So I've just completed a seven day marathon with the crew at OLOC. When I say marathon, I don't…read moremean running. I mean seven days straight of some form of high intensity training each day. I am pleasantly sore, all over, but happy. OLOC is comprised of a small and dedicated crew of trainers from various walks of life, all with the appropriate fitness qualifications and experience in a variety of fields, from competitive to mountaineering. Yes, climbing mountains. You read that right. Their specialty is CrossFit. But don't let that deter you, if you find that too scary a challenge to contemplate at the start (like I did). You can work up to it. They also offer three other forms of all-over body workout in the form of classes they have labelled SwimFit, BodyFit and Bootcamp. Their programme has enough class times to refute any claim that you "just don't have the time to exercise". There's a slot for everyone. Even on the weekends. Best of all, the gym isn't heaving with 'roid chomping wankers, posing in the mirrors and dropping hefty barbells. Watching the CrossFit classes, I saw a group of different people, some larger, some cut, each cheering the other on, not giving themselves a hernia to beat a record or piss on the person next to them. The class atmosphere, for all classes, is far more supportive than competitive. Regardless, I will still have to build a bit more confidence to undertake a CrossFit class - those exercises look really challenging. But it's something to work towards, so that's an encouragement. The gym is new, vast in size, well appointed and with a kick ass view over Iron Cove Bay, you couldn't ask for much more if you want to get your body in to really good shape, with truly engaging and knowledgable guidance. And while it's new, you may be the only client for that time slot, which means you benefit from the bonus of personal training, at no extra cost. I found OLOC had it all: Supportive trainers who will watch you like an hawk and guide you to exercise properly - tick; Small class sizes so you get constant supervision - tick; Plenty of free parking (but note my tip for the weekend) - tick; Plenty of equipment to go around in perfect working order - tick; Shower and bathroom facilities - tick; Easy payment and no lock-in contracts - tick; Surprisingly friendly and engaging fellow clientele - tick; Oh, and it doesn't hurt that *all* of the trainers are eye candy, either. Just saying'...

Customer service is terrible…read more Goodluck trying to get a hold of a receptionist, they literally ignore the phones.

I've been a member here for about 6 months now and primarily use the gym…read more The gym facility is up-to-date and clean. There is a good selection of equipment and a decent size stretching area. It does get busy at the usual times but in my experience it has never been to busy (have not had to wait long for equipment or weights). The change room facilities are clean and of a good size. I have not tried any classes but there appears to be a good selection (Body Pump, Boxing, Zumba, Spin, Yoga etc.) and I believe they are free if you are a gold member. They definitely appear to be popular. I have not tried the pool either so can't really comment. There does appear to be a lot of kids etc. (as you would expect) but I would guess this would also depend on what time you were there. There is also plenty of parking. The membership is about on par with Fitness First although that is probably a bit expensive given there is only one LPAC but you get access to multiple FF for the same price.

They got a huge following and it is nice to get Piped up and…read moreready for a good workout lots of free weights treadmills and machines. Bit ugly from the outside with all the graffiti.

This is the best gym I have ever, ever, ever been to. It is absolutely unreal…read more The first few times I went, I only went into the Crossfit section. I thought that was the gym and I was absolutely delighted. So, its a mammoth warehouse with rows of squat racks and kettlebells and all kinds of S&C equipment, and then two separate rooms of more traditional bodybuilding machines. I was like, swwweeeet! But no... One day, on my 3rd or 4th visit, I parked on Parramatta Road and saw a more official looking entry with a big sign saying Camperdown Fitness, I went in and the kid behind the counter gave me a tour. There is a massive conventional gym on Parramatta Road (the official looking entry). Big cardio room, TV's, stretchng room, boxing, women only weight room, every machine you could possibly think of in the main weight room etc, etc... mammoth. Then you go around the corner and upstairs is the mammoth Crossfit warehouse open space area I described earlier (with two more large rooms full of machines and dumb bells) AND below, there is a powerlifting room. And people are really fit and very friendly at this gym, unlike the fitness douchebags at another, very well-known chain. People are cool, they make eye-contact, say hello and smile at you here, staff and other members alike. Really great atmosphere. I'm moving across town in a few months, I'm considering keeping my membership and driving over, I like it that much.