First, like all Anytime Fitness it's 24/7 which worth three stars. That's it!…read more Three strong qualities: it's convenience (near the Circular Quay), spacious (bigger than the average AF's units) and it isn't packed. Also, it has many cardio machines and provide a large workout area with different sets of free weights. Although, there are a lot of unisex change rooms and showers, only two toilets are available. Negative point!!! Particularly, this is my favorite unit at the moment, but the first time was quite difficult to find it, so make sure you download the AF's APP before you get here. ***TIP: near the entrance there're lockers, but don't forget your code or you'll be charged to get your stuff back. A safe or a trap!!! NO PAIN, NO GAIN!

Decent gym, just very small and compact so when you're using a machine it feels like you're…read moreimpeding on the person next to you. Very friendly and accommodating staff though!

Great club, good new year deal. Has a small club feel, with all of the big gym benefits. First…read moresession with a trainer today, was really easy to be introduced to the gym this way.

So this is a mixed martial arts gym. And I am going to just put it out there, one of the best…read moretraining sessions you will have. You will sweat, you will be exhausted. But you will have a lot of fun. The best thing, if you email them, they will give you a free 10 day pass to try all their classes. You go to this small rubbered floor room, you take off your shoes and you are nervous about what is about to happen. But, everyone here is extremely friendly. Yep, you stuff it up every time. You look like you should never exercise in your life. But everyone here is quite easy going, no one cares that you can't do half the stuff - everyone instructor and students alike are glad to give advice and are happy just that you are there. I have only gone to the boxing sessions, but friends of mine go to the Thai kick boxing. And everyone raves about it. After going to one boxing class, I automatically joined the gym. It is $20 for training session or $30 for a week. With no contracts, and a 4 week cancellation policy. So if you want to exercise and do something different, then email them or just rock. Check out their website they have their timetable on it.

I come to Chatswood to visit family, but I don't live here full time. When I'm here I need a gym…read moreand Fitness First is, as far as i can see, one of the few places that will give you a punch card. Other places you just have to pay membership or a full guest fee. I bought a 10-pass, which is about $8 cheaper, per visit, than paying a guest fee. The gym itself is nice. It leans more towards classes and weight training than cardio, so if it's just a ton of cardio machines you're after, this might not be the place. That said, you can at least usually always find a free cardio machine, if that's what you want. They have a great range of classes. They always have a 6am class but then the next classes are usually around 9. Is it just me that thinks it's weird that there aren't many 7 or 8am classes. Like most there there's just an empty time slot. Odd. The staff are very friendly, especially at the front desk.

Recently paid a visit to this Fitness First Platinum health club. Wanted to take a break from…read morestudying and attended their Les Mill Body Attack, and then the Les Mills Body Balance class on a Wednesday night between 6:15pm-8:15pm. All good, got to experience the new releases for both classes last week, as at the time of writing this. Really helpful staff. Internet access and a cafeteria greet you, with a great swimming pool facility. No time to swim, just get ready for the classes. There are an abundance of locker facilities, and ample space to hang up your clothes prior to taking a shower unlike the other Fitness First gyms. Then why only three stars? Firstly, the classes were way too crowded, especially Body Balance. The Body Combat class in the main group exercise room were delayed, and hence my Body Attack class was delayed making me late for Body Balance in the mind-body studio which is a minutes walk. Never mind. With a platinum club you pay platinum prices, even if you do not use all of the facilities. Casual visits are $28 a pop, even though I did achieve my fitness goals on this occasion. However, if you come with a friend or family member who is a member of this gym, or of all Fitness First clubs, you get in for $22. Tried to download the free pass you can use on your first visit to come here, and I received server errors. I like Fitness First, yet I will give the George St Platinum club a try. Great, yet the platinum clubs are still overrated having tried this one and their one at Bondi Junction a while ago.

Started last week and I absolutely love it! There are…read morealways machines available when I go and it is always a judgement free space which makes me feel excellent.

Adding to the very helpful reviews of other yelpers, here's my experience from the perspective of…read moresomeone totally new to yoga classes (though not yoga). I got exactly what I was looking for here: a new experience, a challenge, and the opportunity to try out some new moves. I'm not a yoga superstar by any stretch, and I found the style of this instruction to be really nice for someone who is just learning. Rather than modelling the moves, the teacher talked non-stop (really) for 90 minutes. For a new person getting distracted by the novelty of the poses (and yes, the slipping and falling out of poses) this constant flow of "how to" was extremely helpful. There is a gradual, step-like nature to almost all of the poses, which meant that I could always participate (at least partially, if not fully). I never felt pressured to go beyond my limits, and it was perfectly normal to sit out poses. Finally, this is a class I would recommend to friends who might not go to a yoga class because a) they are self-conscious about their body or b) they are worried about being berated for poor form. While there was certainly a fair share of athletes here, there was also a normal spectrum of bodies as well. And as of a few minutes in, everyone looked like a sweaty mess, and it certainly seemed like we were all way, way too hot to think about anything except how hot it was. And on the other front, I'm happy to report that the teachers here were very constructive and respectful - they did not embarrass anyone or hover around pointing out problems. Before you go, do be sure to check out their website, which nicely outlined what to expect so that I walked in knowing how everything worked.

This is a good and proper Bikram Yoga place by anyone's standards, and so I think this review might…read morework in a more instructional sort of way, rather than as a straight up opinion rant. Firstly: For newbies, they offer a $17 10 day pass. That's not 10 visits, it just means you can do as many classes as you like, within 10 days from when you first buy the pass. There are all sorts of other deals: bring 3 people and get another 10 day pass for free, get a 1 month membership before the end of your 10 days and it's only $99, etc. etc. While it all starts cheap, full membership can be quite pricy, though if you attend 3+ classes a week it can work out at below $10 a visit. They do offer concessions. What to do / what to expect: Turn up 15 minutes early if you're new. The entry isn't on Crown Street, it's right next door to Shady Pines Saloon. Take off your shoes before you go upstairs. Make sure you're well hydrated and have eaten enough (but not eaten anything in the 2 hours before class). This Bikram yoga centre is big, calming and beautiful and the communal areas smell like well-chosen incents. There's an upstairs and a downstairs yoga studio, the instructors should tell you which one your class will be in. There are small(ish) changerooms with lockers (you'll need a padlock if you want to secure your locker). You can rent mats and towels or bring your own. Don't wear a lot. For guys - just shorts is completely acceptable, and many women also just wear little shorts and sports bras. The room is heated to between 36 and 42 so you will sweat like a mofo, no matter what you're doing. The less clothing, the more comfortable you'll be. Don't worry about what you look like, everyone is so focussed on the poses that no one is paying you any attention. Ok, time to go into the room. Make sure you have your water, mat, and full-size towel. Seriously, just like in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you WILL need your towel. If you're new, find a spot close to the back. They only let experienced Bikram-ers go up front, and it makes sense because it helps to copy them. When you first walk in, the heat can be a bit of a shock, and it also can smell a bit funky - like wet carpet - but you don't notice that after a while. Once you have found a spot up the back, put your mat down (keep it straight), and put your towel over it. Lie down and chill out for a while. Once the instructor comes into the room, everyone gets up quite promptly and stands still and tall, ready for the class. The sequence is the same each time, and it takes 90 minutes. They start with breathing exercises and a strenuous warmup, then move into the standing poses. Even the simplest looking poses can be extremely strenuous and difficult if you're doing them properly. Start small, but try to do the poses as well as possible. If you're new, you don't have to get into the full pose immediately, they suggest different options. After the standing poses, there's a series of seated ones - still difficult, but at least you get some chances to lie down and calm yourself a bit. The instructors talk fast and have a lot of rules, though they aren't particularly scary people. Breathe through your nose, keep your face calm, don't talk, keep focused, try not to wipe the sweat off, try to drink only when it's drink break time, try not to leave the room. If you feel totally overwhelmed, you can stand still for a while and/or have some water, or if you really feel bad, sit down for a while (though that can make it worse). One tip: to put some natural electrolytes into your water, squeeze a bit of lemon juice in, or just a pinch of salt. After the class you will absolutely need to take a shower. The upstairs showers are quite nice (and have great smelling shower gel) but they don't lock, and you have to get-in-get-out as quickly as possible. If you're squeamish about sweaty towels you may want to bring a second clean one for the shower. The women's change-room is small but has some hairdryers and everyone is very polite in the cramped space. This place is really serious about getting Bikram right, and the instructors are uncompromising, to the point of being perhaps a little unsympathetic to newbies who aren't coping well. If you have a heart condition or if you frequently have low blood sugar and fainting episodes, then this may not be the right kind of yoga for you. I'm not sure it's the right kind for me either, still working that out.

Bikram = Hot Yoga!…read more As described by google " A type of hatha yoga characterized by a set series of postures and breathing exercises, performed in a room heated to a very high temperature. I have been a member of this gym for over 2 years now and love it! Although, the first time it was a shock and it smelled of carpet but you get that the first few times. Once you keep going back its like second nature! The instructors are great. The owners are Francesca and James. You can borrow a mat for $3 if you forget it and hire a towel for $2. Tip: Bring at least 2 bottles of water and a large beach/bath towel so it can cover your whole yoga mat! They also have 3 x showers then for men and women so you can wash off after the class. They also have a range of yoga clothing for those that want an upgrade from black.

Since the refurbishment 6 months ago this place is now a first class gym spanning over 2 levels…read moreoffering your traditional gym floor with equipment galore & free weights & cardio machines that seems to go for miles. If you're a serious fitness freak am who's always at the forefront of what's the latest in fitness the upstairs has an area for the 'Barbell Club' - weightlifting club to help you lift correctly. This is the foundation course to get into their x2166 classes which is pretty much your crossfit WODs. The Primal Fitness classes are all about circuit functionality & isn't for the faint hearted. On top of all these offerings there's the regular classes like boxing, cycling, pump & yoga. At the end of your workout you'll find a clean, modern & well kept shower area to freshen you up & the juice bar will sort you out for all your muscle nourishing protein smoothies or fruit juice needs. There's even coffee on offer for those who are a little more "but coffee first" inclined. Oh and for some body adjustments there's a chiro service on board here too. Have they not thought of everything?! The people the run the gym are A class friendly, always willing to help out & encouraging in all your goals.

I'm glad I live nearby & can walk to the gym. For those whom walking to the gym can't be done…read morebecause of time, distance or injury, well good luck finding a park around Canley Heights.