f you have ever finished a workout feeling more wrecked than rejuvenated, J.I.M might just change your mind about fitness.

Joy In Movement, better known as J.I.M, is Australia’s first fully automated, infrared group fitness experience. After watching the brand build a community across Sydney, the Eastern Suburbs now has not one but two J.I.M studios on the map. J.I.M Bondi Junction is open, and J.I.M Paddington is bringing infrared straight to the heart of Oxford Street. To celebrate, we are introducing ESM readers to Scott, the new General Manager leading the J.I.M Eastern Suburbs community.

A different kind of fitness studio

Forget the loud, intimidating gym floor. Forget complicated programs that need an hour of your day. J.I.M is built around three simple ideas: convenience, joy in movement, and the magic of infrared. Each class runs for 30 minutes in a studio heated to 40 degrees by infrared technology. The heat warms you from the inside out, helping with circulation, sleep, mood, skin, recovery, and that post-class glow you can feel for the rest of the day.

There is no coach watching your form. No mirrors, no comparison. The classes are guided by J.I.M on the studio screens, with low impact moves that sculpt, stretch and tone your body, and DJ-produced music that turns 30 minutes of sweat into the favourite part of your day.

It is the kind of workout that fits amongst a busy schedule with classes every hour on the hour, and the kind of glow that lasts well past the cool down.

Meet Scott, your new J.I.M General Manager for the Eastern Suburbs group of studios.

Scott joined the J.I.M community as General Manager for the Bondi Junction and Paddington studios, and has quickly become the warm, familiar face members look forward to seeing. Passionate about wellness, connection and making people feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door, Scott was drawn to J.I.M for its community feel and fresh approach to fitness. Having always loved the Eastern Suburbs lifestyle, he’s excited to help create a space where locals can carve out time for themselves, no matter how busy life gets.

“What I love most about J.I.M is that it doesn’t feel intimidating — it feels supportive, energising and genuinely welcoming. Infrared training gives people the chance to get amazing results while also taking a moment to slow down, reset and do something good for themselves.” — Scott, General Manager, J.I.M Eastern Suburbs group.

For Scott, the Eastern Suburbs felt like the right home for a J.I.M studio. The community is busy, ambitious and time-poor, and infrared training delivers real results in a fraction of the time of a traditional class.

“There’s such a great sense of energy and connection at our J.I.M Bondi and Paddington studios. Whether someone is completely new to fitness or already has an established routine, I want every person to leave their first class feeling comfortable, confident and excited to come back.”

Why infrared, and why 30 minutes

Infrared heat does more than make you sweat. It supports better sleep, healthier looking skin, increased energy, improved circulation and faster muscle recovery. Members tell us it helps them feel calmer too, which is no small thing in a busy week.

The 30-minute format is intentional. Long enough to deliver real results, short enough to actually fit your life. You can come once a week or stack classes back to back when the schedule allows. There is no judgement either way.

A Week of Joy. 7 Days of J.I.M for $29.

If you have not tried J.I.M yet, A Week of Joy is the easiest way in: 7 days of unlimited infrared fitness classes for $29 to new members. Unlimited access to the full timetable, in your own time, at your own pace.

Claim yours at one of the studios below and come and meet Trini. We will save you a spot on the mat.

New members only. 7 days unlimited classes for $29. T&Cs apply.


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