Our mission
...is to help you live a life you love for as long as possible by inspiring you to find your fitness, regardless of your age, size, or ability.
A gym culture where everyone feels welcome
At ANT, we serve our community by delivering personalised strength and conditioning training through strategic programming, responsive coaching, and a combination of training styles and methodologies tailored to the individual.
We pride ourselves on creating a gym culture where everyone feels welcome and part of the community. Everybody is different, which is why our trainers take the time to get to know you, understand your needs, and help you work towards your personal fitness goals time and time again.
We are here to:
- Help you feel stronger
- Guide you with purpose
- Support you through every challenge
- And celebrate your progress every step of the way
Meet Gabe
Gabe has been working in the fitness industry since 2005, starting his career in Brazil, where he ran his own personal training studio. After moving to Australia in 2010, he began helping everyday people in Melbourne's west build strength, improve their fitness and feel better.
In 2017, he opened Altona North Training (ANT), and later became co-owner of Altona Bay Training (ABT). His goal is simple: create training spaces where people can train smart, enjoy the process, achieve results and feel part of a great community.
As a dad and business owner, Gabe understands how busy life can get and how easily fitness can take a back seat. That's why he's passionate about making training enjoyable, sustainable and accessible, helping people build strength, confidence and healthy habits for life.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
- ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach
Our mighty team
Our coaches are consistent and part of the ANT family. They have years of experience and a deep understanding of the science behind fitness, from strength training and cardiovascular fitness to nutrition, evidence-based insights and alternative health.
Chelsea
Chelsea is an experienced and enthusiastic coach with a passion for helping people build the strength, fitness and confidence they need to live a long, full life. She loves obstacle racing and taking on anything that provides a challenge.
Miguel
S&C coach passionate about helping people become stronger and more confident.
Driven by discipline and consistency.
Runner, gym enthusiast, and believer in lifelong personal growth.
Always learning, pushing limits, and building community through fitness.
Nayara
I'm not a coach, but you'll often see me around the gym helping run the business and making sure our members feel supported. Whether you have a question, need a hand or just want a chat, I'm always happy to help! I love training alongside our members, cheering you on and seeing you do your best. You'll usually find me with a smile and ready to lend a hand.
Outside the gym, I'm a busy mum of two active kids, always on the go with sports, family and friends.
Edge
Edge is a calm and supportive coach with a passion for strength and conditioning, helping members build the strength, fitness and consistency to keep showing up. He loves creating a positive energy in every session and helping people feel at home at ANT.
Hear from our members
5.0★★★★★G212 Google reviewsEvery review below is from Google.
Read all 212 reviewsHands down the best gym I have trained at. The coaches are extremely supportive, motivating and friendly. Wouldn't train elsewhere.
Could not recommend ANT highly enough. Huge thanks to the team for helping me smash my goals. Great facility and team. Would rate higher if I could.
Highly recommend. Big airy gym, with really friendly staff, who are really encouraging and deliver tough and continually changing workouts.
Love this place. Super supportive, welcoming and friendly environment to train. Great place to smash those calories!
Never thought I would enjoy setting a 5am alarm to go and train at 5.30am, but the sessions are great and make me feel amazing for the rest of the day. 10/10 recommend!
This place is truly a gem. As a family-owned gym, it has a welcoming, community feel that larger gyms just can't match. The small group fitness classes focus on functional, purposeful training that actually improves everyday life, and the expert advice and constant guidance make every session feel personal and motivating.
Never been to a gym before and feeling unfit I was nervous and apprehensive but the team at ANT are legends, everyone is welcoming and support you to get the best of your sessions. Couldn't recommend high enough, if you're on the fence, do it.
Great variety of sessions. Friendly and very helpful staff. Highly recommend.
ANT is a great family orientated gym. Trainers are fantastic and assist you in your workouts and know what you are capable of and how far you can push yourself. There is never a dull moment. Classes are different every day of the week. Wonderful place and you meet new people.
Incredible place to train, supportive, informative sessions that really push you. I am thoroughly enjoying being part of this community of people. Great class times to help balance work and life but also enables fitting in workouts much easier! I would highly recommend this gym family.
Just love coming to ANT for my workouts. Gabe and the team are always present, friendly and encouraging. The sessions are a great mix of strength and cardio with no workout the same.
Great place to train, with very understanding, supportive and accommodating trainers. Flexible class times, with a heap of variety making each class unique. Would recommend to anyone wanting to start at a gym, or looking for a different challenge or environment.
You feel welcome at ANT. No matter your age or body shape. The trainers take the time to explain the exercises and to make sure you don't hurt yourself. No big screen or those 30 seconds exercises.
I tried so many gyms but never stayed for long. I never fit the gym mould. I love Altona North Training. There is no judgement. And everyone celebrates your wins.
I love everything about it! The classes are really good, you always feel like you have done a workout when you leave. The trainers are super friendly and very helpful.
Supportive environment and great trainers!
By far the best atmosphere you could ask for from a gym experience, and when you back that up by trainers that are not just brilliant at encouraging you to push yourself and make a real difference, but really care and are super lovely humans. If you want a gym that helps you get the results you want and has a wonderful family vibe, this is the one for you! Highly recommended A++++
Your first session can be tomorrow.
The 21 Day Experience is $129, no lock-in, and it starts the day you choose. Come 3 times in your first week and if it's not for you, we refund it.