WHY FORGED
THE FORGED
DIFFERENCE.
FORGED® is home to two leading independent gyms in Thurgoona and Lavington, built to give everyday people a more supportive, focused and genuinely welcoming place to train.
Our Thurgoona Studio is our quieter, beginner-friendly space, designed for people who want a more relaxed and supportive gym environment. It offers tailored coaching, small group classes, a carefully selected range of equipment and access to our full spectrum infrared sauna facilities. It’s a great fit for anyone who wants to build confidence, train without feeling intimidated and have a little more support along the way.
Our Fitness Factory location in Lavington is our larger, strength-focused space, built for those who train hard and want a more serious gym environment without the BS. With a huge range of premium, hand-picked strength equipment, more space to train and machines you won’t find anywhere else in Albury-Wodonga, the Factory is made for people who want variety, progression and a gym that takes training seriously.
Across both locations, FORGED® offers thoughtfully selected equipment, genuine support and a community that welcomes everyone, from complete beginners through to experienced and advanced lifters. Two very different spaces, both built around helping you find the gym that actually feels right for you.
Two gyms. One membership. Every membership includes 24/7 access to both our Thurgoona Studio and Lavington Factory.
THE STUDIO
A quieter, more relaxed and beginner-friendly gym for people who want support, coaching, small group classes and a comfortable place to build confidence and train at their own pace.
VIEW THE STUDIOTHE FITNESS FACTORY
A larger, strength-focused gym with more space, premium hand-picked equipment and machines you won’t find anywhere else in Albury-Wodonga.
VIEW THE FITNESS FACTORY
LOCALLY OWNED
INDEPENDENT
BY DESIGN.
FORGED isn't a franchise, and there's no head office somewhere else deciding what our gyms should look like, what equipment we should buy or how we should run them.
FORGED has been built from the ground up by Allan and Sophie. We're local, independent and in our gyms every day. We train here, work here, talk to our members and see first-hand what works, what doesn't and what people actually want from their gym.
DECISIONS ARE MADE HERE
We don't have to wait for approval from a corporate office. If something can make the gyms better, we can actually do something about it.
WE CHOOSE WHAT GOES IN
Equipment, services, supplements and training essentials are selected because we believe they add value, not because a franchise agreement tells us what we have to stock.
WE BUILD AROUND OUR MEMBERS
We build FORGED around the people who actually use it, and we always will. We listen to our members, we adapt as our community changes, and we keep improving the gyms based on what people actually need and want from the space.
No franchise playbook. No corporate head office. Just two local gyms being built around the people who actually use them.
SEE WHAT WE HAVE
BEEN UP TO LATELY
FIND US
HOURS & CONTACT
Both gyms are open 24/7 for members. For tours, fob collection or a chat with our team, visit during reception hours below.
THURGOONA
24/7 MEMBER ACCESS
THE STUDIO
Upper Level Thurgoona PlazaShop 18/10 Shuter Ave
Thurgoona NSW 2640
RECEPTION HOURS
- Monday to Thursday
- 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Friday
- By private appointment
- Saturday
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Sunday
- Reception closed
LAVINGTON
24/7 MEMBER ACCESS
THE FITNESS FACTORY
Industrial estate, right off the highway.15 Hudson Crescent
Lavington NSW 2641
RECEPTION HOURS
- Monday to Thursday
- 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Friday
- By private appointment
- Saturday
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Sunday
- Reception closed
NEED TO KNOW
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STUDIO AND THE FACTORY?
The Studio in Thurgoona is our quieter, beginner-friendly space, with cardio, strength equipment, free weights and private infrared saunas. Sauna sessions are booked and paid for separately.
The Factory in Lavington is our larger, strength-focused gym, with more space, specialised machines, heavier training options and a dedicated boxing area.
Two gyms. One membership. Every membership includes access to both locations.
DO I GET 24/7 ACCESS TO BOTH GYMS?
Yes. Both the Thurgoona Studio and Lavington Factory are open 24/7 for members. Use your FORGED access fob to train at either location, day or night.
Reception hours are separate from member access hours. Visit during reception hours for membership help, fob collection or a look around.
CAN I TRY THE GYM BEFORE I JOIN?
We don't offer free trials, but casual gym visits are available for $15 during staffed hours.
If you join following your session and your chosen membership has a joining fee, we'll put your $15 visit towards that fee.
You're also welcome to come in during staffed hours and have a look around before deciding.
VISITING FOR A WEEK OR LONGER?
In town for work, a holiday or a longer stay? Our Flexi membership lets you train for a week or as long as you need, with 24/7 access to both gyms.
Pay the $39 joining fee plus your membership fees for the time you want to train. Let us know your dates when you join so we can arrange your access and finish date. Flexi memberships require 7 days' notice to cancel, so arrange your finish date at signup if you're only here for a week.
Hang onto your fob. Next time you're back in town, get in touch and we can reactivate your membership without another joining fee.
DO YOU ACCEPT FITNESS PASSPORT?
Yes. Fitness Passport is accepted at both FORGED locations, with 24/7 access once your fob is activated.
A one-off $19 access fob fee applies when you first activate your access. The same fob works at both gyms, and your Fitness Passport must remain active.
Factory boxing is booked and paid for separately.
CAN I GET HELP WITH MY TRAINING?
Absolutely. Our focus is on one-on-one coaching and personalised training programs. We believe support built around your goals, experience and progress makes a real difference.
We no longer run regular Studio group classes. If you're looking for direction and results, we can help you find an independent personal trainer or get a tailored program to follow.
WHEN DOES BOXING RUN?
Coached boxing runs at the Lavington Factory on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm.
Sessions combine boxing technique, bag work and fitness. Beginners are welcome.
Booking is required. Boxing is paid for separately from your gym membership.
DO I HAVE TO LOCK INTO A LONG CONTRACT?
No. Our Flexi membership has no minimum term and can be cancelled with 7 days' notice.
We also offer a 3-month minimum membership at a lower weekly rate. After the initial three months, it continues at the same weekly rate and can be cancelled with 7 days' notice.
Prefer to pay upfront? Six-month and 12-month options are also available. Every option includes both gyms.
Upper Level Thurgoona Plaza
Shop 18/10 Shuter Ave.
Thurgoona NSW. 2640
THE FITNESS FACTORY
15 Hudson Crescent
Lavington NSW. 2641
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
OUR MEMBERS SAY IT BEST.
Two different spaces, built around the people who actually train in them. See what our members have to say about FORGED.