Fitstop Hope Island

Fitstop Hope Island is a functional fitness gym built around coach-led group training. At 24D/340 Hope Island Road, the venue focuses on helping members build strength, confidence and lasting results through structured sessions and a team environment. Each workout is led by a coach, with programming designed to translate into practical strength and capability beyond the gym. A free trial is available for people who want to experience the training before committing.

The programme rotates through four session styles each week: Perform, which targets speed and power; Condition, focused on endurance; Sweat, designed to push your limits; and Lift, centred on building strength. This gives members different ways to train while keeping the broader focus on strength, speed and stamina. The website also promotes flexible membership packages, a timetable for different schedules and a member app for booking sessions, tracking progress and viewing weekly workouts.

Community is central to the Hope Island club. Owners Stef and Josh Frew opened the venue after nearly a decade of hoping to build a fitness community of their own. Stef brings a background in group fitness coaching and is regularly involved in sessions and member training, while Josh has a sporting background spanning motorsport, cycling and running alongside his work as a geotechnical engineer. Their aim is to create a supportive, motivating environment where people can work hard, stay accountable and enjoy the benefits of consistent training.

The coaching team also includes Aaliyah Metcalf, Cole Morgan and James Reale. Their backgrounds cover netball, rugby, basketball, touch football, personal training, boxing, yoga and functional fitness racing. The coaching approach described by the venue combines encouragement with practical guidance, including helping members understand movements, build confidence and work at a level that challenges them. Fitstop Hope Island may suit people looking for the structure and energy of group strength and conditioning, whether they are starting from their current level or training towards sporting and personal goals. It is located in Hope Island on the northern Gold Coast.