The full client experience at 98 Gym Riley St was great, achieving The Fit Guide 4-Star Award.

The class was also very good and has won our 4-Star Class Experience Award.

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The coach’s personality shone through during the session, with his passion and humor adding to the vibe of the class.

The sleek design of the studio and clean, high-quality equipment were also highlights.

“I appreciated the coach giving me a target pace to maintain during the session, which kept me focused and motivated.”

“The class was very well structured and easy to follow thanks to the communicative coach and TV that displayed the workout during the class”

“The luxurious touches blended well with the industrial feel created by the brickwork and exposed pipes.”

Classes at 98 Gym are all designed with goal-based strength and conditioning training as the main focus. The brand’s mission is to “turn training into an intrinsic part of your well-being” and they aim to do this through rewarding training that brings results, coupled with a vibrant community atmosphere. 

Classes run for 45 or 60 minutes and generally have a focus on strength training, building up numbers for compound lifts such as the bench press, squat, and deadlift.

During their Interval Weight Training and Energy System Development sessions, expect to challenge your cardiovascular endurance using machines such as bikes, ski-ergs, and treadmills.

During our anonymous visit, the coaching team was also in charge of checking in and welcoming us to the studio.

Once checked in, we were invited to use the space to foam roll and get ready. On enquiring about the training options after class, we were told to check the website for prices.

98 Gym received The Fit Guide 4-Star Class Experience Award, making it one of Sydney’s stand-out offerings.

During the class, the coach did a great job of showing first-timers and beginners extra attention to make sure the session was at the right pace for them. The coach was fun, passionate and engaged, which helped create a good atmosphere.

The club was impressive, with a distinctive architectural design and high-end equipment. The exposed beams and pipework on the ceiling were also a nice touch.

Workout and shower towels were not provided. Lockers were provided with number locks. Free water refill stations were available.

The public areas were in line with the club’s design, with well-lit spaces and an interesting aesthetic.

The website had an attractive aesthetic that was consistent with the client experience in the studio. The booking process was easy and efficient.

98 Gym offers an introductory deal for first-time that allows clients to book seven sessions in two weeks for free

If you’re looking for a more intense commitment, the All Access membership is available for $89.95 per week and includes open gym access as well as classes. If you are only interested in classes, then the Class Membership can be purchased for $79.95.

Drop-in sessions are available at $35 per class, with smaller commitment packages also available, starting at a 10-pack for $315.

All prices are in Australian Dollars.