B Athletic

B Athletic is a class-based gym and wellness centre at The Pier Shopping Centre on Pier Point Road in Cairns City. Its approach combines coached training with recovery facilities, giving members a place to work on fitness, mobility and general wellbeing under one membership. The gym is designed for a broad range of abilities, from complete beginners through to experienced athletes, with coaches able to work towards individual goals.

Training is delivered through small, coached group sessions in Box, Build, Work, Range and Run. Together, these cover boxing, lifting, conditioning and stretch or mobility work, rather than focusing on a single style of exercise. Results and scores can be tracked through the gym’s app, which gives members a way to follow their progress over time. The venue also offers air conditioning, showers with a beauty bar, and free undercover parking, with the website noting two hours of free parking.

A major point of difference is the Dual Zone Recovery Centre. It includes ice baths, infrared and traditional steam saunas, compression recovery and percussion recovery equipment. These facilities support the gym’s emphasis on recovery alongside training, rather than treating it as an afterthought. A supervised creche is available during set weekday periods—Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 11am and Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 5pm—with unsupervised creche access available for other classes, according to the website.

The gym was created by former professional boxer Benny Kite, known as Banging Benny Kite, who draws on an eight-year professional career and experience training with coaches across different specialties. His aim was to bring elements of professional-athlete preparation, including boxing, functional fitness, weight lifting and structured recovery, to everyday athletes. B Athletic also places strong emphasis on community, with members encouraged to connect through events, challenges and activities. That makes it a practical option for solo members who prefer coached sessions and social support, as well as parents who need creche access. Anyone considering joining can contact the Cairns City gym directly for further details.