98 Gym Riley Street

98 Gym Riley Street is a strength and conditioning gym in Surry Hills, Sydney, built around coached group training and structured progression. Its classes are designed around individual goals, with programming intended to develop strength, energy systems and general performance over time. Sessions are led by Team 98, a group of trainers the gym describes as highly qualified and experienced.

The class schedule includes several distinct training formats. STS sessions focus on strength and sprint work, with separate lower push, lower pull and upper strength classes. ESD stands for Energy System Development, while HYB and HYB+ offer hybrid training formats. There is also a 98 Game Day class. The range gives members different ways to train while keeping the focus on coached, purpose-built programming rather than an unstructured gym visit.

Membership options cover different levels of commitment. Part Time allows up to three classes per week and includes access to the 98 Training app, expert coaching and purpose-built programming. Off Peak provides unlimited access to selected weekday classes from 7am, while the Class membership includes unlimited timetabled classes. The membership information also lists Open Gym access and complimentary weekly visits to other 98 locations on selected plans. For newcomers, the site offers a seven-day classes-only trial, subject to availability, as well as casual visits and short visitor passes.

The coaching team brings a broad mix of sporting and training experience. Tim Butler’s background includes the Army, functional fitness and Sports and Exercise Science, while Haydon Skinner combines formal fitness qualifications with personal experience of starting from the beginning. Kate Hillard has more than a decade of coaching experience and a background in health science, and the wider team includes coaches with experience in volleyball, swimming, rugby, powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, Pilates and strength and conditioning. Their backgrounds suggest a gym suited to people who want guidance and progressive training, whether they are new to fitness or already training with performance goals. The site’s emphasis is on coaching, consistency and measurable improvement rather than simply providing equipment.