North Hobart's Physiotherapist-Led Strength Training Gym
You don’t need to be
fit to start.
You just need to
start.
We teach everyday people how to use a gym for the first time, or finally.
Properly, safely, and with a program built by physiotherapists
Designed to work for any body, at any starting point. Right here in Hobart.
No experience required. No lock-in contracts.
150+
CLIENTS WEEKLY
7 | 6
PHYSIOS | COACHES
3 YRS
IN NORTH HOBART
100%
REAL BODIES, NOT
BODYBUILDERS
WE GET IT
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You've got something that's been niggling for weeks - maybe months.
You've tried rest.
You've tried stretching.
You've Googled exercises at 11pm.
Maybe you've done a round of physio before, but didn't stick with the exercises.
Maybe you've had a gym membership before, but never felt like you actually knew what you were doing with it.
Maybe you've just never walked into a gym, because you had no idea where to begin and didn't want to look like you didn't.
You want to get back to hiking, running, playing with your kids, sleeping through the night, or just bending down without wincing. But every gym you've looked at feels like it's built for people who already know what they're doing.
That's exactly why we built By Design.
WHAT WE DO
PHYSIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING.
ONE ROOF. ONE TEAM.
01
THE PROGRAM IS WRITTEN BY PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Not a template you follow alone. Not a screen. A physio-designed program, coached in person, every session, every rep.
Your coach sees how you move, adjusts what needs adjusting, and makes sure the program works for where you're at right now.
02
WE TEACH YOU HOW TO TRAIN
You start with 2 x 45min Included onboarding sessions We walk you through every piece of equipment and every movement until you actually feel confident using them.
Then you train across 35 coached hours a week. No fixed class times, drop in when it suits you, stay as long as your session takes, and there's always a coach on the floor with eyes on every rep.
03
YOUR TRAINING BUILDS ON ITSELF
Our program runs in structured 20-week phases, broken into 4–6 week blocks, each one building on the last.
You start with foundational movements and progress toward things you probably didn't think you'd ever do in a gym. So you're never just turning up and going through the motions, there's always a clear next step.
Track every session and book your sessions through the By Design app so you can see exactly how far you've come.
04
BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO FEEL LIKE
THE GYM WASN'T BUILT FOR THEM
Whether you've never set foot in a gym, or you have, and it never quite clicked. This is where that changes.
No intimidating atmosphere, no figuring it out alone.
Just a clean, well-equipped space where the coaches are there because they actually want to see you move well, not just move weights.
05
IF SOMETHING FLARES UP, YOU'RE ALREADY IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Most of our members haven't needed a physio appointment in years — not because their problems disappeared, but because consistent, well-coached training took care of them.
We work hard to bridge the gap between finishing physio and training with confidence, so you're not carrying old pain into every session.
And if something does come up along the way, our members get 15% off physio — right here, with the same team who knows your body and your training.
HOW IT WORKS
THREE STEPS TO FEELING STRONG
01
BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL
A quick call to understand where you're at, what you're looking to get out of training, and whether we're the right fit.
No pressure, no sales pitch .
Just a conversation.
02
GET ASSESSED + ONBOARDED
Your physio runs a full movement assessment so we know exactly where to start you.
Then we walk you through everything in two 1:1 onboarding sessions, every movement, every piece of equipment, until you feel completely confident.
03
TRAIN WITH YOUR TEAM
Show up across our 35 coached hours a week, whenever suits you. Your program is loaded in the app, your coach is on the floor.
You just follow the plan and get stronger.
WHY PEOPLE WALK THROUGH OUR DOOR
PEOPLE COME TO US TO GET THEIR LIVES BACK
I want to be able to walk, push a
heavy pram, and play with my 2
year-old kids.
BY DESIGN MEMBER
I want to get rid of the everyday
pain so I can do the sports I love.
BY DESIGN MEMBER
I want to wake up pain-free and
play golf with no pain.
BY DESIGN MEMBER
I Googled exercises and made it
worse. I just want someone to tell
me what to do.
BY DESIGN MEMBER
I want to be able to run and hike
again with a weighted pack.
BY DESIGN MEMBER
I want to have a strong body
throughout my life now i'm getting
older.
BY DESIGN MEMBER
These testimonials have been edited to comply with Australian health advertising regulations.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
NOTHING YOU DON'T.
01
1:1 Physiotherapist Assessment
Full movement screen to understand your body, your history, and your goals.
02
Physio-Designed Training Program
Written by your physio. Progresses through structured phases as you get stronger.
03
1:1 Onboarding Sessions
Two 1:1 sessions where we walk you through every exercise and piece of equipment before you hit the floor.
04
Small Group Coaching (6:1)
40–60 minute sessions, 2–3 times a week. Coached hours run Monday–Friday 6–9am, 12–1pm and 4–7pm, plus Saturday 7–9am.
05
The By Design App
Track your workouts, weights, progress and lifestyle.
06
Just Enough. Done Right.
Designed for busy people with actual lives.
We're not here to grind you into the ground. We're here to do exactly what your body needs to get strong, stay strong, and get on with your life.
COMMON QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED EVERY WEEK
I've never been to a gym before. Will I be out of my depth?
Not even slightly. Most of our members had zero gym experience when they started. That's literally who we built this for. You get 1:1 onboarding before you ever train in a group, and our coaches are right next to you every session.
I've got an injury. Can I still train?
Almost certainly yes. Your physio assessment means we know exactly what you're working with before you start, and our coaches adjust your movement and load in real time so you're never doing something that doesn't work for your body. Most of our members find they need their physio a lot less once they're training consistently.
How is this different from a regular gym?
A regular gym gives you access to equipment and leaves you to figure it out. We give you a physio-designed program, coached sessions with a 6:1 ratio, structured progression across 20-week phases, and an app that tracks everything. You never have to wonder what to do next.
I'm not trying to get 'big' or look like a bodybuilder.
Neither are most of our members. They're here to move without pain, feel confident in their body, keep up with their kids, hike without worrying about their knees, and build a body that works for the life they want to live.
What does a Discovery Call involve?
It's a quick, no-pressure chat. We'll ask about your goals, any injuries or concerns, and explain how the program works. If it's a good fit, we'll get you booked in for your assessment. If not, no hard feelings.
How much does it cost?
We'll walk you through pricing on your Discovery Call based on how many sessions per week suit your schedule. There are no lock-in contracts.
What if something flares up while I'm training?
You're in the right place. With seven physiotherapists on site, if something doesn't feel right we can get eyes on it straight away. Members also receive 15% off physio appointments, so there's never a reason to push through something you shouldn't.
Ready?
YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU FOR STARTING TODAY.
No experience needed.
No intimidation.
Just a team of physios and
coaches who'll meet you exactly where you are and make sure this time,
it actually sticks.
Takes 2 minutes. Zero commitment.