About

Bodyworld

Before Trends. Before Shortcuts. Still Here.

BodyWorld has been part of St. Kilda since 1980.

Not because it followed the latest thing.

Because it worked.

The Story

Bruce found strength training when he needed it most.

As a teenager with severe asthma, he was looking for something that could help him breathe better, move better, and live better.

Strength training did that.

So he built a gym around the same idea:

train properly, get stronger, and help people feel more capable in their own bodies.

Built to last

Bruce didn't just open the gym.

He built it.

The dumbbells along the wall were hand-welded by him.

Every machine was designed by him, made in melbourne, and built to last.

Not mass-produced.

Not disposable.

Not there for decoration.

Welded, tweaked, and finished in that BodyWorld blue.

What bodyworld is today

BodyWorld is still what it's always been;

A proper gym, family owned and operated. We are passionate about providing the best training environment for people from all walks of life.

Long-time members. First-timers. Powerlifters. Dancers. Backpackers.

Older adults. Young women. People coming back from injury.

People starting from scratch.

Different reasons. Same room.

No ego.

No performance.

No one pretending this is a nightclub with dumbbells.

Just training, support, and people who actually want to be there.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Whether you're dealing with pain or ready to build strength, we’ll guide you in the right direction.

In Pain or Dealing with an Injury?

Start with a clinical assessment to identify the cause, relieve discomfort, and build a plan to fix it properly.

Ready to Build Strength Safely?

Train with a personalised program designed around your body, with coaching that adapts as you progress.

Come and see it for youself

We'll let the training do the talking.

Simple memberships.

No BS.

  • No joining fees.

  • No contracts.

  • No pressure.

Memberships From

$20/week

Full gym access + a personalised program to get

you started properly.

ready to start?

You don't need to have everything figured out before you walk in.

Come in, have a look around, and we'll help you get started.

Bodyworld

- St Kilda -

EST. 1980

ADDRESS

150 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC 3182

HOURS

Mon-Thurs 6am-10pm

Friday 6am-9pm

Sat 8am-7pm

Sun 8am-5pm

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Bodyworld

- St Kilda -

EST. 1980

ADDRESS

150 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC 3182

HOURS

Mon-Thurs 6am-10pm

Friday 6am-9pm

Sat 8am-7pm

Sun 8am-5pm

FOLLOW US