Concept 42 Mona Vale

Who it's for

Good fit: Early risers who want a coached, varied 45 minute boxing, strength and cardio class with a friendly local crowd; beginners, returners and over 50s who find big gyms intimidating ('not a fashion gym', 'un-intimidating'); people coming back from injury who want a coach watching; Fitness Passport holders; couples and friends who want to train together

Not for: Anyone who wants to train alone and unbothered (class first, members greeted by name, partner workouts, community challenges; open gym only for paying members and only when trainers open the doors, no 24/7 access); lunchtime, late evening, Friday afternoon or Sunday trainers; anyone who wants to see prices before walking in; people who need towels, lockers, a creche or confirmed showers

Scores are our opinion after visiting, 1 to 5. Social vibe 1 is quiet and solo, 5 is loud and social.

Price and terms

Weekly

About $50 to $65 a week (estimate, the club doesn't publish prices)

Trial

Free 7 day trial, form plus a health questionnaire

Casual

Not published

Packs

Not published

Joining fee

Unknown (not published; an undated old coupon advertised no joining fee)

Contract

None advertised. Older listing: 'one weekly membership to cover unlimited access to all classes... There are no contracts!' (Top4, undated). Current FAQ: 'a multi-level membership system suitable for long term members and casual members as well'. No terms page

Cancelling

Not published (no terms page on the website, ask on the visit)

When you can train

Early morning

Yes, 5:00, 5:45 and 6:30am Mon to Fri, plus 9:00am; Sat 6:00 and 7:00am Super Saturday; Wix booking feed and Instagram schedule, Sep 2026

Lunch

No

Evening

Yes, 4:30 and 5:30pm Mon to Thu only; Google hours close 7pm Mon to Thu and 5:15pm Fri; nothing Friday evening

Weekend

Yes, Saturday 6:00 and 7:00am, 60 minute Super Saturday; Sunday closed

Class size

1 coach per class, up to 21 people (website)

What it is

Coached group circuit classes: a 42 minute workout in a 45 minute slot, up to 21 people, one coach, TV screens at the stations, group stretch at the end. One workout type a day on a weekly rotation (Build, Strike boxing, Power, Forge, Lift) in 4 week training blocks; Super Saturday runs 60 minutes. Booked on the website (Wix Bookings). Personal training by consultation. FAQ: 'a gym for open use to our paying members. Get in contact with our trainers to ensure the doors are open for you', so solo training is possible only when staff open up, probably in the same room as the classes (inference from reels). No 24/7 access

Coaching: Hands on, warm and social. One coach explains the workout, encourages people through it, greets members by name and finishes with a group stretch (Google reviews, mostly 2021). Owner led with humour and energy ('Jason is hilarious'), structured 4 week training blocks, encouraging rather than drill sergeant ('you can push yourself as much as you want (or don't want sometimes)'). Partner workouts and attendance challenges are part of the culture

Gear: Wall mounted boxing bags, air bikes and spin style bikes, rowers and ski ergs, sleds, dumbbell racks, kettlebells, med balls, plyo boxes, a blue turf lane, TV screens above each station. Aircon and fans (review). No squat racks or barbells seen

Extras: Super Saturday (60 min), Turn Up Challenge (6 weeks, 12 Oct to 21 Nov 2026, attendance board and prize), nutrition seminar with coaches Jake and Ash, public holiday classes, 4 week training blocks, personal training. Mums and Bubs listed on the booking site but not running. Accepts Fitness Passport

Parking

Yes

Creche

No, none found; a Mums and Bubs service exists on the booking site with nothing scheduled

Showers

Yes