The energy was electric this April as The Compound Ninja in Bayswater hosted its second in-house Ninja Warrior competition of the year – and this one was all about speed. In true April tradition, the format switched to heart-pounding head-to-head races. That’s right: ninja versus ninja, in a high-stakes sprint to the buzzer.

If you’ve never been to The Compound Ninja, it’s not your average gym. Tucked away in Melbourne’s outer east, this Bayswater fitness hub turns working out into an adventure, combining agility, strength and focus in a series of ever-changing obstacle courses that would make even the pros sweat.

And boy, did the competition bring the heat.

In the Rookies division, young Ayla stole the show with a rapid 1:48 finish and a buzzer hit, while Bec battled bravely through to the laches.

Among the Ninja division, Alec led the pack, proving that smooth and steady still wins the race, nailing the monkey bars with time to spare.

But it was the Ninja Elite category where the sparks really flew. Zoe took out top spot with a blistering 1:09.55, just ahead of Riley and Millie – each hitting that final buzzer after conquering the entire course. The top eight elite all finished clean, but it was a showdown to the very last grip.

Special shoutout to the Ninja Masters – Steve, Clem, Tuckey and Darren – who put the “seasoned” in seasoned athlete. Who needs a walking stick when you’ve got monkey bars?

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or someone in Bayswater looking for a new way to get fit and stay fit, The Compound Ninja offers something for every age and ability. It’s not just fitness – it’s functional, fun, and real-world tough.

Curious to give it a go? Drop in, say hello, and maybe – just maybe – you’ll be the next one racing to that buzzer.