The gym that has it all... Les Mills classes, squash, tennis, spa, sauna, pool, crèche... You name…read moreit - Everton Park Healthworks has it. I have been a member of this gym for a very long time... and although you may not know I am a member of a gym (tuckshop arms, love handles, etc) I find myself using this gym more for its social benefits than for my fitness... I pay my membership by direct debit (at around $15 a week) and I have access to all of the facilities... When funds are running low I head down to the gym - tennis, squash, pool and sauna, it's just like being at a resort! The staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is pretty laid back. It can get a little hectic during peak times (late afternoon/early evening) and you sometimes have to wait for equipment, this is really the only downer though. There are big T.V screens you can watch while you work out on the cardio equipment, a channel to suit everyone. The aerobics room is HUGE so you can't smell your neighbour while you're working out. In summer the boot camp instructor has you running laps of the gym in the sunshine - they always mix it up a little, keep it interesting and fun!

We were members for many years but have recently ended our membership due to a change in work…read morecommitments. The manager quoted a last payment date for our direct debit. He apparently misquoted and then after we had signed the paperwork and handed it back they decided they would not honour it. They have instead increased the end date by several payments. My husband and I will no longer recommend others to join as we have in the past and the rest of our family will now be cancelling their memberships. Very dissatisfied with this dishonest practice. Helen and Leon

Great local studio providing mat, barre and studio small group classes. Sharon is the owner and has…read moremade the studio feel very welcoming especially for beginners just starting out in pilates. There's a wide mix of people that come along to the classes and it's a relaxed and friendly setting focusing on your individual needs. The studio has a full range of pilates equipment including reformers, trapeze table, chair and barrel. So you won't just be relegated to working on the reformer in your studio classes like some other pilates studios. You get personal and attentive guidance from the teachers here and they cater to your body so if you've got an existing injury and want to try pilates definitely try this place out.

Sharon and her team offer mat classes and one hour equipment/reformer classes for up to 3 people…read more The studio is small and welcoming and attracts people of all ages and levels of experience, including people who are rehabilitating from injury. Highly recommended for individualised attention in a safe and friendly environment.

Cooley Health Clinic offers fabulous day and evening barre classes suitable for all fitness and…read moreskill levels. With a warm and friendly atmosphere and the professional attitude of the instructors, it's a great way to tone and strengthen your body. Regular Pilates and piloxing( Pilates/ boxing) classes are also offered in the purpose built air conditioned studio. With a team of qualified staff specialising in remedial massage, naturopathy, acupuncture & nutritional guidance, it's a one stop wellness shop.

There's yoga studios I love in Brisbane but they involve a 20-30 minute train ride or drive in the…read morecar and when you just want to get your yogi on time is of the essence. Oh and removing all barriers to actually getting to class. Hence, I was quite excited to discover Yoga Everyday is just a zippy 10 minute drive from home. A download of an app, a tap of a schedule and I was booked in for my first class at this Stafford studio. A piece of pie. What was even more exciting is that they offer Yin Yoga - my favourite. A deep stretch and meditative class. It's an hour to be away from screens, to calm my mind and to stretch. But what did I crush on most from my first visit to Yoga Everyday? - Ample street parking and mostly free - Not one mirror in the studio. No one likes looking at them self contorting in different poses. The lack of mirrors washes away any negative self talk throughout class. - My instructor was a real person. She was just like one of us. She wasn't a twee dear chasing Instagram fame as a wellness warrior. And for the yoga breakthrough she gave me, showing me a way to use the blocks to help get into a pose I've struggled with for months earned instant brownie points. Til my next Yin class at Yoga Everyday, Namaste!

Great range of classes - beginners through to power yoga and yin. There are various instructors,…read moreall with their own styles, but they have been fantastic. The space is wonderful, it seems like a converted warehouse. The foyer is welcoming and fun - floor cushions to lounge on, plenty of space to stash bags and shoes. The actual studio space is glorious - polished floors, high ceilings and stacks of windows. In summer, the large doors are opened to let in the breeze and you can see the sky while you practice if you position yourself strategically. They've installed bar heaters for winter, so the space is cosy and warm. Overall, it's a friendly and fun space with a variety of classes and instructors. Their schedule is great - one of the few studios in the area with Sunday classes, it's the perfect way to finish the weekend. There's also a small courtyard with a fish pond, air plants and some funky astro turf.