Go Getters building a fitness community

The rhythmic thud of battle ropes and the sharp clatter of weights fill the air on Wednesdays and Sundays at The Engine Room Gym in Woy Woy.

Each Wednesday and Sunday from 8am, intense military style workouts in the Go Getters sessions are led by Jed Silvester.

Since launching five weeks ago, Go Getters has drawn a mix of athletes, social media figures and everyday people looking for more than just a gym.

Go Getters has also expanded to include youth-focused training and a partnership with the Indigenous-led Yawang Group, which works to create better opportunities for young people.

Silvester, a Woy Woy local, describes it as a fitness community built around discipline, resilience and personal growth.

But for him, it’s also deeply personal.

Raised on the Central Coast, Silvester’s path to leadership wasn’t straightforward.

He speaks openly about a tough upbringing, bouncing between homes, run-ins with the law, and the absence of a clear role model.

Before founding Go Getters, he worked in construction, but the idea of mentorship kept pulling him in another direction.

“I don’t want kids to go through what I did,” he said.

“They might not listen, but at least I can try to help them somehow.”

Participants move between stations, barbell presses, battle ropes and rowing machines.

This style of training isn’t for everyone; the sessions are physically demanding and the atmosphere is intense.

While Go Getters is still in its early days, Silvester is thinking ahead.

He hopes to secure a dedicated space beyond The Engine Room, expanding training programs and strengthening the community.

For now, the focus remains on building a space where effort matters more than status.

“Showing up is half the battle,” Silvester said.

Go Getters sessions run at 8am on Wednesdays and Sundays at The Engine Room Gym, Woy

Woy.

No sign up is needed beforehand but often sessions can change or there are extra sessions.

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