Whether you’re a gym beginner, a workout pro, or someone looking for some fitness inspo, west side fitness studio, 2m2 Fitness and Self Defence stands out as a chosen destination for health and fitness, with a focus on supporting the mental and physical well-being of all individuals—no matter where they’re at on their journey.
Tucked away in the back streets of Thebarton and owned by husband and wife team Matt and Kylie, 2m2 prides itself on creating a warm and inclusive fitness community and empowering its members through the cultivation of improved self-confidence and sustainable lifestyle habits.
The gym has recently gone through an expansion, and Matt and the team are excited to unveil the new space at their family-friendly launch party on Sunday, September 10th, from 10 am.
‘It’s a free event that the whole family can come and enjoy,’ says Matt. ‘We want to give people the opportunity to get further insight into who we are at 2m2, so we thought we’d invite everyone down to relax on a Sunday. They can bring their picnic rugs (plus their footies or soccer balls) for the lawn, and we’ll have food, coffee vouchers from ‘Thirty Five Stirling Café’, displays, samples and fun activities for the kids, plus more!’
2m2, which opened 4 years ago during the peak of COVID, offers a wide range of group fitness classes and self-defence training for both adults and children. ‘There’s really something for everyone, with a mixture of strike, cardio and kickboxing classes, along with martial arts, self-defence, personal training sessions by appointment and now our new Kids Kung Fu Classes,’ says Matt.
The gym, which prides itself on being inclusive to all, regardless of an individual’s experience or abilities, will also be expanding its offerings within the new facility. ‘We’re providing a new members kitchen space, serving up post-workout recovery smoothies, healthy snacks and toasties for morning clients wanting breakfast on the go,’ says Matt.
‘There’ll also be a designated kids room for when parents come in for a session, and a new remedial massage therapist offering treatment sessions to our members—she’ll also be at our event to chat and connect with everyone too.’
Matt is proud of the community spirit that has developed over the years at 2m2 and the fact that each experience is tailored to the individual. ‘The energy at 2m2 is very supportive, inclusive, friendly and non-judgemental, and this comes from everyone in the team, right through to all of our members,’ says Matt.
‘Our youngest member is in their 20s and our oldest in their 70s, and we tailor and plan the workouts based on each individual and their abilities so that everyone gets the most out of it.’
Nominated for a 2023 Telstra Best in Business Award, 2m2 is also offering 2 free personal training sessions to introduce them to the gym. ‘We understand that people can sometimes be a little nervous to try something new and come into a big group class,’ says Matt.
‘In these complimentary 45-minute sessions, we want to learn about the individual and uncover their fitness goals and abilities, introduce them to the space, and put them through a typical burn or strike class so they feel more confident—it’s all about connecting and building relationships,’ says Matt.
With class capacity increasing due to the recent expansion, Matt encourages everyone to join in on their open day, to get moving, and to prioritise their health and well-being. ‘It’s all about getting up and moving your body,’ says Matt. ‘Regardless of how you’re feeling mentally or physically, just doing something is better than nothing and is the best thing you can do for your mental health.
Where: 2m2 Fitness and Self Defence, 35/37 Stirling St, Thebarton, SA 5031.
When: Sunday, September 10th, 10 am.
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