I'm going to write a review that 8 or so years ago I never thought I'd be writing: a very good review about Fitness First.
Back then I was a member for a couple of years and ended my membership with a bad taste in my mouth: it was extremely difficult to get out of it, I kept being charged even after I cancelled and I vowed to never become a member again, not only because of how difficult it was to get out, but also because there were much better gyms in Sydney offering better services and classes at similar rates.
For many years I stuck to my word and became a member of a few other clubs in Sydney, often switching because admittedly I'm not the most disciplined individual when it comes to a workout routine.
However, upon getting a new job right next to Fitness First Bond st this year, I found myself keen to give it another go, based on friends who guaranteed to me that they have really upped their game over the past few years. I am very pleased to say that indeed, they have!
The staff at FF Bond St is superb, joining was super easy, no hidden sneaky fees this time around and I got boxing gloves and 3 personal training classes for free upon joining. I have been going regularly either on my lunch break or after work and there are plenty of classes to choose from all day, every day. The gym is big, with lots of machines, so you never have to wait too long, even at peak hours. They often have people giving free 10 min massages over lunch hours - how awesome is that? You have a workout, get a massage and go back to work re-energized. HUGE PLUS: a little cafe that sells healthy salads, wraps and smoothies at very affordable prices - easy to grab after a workout and take to work so I don't have to worry about where to buy lunch when I'm working out on my lunch break.
Bathroom facilities are very good too and the only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because they're still lacking something I highly regard in a gym, which is towel service. FF, if you're reading this, take note: start providing towel service free of charge (or at $1/day or something cheap like that) and you'll become even more awesome. read more