Build
Build the foundations—your strength, your habits, your skills and your capacity.
Build.Battle.Become.
Samantha Lourens · Owner of ARO Strength
4-week coaching from $92.50 per sessionShape-Up or Ultimate only · First PT session complimentary · Ends 1 December
AUSactive Registered Personal Trainer4+ years coaching10+ years training
Verify my registration ↗Strength ✦ Performance ✦ Physique
What is AROStrength?
ARO is direction built on three core principles—Build. Battle. Become.
Battle
Learn to work through the challenge—the plateaus, the discomfort and the moments where progress requires more from you.
Become
Become stronger, more capable and more confident in what your body can do.
If this sounds like you, ARO is built for you.
“I don’t know what to do in the gym.”
Clarity from day one
ARO gives you a clear plan, teaches you how to perform it and explains why each exercise is there—so you walk in knowing exactly what to do.
“I train, but I’m not seeing changes.”
Progress you can measure
Your training is tracked and progressed, not repeated at random. Load, volume, nutrition and recovery are adjusted so your effort leads somewhere.
“I can’t stay consistent.”
A plan that fits real life
Your training is built around your schedule, with clear priorities and regular accountability. When life gets busy, the plan adapts—so one missed session doesn’t become giving up.
A clear first step
How it works.
From choosing a time to beginning your first programme, you’ll know exactly what happens next.
Choose your session
Book an available 60-minute client session.
Train with Sam
Meet Sam at Riley’s Gym for a focused session built around your goals and starting point.
Choose your plan
Continue with Shape-Up or Ultimate if the ARO approach is the right fit for you.
Build consistency
Shape-Up
4 weeks
2× sessions per week
- 8 × 1-hour sessions
- Personalised 4-week programme
- App-based progress tracking
- Nutrition guidance
- Support & motivation
Best for building confidence, consistency and strength.
Maximum results
Ultimate
4 weeks
3× sessions per week
- 12 × 1-hour sessions
- Personalised 4-week programme
- Additional workouts in app
- Nutrition targets & habit tracking
- Support & motivation
- Weekly check-in feedback
Best for building muscle, fat loss and performance goals.
Flexible training
Pay As You Go
1 hour
1× session
- 1 × 1-hour PT session
- Movement screening
- Technique polish
- Nutrition advice
Ideal for a first session or technique refresh.
Online
Coaching
Train anywhere4 weeks minimum
Best for experienced lifters who want guidance.
- Fitness assessment
- Personalised 4-week programme
- App-based progress tracking for training and habits
- Nutrition guidance
- Weekly online check-in & feedback
Where we train
Riley’s Gym, Cronulla.
Training takes place at Riley’s Gym, Cronulla. An active Riley’s membership is required and purchased separately.
94 Cronulla Street · Cronulla NSW 2230
Client stories
Built through experience.
Real experiences from people who have built strength, confidence and consistency through training with ARO.
“Sam adapted my training around my injury, took the time to understand my physio recommendations and helped me build confidence in both training and nutrition. Her commitment to your progress is obvious.”
— Vanessa“I originally planned to train with Sam just long enough to learn the gym. Two years later, I’m still training with her twice a week because of the value she brings. I’m stronger, more resilient and genuinely look forward to my sessions.”
— Kerry“I went from feeling stuck and inconsistent to feeling stronger, more confident and actually enjoying training. Sam makes sessions challenging but achievable and you feel supported the whole way.”
— Lulu