Came here for a seminar and WOW what an awesome gym facility. Top trainers, great atmosphere, super…read moreclean, friendly staff, convenient little cafe inside and right across the street from the north Sydney train station. Tons of powerlifting equipment and free weights/cables for a small gym. Wish I lived closer, I would love to train here!

After 10 years loyalty to Fitness First there was a need for a change however determining a gym or…read moresports club to attend is time consuming when thinking of cost, style of gym, trainers, equipment and other logistics. With the intention of fulfilling the mission to trial several in the local area and writing/reviewing for Yelp, I have only managed to get to Joe's Garage Gym. Here is why? Joe's Garage Gym is straightforward. Small group fitness training that is intense, rewarding and where you are always learning new skills. There are four types of fitness classes that can be easily booked online which are Cardio training, Conditioning, Strength training and boxing. These classes rotate weekly. The gym community is unique to Joe's Garage Gym and the fitter members in the gym are encouraging and not intimidating which makes for a good culture and gym environment. There are also classes for kids. Joe Bonington is hands on with every aspect of his gym and provides a wealth of experience in Nutrition, Health and Fitness. He is a presenter, facilitator, public speaker and leadership coach and has a network of fitness industry contacts that can assure you to meet all your health and fitness goals.Si Bennett is his Strength and Conditioning coach and certified Power/Weightlifting and Boxing coach. Both are personable and love seeing you progress with results as much as you do. Trek and Altitude training and Personal training is also conducted at Joe's Garage Gym and since being there I have witness members undertaking Ultra marathons, a Kilimanjaro trek and presently a fellow gym member is racing across the North Pole. Yes I have yet to experience and review Xtend Barre in Mosman, Lift of Flight in Balgowlah. I guess Ive been too happy with what I now call my Gym.

Ur getting some very angry comments, the place is very clean, the staff is chill, no music is…read moregetting blasted, has basically everything u need.

Great gym, frendly staff. Good place, loads of equipment. Really good price, gym with loads of…read moreclasses

The North Shore Gym is nothing special to write home about. While it's not the best, it certainly…read moreisn't the worst. It is the main gym located on the North Shore, a rare sight when Fitness First doesn't dominate. The membership and casual prices are more affordable compared to the big gyms such as Fernwood and Fitness First and the different types of plans are also more flexible. Student rates are also available, as many university students frequent this gym. The North Shore Gym is pretentious and "very north shore", where people dress to impress from head to toe Nike gear and a full face of makeup. Some even make an appearance to flaunt their stuff. With so many good looking people it can be a little intimidating, especially if you are conscious about your weight or fitness level. The social aspect of the club is good- if you're looking to meet a man you've found the perfect place!

Once again, I should point out that my wife is a trainer at this gym. I believe I have maintained…read moremy objectivity in these reviews, but I thought it should be known. This is an update, some five months or so after my first review. I'm pleased to say that since then NSG has invested in some new weights and machines and is rapidly phasing out the old equipment. Together with the community feel of the gym - so different from a Fitness First - this means it really deserves to be upgraded to a five star gym. I've been to many, many gyms over the years (particularly while travelling for business) and I cannot think of one as friendly, welcoming, communal and now well-equipped as this one. I have to give it five stars. I know North Shore Gym has recently acquired a gym in Lane Cove. I look forward to seeing if NSG management can replicate the magic there.

This gym stands out from the moment you walk in you have a great healthy cafe, friendly staff and a…read morelot of exercise equipment. A great modern space with some traditional facilities so you feel you dont need a Rocket Science degree to workout. Of course there is some equipment that takes exercise to a whole new interactive level. Theres a creche (quality child care) for kids from 6 weeks to 12 years of age for those moms wanting to get back into shape.

This gym lacks professional management, quality equipment, and diverse training options…read more Substandard facilities, limited choices, and a disregard for **female safety** make it an unsuitable environment for real fitness progress. If you value a **safe, well-equipped, and inclusive** space, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

This is one of the best gyms I've ever worked out at especially traveling around the world looking…read morefor nice gyms. This gym in particular I am a big fan of because it has equipment both for regular individuals and for CrossFit and powerlifters.

I come to Chatswood to visit family, but I don't live here full time. When I'm here I need a gym…read moreand Fitness First is, as far as i can see, one of the few places that will give you a punch card. Other places you just have to pay membership or a full guest fee. I bought a 10-pass, which is about $8 cheaper, per visit, than paying a guest fee. The gym itself is nice. It leans more towards classes and weight training than cardio, so if it's just a ton of cardio machines you're after, this might not be the place. That said, you can at least usually always find a free cardio machine, if that's what you want. They have a great range of classes. They always have a 6am class but then the next classes are usually around 9. Is it just me that thinks it's weird that there aren't many 7 or 8am classes. Like most there there's just an empty time slot. Odd. The staff are very friendly, especially at the front desk.

Recently paid a visit to this Fitness First Platinum health club. Wanted to take a break from…read morestudying and attended their Les Mill Body Attack, and then the Les Mills Body Balance class on a Wednesday night between 6:15pm-8:15pm. All good, got to experience the new releases for both classes last week, as at the time of writing this. Really helpful staff. Internet access and a cafeteria greet you, with a great swimming pool facility. No time to swim, just get ready for the classes. There are an abundance of locker facilities, and ample space to hang up your clothes prior to taking a shower unlike the other Fitness First gyms. Then why only three stars? Firstly, the classes were way too crowded, especially Body Balance. The Body Combat class in the main group exercise room were delayed, and hence my Body Attack class was delayed making me late for Body Balance in the mind-body studio which is a minutes walk. Never mind. With a platinum club you pay platinum prices, even if you do not use all of the facilities. Casual visits are $28 a pop, even though I did achieve my fitness goals on this occasion. However, if you come with a friend or family member who is a member of this gym, or of all Fitness First clubs, you get in for $22. Tried to download the free pass you can use on your first visit to come here, and I received server errors. I like Fitness First, yet I will give the George St Platinum club a try. Great, yet the platinum clubs are still overrated having tried this one and their one at Bondi Junction a while ago.

If you're looking to give yourself a serious body-image issue, move to Bondi immediately. Everyone…read morehere is fit, (and beautiful, and tan, and happy - but more on that in other reviews) so I'd highly recommend finding a gym and finding one fast. And if you're looking for some low-key, no pretense, hot 'n' sweaty gym action, this is your spot. Not only is this gym as humble and anti-GloboGym as you can get, but it's a complete mixed bag of clientele - from the dirty hipsters who clearly come to the gym strictly for ironic purposes, to Bondi beefcakes of both sexes, to surfers, to yummy mummies, to Hugh Jackman. A few treadmills, a few cycles, a few ellipticals and enough strength training equipment that would all fit inside of one of the mega-gym's group exercise rooms. And this is exactly why I love it. Speaking of group exercise, they have a few classes a week of boxing, TRX and beach bootcamps. Monthly rates depending on your commitment range from $150 to $80ish.

I've been doing CF for over 3 years now and have been lucky enough to travel around the world and…read moretry a few different boxes. Crossfit Geo is totally my style and what I think a great CF box needs to be: 1) Their coaches are awesome. They know what they're doing, have a good grasp of when to push you further or modify your WOD, and beat of all, they're all friendly and very good looking! 2) The equipment is well taken car of and it shows. Plus, they have a bunch of mobility-friendly props lime rolls and balls. 3) For Crossfit, their prices are great and you won't be locked into a contract if you don't want to. 4) The community is great. Everyone right now is encouraged to try the Open WODs even if they have to modify, and mandatory fluo/costumes has been known to happen, just to lighten up the mood and remember that it should always be fun. So why not 5 stars, you ask? Because it's a small-ish box, it also means the schedule is pretty restricted. Other than that, I can't wait to be back once the "medicine ball" that's sprouting out of my abdomen is gone!

From the owner: CrossFit GEO is a fully accredited and equipped CrossFit gym. Our goal is to improve the strength…read moreand conditioning of every single one of our members, no matter their age, sex or fitness level. The gym is built upon a foundation of "community" where everyone feels welcome, supported and inspired. The Coaches lead by example and the members are very much intrinsic in the positive and fun atmosphere that is created. At GEO you will learn new skills - Olympic weightlifting, Gymnastics - and you will also learn how to improve on old ones.

I was gifted a membership to the yoga studio Yoga Hotspot in Chatswood, and I am so grateful. This…read morecombination hot/non-heated studio is welcoming and peaceful, has amazing instructors, and inspires you to go somewhere new in each class. I appreciate the free lockers with keys available, as well as free yoga mat storage at the studio -- very convenient! I've taken classes with several instructors, and each one has impressed me with how challenging the class is. I love that despite the fact you may be taking the same type of class (Vinyasa, beginner's), class formats and flows aren't necessarily the same. This means you have something exciting to look forward to every time you go. The instructors are all so friendly and warm. They'll often walk around and help students with alignment, or prompt them to go deeper and achieve new gains. Since coming here, I've learned how to do basic moves so much better, as well as go for more advanced poses with a lot of encouragement. Val, David, Shawn and Blair are all fantastic instructors, and each one brings a unique energy to class. If you live in Chatswood or can make a class here before or after work, I'd highly recommend it. I leave each class feeling invigorated, happy, and looking forward to the next one.

That was my second yoga session ever, and I got dragged from Surry Hills - by a girl obviously - to…read moreattend this one hour yoga class with Val. Val is as fit, flexible and nice as any yoga teacher and she smiles a lot! I can hear from here all the yoga aficionados being all "white boy what type of yoga are you even talking about?!?" *high pitched voice*. 32°C, continuous standing and ground poses, held for usually 3 breaths. Figure it out. It's easy to find - new address is in the tips - the facilities are nice and clean and the yoga room itself is wide enough that you don't feel cramped. The class was interesting, accessible to a newbie like me and even though I could have used a few extra tips as I was practising, I was able to go through most of it without feeling too dumb. Great feeling and good food at New Shanghai to wrap it up: a great week night!