Take it from the in-house physios at Hawthorn’s best gym - adopting the right habits can keep you training consistently for decades.
In our recent 2025 survey, a whopping 90% of our members said they felt happier when they trained. Does the training really impact our mental wellbeing?
We often hear about the physical perks of exercise—stronger muscles, better cardio, weight management—but the mental health benefits are just as profound, though sometimes less visible. For many people, movement becomes a form of therapy, a reset button, a lifeline.
It’s a question many of us want an answer to – but there seems to be so many answers out there! What does the evidence say about how long we should spend in the gym each week?
What’s right for me? Where do I start? How do I see results? We’ve done the research and pulled together the science-based evidence about what works and why. On top of that, with around 100 years of combined experience to draw from, we’ve asked our fitness professionals at Visions what their tips are for staying on-track and motivated.
Today, in part 1 of our little series, we’ll unpack one of the first questions we get asked - where do I start and how do I know what the right approach is for me?
It’s a question as old as time (or at least as long as gyms have existed): “What’s the best gym near me?” A great question, but where do you even start?
We’ve been helping the Hawthorn community stay active, healthy, and feeling great for over 40 years (we officially hit the big milestone last Feb!). Over the decades, we’ve seen what draws people in, what keeps them engaged, and, alternatively, what causes us to sometimes stop attending or lose motivation.
To help you on your journey, we’ve compiled the top eight factors to keep in mind when searching for the right gym in Hawthorn. And, of course, we’ll count them down for a little extra suspense.