Not a typical gym

• local, family owned gym in Cooroy
• affordable
• experienced and qualified personal trainer
• no contracts,  joining fees or annual memberships
• small air conditioned gym
• small personalised gym classes 
• one-on-one personal training. 
• older adults’ class
• cater to all ages and abilities
• health fund rebates
• no shouting!

Make A Difference is different from the typical gym, where it’s all about memberships, you get one instruction session and then you are left alone. We’re not part of a franchise and there’s no loud music.  We are a small, friendly, family-owned gym in Cooroy. Whether you choose one-on-one personal training or a small group gym session or an exercise class, your qualified personal trainer Lee, is with you at every session.

I don’t offer a one-size-fits-all service.  No two people are the same, so no two clients are treated the same.  That means with me, you get a tailored program that takes into account your age, ability, injuries and health conditions.  Your training is designed for your goals, needs and fitness levels.

Exercise can be daunting when you start out and often the biggest step is to make a start.

At Make a Difference health and fitness gym, you’ll start gently: in fact my whole approach is pretty relaxed with no boot camp mentality.

I am ranked a level 3 (the highest ranking) fitness professional with Fitness Australia. I regularly attend professional development, so am up to date with the latest research, methods and techniques.

Group classes 

My small group gym sessions of no more than six people are unique. For a more affordable fee than one-on-one personal training, my clients get individual programs and a personal trainer monitoring your progress and amending your program every week.

Various times during the week, enquire for up to date availability.

Starting late on your fitness journey? I am skilled in fitness for older adults. My light exercise group; At Your Pace!, is held outside the gym environment. The At Your Pace! group enjoys this light hearted exercise session in the air conditioned QCWA hall in Cooroy every Wednesday at 1.15-2.15. The evidence shows exercise is important for healthy ageing and my At Your Pace! program is aimed at older adults.  These affordable group sessions incorporate resistance training, cardiovascular, balance, coordination, stretching, fun and a social side!

No matter which type of fitness training you choose, my philosophy is to provide an environment where my clients feel comfortable, supported and encouraged; never overly pushed. I believe enjoyment is an important part of exercise. That’s why my core business value is making exercise and going to the gym fun and achievable.

Make a Difference health and fitness gym is in Cooroy, with plenty of free parking and no more than 30 minutes from these suburbs and localities:

• Amamoor
• Belli
• Belli Park
• Black Mountain
• Carters Ridge
• Castaways Beach
• Coles Creek
• Coolum
• Cooran
• Cooroibah
• Cooroy
• Cootharaba
• Dagan
• Doonan
• Eerwah Vale
• Eumundi
• Federal
• Imbil
• Kandanga
• Kenilworth
• Lake McDonald
• Ninderry
• Noosa
• Noosaville
• North Arm
• Peregian
• Peregian Waters
• Pomona
• Ridgewood
• Sunshine Beach
• Sunrise Beach
• Tewantin
• Tuchekoi
• Traveston
• Weyba Downs
• Yandina

What Our Clients Have To Say

Ann Bell, Cooroy

I have participated in a number of boot camps and joined several gyms over the years in an effort to improve my fitness and strength and can honestly say that Lee at Make a Difference Health and Fitness is the standout trainer. He focuses on providing safe and appropriate training whilst providing motivation to continually improve and work harder. I particularly appreciate that he is able to motivate me without the “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” mindset I’ve encountered elsewhere.

Lee’s small group sessions are a great way to receive individualised, monitored training programs and supervision with the added benefit of training with other like-minded people. Lee demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the body and exercises and ensures all programs are designed with maximum safety. I have also observed him helping clients to manage injuries and working with health professionals to achieve the best outcome. I have also found Lee to be flexible in his approach and willing to incorporate other modes of training if requested.

After 9 months with Lee I am feeling stronger, noticing improvement in my posture and definition in my body. If you are looking to improve your health and fitness in a non-threatening, supportive, knowledgeable and caring environment, I highly recommend Make a Difference Health and Fitness.

“I used to be anti-gym because of the male dominated, loud music, pumped up body-building culture.

Make a Difference gym is different. Lee is gentle – he’s not the boot camp, shouty personal trainer. He is trained to work with older adults and wrote a gym program that lets me work at my pace and ability. I actually enjoy going to the gym because Lee makes it fun. I’ve been going to gym for six months and I feel stronger with more stamina and muscle definition.  And he plays good music!”

I’ve been going to Make a Difference Health and Fitness for four years. I lost 18 kilos and feel lighter, happier and healthier thanks to Lee and Maria. MADHF gym is nothing like my pre-conceived idea of a gym.  It is not overwhelming but personalised and well appointed. I participate in a group session, limited to six people. Each of us have our own program, developed for our needs and goals and taking into account any injuries. Lee spends time every session adjusting our exercises so we get maximum benefit.
The gym atmosphere is friendly and fun and if I ever have a problem or query, it’s easy to ask Lee and receive help.

“My wife had been going to the Make a Difference gym for a few months and told me she was enjoying seeing Lee and feeling the benefits. I’ve been going for a few months now and I am also enjoying it. I am feeling real advantages including more strength, tone and stamina and an overall sense of well being.”

“I have known Lee Smith for over ten years and he is passionate about fitness for life. He’s just a fair dinkum good bloke I can talk to.

Exercise slows the ageing process and gives quality of life for longer.

I had aches and pains, posture problems and declining muscle mass. After only a few months going to the Make a Difference Gym I’m a new man. I am stronger, fitter, have much better posture and core fitness. Everything feels better – my back, my core, and everything’s tightened up.

It’s helped lower my golf handicap from C Grade to B Grade.”

I’ve been training with Lee for over a year now and believe he is one of the most capable and committed trainers around. I enjoy the variety and challenge he puts into each session.  Lee is focused on helping me achieve my goals and makes every session challenging and fun. My fitness has increased significantly and I have the energy and enthusiasm to do a lot more things in day to day life. I actually look forward to my workouts. I enjoy working out in the private environment, and would highly recommend Lee to anyone looking to improve their fitness and life in general.