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.

This is a down and dirty boxing gym, in a good way. Walking in the doors here you get the…read moreimpression that this place means business. There are professional boxers training here, so if you're an amateur like me then you'll feel a little intimated but don't despair all abilities are welcome here. I took a Kick Start Foundation class where they teach you the basics of boxing techniques. The class is great, it gave me lots of confidence plus a great workout. My partner took a F.I.T class which is a high intensity class and not for the faint hearted given the way he looked when he finished! Overall this is great place if you're wanting to include boxing in your workout.

I had a really bad experience at boxing works. I signed up for a 10 visit pass, when I arrived for…read moremy eighth session, they told me that i had to renew, i realised that they had included my free pass visit and also the day the boxing trainer did a no show, very disappointed. When I spoke to the owner Alexandra Papadopolous she was very rude and denied that I had two sessions left and walked away when I was explaining the reason behind this mistake, anyway I did not renew or return to this gym again, I felt ripped off. Joel

Hiscoes is probably the daggiest gym in Sydney. And this is why I love it…read more At Hiscoes it's highly unlikely that you will come across any young, beefed up, oiled and muscley men doing bicep curls in front of a mirror, throwing you side glances to see if you're watching. It's also highly unlikely that you will feel the need to update your work-out clothes every month in order to maintain the trendy look of the gym. And whilst Hiscoes does have a committed community of regulars, it's highly unlikely that you will be running beside rippling 'Biggest Loser' trainers or beautifully toned film stars that make you want to close your eyes whilst running on the treadmill (not advisable). The gym is small and family based with a distinctly local scene. The downside of this is that if you prefer to be anonymous when you're working out, it's hard to go by unnoticed here. The staff know you by face and name, which means that they also know when it's been a while since your last visit. Also, don't think that just because Hiscoes' team of regulars fall within the 45 - 60 bracket that they're not intimidating too - it's tough standing beside any person that can run for hours without breaking into a sweat or bench-press more than three times what I can, let alone if they're twice or three times my age. Hiscoes has everything you need to try to get fit, including Spin, Boxing, Pilates and Yoga classes. Plus added motivation comes in the form of that cheesy, crusty pizza aroma that wafts across the road from Crust. And trust me, there's nothing like the smell of pizza to make you work harder.

Hiscoes is a great gym except for some of the staff. The blonde male personal trainer has all of…read morethe arrogance you would expect of someone who trains their clients but doesn't notice how they interrupt other peoples training. Also,the Sunday closure between 1 and 4pm might save wages but is a big negative. Otherwise it is a good gym very overpriced compared to others for the facilities but that is what you pay to keep a family gym going.

One of the best yoga studios in the State. Great vibe and…read moreatmosphere the instructor is very informative and patient friendly 5* def

I wasn't sure if I was in a 5 star spa or a a yoga studio- this is seriously the most gorgeous spot…read moreto practice that I've found in Sydney. I visited Humming Puppy through ClassPass and can't wait to get back. I'll get to the yoga in a second but I think it's worth mentioning all of the amenities these guys provide. Want to take a shower? They provide complimentary towels and bath products. Need to charge your phone? They've got portable chargers. Thirsty? Have some coconut water or a tea. Forgot your hair tie? They've got you covered. There's a great area outside of the studio that I could definitely see hanging out in just to avoid leaving this studio! The studio itself is a bit dark and mysterious looking, and it "hums." I took a Mellow Hum class, which was a yin-esque class where the room was heated to 27 degrees. The instructor was amazing, and the hour flew by way quicker than I wanted it to. This studio is also a 5 minute walk from the Redfern station so really easy to get to!

Not a bad gym at all. For its square footage , it had enough to work with in terms of the quantity…read moreof machines and equipment. It was clean and the machines were not of out of date. Don't expect more than a couple of machines per body part ( nothing for the traps or shoulder presses - but you can make do with the cables and dumbbells ) and don't expect to find any Hammer Strengths. 24 Hrs is definitely a bonus.

This beautiful facility will amp up your workouts. I feel spoiled to have gotten to workout here…read moreduring my visit to Sydney.

So, I've never been to Soul Cycle or Fly Wheel but as they're all the rage in the states I was…read moreexcited when a friend told me a similar version had opened up in Sydney- Don't think that this is anything like the cycling classes you'd take at Fitness First or something. The whole point of Scenic Cycle is to have a fun class (think the latest jams blaring as you ride) while you bike through a particular route (Hawaii, Switzerland, you name it!). There are massive screens set up in the front of the room that you follow along with as you ride- having the road in front of you somehow manages to take away some of the pain associated with exercising. New bikes, a great instructor, shower facilities, centrally located, class times that are conducive to people who work...this place is great.

Premium brand experience that offers something very different to your traditional spin / gym set…read moreup. Love the small boutique feel and the way the staff make you feel so welcomed. The pay as you go concept is genius and the facilities are always clean and well equipped. I look forward to escaping the office to spend my lunch break working out while touring various parts of the world! Love this place...

A really good gym, modern equipment with a friendly atmosphere. They offer some good classes and…read morestaff are very helpful with good offers.

I went back to join whilst out there but noticed all young, unprofessional, rude and one of the…read morefemale mangers who was very helpful is no longer there. Think the owner needs to sort out what type of gym they want only youngsters running it or a combI. Looks like I need to find another one when on my visits and I will inform my colleagues too.

InYoga is a beautiful, light-filled studio in Sydney's Surry Hills suburb. Blonde wood throughout…read morethe space imparts a clean, zen vibe - it's definitely the sort of place where you'd be happy hanging out before or after class. Shiva, the room where I took Theresa's 06:15 flow, almost had a museum-like (starkly pretty) quality about it. The class itself was dynamic and a lovely way to start an early winter morning. You can turn up to InYoga with nothing but yourself and still be fine for class. Mats are available to rent for $2 and if you do bring stuff there are lockers with keys in the changing rooms. I'd definitely come back to practice here!

I tried this studio while in Sydney - the neighborhood is wonderful and likely where I'd choose to…read morelive if I lived in Sydney :) the studio itself is also great, the yoga rooms are spacious with large windows, and very friendly/helpful staff.

Are gym-based "Boxercise" classes not satisfying you? Too many illogical combinations, too many…read morepeople who can't hold pads? Fed up with instructors who can't throw a decent hook? Ever wanted some decent tips on technique? Ever wanted to take your boxing and kickboxing training up to the next level? Yeah well, we understand. We have suffered through Fitness First (and other similar silly gyms) and the boxing instruction is, pardon the pun, very hit and miss. We wanted to go to a class that pushes your fitness hard, but doesn't sacrifice technique. So it was great luck that we stumbled upon the UTS Kickboxing Club (aka Fierce Kickboxing). Classes are usually taken by Ben Ly (who also runs the UTS Fitness Centre). Ben has a lot of brothers, so if you get this weird feeling that you're seeing Ben everywhere, don't worry, you don't have brain damage, it's probably just his siblings. Expect a lot of yelling, a lot of hard labour, and expect to be scared at first. Don't think you could make it through 100 burpees? Don't think you could do 150 pushups? You can. This class pushes you further than you imagined you could go, but also respects people's limitations (such as age, injuries, etc). Don't worry about the yelling and the threats of punishments: it is never personal, and as long as you show you are trying, your hard work will be respected. Also, there is a bin outside the room if you need to throw up. The UTS Kickboxing Club is operated through the UTS Fitness Centre in Harris Street Ultimo. Since it's a university sporting club, you don't have to be a UTS gym member to attend classes. There is a small annual membership fee (about $30, give or take), and this entitles you to a very low fee per class ($10). If you're not a member, it's $16.50 per class, or thereabouts. It may go up this year, I'm not sure. Classes are as follows: Tuesdays 6.15pm: Beginners (and everyone). Turn up early because these classes fill up quickly; Wednesdays 6.15pm: Beginners & Intermediate -- this class is harder than Tuesdays, and involves things like TRX cables hanging from the ceiling and kettlebells; Thursdays 6.15pm: Advanced (and me, for some reason they let me come to advanced classes, it's very generous of them). Classes are usually 75 mins long. What do you need? Gym clothes, no shoes, ... but you will need boxing wraps. These can be purchased before class, or bring along your own. Gloves & gear provided, though if you have your own gloves, bring 'em of course. Note: This is not a hardcore kickboxing club in the serious training sense. There is no real sparring (no insurance cover for it), and the skills range from absolute beginners to more advanced folks. It's not in a dojo, it's just in a carpeted room, and you don't have to bow when you enter the room (just at the end of class, when we all line up).

Here on vacation. Very cozy environment similar to 24 HR in the states. It gets busy after work but…read morevery well kept equipment and it is very clean. It is right above Sushi Hub. So you just take the stairs next door to the 2nd floor and it is on the right. Their bathrooms are tidy and awesome ice cold water fountain.