Building strength, confidence and community through Olympic Weightlifting – for all ages, abilities and experience levels.
About the Club
Founded in 2013, Stay True Weightlifting Club is proud to be registered with the Queensland Weightlifting Association.
The club is led by Jemma Cowper, a passionate coach with over a decade of experience in weightlifting and fitness. Jemma specialises in helping women and young athletes build strength, confidence, and a love for the sport. She brings both expertise and a genuine love for seeing people achieve things they never thought possible.
We’re passionate about helping people discover the sport of Olympic weightlifting – whether that’s for fitness, fun, or competition. Our members range from total beginners to national-level lifters, and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive club where everyone can thrive.
Adult Training
Weightlifting is a fun and empowering sport that anyone can try – no experience required!
Our coached group sessions are perfect for:
✅ People wanting to compete in weightlifting.
✅ CrossFitters wanting to improve their lifts.
✅ Anyone who just wants to get stronger and more confident.
Session Times (Iron Palace, Gympie):
- Monday 5:00pm
- Tuesday 5:30am & 5:00pm
- Thursday 5:30am & 5:00pm
- Friday 5:30am
4 week introductory package – $89 p/w includes casual Iron Palace visits and 2 small group sessions each week – 4 week commitment
Ongoing membership – $85 pw/ including 24hr Iron Palace membership and up to 4 coached sessions per week – 8 week minimum commitment
Remote Coaching
Not local to Gympie or prefer training on your own schedule?
We offer online coaching for weightlifters of all levels. Your membership will include:
- Weekly personalised programs
- Video feedback on your lifts
- A private coaching chat for ongoing support
- Weekly check-ins to keep you accountable
Perfect if you train at another gym or at home and want the guidance of an experienced weightlifting coach.
$65 p/w – 12 week minimum commitment
Youth Training
Weightlifting is an amazing sport for kids and teens – whether they want to compete or just build strength and coordination.
It’s great for kids who:
💪 Want to improve speed, power and athletic performance for other sports.
🙌 Prefer individual progress over team sports but still enjoy group training.
Session Times (Become Fitness, Gympie):
- Monday & Friday – After School
⚠️ Placements are limited! Please enquire below to check availability.
How to Get Started
Getting started with Stay True Weightlifting Club is simple – and we’ll guide you through every step.
1️⃣ Fill out the form below
Let us know a bit about you, your goals, and whether you’re interested in adult training, youth training, or remote coaching.
2️⃣ Book your introductory meeting
Once we’ve received your enquiry, we’ll be in touch to organise a time for you to come in for a chat, a tour, and to go over how training works.
3️⃣ Start training!
From there, we’ll recommend the best starting point for you:
- Small group sessions – perfect if you’re ready to jump in and learn with others.
- Private introductory sessions – ideal if you’re brand new or want some one-on-one time before joining group training.
📩 Register Your Interest Today
Stay True Health & Fitness, Gympie 