If you have seen the amount of food (especially choc) I seem to consume every week, you won't be…read moresurprised to hear that I need to have at least one bit of consistent exercise. For me that is fulfilled by a once a week visit to Climb Fit. Honestly I would love to go more, but simply can not find the time. Of the two climbing gyms that I have been to in Sydney (the other is out at St Peters), the guys Climb Fit seem to do a better job of setting consistently challenging and changing climbing routes. They also have the complete range of climbs including those for the absolute beginner (my 2 year old was climbing there a couple of weeks ago) to the elite. Whether you are looking for a slab, an overhang, bouldering, lead climbing or trying out their training wall, they seem to have it all covered. The best part is that if you don't feel like climbing for some reason, or your belay partner does not show up, there is a full gym upstairs. So if you are looking to exercise your body while exercising your mind, this is a place I would suggest checking out. N.B. If you are looking at climbing regularly I strongly suggest getting your own shoes and harness early. The rental harnesses will save you for dropping to the ground, but (and I am looking at the guys out there) "parts" of you may be uncomfortable on the way down.... #justsaying

Growing up in Sydney I have been to many a kids party here (I was still the kid - nothing suss) and…read moreI've even been a hostee of such a party. The best thing is that I continue to go, I love breaking out into a sweat over beating some minute children to the top - the crying only makes me go faster *Jokes. First things first, grab some friends and get inside, entering a converted warehouse type place - it can often be hard to find if you haven't been before. Hire some gear and pay for the number of hours you need - it's about the same price as going to the movies per hour. If you're new to climbing indoors try the kiddies wall - you'll notice how awesomely fast those little nimble creatures can be! Amazing. Don't get put off by the fact that you're on the kids wall, just get to the top and you'll have ample time to laugh at them - point and laugh often works well for the ego. Step 1, take those callused stumped and place them somewhere above your bleeding knees, once you're steady lift that tenderised foot and find a home for it on either the yellow or green blocks. And repeat. See it's not too hard - you pretty much did it in your head just then. Enjoy, and if you get pretty good, see you on the horizontal.

Saw them advertising for this for a while at the Westfield Food Court, so on a rainy day decided to…read moregive it a try and ask for a one day trial pass. The girl at the front was really nice and asked if I was just visiting (which would be a $20 standard day pass) or if I was looking. I said looking and she said that I could try the gym for free, but a towel was required. I didn't have one but they sold them for $7. But horrible but not the cheapest. The facilities are really nice - there are "quickie" stations where you can do a 30 minute workout that included 8 minutes of cardio and then about 10 weight stations with a minute timer. There were also virtual spin classes where you just plug your headphones into the speaker and then ride along. All equipment is pretty nice and new. Overall a good gym with more reasonably priced memberships.

The bad first - Some of the personal trainers seem unfriendly and unapproachable not all bot just…read moresome of the male trainers and that there aren't any 24 hours gyms in the Sydney City and that you can't fix your account at any gym you have to go to your home club which is annoying if I am in Five Dock and there's something wrong with my account. Everything else about this gym is great the reception staff are friendly and very helpful and always serves you with a smile. The equipment are modern and well kept and they are easy to use. The gym is very quiet after 9am and before 6pm and as well as on the weekends these are the best times to use this is you don't want to see the big crowds and the show offs. I pay $29.90 a fortnight which gives me access to any club across Australia. It's conveniently located inside Westfielf Sydney where you can grab a quick healthy meal after your workout as we need food before and after a workout.

I'd been to Barre Body in Melbourne and Perth, so I knew what to expect at this Sydney studio…read more I used my ClassPass membership to take Megan's barre tone class. Though the website says otherwise, socks were not required (I prefer barre in bare feet when it's done on wood floor as it is here). Barre Body bills this class as "...strong and dynamic." I'd say I found that to be true. If you've done Dailey Method, Pure Barre or Bar Method, you'll feel right at home. And if you've never done barre before but have done yoga and/or pilates, you'll do fine too. This is a small studio with no lobby so you probably don't want to rock up more than 10 minutes prior to class.

I'm a fan of Barre Body in Melbourne and attend classes at least a couple of times a week. I was…read morereally happy to know that during a recent visit to Sydney I was able to use my membership to attend a class at the Surry Hills studio, and could book the exact same way as I do at home via my Barre Body app. This studio is clean and minimalist. It's a serene environment to work out and it's nicely located to public transport for easy access. The classes themselves are varied, with different styles and intensities available depending on your ability and mood. Like my experiences in Melbourne, the teacher at my Surry Hills class was absolutely delightful and had a terrific way of leading the class and encouraging everyone.

Rockclimbing is a great way to exercise and try something new with friends. This climbing gym is…read morereally well equipped and has recently added a new section with fun routes to try. It is massive and tend to get busier on Mondays and Fridays because of the $10 climbs for uni students. There's a kids wall on the right side of the gym too. So it's not just for adults but also for kids. Sometimes you also see birthday parties held here.

The best thing about rock climbing is that it's a great way to entertain a whole range of people at…read morethe same time: different levels of climbing challenge mean that everyone from a cautious kid to a tenacious teenager will be able to have a go. The worst thing is that it's really hard, and the kids are all better at it than you are! The Climbing Gym at St Peters is fantastically well-equipped - a heap of different walls to try and really well maintained. It's staffed by 'real climbers' too, so whilst they'd probably look more at home half way up the Three Sisters, they give you some confidence that they're teaching you the right techniques. Rock Camp runs most school holidays and on weekends, and there is an after-school program. Kids from age 5 up can climb with instruction most days. It's a good birthday party option, though facilities for cutting birthday cake are a bit limited - no surprise that they don't want icing smeared up the climbing walls. In the evenings it's definitely adult, with more sweat raised than a steam room. Think I'll stick to the kiddy hours for the moment (less intimidating!)

The class was well organised, started on time, parking close by, easy to find. The work was hard…read moreand I felt it a few days later, but I am a fan, loved it!

Barre Body is the best, so many different types of classes whether you prefer more of a…read moreyoga/pilates or more active HIIT. I love the teachers and the spaces are always so clean and relaxing. I've been going for over one year now and do not plan on stopping anytime soon :)

I recently had a work trip in Sydney and was in serious need of some physical exercise. Let me tell…read moreyou: I hate running. My body was made for loving, not plodding around some path, dodging pedestrians in a busy city. Looked on line for some alternatives and came up trumps with Body Mind Life. I managed to jag an on line special of $43 for one month, unlimited classes. Considering the casual price is around $20 per class, I only needed to do three classes to be ahead. Bloody great deal! In the end, I did one a day, for five days. Each class I took had a different teacher, meaning I got a great look in for several of the different styles and teaching methods on offer. What threw me at first was the heat of the rooms -- I didn't realise they do raise the temperature in there to about 30 degrees, meaning you are dropping some sweat after the first series of sun salutations. So take a towel. Of note and much appreciated, in no particular order are these aspects: * huge studio space * decent hard flooring, meaning no malingering sweat stench in the room. Little markers tell you where to lay your mats at a respectable distance from the person next to you * thick, great quality mats and clean white towels available for hire at a charge of $2 apiece * plenty of cleaning fluids and wipes to clean your mats afterwards and hang them to air (and participants all seem to do this - bonus) * bathroom facilities immense: toilets, showers, blowdryers, tissues, space and light aplenty * amazing array of class types and times, seven days a week * great vibe. Friendly, competent, confident staff

Perfect spot to get away from the busy city life and submerge in your inner yogi ;) being a total…read morebeginner or advanced practitioner, you will find your happiness here with a big choice of different classes from yoga to pilates to meditation. Very nice facilities too to have a shower/get changed and get ready for the rest of your day after class.

This gym really is value for money at only $6.95 a week you get unlimited entry no time…read morerestrictions and use all of all equipment. Only downside is pretty much weekdays between 5-8pm it's packed as because everyone else is there working out. But if you go in the morning or during the day your all sweet everything is at your disposal. And if you want to do classes like yoga Pilates Zumba or mma they are $5 each or unlimited on the $10.95 a week plan. Also no contracts!

Excellent sport facility. That was the first time I ever tried indoor bouldering. It was really…read morefunny as well. Any climbing level could fit you as there are different colours repressing the difficulty of the climbing path.

9 Degrees Indoor Climbing Gym is a bouldering gym. Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is…read moreperformed without the use of ropes or harnesses. 9 Degrees caters for all abilities with different coloured hand and foot holds indicating different difficulty levels. The crash mats are there to break your fall, but even then I felt very nervous going too high. During our few hours at the gym we saw a few people with ice packs on their ankles and legs due to an awkward fall. Overall the set up is good, I just don't think bouldering is for me, I prefer the safety of rock climbing with ropes.