I cannot believe that Go doesn't have any reviews yet. This gym is amazing. It has all these things…read morethat make me wonder why not every gym does it. Examples: - the lockers have electronic number pads to enter your own code - sauna and steam room are connected at the end of the male and female toilets - the bathroom have change rooms with benches, not just showers and toilets - the general decor is focused on dark (with many a splash of neon colour) which makes it feel more private for workouts and cooler - the group fitness room is huge - the group fitness timetable is huge - an on site coffee shop The only issue I had is with one staff member at the front desk. I'm going to let it slide in my rating because everything else is amazing. I don't want to sound like an old fogy, but what is it with kids these days and their terrible, terrible lack of customer service? *shakes head* I restate, though, that was one person at an amazing club.

Update: I am returning to The United States and have, as a result, cancelled my Membership. I want…read moreto make a point about how People enrolled at this Gym should stay motivated and not let Anyone influence their goals. I allowed my "partner" of these past Two Years living in Brisbane to pretty much destroy my motivation at this Gym, specifically. Take advantage of the great Personal Trainers at this Gym Who spend their time with their noses in books and bettering their knowledge to better themselves so They can help You! Don't let my mistake be your mistake. Many other Gyms wouldn't care about personal issue(s) like mine affecting their ability to enter and exercise at this Gym. This Gym, however, does care. I encourage Anyone to work with a Personal Trainer at this Gym specifically to REALLY maximize your potential and see how amazing that "next level" can enhance a person's mood and enrich a positive perspective in life. Don't let the hater(s) win! The better You do and the more members enroll and develop a healthy addiction to exercise, the better the world is - in my opinion. Train hard. smile harder!

I love my gym! I've been a member here since January 2014, after joining at my local Snap. At some…read morepoint my membership transferred over to the city location - apparently it's based on the location you attend the most. I was super happy with the transfer because it means I get to use the awesome classes. Body Balance is my fave and they offer a number of different sessions each week. Apart from the fantastic staff, people who attend here are pretty low key and I never feel out of place in the free weights area. There are also plenty of treadmills, bikes and elliptical thingies, so I've never had to wait. My only criticism is that there's only one set of light weights (1-10kg dumbbells). You would think for a gym this size they'd get a second set. It's a minor criticism and doesn't detract from my 5 star rating. Best gym ever!

The gym owns pretty much everything that you need from weight machines to cardio machines, but out…read moreof all that one thing that makes this gym exceeds is the 24/7 OPEN time which is not great! There is large amount of space in the changing rooms as well.

Recently rebuilt after the floods that hit my local beloved Jindalee, all the equipment is new, and…read moresmells new too. They are big, they have a huge hall, the rooms have all moved around, there are many rowers, cross trainers, bikes and cardio machines. they have a pretty extensive weights area and a huge fitness room to run all their classes. My favourite class (don't judge me when I say that I like it so much better than Zumba) is the Sha'Bam class. The instructors are fit, have energy and are so friendly. You're thinking, yeah yeah this is all the same stuff that all the other gyms have to offer... you may be right, and in fact I know you're right because i've been a member to other gyms all my life. But don't worry there is a difference. For all you mothers of young kids out there, now you officially have no excuse. There is a kids club. Not just any kids club, it's a massive one. It's so massive it's got 2 rooms. Two massive rooms and toilets in built as well. Wait, there's more. It's free with your membership, it's free if you're just trialling the club out for free, yes, that's right... you don't have to pay any extra. This is huge for mothers out there because every other club under the sun charges for kids to be babysat while you work out... between $3-$6 (per child!!). On top of this, you can go month to month without a contract. The rates are pretty affordable and there is a swimming pool! They are in the process of adding on outdoor bootcamps too, is there anything this club doesn't have? The bathrooms have a GHD iron and a hair dryer and lockers that self-lock with a code you can put in when you go in there. I love this place. My kids do too.... and after your work out... go have a coffee at their cafe complete with outdoor seating on a beautiful verandah and really friendly staff. It's not just your corporate club, Anthony Ikin, the General Manager of the Club used to be a finalist on Australia's So You Think You Can Dance. He is by far the happiest, always smiling person I have seen most days walking around the club, doing work outs, mingling with the members. When you walk into the club, it is a family feel. You aren't approached by corporate sales monsters and made to wait. Narelle who spoke to me casually showed me around the place, answering any questions I had, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to new joiners (I have, twice so far). Definetely check this place out if you have young kids... the kids club is free people.

Genesis Jindalee is a great all-round gym/health club. It is spacious, reasonably well equipped…read moreand clean. The staff are friendly without being invasive, there are plenty of activities, and the members are all pretty cool. Lots of equipment and machines, and free weights area has two squat racks and an oly deck. Could use some new equipment and maybe some more oly gear.

Despite the fact I swore my money would never pass through the hands of Fitness First again, here I…read moream starting my "new financial year resolutions" with a new fitness regime and with a gym that isn't that bad. In the five or so years since I was last a member it seems they've scrubbed up and pulled their socks up. You can have as much or as little guidance as you like and classes like boxing, body balance (a lot of Les Mills) and more should keep boredom at bay.

This is easily my favourite Fitness First in Brisbane - there is no better way to shed those kilos…read moreand feel fantastic than at Fitness First in Toowong. The reception staff always offer perky greetings and on Fridays, a bowl of fresh fruit for those post-workout munchies. Having never braved a personal training session of fear I may in fact hyperventilate, pass out, or worse, embarrass myself in front of the muscley trainers, there are plenty of them, and friends rave about how good their sessions are. Good for them. Personally, I'm a massive fan of gym classes - the RPM instructors are packed with ridiculous amounts of energy, and motivate you to the point where you think your lungs are actually going to explode out of your chest. They introduce themselves to each individual rider every session - and if you're a regular, watch out because they will shout out your name if you aren't keeping up! Despite being an Australia-wide chain, this particular Fitness First really adds a personal touch to their operations, and as a result, is always buzzing with fitness freaks and health-seekers. They also offer a child-minding service, complete with a large playroom which is supervised by the staff.

I tried to reign my membership because I had cancer and could not go during chemo. I lost my job…read moreduring this time also, therefore finances were shot too. Their response. Refer my account to a debt collector and ruin my credit. They are a very insidious company and I would not recommend them to anyone.

One of my main goals this year was to get a lot fitter and I have been wanting to look into a gym…read moremembership for a while and looked at a couple of places but I ended up choosing Fitness First Carindale. Main reason was that I can easily walk to and from the gym as it's close by to where I live. I've been impressed with not only the facilities but the service delivered by the staff as well from the membership consultant to reception and the trainers. They have a variety of classes on to suit everyone whether its Zumba, bodyattack or even the small group training sessions. When you sign up with them, you can either have 3 sessions with a personal trainer for $75 (Normally costs $180) or the fitness program which is free to new members and you get 3 sessions with a group floor instructor. I chose to go with the fitness program as I didn't want to spend money on a personal trainer and much rather have the alternate option which is the fitness program in which all they basically do is show you how to use all of the machines the correct way and other exercises you can do to build up strength as well as knowledge on what you start achieving your own personal goals. At the end of your workout when you feel tired and muscles are sore, they have both a 25 m indoor heated pool, 2 spa's and a sauna as well or you can just jump in the showers in the change rooms which are just as good. Probably only down side is that Fitness First are an expensive gym to join but I personally would recommend people to consider getting a membership as you won't regret it and they also have lots of other things they offer their members whether its free coffee and tea, free wifi and lots of other stuff.

The PURE Health Clubs located right in the heart of Brisbane's CBD is unlike most gyms I've…read moreattended - in fact, the PURE Health Club is decidedly different from most gyms. Upon entering the Pure Health Club you may notice a large manifesto posted on the wall stipulating that this "health club" (not gym) endeavors to make your work-out is a positive, fun, experience and insists that members leave their ego, vanity, pretentiousness and general gym-like attitudes at the door. The gym itself isn't like those chic, stainless steel 'exercise domes' so many of us have become accustomed to. Rather, the walls are bare, there are virtually no mirrors and there is a distinct absence of bulky machines that no one understands or uses. Instead the gym is filled with reasonably attractive everyday people with smiles on their faces, working-off that cheeseburger which they don't really feel that guilty about eating. Upon my sisters advice I attended the "Bounce" class. "Bounce" is a cardio class in which all members are asked to perform a series of aerobic like moves atop of miniature trampolines. Twenty minutes into the class I was puffing, drenched in sweat and cautious about not falling off my trampoline for the third time - but unlike most exercise classes I've been to, I was enjoying myself! At times I found myself making eye contact with other strangers in the class, sharing a look that clearly said, 'don't we look stupid', before mutually jumping harder once the track changed to the 'Venga Boys'. The PURE Health Club is definitely unlike other gyms. Even as a visitor to the club I was under not pressure to join or sign on to some discretely expensive trial program. I simply came in, tried it out and left without a fuss. Will I join the club anytime soon? Not sure. Do I want to return to the PURE Health Club? Without a doubt. IMPORTANT! Unfortunately they're closed on weekends - but how many "Health Clubs" have trampolines? Seriously.

I've been a member of Pure for almost 2 years now so they must be doing something right to have…read morekept me for so long. There is a good variety of classes, and some classes you won't find at other gyms, however the city gym is a little tired and rundown and could use refreshing. The Coorparoo and Newstead studios are essentially brand spanking new, which may make the city seem a little shabby in comparison. I suggest popping in and picking up a free class pass, or one of the 5 days for $5 passes when they have that promotion running to see if the gym is the right fit for you because I don't think it's for everyone. There isn't a huge variety or amount of equipment (6 treadmills, 3 of which I wouldn't run on because the mats slip, only a handful of bikes, and not much in the way of weights) so it's probably not going to suit macho weight lifting men or cardio addicts who don't like classes and can only attend in peak periods. If you like variety of classes especially pilates (both mat-work and reformer) and trying new things like bounce class (jumping on mini trampolines, harder than it sounds) or hiphop, or a new class that's coming soon that involves hula-hooping, then Pure may just be the right fit. They also offer Pilates training accreditation, regularly run 10 week challenges, have some great personal trainers, and run a clean eating program, which seems to be popular.

This is my local. All the staff are super friendly and love a chat; they never make you feel…read moreawkward either, which can be a pain at other gyms. I go to this gym for two reasons: 1) It's the only gym that I know of nearby, that has a decent range of boxing equipment. I don't actually use the 'typical' gym facilities that much and the fact that it has a long heavy bag, double end ball, speed ball, upper-cut bag and a tapered heavy bag all in the one TRX room is great! No other gym that I've looked at nearby has anywhere near that much equipment, unless they're an actual boxing gym. 2) Staff are really friendly, as well as the members! They're a bunch of great people there, and the mix of clientele reflects on the area. You have a bunch of oldies, mixing with 20-something body builders mixing with the 30-40 year old crowd doing classes mixing with the mid 20's after work crowd, and no one is in each others' way, or annoying one another! Perfect! If you're like me and need somewhere with good, clean facilities and don't want the drama of clashing gym cliques, this is the place to go. If you want boxing equipment but don't want to pay for a gym membership AND a boxing fee, look no further. Only issues I have are that they don't have any steam/sauna room services, or squash courts, but I can live with that.

A fair gym within the Goodlife gym chain. Not the newest, and not the flashest (no sauna or steam…read moreroom area) but still clean and with good machines and large cardio area. It isn't as busy as the city/valley Goodlife gyms. It does have a pool, not suitable for laps but good for stretching/water aerobics I imagine. It was flooded in the big floods of 2010 but has been fully repaired and is as good as new.

When I first walked through the doors, I thought wow, this is a very simple gym compared to other…read moregyms I've been to in the past. I did walk around and think to myself, "I don't think I'm going to like it here" but how I was wrong. The people are what makes this gym work so well, the staff are terrific and are always genuinely happy to see you walk through the doors. They are up for a chat and catch up like long lost friends and make you feel welcome from the very moment of arriving. There is no segregation between Men & Women, everyone works out in the same weights room, the same cardio room and they have a small workout room. I thought this would bother me, as I have put on a couple of kg's and didn't want people staring, but not here.. Everyone is so polite, just minding their own business, doing their own workouts, but if you need a had moving something looking for particular weights ect there is always someone on hand to help. I was totally blown away by this whole experience. I've been to many gyms in the past few years and I haven't see the variety of equipment as I have seen here, I haven't felt as welcomed and not just a number as I do here, it is really good to see it is a real gym for real people. All of the trainers have a story of their own to tell and for a few of the it was their own weight loss journey, and working out at ME that has inspired them to become the trainers now working at ME. I am not a fan of any gym really, but I am really glad a friend of mine who spoke so highly of the people and lovely atmosphere take me in for a walk through and a 7 day trail, I am now hooked. There is a variety of classes but not the usual "Les Mills" choreographed classes. The classes here are fun, crazy, full of hard work and different each and every time I step in. ME has won me over, if you are looking for a gym that carters for real everyday people that want to get the most out of themselves without having to watch over your shoulder to see who s watching, then this is the place to go. Don't get me wrong, there is some uber fit people training here, but they're there to workout too, not to walk around looking good. ME is the most comfortable gym I have ever been in, (& I've been to quite a few in my time)