Supps247 Richlands is a supplement store in Brisbane's south-west, and it is the one Supps247 store in Queensland. This guide is for people in Richlands and the neighbouring suburbs of Inala, Forest Lake, Wacol, Darra and Oxley who want protein, electrolytes, creatine or vitamins without a trip across the city.
Training in south-east Queensland means heat and humidity for much of the year, so this guide puts hydration up front. You can shop in person on Progress Road or order online for delivery, and both options are covered below.
Drop in to Supps247 Richlands
We are at Shop 4/199 Progress Rd, Richlands. Queensland Places describes Richlands as a largely industrial suburb next to Wacol and Inala, so a stop at the store fits into a work day as easily as a weekend errand.
When you call in, you can:
- Hold two electrolyte or protein products side by side and compare sodium, sugar, protein per scoop and serves per tub.
- Get the team to help work out price per serve, so a big tub is compared fairly with a small one.
- Talk through flavours that are easy to drink cold on a hot afternoon.
- Ask how our member price match works on eligible products.
Check the Supps247 Richlands store page for opening hours, phone and directions before you head over.
Ordering online from Richlands and across Queensland
With one store in Queensland, online ordering is the simple option for anyone in the state who is not close to Richlands. We deliver Australia-wide, usually within 2 to 8 business days, and orders of $99.99 or more ship free. Afterpay is available at checkout.
Heading south or visiting family in Victoria? Our store locator lists every Supps247 store, most of them in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Hydration first: training in Brisbane's south-west heat
Queensland Health points out that it is very easy to become dehydrated when you are physically active, even if you are fit and healthy. Its advice is to drink water regularly through the day rather than waiting until you feel thirsty, carry plenty of water when you are outdoors, head out early to avoid the warmest part of the day and pick shady spots where you can. It also notes that oral rehydration solutions can replace electrolytes.
In practice, water comes first for most sessions. Electrolyte drinks earn their place when you are sweating hard for an hour or more, training twice in a day, or working outdoors and then training afterwards. Look for a product with a meaningful amount of sodium, and check the sugar if you plan to sip it all day rather than only during exercise.
Training around Richlands
Forest Lake parkrun
Forest Lake parkrun is a free, timed 5 km held every Saturday morning, starting and finishing at the Forest Lake Sports Fields on Forest Lake Boulevard. The course is mostly flat on concrete paths and laid out as an out-and-back. Tie-in: even an early summer 5 km leaves most people soaked, so bring water and a cap, then have a drink and a breakfast with some protein afterwards.
The Lake Parklands, Forest Lake
Brisbane City Council's Lake Parklands cover more than 10 hectares around a central lake that you can walk, jog or ride around. There is also an outdoor gym, a basketball half court, tennis courts and water taps. Tie-in: a few laps of the lake plus the outdoor gym makes a good free circuit; refill at the taps and save electrolytes for the longer, hotter sessions.
Lions Stadium, Richlands
Lions Stadium in Richlands is the home ground of Lions FC in the National Premier Leagues Queensland and can seat up to 5,000 people. The club has deep local roots: Queensland Places notes it was once known as Hollandia, then the Brisbane Lions. Tie-in: football means repeated sprints for 90 minutes, often in warm conditions, so fluids and carbohydrate around games matter, and creatine is well studied for repeated high intensity efforts. Players in drug-tested competitions should choose batch-tested products.
Archerfield Wetlands District Park
Along the Oxley Creek corridor, Brisbane City Council has turned 150 hectares of underused land into parkland at Archerfield Wetlands. The Archerfield Wetlands Discovery Trail offers birdwatching, bushwalking and off-road cycling. Tie-in: off-road rides in the humidity are exactly when an electrolyte drink and a snack in your pack make sense.
Popular questions from Richlands customers
- Electrolytes, especially through the warmer months. See our electrolytes guide for what to compare.
- Whey protein isolate, which many people find lighter to drink in hot weather. Our whey isolate guide compares options.
- Creatine for football, rugby league and gym training. Start with the creatine guide.
- Pre-workout, with a word of caution: a high-caffeine scoop before a hot, humid session can be a lot, so start with a smaller serve and keep drinking water.
Food comes first, and supplements fill the gaps. If you are under 18, pregnant, on medication or have a medical condition, speak with a GP or pharmacist before you start anything new.
Richlands supplement questions
Do you deliver to Richlands 4077 and the rest of Queensland?
Yes. We deliver Australia-wide, including Richlands 4077 and every other Queensland postcode. Most orders arrive in 2 to 8 business days, orders of $99.99 or more ship free, and Afterpay is available at checkout. If you live nearby, you can also call into the store on Progress Road and buy in person.
Is there a supplement store near Inala or Forest Lake?
Yes. Supps247 Richlands at Shop 4/199 Progress Rd is in the suburb that borders both Inala and Forest Lake, which makes it the closest Supps247 store for most of Brisbane's south-west. It is also our only store in Queensland, so it is the place to compare products in person.
Which electrolyte should I use in Brisbane summer?
It depends on how long and how hard you train. For most sessions under an hour, water is enough. For long runs, rides, football or outdoor work followed by training, choose an electrolyte with a meaningful amount of sodium, and decide whether you want added carbohydrate for fuel or a low-sugar option for sipping. The team can show you labels side by side.
Should I take pre-workout before training in the heat?
You do not need it. If you use one, start with a smaller serve than the label maximum, check the total caffeine, and drink water before and during the session, because heat and humidity already push your heart rate up. Avoid it late in the day. Pre-workout is not suitable for anyone under 18 or anyone sensitive to stimulants.
Can I compare products in store before I buy?
Yes. At Supps247 Richlands you can see brands side by side and ask the team to compare labels, flavours and price per serve. That is handy for electrolytes and protein, where sodium, sugar and protein per scoop vary a lot between products. The team cannot give medical advice, so check with a GP or pharmacist if you have a health condition.
Sources: Forest Lake parkrun; TravelFeed, Forest Lake parkrun course; Brisbane City Council, The Lake Parklands; Wikipedia, Lions Stadium; Queensland Places, Richlands; Brisbane City Council, Archerfield Wetlands Parkland; Queensland Health, stay hydrated and sun safe; Wikipedia, Richlands
Plan your visit on the Supps247 Richlands store page for opening hours, phone and directions, or find another Supps247 store.
