ABOUT US
Our Story
About Us
Gym Lab is a locally owned and operated Apollo Bay gym, proudly supporting our community’s health and wellbeing for over a decade. Located in the heart of Apollo Bay, we offer a welcoming, inclusive space where locals and visitors can train with confidence — whether you’re new to the gym or have years of experience.
We provide 24/7 gym access, modern strength and conditioning equipment, and a range of group fitness classes designed to suit all fitness levels. From strength training and functional movement to Pilates, yoga and outdoor beach boot camps along the Great Ocean Road, our focus is on helping people move well, feel strong and enjoy staying active from teens to older adults.
Gym Lab works closely with Great Ocean Road Health, supporting allied health programs and referrals, and ensuring our facility remains a long-term community resource. Thanks to the ongoing support of Great Ocean Road Health and the Apollo Bay Health Foundation, our gym continues to grow with high-quality equipment that stays in the space for the benefit of the community.
What sets Gym Lab apart is our culture. We’re friendly, down-to-earth and genuinely care about creating a gym environment where people feel comfortable, respected and supported. There’s no intimidation here — just a strong community, quality coaching and a shared commitment to health.
Whether you live locally, are visiting Apollo Bay, or spending time along the Great Ocean Road, Gym Lab is your trusted Apollo Bay gym — open 24/7, community-driven, and built for long-term wellbeing.
Meet The Team
Lil McGowan
Co-Boss, Fitness Instructor & Tech whizz
Cert II Medical Services First Response
Cert III Allied Health
Cert III Fitness Instructor
Cert IV Bookkeeping & Accounting
Workout Tune
The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows – Gang of Youths
Favourite Food
Japanese
Least Favourite Exercise
Dips
Fitness Highlight
First Great Ocean Road Half Marathon
Dream Holiday Destination
Patagonia or Mongolia to ride in the Gaucho or Mongol Derby
Favourite Quote
Life's for living!
Dylan Slater
Personal Trainer
Diploma Sports Development
Cert III & IV Fitness
Cert IV Mental Health
Level 2 Strength & Conditioning
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Workout Tune
Noah Kahan
Favourite Food
Chicken Parma
Favourite Exercise
Fitness Highlight
Ironman 70.3
Dream Holiday Destination
Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia
Favourite Quote
Be yourself, everyone else is taken
Naamah Dolic
Pilates Instructor
Workout Tune
Physical - Olivia Newton-John
Favourite Food
Ribs
Favourite Exercise
Clams
Fitness Highlight
Teaching Pilates in Apollo Bay
Dream Holiday Destination
Costa Rica
Favourite Quote
You get what you give
Gabby Moore
Yoga Teacher
Aerobics Instructor (BC- before children)
Workout Tune
Akal Ki by Aukai
Favourite Food
Watermelon & dark mint pana chocolate
Favourite Exercise
Dancing Warrior
Fitness Highlight
Great Ocean Road Half Marathon
Dream Holiday Destination
Bhutan & anywhere in the world with breathtaking nature!
Favourite Quote
Be the change you wish to see in the world - Gandhi
Cat Richardson
Yoga Teacher
Workout Tune
Glue - Bicep
Favourite Food
Eggs anyway with anything
Favourite Exercise
Riding my bike or stretching on the beach after a cold dip
Fitness Highlight
Yoga training in Indonesia
Dream Holiday Destination
Greece or Ireland
Favourite Quote
Feel the fear and do it anyway
Amy Harbour
Co-Boss, Fitness Instructor & Marketing
Cert III Fitness Instructor
Cert IV Bookkeeping & Accounting
Cert IV Business Administration
Diploma Business Management
Workout Tune
How it's done - The Dwarves
Favourite Food
Snacks
Favourite Exercise
Burpees
Fitness Highlight
First 5km run, realising anything is possible
Dream Holiday Destination
The Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea
Favourite Quote
Better get to livin' - Dolly Parton
Nat Morrow
Group Fitness Instructor
Cert III Fitness Instructor
Zumba B1, B2, Rhythms 3 & Aqua
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Holistic Health & Wellbeing Coach
Meditation Instructor, Motivational Coach, Reiki Master
Workout Tune
The joker in the night - Wolfmother
Favourite Food
Tomato & avo on toast
Favourite Exercise
Squats - any variation - I LOVE them
Fitness Highlight
Dancing with Beto, creator of Zumba
Dream Holiday Destination
Island life. A beautiful beach with warm clear water.
Favourite Quote
You've got this!
Russelle Beardon
Yoga Teacher
Workout Tune
Jimi Hendrix, All along the watchtower for Ashtanga
Favourite Food
Vegetarian food with seasonal produce shared with friends
Favourite Exercise
Sun Salutions
Fitness Highlight
Yoga Teacher Trainings - spending 5+ hours a day, 6 days a week on the mat for 3-5 consecutive weeks - total & lasting transformation every time.
Dream Holiday Destination
Simple pleasures blow me away - ocean, nature, coffee & community = Home
Favourite Quote
Body is not stiff, mind is stiff - Sri P K Jois
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Darby
Certificate III Fitness
Fitness & Pilates Instructor
Workout Tune
Best love song - T-Pain
Favourite Food
Capsicum & dips
Favourite Exercise
Squat overhead press
Fitness Highlight
Becoming a fitness instructor
Dream Holiday Destination
Alaska and the South of France
Favourite Quote
"You can do it" - Rob Schnider
Claire Smith
Masters in welcoming committee
Workout Tune
The birds singing
Favourite Food
Blueberries
Favourite Exercise
Single leg wall sit
Fitness Highlight
Actually finishing the West Mac Monster 65km Ultra Trail Run
Dream Holiday Destination
Ningaloo Reef Adventure
Favourite Quote
Dance like nobody is watching