The historic St Kilda Sea Baths are located directly on the esplanade in a beautiful, white…read morecomplex. Extensive work has been taken out on the building and the Sea Baths now contain two restaurants, day spa, pools, gym and health club. As far as pools and gyms go, I don't think there's any positioned better in the world. From both area's you get the most amazing panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay. I'm not much for working out, but I know from experience there is nothing better than lazing back in the massive, heated spa in the pool room, the spa being about two metres from the floor to ceiling windows that look straight out on to the ocean. We were in St Kilda for my husband's birthday and it rained all weekend constantly. Wanting to still enjoy the beach, there was no better way than to soak in that spa and watch as the storm clouds and rain swept in from the horizon. It was a seriously tranquil experience. Both the gym and day spa have won numerous industry awards and it's not just for the views, location or facilities. All of Melbourne's best beauty therapists and personal trainers vie for positions at the Sea Baths so you're bound to get the results you want. The only downside is if you want to live the life of a bay side suburbian, you'd better have the cash to go with it because the beauty, professionalism, tranquility, facilities and bubbles come at quite a cost. Not a place I can afford to go often but worth every bit of pampering when I've got the time and finances to go.

This place is too swank and has the multi-million $ slot of real estate.... this is a place of…read moreexercise and getting the fat off, and the fit on?! This... with restaurants and bars flanking it from all sides, the beach directly in front, and the most gorgeous views of the Bay? Just an amazing facility, with an indoor salted seawater full size lap pool, and a very elongated chill and relax spa for just 'being'. A few chairs for stretching out in that salty, humid environment to people watch the esplanade there. Showers at the pool level, in case one is coming in off the beach, to rid all sand. Upstairs are the gym facilities and proper equipment. I have an inside know of the fees for the monthly membership, and it's just hard to rationalize plonking that kind of coin down for something, that ultimately, is for sweating and working out. Still, it is a beauty, this health club bedecked with all finer things. Just look for the domed Santorini-like white building along front in Catani Gardens. Unless you've got a zoned parking permit, I also wish you well on the parking. That can definitely make you want to climb the walls and get your runners on!

Pretty swank. Right off Marine Parade, this physio health club was my brother's once upon a time…read morehaunt and workout place. He brought me and nephew, and we lounged in the salt bath pool. Therapeutic. Simply restful. Large sunny expanse of a patio, with eats adjacent. Didn't use the gym area, but the two separate pool-spa was enough for me to know, this place is a nice slice of the good life!

This is quite a luxurious gym with a fantastic location right on the beach in the middle of the St…read moreKilda Seabaths. The gym facilities include all the usual cardio equipment treadmills, cross trainers and rowing machines, as well as free weights and use of the St Kilda Sea Baths 25-metre indoor heated seawater pool. Don't mind if I do! The pool area also has an aromatherapy steam room, hydrotherapy spa and lounge area and personal lockers. The day spa at the Health Club is called "Spa Dreamtime." Here you can take up one of many treatments ranging from half hour express treatments to an indulgent full day's stay. South Pacific Health Club have personal training available as well as group fitness classes. The great thing is they also offer a free trial voucher on their website where you can visit the gym, speak to the trainers and get a feel for the environment. I always find it worthwhile doing this if you are looking to start up a new gym membership, that way you know exactly what your getting for your money and you can speak with the staff one on one.

Fernwood in St Kilda would have to be the best gym I have ever been to. I am not usually partial to…read morethe female only concept, but in this case it works well and there is a great "girl power" attitude going on inside where girls of all shapes and sizes can feel welcome. Upstairs at the top end of Fitzroy Street Fernwood has floor to ceiling windows in the cardio area so you have a great view of Albert Park Lake during your work-out. They have a range of machines to use and lots of them, ranging from tredmills, bikes, cross trainers to weight training equipment and free weights. Fernwood St Kilda also has some great group classes on offer if you are wanting a social option to getting fit and the girls at behind the desk also have breakfast items available for their members to enjoy after their work-outs. Fernwood is female focused in a great way they have plenty of showers, hair dryers, straightners and cleansers pretty much everything you need to have a great work-out and leave looking fresh and ready for the day.

Free breakfast! Minty-fresh face washers to wipe that…read more"healthy glow" off your brow. Cardio machines with built in games and TV! Lots of friendly female trainers to put you through your paces and encourage you on those days when you'd rather be in bed. No guys, not a whole lot of pretension. This is my kind of gym!