Since 2016

A gym that runs on its people.

Daniel Mariniello started Intrepid Fitness in 2016 with a simple idea: make exercise fun, build a real community and support everyone who walks in the door. Here is the story behind the gym at 164 Rooks Rd, Nunawading.

Daniel started Intrepid Fitness back in 2016, running classes out of Vermont Recreation Reserve. In 2021 the gym moved into its own place on Rooks Rd, Nunawading. 21 years in the fitness game teaches you a thing or two, and the main lesson is this: people stick around for the people.

So that is what we have built. A family venue where you can bring the kids along and train without feeling like anyone is sizing you up. Come as you are, work at your own pace, and you will soon know a few names.

There is coffee on and fresh fruit out most days, which is a small thing that somehow matters. Through the year we run charity events and giveaways, put on social days, and throw a Christmas party that people talk about well into January. If you are after a gym that feels like a community rather than a car park with weights in it, you will fit right in.

The people

The team you'll train with

Daniel Mariniello
Owner & Head Coach
Daniel started Intrepid Fitness at Vermont Recreation Reserve in 2016 and moved to Rooks Rd, Nunawading in 2021. He has been in the fitness industry for 21 years and has put as much into building the community as into the training itself. The lame jokes and awesome social events are part of the program!
Katie
Yoga Instructor
Katie has been with intrepid for over 5 years, she is a qualified yoga teacher, wellbeing facilitator, and creative professional with over 20 years' experience in the performing arts. Katie's yoga teaching is all about helping people feel calmer, more confident and connected to themselves. She incorporates movement, breathwork, mindfulness and emotional regulation into her sessions, creating a welcoming space where young people can relax, reset and build confidence.
Bernadette
Group Fitness Coach
Bernadette has been with Intrepid for 4 years, she is a passionate trainer who has been into health & fitness industry a lonf time. Her sessions are always intense but fun! With music pumping and plenty of laughs, her classes are a crowd favourite!
Wayne
Run Coach
Wayne has been our run coach for the last 4 years,and has been in the running game since the 80s! He pushes our Wednesday 6am run crew, keeping the sessions challenging but fun! Blues supporter, but we won't hold that against him!
Dawson
Group Fitness Coach
Dawson has been with Intrepid for 4 years and in the fitness industry for about, he's a nice guy, but don't let that fool you! His sessions can be solid when they need to be! Look out of his Ab Finisher sets!! :)
Liang
Group Fitness Coach
The smiling assassin. When he has that grin on his face, look out!! Super nice guy, but his 'Black Label' class is a tough one! Try it if you feel like pushing yourself hard!!
Niccy
Group Fitness Coach
Niccy is new to the fitness game, originally a member with her son, she loved training so much she got her PT qualification! With a very caring personality, she is a mums favourite on Monday mornings!

What matters here

The stuff we actually care about

A family venue, not a fitness catwalk
No egos, no Instagram selfies, and not full of mirrors. Just real people who turn up to train, not to pose.
Coffee and fruit for the crew, every day
Coffee and fresh fruit for the crew, every day. It is just part of the routine here.
Kids welcome at every class
Bring them along. Kids are welcome at every class, so you do not need to find a babysitter just to fit in a session.
Big on community
Regular charity events, giveaways, social days and notoriously generous Christmas parties. This is a crew that looks after each other.

The place

A gym that runs on its people.

The team you'll train with

Daniel Mariniello

Katie

Bernadette

Wayne

Dawson

Liang

Niccy

The stuff we actually care about

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Come see if it is your kind of place.