I signed up to the Aquatic Centre, and am loving it so far. I have never had to share a lane! This…read moreis a first in my swimming experience. The 25 metre lap pools are a good depth and wide enough lanes. The diving pool is fantastic for water running and for a more casual swim. The change rooms are clean and well-looked after. The members only change room is smaller and more private, and each cubicle has a soap dispenser, which is handy if you forget things as much as I do. The spas and saunas are great. There are two large spas, which I would go in more often if they weren't mostly filled with overweight old men or kissing couples. Nothing can keep me out of the sauna though. They have a dry and a wet sauna. I frequent the dry sauna, as it is just the right temperature that you can stay in it for a reasonable time. You're sweating like crazy, but it only becomes uncomfortable after about 10 minutes for me, which is longer than I can normally bear it. This is a well planned and set out facility, with plenty of showers and drinking fountains. I only wish I was a lot younger and could play in the kid's pools, because they look fantastic.

The North Adelaide Aquatic Centre is part of the Adelaide City Council and has recently been…read morerefurbished. Lots of free car parking on site depending on what time of day you arrive and from there a short walk to the front entrance. Surrounded by parklands and the ever so popular Bush Magic playground in Park 2 nearby, is sure to please all family members. Entry prices are reasonable: adults and kids $7.50ea, kids under 3 years of age are FREE, concession $6.00 and there is a family pass of $21 (see conditions). A multi pass can also be purchased if you wish to be a regular. There are three types of swimming pools being main, diving and leisure pools, spa, sauna, gym, steam room and other sessions. Inside is a cafe and swim shop for all your daily needs and especially is you've forgotten something from home ie towels, etc. Every school holidays there are programs for kids to join, a creche for the kids whilst mums and dads get their fix of fitness and birthday parties are also catered for. Check out their website for more information and opening / closing times. If you don't want to get fried at the beach or have sand kicked in your face by passing dogs, go to the pool!

I've been going to Your World Fitness since it opened its doors last year…read more It gets an A+++ for appearance. It has to be one of the most glamorous places in SA to go to the gym, complete with chandeliers and works of art adorning the walls. The place is massive and the facilities are state of the art - you never need to fight for a space to exercise. The class times are a bit awkward and don't really suit city workers, who I'd assume would be their biggest clients - so I'd recommend checking that out before you join. I'm hopeful that as they grow they will have more classes (especially yoga!) available. The biggest downfall is parking - unfortunately they have no designated parking and the car park across the road closes at 7pm which doesn't help those of us wanting to train after work. Street parking is the way to go but often difficult - unless you are doing a 6am class. Overall, a great gym and can't wait to see how it improves as time goes by!

This is a great gym, go and check it out for yourself. I want all my friends to go!…read more There are 5 levels to this gym, including at wet area (sauna, steam room and spa etc). The staff are friendly, always saying hello and goodbye when you leave the gym. The people who have set this gym up have a keen eye to detail, they are interested in providing an innovative gym experience. I have started with a Personal Trainer recently and it has been one of the best things that I have done. We have been incorporating a few crossfit exercises into my training and he has been able to make the training specific to my strenghth building needs that compliments my other activities. The gym boasts lots of great activities such as pilates, gravity yoga and pole conditioning. There is even a cafe on the ground floor with a wide selection of goodies for gym junkies. And if you have children, there are childcare facilities too. I haven't had a problem with carparking before or after hours either.

Now, I didn't quite join up to Viva Fitness, but I was going to until I decided to move suburbs…read more The kindness and attention I got from the team at Viva was outstanding, they were very nice and uplifting people and I have friends who worked out there who would back me up 100% with that statement. I looked around the gym and I really liked what I saw. There was a lot of equipment, a special room for women, a large group class room, and the music was pumping, so you won't stress out if you forget the iPod! Another thing I liked about Viva was that it was un-contracted. You pay a joining fee and then it's just $20 a week for as long as you want, and then when you feel like you've done enough there, or you have to leave, there's no fee to leave. So, if you're looking for a gym that isn't a huge franchise but still has all the right equipment? Then Fiva is the place to go.

I have to be a fan, I'm paying them to make me strong! That said, the instructors are great, the…read moreequipment is modern and despite a few roided up, cloud-muscled boofheads, it's generally a good gym.

I did a trial membership here, and lasted all of two days. What can I say, I'm not big on fitness…read more The gym itself was okay. They have a range of equipment for all fitness types, and the trainer who ran through everything with me seemed to know what he was on about. The only thing that really annoyed me was nobody there really looked like they needed to lose weight or tone up. Made me feel uncomfortable. Don't think I'd go back again.

Fantastic environment, friendly staff, equipment is new & clean. Good for females -…read morenon-intimidating. Definately recommend this place!

As you pack your gym bag and stomp your feet for the billionth time like a tantrum child "but I dun…read morewanna go!!!" then you remember your goal of wanting buns of steel and guns that pew pew. You swipe the door with your entry key and waltz in. Damn straight I'm here to "get s%#t done"!! So pumped right now or maybe that was the pre-workout I took 30min prior. It's easy to get intimidated by the bulky hulks in the free weights area, especially when you are a woman. I make a v-line over there but get stared down as they chew on barbells growling at me. Errrr it's okay I wanted to use the weights machines anyway. You have all kinds here. People dedicated to losing weight, building muscle or just to look good. Brah-science in the free weights and socialite prancing ponies in the cardio. I'm the awkward one in limbo land who does weights and a little cardio. Overall it's a pretty good atmosphere. You have some serious eye candy at times and then there is the grunting, oh my is there a lot of grunting. Gets this girl wet and I'm not talking about sweat haha! The staff here are pretty much useless and un attentive to your needs but I'm not here to be their BFF or wanting ultimate luxury for the price I pay. They have the facilities and equipment to get in, knock out a killer session and get on out!

I remember when this used to be a golds gym in the 90s, and since has become somewhat of a local…read morehealth club. With steam room, sauna and a small pool it offers and unique health club feel at a far less cost. Currently for gym only and no contracts or joining fees it is only $8 a week for gym only. For a bit more coin there are lots of classes and of course the wet facilities. Great value for money, caring staff and a friendly 'local' feel to it.

I recently moved from Melbourne and found it hard to find an equivalent barre class, until I found…read moreAleenta Barre. The instructors are amazing and it is a wonderful workout, toning muscles I never knew I had. The best part is - you can tailor it to your ability and go as hard as you like.