About us

Since opening in 2014, we’ve built a training ground that’s productive, affordable, and accessible to everyone - driven by our vision to make Strongman training a recognised and everyday way to train.

With over 800sqm of training ground, we’re one of Queensland’s largest strength facilities, designed for lifters who want more than the average gym.

From specialised strongman, powerlifting, and weightlifting equipment to the must-have machines, free weights, cardio gear, and open floor space - you’ll find everything you need to train effectively and keep progressing.

At Cocos, you’re not just another member. You’re respected, supported, and encouraged in an environment that challenges you to achieve more out of your training, whether that’s stepping onto the competition platform or building the strength and fitness you’ve always wanted.

So come step into the gym and see what training in the right environment can do for you.

Coco and Arielle opened the doors to Cocos Gym in May 2014 with a big dream: to create a gym that felt like more than just a place to work out. They wanted to build a space where people could train hard, feel supported, and be part of something bigger than just training alone.

Coco, originally from New Caledonia, moved to Australia to study, going on to complete a Bachelor in Exercise Science and Master’s in Sports Science.

After his studies, while working as a general personal trainer and competing in Powerlifting, he fell head over heels for strongman and made it his mission to grow the sport in the Gold Coast and Australia. Backed by his sports science studies and love for heavy lifting, Coco brought both knowledge and intensity to the gym floor, setting the tone for what Cocos Gym would become.

Arielle came into the sport from a very different angle. Working in Finance then Youth work and studying both fitness and marketing, she used her experiences inside and outside the gym to connect with people on a deeper level. Her own journey of gaining strength and weight (yes gaining weight) lit a fire to show other women that the weight room isn’t off-limits, it’s where real body changes as well as confidence begins!

Together, they wanted to change how a gym could fit into someone’s day-to-day life. Not just another stop on the to-do list, but a place people genuinely look forward to - where progress is celebrated, friendships are built, and strength looks different on everyone.