I have to have a trainer that can push me and I'm confident they know what they are doing. Chris is…read morea fantastic adaptable trainer that can train a team with variable fitness levels. He leads by example and makes your feel comfortable (whilst in pain lol).

From the owner: - Personal and or Group Training - Boxing Classes (Pads and…read moreBag work) - Fat loss training - Strength and Conditioning - Massage and Remedial Therapy - Cardio and Endurance Training - Sports Specific Training - High Performance Fitness Training - Strength, flexibility and resistance training - Swiss ball training - Core and lower back conditioning - Tailored fitness programs

I've just started doing boot camp this week and for someone who hasn't done any real excise for a…read morefew years now I'm actually really enjoying it. Although I finish up out of breath and sweaty like a disgusting mess I enjoy the work out and the other people who come along. It's run by Collette who is really nice and doesn't yell at you! She is encouraging and friendly so I feel more comfortable coming back each session.

There are things that I really like and really don't like about Equilibrium. It has the personal…read moretouch of a small business, which I really appreciate, in comparison to the faceless, money hungry machines that I have found a couple of other corporate gyms to be. The staff at Equilibrium are really nice and attentive (but not pushy), and really took the time to assess my fitness strengths and weaknesses before recommending a plan for me. What I found to be frustrating about Equilibrium is the fact that it's virtually impossible to access a treadmill or much of the equipment at the peak hour times that I would most like to be able to work out (ie. Between 5 and 7pm weekdays, Saturday mornings, etc.). They also significantly cut down the Yoga sessions (to only 1 or 2 a week now I believe), which is a shame, because that's easily my preferred exercise option. So whilst Equilibrium is definitely preferable to a corporate gym, I'd still investigate local community gyms or YHA's first.

Big enough to have everything you need (and more), compact enough for that lovely, friendly…read moreatmosphere, and run by an absolute champion (Dean) who's willing to help his fellow fit-fanatics out. I had a mere 30min to hammer out a training session and the facilities, layout and staff of Equilibrium North Melbourne ensured that workout was the best I've had in months. Plenty of bars, benches, dumbbells and iron to go round! :) Highly, highly recommended.

Lifestyle HQ is a an outdoor training 'boot camp' style group which is far less threatening or as…read moreinvasive as other traditional boot camps. The particulars: * Location: Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield. Park in the first car park on your right, they we will meet you there from 9:20am. * Time: 9:30am on Saturday's. * What to bring? Towel and water bottle, a friend or family member * Fun, functional 3D games designed to warm you up for exercise * Mobiliser exercises designed to prime your body for the exercises to come * Big full body movements combined with active rest periods to increase the speed of your metabolism * Dedicated aerobic activities such as intervals to increase your fitness - i.e Boxing, running * Progressive building on movements (Squat, lunge, bend, push, pull, twist and core). * Key stretches included to aid in recovery. The group is headed by four trainers each with an impressive and long standing history as personal trainers with Fitness First. I am a big fan of outdoor training, especially enjoyed the intensive stretches before and after the session which aids in a speedy recovery and less muscle soreness during the week.

Coming into Summer I was looking to get myself bikini body ready and quick! A friend referred me to…read morePrimal Life Fitness in St Kilda and I couldn't be happier! Kaya is a great trainer and really works with his clients individually to reach their own personal goals. I have done a huge variety of workouts from lifting weights, outdoor bootcamps as well as crossfit style circuits for time. I have found each session to be challenging as well as lots of fun! So far I have managed to shed those last few kilo's I stacked on over the Christmas period as well as tone my muscles with increased strength. I would highly recommend Primal Life Fitness for anyone who is serious about fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

From the owner: - Strength & Weight Training - Crossfit…read more- Fat Loss & Body Composition - Group & corporate Training - Diet & Nutrition

OH GOD MY LEGS. Kaya…read morehas been kicking my ass for the past month and this is the only sentence I can utter after one of their killer pilates reformer classes. Kaya is part of that new breed of gym where you really feel like you should be dressed up when you go in - it's just that beautiful. Hardwood floors, geometric architecture, you could confuse this gym with a trendy new Northside cafe. I am addicted to their pilates reformer classes. They are touch but achievable and you honestly feel stronger the next day. They also host Barre classes, boxing classes and a variety of different yoga classes in temperature controlled rooms. One of the coolest things about Kaya (at least in my eyes) is the electronic lockers. At my last gym, I was given a beaten-up key to a grotty locker, but here the lockers are ready for you to input your very own 4-number code. Easy. Simple. Secure. If you work/live in the city and are looking for a decent gym, look no further.

Looking for a space to get your health kick on? Look no further then Kaya. With their range of…read moreclasses, people pop in and out straight from work and the daily grind, and into workout clothes for a session to get themselves back in order. Its a health club. You wouldn't come here for the gym, even though they have what you need here. But the classes? Oh yes. You may look into some of the rooms and think to yourself, what the heck are these machines? Why that is Reformer Pilates. Get on one and find out for yourself, cause it'll be your new friend. This session made me remember that I had a core. Who knew? And after those 45 minutes of intense not expecting to get sweaty -but I did, I was most definitely sore the next day. And I loved that. Yoga has always been my go-to. Nidra yoga with Ashleigh here is something everyone should do to get in touch with your inner peace. Its so soothing, almost like a grown up nap time. But it's so so much better than that, like mind out of body stuff. Plus, it's much more rewarding. Yin and meditation was with Derek; yin yoga really focuses on getting to know one pose and learning what is comfortable for you. Being someone who normally does vinyasa, yin is calming, and it's good to stretch yourself in one pose. I walked out feeling like a pigeon pose champ. The barre class. Holy cow, for anyone looking for that dancer-type body, this one's for you. I had zero idea of what I signed up for, except for Google pictures and making up some concept in my mind. The Monday night session with Kirby kicked my butt, well my legs actually. It was so different from what I imagined it'd be like, and a lot more strenuous. I was that person taking little intermittent breaks just to compose myself. Yep, not ashamed, I just was not used to that intensity in a workout. For days following this, my legs felt like straight up jello. Kirby was great, she was extremely motivating and fun, and mixes it up. Matt, the Membership Advisor, is a sweetheart and the perfect go-to person for enquiries and help. I mean, everyone is nice and friendly at Kaya, but Matt was welcoming as well. The location is ideal, convenient for any city folk as it's the top of the emporium and it feels like a sanctuary sitting up there. What better way to sweat yourself back into shape then on top of a mall?