Aquarena is currently undergoing some major renovations but it still has a lot to offer. There is…read moreplenty of onsite parking and easily accessible by public transport. You don't have to be a member to make use of the facilities, casual passes are also available. The indoor and outdoor pools will be put to good use come summer; there are instructor-led aerobic/swimming/weights/yoga classes that cater to the young and old; and the weights facility has been relocated close to Westfield Doncaster due to the ongoing renovations. For parents with young kids, you can still get in your workout as there is an on-site day care centre. If you enrol your kids in the swimming lessons there is a cafe to cater to your caffeine and nutritional needs.

Being a typical Asian who can't swim I have been attending adult swimming lessons at Aquarena and…read moreit has been an amazing experience. Kobe my swimming instructor has been wonderful. She is very patient and extremely helpful. My journey from being scared of water to being able to now do backstroke and a little bit of freestyle would not be possible without Kobe's help! Aquarena's pools are clean and very safe with life guards on duty at all times. The change room facilities are also very clean and well maintained and the showers are perfect after a hard swim lesson As they now call me the 'tranfish' I have a lot to live up to and look forward to many more lessons next term. If you can't swim then I highly recommend booking in adult swim classes ASAP!

Action Indoor Sports was my home ever Tuesday night for some time... I used to play indoor beach…read morevolleyball more or less for something to do to and its the perfect place to do it. The layout is great and the teams are fun and slightly competitive, which keeps you on your toes. i found the fixtures to be well organised although we did have to odd game and 10.00pm at night it was still in good fun. They also organise other group sports like indoor soccer and cricket.

Four pools, an extensive group fitness timetable with motivational instructors, not ridiculously…read moreexpensive. In the times that I've lived out of the area, no other gym has lived up to this both in terms of facilities and value for money. Discounts for students, general concessions, and for sharing the same bank account as someone else. Also a nifty Boroondara Leisure membership available so you can travel between the gyms in the area. Frequent Challenge Fitness (boot)camps are held for guests and members, school holiday programs, and all those little things you forget available for purchase at the front desk. Member discount, hurrah. Also a nice little cafe area (only drawback the Lavazza) with healthy, not so healthy, and kid friendly selections. It's half an hour walk from my house and I still love it. Yes, even post-Pump.

My sister sent her kids here and they absolutely loved it! They were coached by the instructor…read moreAndy, and I would love for him to coach my kids in weekly private lessons. Is there any way to contact him or the wider Sacred Heart Tennis Club team to get more info?

The Mossdale Court Reserve is a pretty awesome spot to go to if you are under the age of ten. If…read moreyou are any older, it is a little tiresome. What on earth is my reasoning for this you wonder? Read on: Benefits for people under the age of ten: - It is literally within metres of a milk bar that stocks all manner of lollies, ice-creams and chips. - It has a giant sloping hill that is great for rolling down - The playground is pretty awesome for a simple neighbourhood reserve - It never really gets busy Cons for people over the age of ten: - There is a giant sloping hill at the back that is a killer on the knees to walk down. - There is a sign advertising rules for the BBQ but no actual BBQ in sight - There is a public bin overflowing with wrappers of lollies, ice-creams and chips from the nearby milk bar. - Aside from the wooden seat and the adult swing, there really isn't all that much else to do here. As you can see, this reserve has its ups and its downs. Though as a Knoxfield resident I still am a little in awe of this place and I simply have to give it a high star rating. It has a HUGE playground compared to the equivalent reserves in my area and there is actually green grass that is actually growing! It's amazing!

Large 24 hour gym. Fitness on Demand studio (video classes) and Altitude Training Room (extra cost…read moreand not 24hr)

The Knox City Tennis Club is one place you'll never be short of a tennis partner. This place puts…read morethe 'p' into popular if you know what I mean. I last played there a few years ago in a doubles tournament for teenagers. The ages of participants were varied and it was really good fun to play against such a variety of skill levels. The courts are great quality and are well looked after. Coaching is available here - check the website for details. They also have weekly doubles round robins, women's tennis and mixed. They cater for players of all ages and skill levels. The club was established in 1969 and has been through good times and bad, at one point it had over 200 members! Now it is a great place to socialise, stay fit and most of all - have fun!

I have no aspirations to be Rocky and am probably the least intimidating person you will ever meet…read more So why am I a convert to North Melbourne Boxing? Fitness, fitness, fitness. I've recently commenced a Six Weeks to Fitness personal training course here (though I am calling it Six Weeks to Sexy because I am a dork and I like alliteration) and it has been absolutely mind blowing! They don't hold back, they push me super hard and I am already seeing results. Yes, I would call this more of a 'serious' gym. There are two large boxing rings in the warehouse-style gym (where they sometimes have matches!) and there are definitely no yoga classes... North Melbourne Boxing and Fitness is all about increasing your strength and getting you ripped! On top of their top-notch personal training, they have absolutely tremendous boxing classes suited to any size/shape/personality. This gym is totally recommended if you're looking for a simple gym to whip you in to shape.

I had spent 10 years training at various boxing gyms and boxersize classes around Melbourne. Sure I…read morewas fit for my age (now 54) and thought I could work a heavy bag ,speedball and floor to ceiling ball pretty well but it was not until I joined North Melbourne Boxing and Fitness (recommended by a friend ) that I realized that I couldn't box properly at all. The emphasis on correct footwork, defensive and counter punching technique has been an absolute revelation and has allowed me to make a quantum leap in my boxing and has given me the confidence to move to sparring with other club members in a safe, supervised and developmental environment. Steve and the staff at N.M.B&F live for what they do and have built a fantastic community of like minded members who are more than happy to help and encourage new members achieve their fitness goals with the fantastic classes provided. Yes you will get fit , but if you want to, you will also learn to box properly and take it to any level you wish.