Australian gym’s no filming rule sparks global ‘crackdown’

Gym owner Tony Doherty’s decision to ban this workout act has sparked a global “crackdown” on the fitness trend. An Aussie gym owner who controversially banned members from filming themselves working out has sparked widespread industry change as other fitness facilities around the world followed suit. Founder and owner of Melbourne -based Doherty’s Gym, Tony Doherty, opened up about the aftermath of his decision to stop members from recording their fitness routines after noticing his gym had become a “circus”.

After completely outlawing tripods in all Doherty’s Gyms - there are three in Melbourne and one in Perth - back in February, Doherty has now opened up about the effects his decision had on the fitness industry. “Honestly, [tripods] were doing my head in,” he told the Dos and D Podcast recently..