A beginner's guide to strength training
The five lifts worth learning first, how heavy to start and why three sessions a week beats five for new lifters.
By Luna Silva · Mar 31, 2026The five lifts worth learning first, how heavy to start and why three sessions a week beats five for new lifters.
By Luna Silva · Mar 31, 2026Start with two fixed sessions a week, attach them to something you already do and track every visit. Small and boring works.
Every new class is tested on staff for a month before it joins the timetable. Here is how our Saturday bootcamp came together.
Muscles get stronger between sessions, not during them. Here is how sleep, rest days, sauna and cold plunge fit into a training week.
Sunrise spin is fully booked again, and the new Saturday HIIT bootcamp has a waiting list. Here is what members are booking.
Your coach knows your name, your goals and your old knee injury, and plans around all three.
Log lifts, classes and body measurements in the app, and review the trend with your coach.
Pause up to three months a year and switch plans any time, with no long contract.
Open the doors with the app at any hour, every day of the year.
Squat racks, rowers and spin bikes from leading brands, serviced weekly and cleaned twice a day.
Every coach holds a recognised qualification and completes 20 hours of training each year.
Monthly fun runs, nutrition workshops and member socials that turn classmates into training partners.
Book a free session, get a plan that fits your week and start training the same day.
Members on rebuilding strength after injury, finding a class they love and actually enjoying the gym.
No pressure, no judgement, just great coaching.
My coach rebuilt my strength after a knee injury. Life-changing.
The morning yoga class is now the best part of my week.
Flexible membership was perfect when I changed jobs.
The app keeps me honest, and the community keeps me coming back.
Lost eight kilos in four months, and I enjoyed almost every session.
Members who train outside peak hours
Regulars who want every class, any time
Members who want a personal coach
No crowded peak hours, no year-long contract and a coach who actually checks your form.
| Feature | Lumenan Studio | Others | On your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern equipment | Yes | Yes | No |
| Open 24/7 | Yes | No | No |
| Community events | Yes | No | No |
| Progress tracking | Yes | Yes | No |
| Flexible plans | Yes | No | Yes |
| Certified coaches | Yes | No | No |
| Price per month | $28 | $84 | Free, but slow |
Joining fees, opening hours, parking and pausing your plan, answered in one place.
Get updates, reply and keep track from anywhere, with reminders on your phone.
Book a free session and try every class for seven days.