so anxious on my first day going to the pit but so glad I took the leap because I felt like family even from that first day!

Fantastic experience: Since I have joined I have loved coming to the gorilla pit. It’s about looking after yourself in a supportive environment. Everyone encourages each other and it is an amazing atmosphere with each session. I have met some wonderful people through the gorilla pit and have seen some amazing results too.

Fantastic experience: I week in to the program, I must admit it was painful and hard work, but the support and the push for Corey and the trainers is nothing but excellent, it the reason I went back for week 2. Highly recommended to get back into life and re-build fitness and well being.

Fantastic experience: Great team, great atmosphere, great fellow members!

Fantastic experience: Love the pit! Kate holds me to account and drives me to push harder at every session!

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome! If you want to sustain a fit and healthy mind, body & soul...this is the place for you

Fantastic experience: Great place awesome bunch of people, and the weight is dropping off (not just an ordinary gym)

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend The Gorilla Pit high enough; awesome trainers and a really supportive environment

Fantastic experience: I've been with The Pit for almost 12 months. These guys are genuinely interested in improving my health and lifestyle. The trainers are truly professional, they teach me how to exercise correctly with up to date techniques and to eat/live well to obtain the best results. The advice these guys continue to share with me is invaluable, it constantly inspires me to train hard and be a better person, mind and body . I totally recommend giving The Pit a go!

Fantastic experience: Awesome atmosphere and great trainers!

Fantastic experience: Great team of Instructors

Fantastic experience: Have been training at Gorilla Pit for the last 9 months and have never felt as strong and motivated as I do right now. They have helped me regain my love of strength and provide an atmosphere that is full of motivation and dedication, their dietry knowledge and the meal plan provides great results. I have lost body fat and gained muscle. Nathan and Andy have assisted me to achieve more in 9 months, than I have in years of training on my own, and have helped me gain confidence in how I look and feel everyday. Great gym family and atmosphere :)

Fantastic experience: Its not what you train with, it’s who you train with. The coaches do a great job.

Fantastic experience: Confidence was a big issue for me, but since joining the pit I’m noticing a big change mind and body. The most amazing trainers who welcome you with open arms and an all up a great wholesome environment.

Fantastic experience: Can not recommend The Gorilla Pit highly enough! Fantastic coaches who take on a huge amount of accessibility and accountability even outside their sessions. They are always encouraging you to ask questions in order to ensure your experience is of the highest quality and you are achieving the results you want. The training programs change regularly to keep it all fresh & challenging & the coaches encourage you to create specific goals to achieve & are always on hand to help get you there. The Pit is also a phenomenal community who take part in charity fundraisers, social events & are welcoming to everyone who sets foot in the building. Overall, fantastic place!

Fantastic experience: Such a positive encouraging environment. I would recommend going to everyone. There is never a better time to start than today!

Fantastic experience: If I could score 10 stars I would I've always found "gyms" in general intimidating except for the Gorilla Pit has a very welcoming atmosphere, the trainers are amazing very professional, passionate and supportive every session has been fun, energetic as well as effective. In the short time I've been going I'm already seeing results and I am on my way to achieving my goal!

Fantastic experience: Love the Gorilla Pit, it’s the only gym where I’ve seen actual changes to my body. Targeted workouts, support and more. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! Awesome staff! Awesome other clients... one big pit family!

Fantastic experience: Be the best you can be… Look no further. I am certainly not what you would call “a gym” person, I find them intimidating and hard to stay motivated. I guess this is what sets The Gorilla Pit apart from the rest. The PIT community is embracing, supportive and above all genuine. I have never been to a gym where everyone who goes is there to help, encourage and support you. There is no judgement only positive vibes which keeps me going back. The coaches are incredible, they are more like friends and the support is overwhelming, helping me work towards my personal goals. It’s certainly not the same old workout, it’s changing and keeps me motivated to achieve more. Of course, the proof is with my results, week in and week out I keep improving. I have more energy for my family and I am not only physically healthier but mentally healthier. The Gorilla Pit isn’t a choice for me, it’s now part of my lifestyle, a must do. A massive thank you to all the coaches and PIT members who are like my extended family. You don’t know what you are missing until you step into The Gorilla Pit!

Fantastic experience: Amazing trainers means amazing results

Fantastic experience: Great gym with friendly staff

Fantastic experience: I was looking for a gym that provided advice and support. My husband had started attending the gym and he really felt comfortable and he found the trainer personable and the advice and suggestions they gave him seemed to be working. He T-up a trial and I started my first session back in August 2017. My goal was to fit into a bikini by January 2018, and I did. It has been 18yrs when I last wore one. I was 8kg over and needing to get fit, as I had started getting peri menopausal. I just didn’t want to hold onto weight going into my twightlight years. The training is hard , the trainers are professional and the nutritional advice upto date and sound. I have only lost 4kg, but I have gained muscle and got fit @ my pace. I enjoy the sessions & I have never felt intimidated or ill at ease, I train with upto 5 other men at times, including my hubby. We all motivate each other and celebrate our goals. Give the Gorilla Pit a go- got nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic atmosphere and amazing trainers who are super supportive and motivate you to reach your goals! In the last 12 weeks the helped me lose 15.6kg and become a stronger, happier and more confident version of myself! Thanks Gorilla Pit!!

Fantastic experience: I was never a 'gym person', I never really felt that I fit into any that I had tried previously. They always had the stereotypical guys staring at themselves in the mirror, or girls taking selfies, plus all this really intimidating equipment. When I saw an advertisement for the Gorilla Pit, for some reason it felt different. I thought I'd give it a shot. It's been the best decision I've made in a long time. I instantly felt at ease and the community vibe is awesome. I have more energy, I've put on more muscle and lost fat, and most importantly I enjoy being there. The trainers keep everyone motivated and working hard every session. They're professional but also make it fun, and it's something I find keeps me going every single time. I highly recommend The Gorilla Pit to anyone that is willing to put in the hard yards, you won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: The pit goes hard! hit it up if you want results

Fantastic experience: My journey so far with the gorilla pit in Wollongong has been incredible.i started training twice a week since 15th of January and in four short months I have lost just over 20kgs!!! If you are willing to put in the hard work you will get results! Nathan and Corey have been fantastic,always pushing everyone at our training sessions.they are very knowledgeable in what they do and are very professional.the atmosphere is great and everyone at the pit is friendly, welcoming and encouraging! I would definitely recommend having a chat to one of the trainers to get started!

Fantastic experience: Great environment to train in. Have achieved some amazing fitness goals which I never thought possible. Coaches are great and extremely motivating.

Negative experience: Disappointing and False Advertising. I responded to a facebook ad stating they were looking for 40 women to take up a 6 week FREE tranformation challenge. This included 3 x personal training sessions per week for 6 weeks including a tailored meal prep plan and shopping list. They said they were offering it to further promote their brand and take before and after progress photos to post on their fb page to attract customers. I received an email and 2 x txts after signing up from my 'personal trainer' Corey advising it was a one off opportunity pushing me to keep the appt for my 1st orientation day which i had selected. It even said he would be my personal trainer in the txt. Arriving at the scheduled time for my 1 on 1 orientation i was shocked to see 7 men and 1 other woman also scheduled in and was told by Corey they decided instead to run a group session as everyone also wanted the same time i did. Initially i was okay with it but then realised it wasnt for women only. Corey then palmed me and the others off to Nathan who took the group into a small office room and we proceeded to watch a pre empted powerpoint presentation on the benefits of the challenge, gym, health and nutrition etc. - 45 minutes into the preso without directly saying it Nathan gave us 2 options - to pay a discounted price of $699 to complete the challenge or $57 p week gym membership with a minimum 6 month commitment to undertake the challenge for FREE. He also proceeded to say how they had trialled it for free in Wollongong and people failed to show from lack of commitment - therefore did it this way and would offer a refund if we didnt see results in the form of gym credits. It felt like there was a giant pink elephant in the room that no one had acknowledged. We were all told it was a FREE challenge - and i felt like i had been conned - and worse that they had automatically categorised me and everyone else in a box that we were non committed people. When people started to decline the offer i also witnessed the hard sale pitch from them. I told them due to the cost i would now have to think about it and discuss it with my fiance. Nathan then said 'you should have bought him too' - my partner would have been keen to do so and i told Nathan that but that the advert said they were looking for WOMEN ONLY. He then proceeded to say its simply how they promote it. I guess women are easier targets? I think its designed to target vulnerable people who suffer body issues, put them in an awkward position where they cant say no easily and they were very pressuring. Part of me does believe they are very passionate about their gym and health - but also about taking peoples money. Really not good at marketing their product tho, telling the truth or sticking to what they advertise. Really poor form and i think ill continue with my existing gym. Oh well if anything im now motivated to start my own meal prep but be warned - the challenge is most definitely not free.

Fantastic experience: We love working with the Gorilla Pit team - they're experts in their field and we can't recommend them highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. Very different to other gyms. Highly recommend this gym.

Fantastic experience: Awesome team at the pit for all your fitness goals

Fantastic experience: Best place to get fit

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, great results abd great people

Fantastic experience: The Gorilla Pit is awesome. They're a great, supportive team and they really know their stuff :-)

Fantastic experience: I would recommend anyone (even women) to Nathan and the team at The Gorilla Pit they helped me lose over 12 kilos and have given me a great healthy lifestyle

Fantastic experience: Shirt ripping results from Newcastle's undisputed #1 PT Nathan Martin. If you wanna increase your size you need this program. Crossfit is weak and bootcamp is for sissies! Get to the Pit and harden up ya big softies!