Aquarena is currently undergoing some major renovations but it still has a lot to offer. There is…read moreplenty of onsite parking and easily accessible by public transport. You don't have to be a member to make use of the facilities, casual passes are also available. The indoor and outdoor pools will be put to good use come summer; there are instructor-led aerobic/swimming/weights/yoga classes that cater to the young and old; and the weights facility has been relocated close to Westfield Doncaster due to the ongoing renovations. For parents with young kids, you can still get in your workout as there is an on-site day care centre. If you enrol your kids in the swimming lessons there is a cafe to cater to your caffeine and nutritional needs.

Being a typical Asian who can't swim I have been attending adult swimming lessons at Aquarena and…read moreit has been an amazing experience. Kobe my swimming instructor has been wonderful. She is very patient and extremely helpful. My journey from being scared of water to being able to now do backstroke and a little bit of freestyle would not be possible without Kobe's help! Aquarena's pools are clean and very safe with life guards on duty at all times. The change room facilities are also very clean and well maintained and the showers are perfect after a hard swim lesson As they now call me the 'tranfish' I have a lot to live up to and look forward to many more lessons next term. If you can't swim then I highly recommend booking in adult swim classes ASAP!

Moved to a new location to a larger premise finally. Old place was a bit tight but new space is…read moreawesome and spacious... if you can find it. Still the same friendly crew focused on cleanliness. Best strength training facility across neighbouring suburbs. It's a hidden gem!

Boutique gyms,there are a lot springing up around the suburbs…read more My partner recently joined a new 24-hour gym just up the road and after raving about how fantastic it is, he convinced me to come with him and have a look around. I have to admit, it is really nice. Brand new cardio and weight machines, including a fair few cross trainers and treadmills; beautiful and clean bathrooms with hairdryers, and a high tech security system are just some of the features that Anytime Fitness boasts. We had a chat to one of the personal trainers about the benefits and limitations of joining a 24-hour gym and he managed to convince me that it was a really useful and practical way to get in your exercise if you are strapped for time. One particular example he gave us was about a new mother who woke up every morning at 3am because her baby was crying. Instead of lying around in bed or getting frustrated, she would come to the gym with her daughter and do a workout instead. The other benefit I thought worth mentioning was the security system. People training can wear a sort of necklace with a button that once pushed sends out an emergency call to the police and a private security firm.

Align is a great studio for classical pilates, barre and clinical pilates sessions. Catherine runs…read moremost of the classes and is sweet and knowledgeable, focusing on form and technique to make sure everyone gets the most out of each class - I leave with burning quads, glutes and triceps every single time. The space is well lit and thoughtfully designed, and the equipment (reformer beds, resistance bands, balls, blocks etc) are all brand new and spotless. I appreciated the inclusion of lots of different pieces of equipment to keep reformer class interesting and challenging for both beginners and those with more experience. There's a small selection of activewear for purchase, along with some spiky balls and grippy socks. A drop-in class will set you back $27.50, but if you're coming in for the first time there's an intro offer of 5 classes for $50 (at time of writing) - great value and a good way to try a few different types of classes.