Community

More ThanA Gym.

The people make the place. From 5am regulars to weekend warriors — this is a crew that knows your name, cheers your PBs, and won't let you skip a session.

Member Spotlight

Get To Know Our Members

Featured Athlete

Grace Fletcher

Member since March 2025 · Strength Program

Grace started at Basin not being able to do a single strict pull-up. Twelve months later she's pulling sets of 8 and just hit a 100kg back squat. Hasn't missed a 5am session in 6 weeks. That's what consistency looks like.

100kg Back Squat8 Strict Pull-ups1:52 500m Row

What's Coming Up

Events & Calendar

Community workouts, testing weeks, open days, and the occasional social that has nothing to do with training.

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JUN

Open Day

community

Free sessions, BBQ, and gear giveaways. Bring a mate.

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JUN

Block 3 Testing Week

training

End-of-block testing. Hit your PBs, update the Wall of Fame.

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JUL

Charity WOD

charity

Community workout for a local cause. Entry by donation.

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JUL

Members Social

social

Post-session drinks at the local. No gym talk allowed.

The Coaches

Meet the People Behind TBG

Every session is coach-led. Every program is purposeful. This is what genuine investment in your progress looks like.

Head Coach & Founder

Nick Poole

Nick founded The Basin Gym with a simple mission: build a space where people train with purpose and support each other. With years of coaching experience and a passion for strength sports, Nick programs every session to deliver results.

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Training at TBG

Every Way You Train Here

Strength, competition prep, and community — all under one roof in Newcastle.

Strength training at The Basin Gym Newcastle

Foundation

Strength & Conditioning

Group coached sessions

Nick-programmed training blocks that build real strength over time. Every session has a purpose — no filler, no guesswork. Structured progressive overload across the week.

Competition

Hybrid Athlete Prep

Functional fitness for competition

Hybrid training that builds both strength and endurance. Sled work, ski erg, row, run — combined with heavy lifting to create complete athletes. TBG athletes train without limits.

Community

Community & Culture

More than a gym

Not just a gym — a crew that pushes each other. The vibe at TBG is earned, not manufactured. Show up, put in the work, and you'll feel the difference.

@thebasingym