Donatellas, Bronuts, Cronuts, Cruffins and Duffins; all kinds of culinary genius in this city is…read moregonna go straight to my waistline. So while walking along the river I spotted the sign advertising "casual drop ins" and knew that I should try and torch some extra calories to justify my next indulgence. Can't remember whether it was $10 or $12 a session? For an hour we rotated between boxing drills and various exercises (push ups/sit ups/burpees/mountainclimbers). Whew! Defintely felt like I took a beating! Its still very "dungeonesque" but that only helps to channel your "inner Rocky" One suggestion is for the gym to invest in some Lysol for the "guest gloves" or suggest that patrons purchase handwraps as the gloves I borrowed were rank

Melbournes number 1 hardcore gym exact words from bodybuilder greats like Arnold Schwarzenegger,…read moreRonnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Kai Greene the list goes on :D!! Its 4 long bunkers under the railway line, 1 is a boxing bunker, 1 is cardio, reception, mens & womens change/restrooms & the last 2 is for weights :). Majority of the equipment is fairly up to date apart from some dumbells & the boxing section :). While your training if your not wearing your head phones you'll hear people walking by & the train from time to time passing over you :). Interior of the gym like mirrors walls & layout are pretty basic & equipment is lined up and not in a jumble like most gyms :)!! They got a huge apparel range from shirts & shorts, to caps & belts & to many other accesories to list. I'm not a member myself but when i do train here i just pay the casual visit fee which is only $10 which is super cheap for what the majority of gyms would charge for a casual visit!! Upon the Entry they have a hair dresser to the left & a healthy cafe to your right for all your smoothies, coffees & meals. Also have a variety of Frozen meals for sale at Dohertys reception. Also the 2 best parts about this place is that it's practically in the heart of the city & its open 24/7 no excuses :)!!!

What a great gym. Although it is not as big as fitness first, this gym is WAY better than fitness…read morefirst. The weights are always put away, everything is in order and in great condition. The music isn't blasting around the clock and with music videos all over the walls. Nah, you're here to work out in a good, clean, peaceful environment. No attitude from the patrons or staff. The members help keep this gym stay clean by putting stuff away and being courteous. The staff aren't running up and down, stopping you in between workouts to sell you "________." They are there when you need them, they make sure the place is running smoothly, make recommendations when asked. This is a very good gym.

I'm a relatively recent member of Anytime Fitness & whilst the equipment at the Moonee Ponds gym…read moremight not be the newest/flashiest it all works & there is enough to satisfy both your cardio and/or weights enthusiasts. Even during peak times the gym does not seem to be over subscribed with ample space for all users & no waiting for equipment. Always a nice & clean workout environment & thankfully no PTs walking around trying to pressure you into buying sessions with them. The other beauty is that it really is anytime access, there are safety alarm pendants if you feel vulnerable working out on your own during the unstaffed hours. So far I'm very happy with this place & now with over a months membership to my name I'm able to use other branches of Anytime Fitness if I find myself needing to workout in another suburb!!!

The smaller sibling of the Fitness First gyms in the Melbourne CBD, the Bourke street facility is…read moresmall and popular. Located just off the main Bourke street shopping mall FF Bourke St is good for a quick workout but i find it sometimes to be quite crowded. A few times during peak period i will have to wait to use a treadmill, machine or bench press. A tad frustrating but as expected the popular facility doesn't hold that much equipment. On the main entrance floor you will find cardio equipment and some weights machines, upstairs some free-stretch area and free weights. The staff are friendly enough and are always happy to help you out with whatever you need.

I think the FF in Bourke St is grand !!!…read more I use this gym weekdays, and find it to be terrifically convenient, with tram access to 97 and 86 right at the bottom of the stairs (if using the side entrance). The staff are great, they know their stuff and are very approachable and friendly. I find the floor size is huge, and I have never had to wait for a machine, ever! (even at peak times). They have loads of gear, and really good airflow (good for us runners). absolutely no complaints, and also the gym is augmented by the Melbourne Central gym for weekends (free parking for gym members too)..........................

This is one of the better Anytime Fitness gyms that I've been to - have been to 3 others…read more Having just recently opened, the space is new with lots of natural light. Feels bigger than the other Anytime gyms. Lots of new equipment, about a dozen cardio machines, machine weights, free weights and Olympic lifts. The place is well looked after - clean bathrooms & showers, plants are watered etc. There's also a few little things that sets it apart: - a guest entrance so non-members don't get *beeped* at that they've tailgated someone inside - as if getting up the motivation to visit a gym isn't traumatic enough already. - Disposable sanitising wipes for the equipment so it's super easy to clean up after your work out - "jukebox" on the wall so you can line up your most motivating workout beats, not just a radio with annoying ads - fans that you can turn on and off without having to ask for staff assistance Weekday morning staff is awesome, weekend morning staff very casual. Have not been in the evening. Rated 4 stars as the class offerings are limited at the moment, but overall, the thoughtful touches that makes it a little easier to not flake out on going to gym.

This gym rocks - totally slays Fitness First…read more Relaxed environment, clean equipment, super friendly PTs, inexpensive, good opening hours, no doof-doof or TVs and, most importantly, no fixed term contracts and an accommodating suspension policy. Need I say more? The PTs can write you up a program and are always on hand to help when you can't quite remember how to do that burpie. Excellent boxing equipment and classes. Attracts a wide community (because of its great vibe and staff!), covering the macho dudes to the distinguished and refined. PT sessions are also available, which sometimes look more like bootcamp (fancy to pull a tyre anyone?)

If you are looking for a cosy gym, with friendly staff, a great machine-to-sweaty-shorts ratio in a…read morenice location then healthy fit is the place to go to. The gym has practically everything you'll need, from free weights, to cardio machines to cables, to suspension straps, showers, lockers, a separate area for regular classes, and a room for their resident Osteo. I have been going to Healhy fit for a month regularly and never had to wait for a machine to be available once. The trainers are very welcoming and will make sure you will feel at home, plus the initial assessment I got was very beneficial and insightful. Whether you want to go to a place that has a large selection of classes, or, like me, want to have your headphones-in and hammer away like the lone wolf that you are, healthy fit is a great place to be.

This is one of the biggest gyms I've ever been to!…read more Whenever I've started going to a new gym I've always been a bit self conscious and overwhelmed by the amount of different equipment and the physique of some of the gyms patrons. I nabbed a Perry good deal, signing up for $266 for a year which includes 24hr access to all facilities and a great range of classes. I've been going for about 3 weeks now and have found it to be quite clean with friendly staff and and instructors. Whilst I still haven't ventured over to the weights section, the cardio section is great - so many treadmills and bikes, I haven't one felt like I have needed to wait for a piece of equipment. There is a women's only room too, so ladies if you don't feel like working out in front of the guys, you can sneak on in to your own private section which has a mix of cardio and weight based equipment for use. So far I've really enjoyed the classes. I've tried Zumba, step and Pilates but there are so many mute to choose from including boxing, Body pump, Body attack, metafit. Check out their Facebook page or download the app to check out what classes they are running each week (generally consistent) For the price paid and the facilities available, it's a total steal!

There are several gyms along the Johnston Street strip and Mind & Body is yet another one…read more There is top of the line equipment, and several pieces that you would not see in many other gyms (a rope that never ends?), and the staff/trainers are incredibly helpful and encouraging. They have a fantastic boot camp class that is run at night (awesome), and there is no shouting involved (even more awesome.) So if you are looking around for someone to kick your butt but at convenient hours, I can highly recommend you take one of Mind & Body's classes. The only thing that really knocks this place down a few notches is their windows. I look like absolute hell when I'm going to the gym, and I sure don't look pretty on the treadmill (think frizzy hair and a bright red face) so why on earth would I want to be in full view of every idiot walking down Johnston Street?! The equipment is literally pushed up against the front windows, perhaps I'm shallow but that's a bit of a turn off.

My contract had just run up at Fitness First (or as some like to call it, Finance First), i was…read moreseeking a gym that was not so busy and could provide me with all the equipment i needed. I noticed that there were a few gyms on Johnston Street, but By Design really caught my attention because of the 'no contract' status of your membership. I think that is so totally refreshing, someone who won't try to lock you in for a year or two. The gym itself is small, but i love that i can turn up at any time (even the dreaded after work period) and still have access to most of the equipment i need. Coming from Fitness First, i would honestly have to wait for machines to free up before i could do my workout. By Design is your cool local gym that you want to be apart of, Staff are genuine and machines are top-notch. As Jackie D says below, the windows are a bit of a turn off, but i just put my tunes on and tune out. Usually does the trick for me!

The Fitness Lab is a cool little boutique style gym. It's extremely small and has very limited…read moreequipment, so not for any gym junkies, but good for anyone just wanting something for general health & well-being. They seem to heavily rely on personal training - and for that the place is great. As I kinda need my equipment and a bit of space, this gym isn't for me, but it's perfect for anyone wanting a PT or just to do some general exercise. The staff here are extremely friendly and welcoming - because of this I decided to join for a Month. That's the other great thing - NO CONTRACTS, you can just pay Month-to-Month, and it's CHEAP - $55 per Month. Definitely a winner.. I hope this place does well