Lights Off, Sweat On

Lights Off, Sweat On No lights, No mirrors, No intimidation ✌🏾 Our founder, Zahier Carr, had already spent 8 years in the fitness industry coaching hundreds of people. No Mirrors.

- The workout starts, when the lights go out 💦

Focussing on small group fitness, semi-private personal training and 1:1 coaching, our mission is to create a safe exercise space for you! – The workout starts when the lights go out 💦

In 2019, Lights Off, Sweat On was born from one simple idea: fitness should feel empowering, not intimidating. But he kept hearing

the same thing over and over:
🚫 The lights were too bright.
🚫 The mirrors made them feel self-conscious.
🚫 And the “flex culture” made walking into a gym feel intimidating. So we did something different. We turned the lights off. We took the mirrors down. And we built a space where effort is celebrated, not ego. Since then, we’ve helped everyday people – from complete beginners to seasoned athletes – become stronger, fitter, and more confident. Our members don’t come here to show off. They come here to put in the work. At Lights Off, Sweat On, training isn’t about looking perfect under the lights — it’s about what you can achieve when the spotlight is gone.

✨ Through small group fitness, semi-private personal training, and 1:1 coaching, we’ve created a community that sweats together, supports each other, and celebrates every win. Because in the end, it’s never been about competing with anyone else. It’s YOU vs YOU. Always has been, always will be. This is where it all begins... No Lights. No Intimidation. ✌🏾

14/08/2026

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You don’t lack time.

You need permission.

Permission to stop putting yourself last.
Permission to take an hour for yourself without feeling guilty.
Permission to say no.
Permission to make yourself a priority.

Because somewhere along the way, you became really good at taking care of everyone else.

Dinner.
Washing.
Emails.
Kids.
Work.
Tomorrow.

And somehow… YOU kept getting pushed to the bottom of the list.

But here’s the truth:

You cannot keep pouring into everyone else when your own cup is empty.

And you don’t need someone else to give you permission to fill it.

You can choose you.

Not tomorrow.
Not when life gets quieter.
Not when everyone else is sorted.

Now.

Because finding her isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about finding the woman who got lost somewhere along the way — and finally giving her permission to come back.

When was the last time you chose you?

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07/08/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫.
𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.
𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬.
𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬.
𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰.

It’s the list that runs through your mind every single day.

And before you’ve even finished one task...

You’re already thinking about the next.

Somewhere in the middle of taking care of everyone else...

You stopped taking care of yourself.

Not because you wanted to.

Because there was always something—or someone—who needed you more.

Sound familiar?

Here’s your reminder...

You deserve the same love, care and attention that you so freely give to everyone else.

Not when life slows down.
Not when the kids leave home.
Not when work gets easier.

Now.

💙 When was the last time you chose YOU?

🎬 HER LIFE BACK | Episode 2

Follow along as we help busy women stop putting themselves last and start choosing themselves again.

Because we’re not just helping women get stronger... we’re helping them get their life back.

20/07/2026

Mr Consistency aka Matt Knox tapped in 100 sessions last week!

This isn’t anything new for him, he’s been smashing it with us since 2019!

If you as him why he trains, he will always say how much it helps his mental health!

Good days.
Bad days.
He shows up!

He even pulls double sessions when time allows 🙌🏾

Here’s to the next 100 brother!

Stop waiting for Monday. Stop waiting until you “feel ready.” The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time i...
14/07/2026

Stop waiting for Monday. Stop waiting until you “feel ready.” The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is today.

We take the guess work out of FAT LOSS.
The process is simple, following it is the challenge.
We have found a blueprint that gets results without destroying your lifestyle!

It’s not about being perfect.
It’s not about restricting yourself.
It’s not Detox teas.
It’s not starving yourself.

Fat loss isn’t about suffering.
It’s about building habits you CAN stick to.

You don’t need to cut out all the foods you love. You just need to eat the right amount, most of the time. Prioritise protein, fill your plate with whole foods, and remember... consistency beats perfection.

Lifting weights helps you build and keep muscle while losing body fat and Sleep isn’t lazy, it’s productive.
Your body recovers, repairs, and regulates hunger while you sleep.

We don’t chase quick fixes.
We build stronger bodies.
Healthier habits.
More confidence.
And a mindset that lasts long after the scales stop moving.

Because fat loss isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about becoming the person you know you’re capable of being.

If you’re tired of quick fixes, crash diets, and doing it alone, it’s time for a different approach.
Come and experience what makes L.O.S.O. different.
We’ll give you the structure, the coaching, the accountability, and the community to help you lose fat, build confidence, and create habits that actually last.

Stop waiting for Monday. Stop waiting until you “feel ready.” The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is today.

DM us “DAY 1” and let’s build the strongest version of you, together.

07/07/2026

A lot of people think they need to get fit before they join a gym.

We believe the gym is where that journey begins.

L.O.S.O. was built for everyday people who want to feel healthier, stronger, and more confident, without the pressure, the mirrors, or the intimidation.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start, this is your sign.

Come and see what our community is all about.

📍Albany, North Shore
Drop us a DM or tap the link in our bio to book your first session.

02/07/2026

She’s got 99 problems but the gym ain’t 1! 😂
100 Sessions. What a milestone.
This morning, Marina Brown reached her 100th session at L.O.S.O. 👏🏾

If you’ve ever trained alongside Marina, you’ll know exactly why we’re celebrating.

She walks through the doors with a smile, brings positive energy to every class, encourages the people around her, and somehow manages to make even the toughest workouts feel a little more fun with a song and a dance 😂

That kind of attitude is contagious, and it’s a huge part of what makes her and our community so special.

But behind that smile is something even more powerful...

Consistency.

One session at a time. One choice after another. Showing up on the good days, the hard days, and everything in between.

Because the biggest changes don’t come from one perfect workout.

They come from continuing to choose yourself.

At L.O.S.O., we believe fitness is about so much more than the physical. It’s about improving your mental health, building confidence, reducing stress, and finding a place where you genuinely want to be.

Marina is living proof of what happens when you keep showing up.

Congratulations on 100 sessions, Marina. We’re incredibly proud of you, and we’re grateful you’re part of this community.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start, let this be your reminder... you don’t need to be fit to begin. You just need to take the first step.

Send us a message and come experience what L.O.S.O. is all about.

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It’s time to stop believing the myths and start believing in what you’re actually capable of.Which one have you believed...
02/07/2026

It’s time to stop believing the myths and start believing in what you’re actually capable of.
Which one have you believed the longest?

The biggest thing holding most women back isn’t a lack of motivation.

It’s believing the wrong things.

The myths that tell you you’re too old, too busy, too unfit, or that you need to be perfect before you begin.

The truth? Real progress comes from showing up consistently, not perfectly. Every strong, confident woman started somewhere, and none of them had it all figured out on day one.

If you’re ready to stop letting those stories hold you back, we’re here to help.

Drop a “READY” in the comment below, or Send us a message to see how L.O.S.O. can help you become stronger, fitter, and more confident… without having to do it alone.

29/06/2026

Seems like yesterday this superstar walked through the doors! Dani Martin joined up already losing 16kgs but had hit a plateau and needed some guidance!

We sat down, assessed her eating, current activity level and what her sleep was like!

She was doing a lot of running and some online workouts which had worked for her but then stopped.

We calculated how much food she needed each day, dropped her running to 3 times a week and added 3 weights sessions a week, and upped her protein intake!

At first it was challenging but she found her groove and has kicked off the fat loss again, but more importantly, her strength has increased from lifting 2kg dumbbells to deadlifting 70kgs!

Her confidence is growing every week and she definitely isn’t the same woman that walked through these doors!!

We are so grateful and happy to be a small part of her journey and we will be there guiding, pushing and supporting her when she hits that next 20kg fat loss milestone!

If you want results like hers, send us a DM to get your journey started!

27/06/2026

🚧 ROADWORK CREW 🚧

Today was the perfect today to get out and hit the road.
We showed up, got some fresh air and had an awesome run with some awesome people!

Some of us walked
Some of us jogged
Some of us ran

Everyone started
Everyone finished
Everyone felt better for it

If you want to start your weekend with some endorphins, come check out or 9am “ROADWORK” session
Every Saturday at 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕, 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝑮𝒐 𝑶𝒖𝒕

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Rosedale
Albany
0632

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Monday 6am - 7pm
Tuesday 6am - 7pm
Wednesday 6am - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 7pm
Friday 6am - 12pm
Saturday 7am - 9am

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