23W Essendon

Everyone has their reason for showing up.
It’s important that you do ✨

Something’s coming to 23W Essendon and your nervous system is going to thank you.

Watch this space for more info.

🎊AND THE WINNER IS... 🎊

A huge congratulations to Arlen, our winner of the Move More May Challenge!

Over the past month, Arlen has shown incredible consistency, commitment, and dedication to moving more and making herself a priority!

As our winner, she’s taking home a 23W Prize Pack, a 1:1 Personal Training Session, and of course... some serious bragging rights.

We also want to give a massive shoutout to every single member who participated. Whether you completed every day, ticked off a few extra sessions, or simply made an effort to move more this month, you should be proud of yourself.

The best part of these challenges isn’t the prizes... it’s seeing our community show up, support each other, and build healthy habits together.

🎊 Congratulations Arlen! 🎊

Meet Elisa! 🌸

Elisa started her strength training journey with 23W in February 2025 and attended her first lifting party in November that same year!

We are so proud of everything she has achieved and absolutely love how much she enjoys challenging herself every week.

We appreciate you more than you know Elisa 👊🏼💕👸🏻

Big lifts. Big energy. Big PBs. 💥

This weekend marked our first ever Lifting Party at Essendon and while the crew was small, the numbers certainly weren’t.

From first-time max attempts to long-awaited personal bests, the room was alive with support, nerves, chalk, and plenty of celebrations.

These events are one of our favourite things we do at 23W. Months of consistent training all leading to a chance to test what’s possible and cheer each other on along the way.

If you missed out this time and have ever thought, “I’d love to do something like that” — keep November in mind. We’ll be bringing the Lifting Party back, and we’d love to see you on the platform.

Congratulations to every single lifter. ❤️🏋️‍♀️

Mother’s Day has come early 💐

This May, we’re gifting local mums something they rarely get enough of… time to move, breathe and do something for themselves.

To celebrate Mother’s Day and welcome more women into our Essendon studio, we’re offering FREE Mat Pilates classes for mums for the month of May.

When: Every Thursday in May
Time: 10:15am
Duration: 45 minutes
Bonus: Complimentary access to our shared-care nanny service while you train

Whether you’re newly postpartum, chasing toddlers, or simply looking for a low pressure way to move your body again, this class is designed to help you feel stronger, more energised and supported.

At 23W Essendon, we’ve created a space where mums can prioritise their health without the usual barriers of childcare, intimidation or guilt.

Spots are limited each week to ensure we can comfortably support both mums and little ones.

Book your free session now and come see what our community is all about. Book via our timetable online or downloading our 23W booking app.

UPDATE 💛

So far we have raised $2,377 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal… and donations are still coming in!

We are incredibly proud of this community for showing up, giving generously and bringing such amazing energy to this year’s Good Friday Bootcamp. Every dollar raised helps support such important care for kids and families when they need it most.

If you have been meaning to donate, there is still time, every contribution counts.

Thank you again to everyone who trained, donated and supported this special tradition at 23W.

And now… enjoy those choccy eggs crew !!