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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, 2026
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Why Lumenan Studio

Not just another gym

Your coach knows your name, your goals and your old knee injury, and plans around all three.

Progress tracking

Log lifts, classes and body measurements in the app, and review the trend with your coach.

Flexible plans

Pause up to three months a year and switch plans any time, with no long contract.

Open 24/7

Open the doors with the app at any hour, every day of the year.

Modern equipment

Squat racks, rowers and spin bikes from leading brands, serviced weekly and cleaned twice a day.

Certified coaches

Every coach holds a recognised qualification and completes 20 hours of training each year.

Community events

Monthly fun runs, nutrition workshops and member socials that turn classmates into training partners.

Getting started

How to get started

Book a free session, get a plan that fits your week and start training the same day.

Step 1

Book a free session

Meet a coach and talk about your goals.

Step 2

Get your plan

Receive a training plan that fits your week.

Step 3

Train and track

Join classes and log progress in the app.

Step 4

See results

Review progress with your coach every month.

Member stories

Member stories

Members on rebuilding strength after injury, finding a class they love and actually enjoying the gym.

★★★★★
No pressure, no judgement, just great coaching.
Mason MoreauNew member
★★★★★
My coach rebuilt my strength after a knee injury. Life-changing.
Nora VargaYoga regular
★★★★★
The morning yoga class is now the best part of my week.
Leo AshfordSpin class regular
★★★★★
Flexible membership was perfect when I changed jobs.
Ivy FischerOnline coaching client
★★★★★
The app keeps me honest, and the community keeps me coming back.
Amara LindqvistPersonal training client
★★★★★
Lost eight kilos in four months, and I enjoyed almost every session.
Ethan HaddadMember since 2020
Pricing

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Off-peak

Members who train outside peak hours

  • Gym floor and free weights
  • Free intro session with a coach
  • Progress tracking in the app
$29/month
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Coaching

Members who want a personal coach

  • Everything in Unlimited
  • Four personal training sessions monthly
  • Personal nutrition plan and check-ins
$199/month
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Lumenan Studio versus the big-box gym

No crowded peak hours, no year-long contract and a coach who actually checks your form.

FeatureLumenan StudioOthersOn your own
Modern equipmentYesYesNo
Open 24/7YesNoNo
Community eventsYesNoNo
Progress trackingYesYesNo
Flexible plansYesNoYes
Certified coachesYesNoNo
Price per month$28$84Free, but slow
Support

Before your first visit

Joining fees, opening hours, parking and pausing your plan, answered in one place.

Talk to a human

Average reply time: 30 minutes.

Contact support

Yes, up to three months a year, free of charge.

Many classes are beginner-friendly, and every new member gets an intro session.

Personal training is available as an add-on or in our Coaching plan.

Yes, free parking for members, plus secure bike storage.

The gym is open 24/7. Classes run from 6 am to 9 pm.
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