Hours

Starting 27 February 2012, Empire Fitness Centre will be open 27hrs a day, 7 days a week!

Empire Fitness Centre is open

Weight Training

The Gold Coast’s largest array of state of the art weight training equipment, with pin loaded, plate loaded and free weights.

There are two or more of the most popular machines.  With so many pieces of equipment there’s no more waiting – allowing your workout to be quicker and more efficient.  Equipment is always well maintained.

Exercise in air-conditioned, spacious workout areas.  Two complete floors filled with exercise equipment to ensure you have variety in your workouts.  Our trainers are always on hand to help you with your training needs.

Cardio

A huge range of the latest cardiovascular equipment to help you increase fitness and burn bodyfat including treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, recumbent bikes, upright bikes, rowers and steppers.  There are NO TIME LIMITS on any machines, so you can have your ultimate body sooner.

Empire Fitness Centre also has a Cardio Theatre so you can choose which TV you want to tune into using your own headphones.  There is a variety of Austar channels to choose from including music videos, sitcoms, sports programs, news and more whilst you workout.

Group Fitness

We have classes to suit everyone no matter what your size, shape, age or fitness level.  We have 2 group fitness rooms – the Group Fitness Studio and the Cycling Studio.  The Group Fitness Studio is fully airconditioned and private for your comfort.  Get fit and burn bodyfat in a fun environment while being motivated by energetic, friendly, qualified instructors.  All classes are suitable for both men and women.  From circuit, boxing, yoga, pilates and freestyle classes, EFC has a class for you.  Our group fitness classes run Monday through to Saturday.  Morning classes coincide with the childminding session times.

The Cycling Studio is equipped with the latest lighting and sound effects for a totally entertaining workout.  The cycling room is fully airconditioned and private for your comfort.  Studio cycling classes run at various times daily, to cater for everyone.

Click here to view the current group fitness timetable and class descriptions.

Pro Shop

Be sure to check out the Pro Shop next time you’re in and see our great range.  We stock the latest products for weight loss, muscle growth and recovery at hugely discounted prices.  Our friendly team are on hand to assist you with all your questions regarding our range.

Look out for signs at reception and around the centre for dates and times of taste tests.  If you’re looking at changing your protein powder or would like to broaden your protein shake experience, come along have a taste and a chat.  The product reps will be on hand to offer you great advice on nutrition and supplements.  Be sure to register for our online newsletter if you’d like to be notified by email for taste test dates and times.

We also have some great information sheets available from the Pro Shop counter and they cover a wide range of topics including what the products do and also sample diets.  If there is something you are interested in or a product that you would like us to carry, please let one of our friendly team know and we will endeavour to find out for you.

Recepton & Members Area

You will greeted by one of our friendly team members every visit.  The reception team will provide you with locker keys, pro shop purchases and appointment bookings.  Our member’s area (located at reception) is bright and airy - just the place to sit, relax and enjoy a coffee from the cafe bar, a cold drink or nutrition bar before or after your workout.

Childminding

Empire Fitness Centre offers a childminding facility for members with children.  Enjoy your exercise time with the knowledge that your children are in safe, caring hands in a fun, safe environment.  All our childminders have current First Aid Certificates and Blue Cards for working with children.

The sessions times set out below are designed to fit in with our group fitness class timetable allowing you enough time to do a class and a workout.

Bookings & Fees – Bookings are essential and can be made at reception.  Bookings are restricted to one session per day only.  Session times can not be overlapped. Fees are $3 per child per session and are to be paid at reception on arrival.  Memberships that include childimining are available (see reception for details).  Also available are prepaid childminding cards which have 20 visits for $45 (equal to $2.25 per child per visit). See reception for more information.

Food – All food and drink containers are to be clearly labeled. No nut based foods are permitted.

Toys – Please do not bring toys from home.  EFC provide a large range of “shared” toys for children to enjoy.  Any toys brought from home will be placed in a cupboard and returned upon leaving.

Disruptive behaviour – If a child is disruptive, unable to cope with group situations or the daily routine of the childminding facility, the parent will be asked to collect the child.  We need to enforce this guideline as disruptive children upset the other children in the childminding room.

Sick Children – Any child who is sick is not to be brought to the centre.  If a child becomes sick while in childminding, the parent will be asked to collect the child.

Area Restrictions – Children are not permitted in the childminding room outside of childminding hours.  Children are not permitted in the gym exercise areas.  Please feel free to speak with us if you have any concerns regarding these guidelines.