Stewstews
Small Fry
Hey all,
Currently on the hunt for a new gym and thought I'd throw this out there for any input. I live near Crown in Melbourne.
Joined Fitness First Platinum near a year a go (so could train with an experienced mate), but I'm more than self capable now and want somewhere closer/better/cheaper.
My female housemate is also interested in your recommendations, though she is probably looking for slightly different things than me.
For me I need somewhere that is good value, with good equipment that you can get access to when you want it, has decent opening hours, PTs that don't try and push you into weekly 1-on-1 training with them, and a mix of people - I don't want to walk into a place filled with enormous guys only.
Housemate uses Jetts at moment (Docklands) but wants somewhere closer, similarly cheap and bonus if the gym has some sort of access/share arrangement in Auckland as travels there a lot.
This is what I've been able to research so far:
Olympia Gymnasium | Inflicting pain since 1991 - $540 per year, close and seems highly rated on this forum. Open till 10pm weekdays and 7pm weekends. I will try this one next.
Ultimate You - 300 City Road, brand new, lots of gear and cheap (well, it was when it launched - need to check what it is these days, suspect has increased). See below for review.
Genesis Fitness Clubs - Leading Health & Fitness Clubs In Australia - The 2nd closest option. $19.50 per week if just use that gym, $23.95 if you want access to their other gyms (about 20 in Melbourne). Could be option for housemate but could do better value I reckon.
Re-Creation SOUTH MELBOURNE Main Menu.htm - Decent hours, no idea price but assuming similar inside to FF.
Doherty's Gym - Brunswick + City + Dandenong + Campbellfield - 24 hours, pretty close by on Flinders. Apparently cheap. Got to admit it doesn't look too inviting but hey I won't judge a book by it's cover until I've been in there.
Gym South Melbourne | DJs Gym | Real Gym, Experienced Personal Trainers, Yoga & Boxing - Checked these guys last night, close and good service. Reasonable price. Opening hours an issue for me - apparently 24 hour coming soon (hope they were telling the truth!).
BODY MATRIX - Looks like a gym/studio nearby, can't work out from website quite what it is. Run by "Mr Australia 2010". Eeek.
Curves South Melbourne | Home - Girls only gym option for housemate. Short walk away. Know nothing else about it.
Any others?
Appreciate your help!
Currently on the hunt for a new gym and thought I'd throw this out there for any input. I live near Crown in Melbourne.
Joined Fitness First Platinum near a year a go (so could train with an experienced mate), but I'm more than self capable now and want somewhere closer/better/cheaper.
My female housemate is also interested in your recommendations, though she is probably looking for slightly different things than me.
For me I need somewhere that is good value, with good equipment that you can get access to when you want it, has decent opening hours, PTs that don't try and push you into weekly 1-on-1 training with them, and a mix of people - I don't want to walk into a place filled with enormous guys only.
Housemate uses Jetts at moment (Docklands) but wants somewhere closer, similarly cheap and bonus if the gym has some sort of access/share arrangement in Auckland as travels there a lot.
This is what I've been able to research so far:
Olympia Gymnasium | Inflicting pain since 1991 - $540 per year, close and seems highly rated on this forum. Open till 10pm weekdays and 7pm weekends. I will try this one next.
Ultimate You - 300 City Road, brand new, lots of gear and cheap (well, it was when it launched - need to check what it is these days, suspect has increased). See below for review.
Genesis Fitness Clubs - Leading Health & Fitness Clubs In Australia - The 2nd closest option. $19.50 per week if just use that gym, $23.95 if you want access to their other gyms (about 20 in Melbourne). Could be option for housemate but could do better value I reckon.
Re-Creation SOUTH MELBOURNE Main Menu.htm - Decent hours, no idea price but assuming similar inside to FF.
Doherty's Gym - Brunswick + City + Dandenong + Campbellfield - 24 hours, pretty close by on Flinders. Apparently cheap. Got to admit it doesn't look too inviting but hey I won't judge a book by it's cover until I've been in there.
Gym South Melbourne | DJs Gym | Real Gym, Experienced Personal Trainers, Yoga & Boxing - Checked these guys last night, close and good service. Reasonable price. Opening hours an issue for me - apparently 24 hour coming soon (hope they were telling the truth!).
BODY MATRIX - Looks like a gym/studio nearby, can't work out from website quite what it is. Run by "Mr Australia 2010". Eeek.
Curves South Melbourne | Home - Girls only gym option for housemate. Short walk away. Know nothing else about it.
Any others?
Appreciate your help!
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