You could call Shane Cross a fitness fanatic – his dedication and talent not only took him to the highest levels of competition in his chosen sport, but also fired his passion to establish Soul Athletic Club, first in Mosman several years ago and now in a brand new state-of-the-art facility upstairs at Forestway Shopping Centre, Frenchs Forest.
The name Soul Athletic suggests a deeper meaning to fitness … not just physical but also personal/mental positives, and that’s a motivating principle for Shane.
“Soul was my first personal training gym and I love the word – I love the feeling of a place you come where you train the body, test the mind and do what’s good for the soul,” he says.
Shane grew up in Freshwater – and spent a lot of his early sporting life in the water. He has been a National Champion in swimming, represented Australia, and won the Cole Classic in 2008.
Now the father of two children (a son aged 5, and a daughter aged 2), Shane feels proud about successfully creating unique local fitness destinations first at Mosman – which recently won Best Gym in Mosman in the 2024 Quality Business Awards – and now the new Soul Athletic Club in Frenchs Forest.
“I have to pinch myself every time I drive by the signs of my gyms, whether its on Military Road seeing my Mosman location, or now the new Frenchs Forest location at Forestway Shopping Centre.
“And it’s a great feeling to hear some of the locals saying how happy they are a quality space has opened up in their area that is family owned and run, not a big chain gym. It brings me great joy knowing I can give back to the area I have called home for 35 years!”.
Soul Athletic Club is more than a gym – it not only features world class equipment for all levels of training, but also has a strong focus on recovery with private Infrared and Finnish Saunas plus a Cold Plunge Bath.
Icy temperatures can help to reduce inflammation while heat will dilate blood vessels which can promote blood flow. Whether you go for an Infrared Sauna, or a Finnish Sauna + Cold Plunge combo, your muscles will thank you.
Golf enthusiasts can work on their swing at world famous courses without ever leaving Sydney, in a dedicated Virtual Golf Simulator room by Trackman.
“Put simply, this is a well-designed, beautiful space which happens to have a gym attached to it along with private recovery suites. We thought we would step away from the big chain communal recovery spaces and go for a more intimate feel/space,” Shane says.
“We aren’t reinventing the wheel or inventing some ground breaking workout. We don’t have coaches or classes – this is a place you’re free to step into and challenge that inner athlete and workout at your pace.”
In his professional life in athletics, Shane learned a lot about fitness goals and training, knowledge that informs his approach to Soul Athletic Club.
“The most valuable lesson would be ‘Work hard on yourself, and be patient.’ There is no such thing as an overnight success!”
So if fitness is your goal – join the Soul Athletic Club and get to work!
MO Exclusive! Purchase the $30 for 30 Days offer and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win 12 months of gym access plus 10 x services, valued at over $2,000!
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Ongoing membership cost is a competitive $26 per week (with no joining fee if you take up the 30 Days for $30 offer) and services starting from $40 with even more savings when you pre-pay for a group of services.
Keen to know more? Call 0410 386 175 or email forestway@soulathleticclub.com.au –or visit us upstairs at Forestway Shopping Centre, Frenchs Forest, to experience the space for yourself. Our friendly service team can show you around and answer any of your questions!
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