Dragging myself to the gym is hard enough without the additional scrutiny you find in some of the…read morebigger fitness centres in the city. Situated close to the new Channel 7/Pacific Magazines building, and a 10 minute walk from both Redfern and Erskineville stations, we find a cosy little alternative where you don't have to feel self-conscious. Opened just over two years ago, it has experienced tremendous growth due to its comfortable vibe and professional and supportive personal trainers, who ensure you get the most out of your hour and encourage you to set and reach individual goals, but never push. Whether you're a beginner or a gym junkie, there's fitness training to suit your needs. I like their distinctive small-group boxing and general fitness classes-you can let out some steam (and burn those kilojoules!) outdoors, in the nearby Australian Technology Park, so you're not confined to the fitness studio. Your peers keep you motivated, you split the cost, and you might even make a friend or two. Other services include one-on-one sessions as well as pre and post natal classes. Their opening hours accommodate for morning, lunch, and evening, as well as weekend work-outs. It's up to you how you want to work out, when you want to work out, and whom with. It really is YOUR gym.

From the owner: We like training in small groups because it's more fun and more competitive than training alone, so…read moreyou'll work harder.

I love this place! Im sad I moved away to another country and I can't find the same thing here in…read moreCalifornia. I refer all my friends in Sydney here, its really that awesome! Brand new location (410 Botany Rd.) and shiny new gym. Super nice staff and trainers. FANTASTIC deals on personal training. Small intimate location is great to go workout or train, and it has plenty of equipment. Its like having my own private gym! Highly recommended, my trainer Andrew is awesome and all of the trainers seem great. You really want to try this place, and they make it affordable! Ignore the wrong address on here. Yelp Australia is lagging a bit and it is really at 410 Botany in Alexandria.

From the owner: Bodyzone studios is a community based 24hour gym, we excel in indoor bootcamp groups and personal…read moretraining. Bodyzone trainers are highly qualified to delivering clients results and motivating our clients to achieving their goals. Check out our new branch at 8 norton street leichhardt, bodyzone introduces fit body bootcamp direct from the USA - check out our group sessions including boxing, check out our personal trainers and unbeatable fortnightly and yearly membership rates.

Michelle always makes every session challenging and enjoyable. She creates a variety of exercise…read morecombinations to suit each session. I particularly love training outdoors and am thrilled that Michelle offers this option. She understands my busy university schedule, so the time and location of sessions are flexible. Thank you Michelle for all your motivation and encouragement!

From the owner: Leading personal trainer providing training sessions, nutrition advice and motivation in…read moreErskineville, Newtown, Camperdown and Alexandria.

This is my gym, and I completely friggin' love it. I'm not university staff, or a student - I'm…read morejust a community member, but I wouldn't dream of switching to another gym no matter the incentives. The facilities here are terrific and (unless you happen along during a peak time, when like in any gym it gets kinda competitive gear-wise) you can't fail to have a good workout. I had personal training sessions here last year and it taught me a lot - I highly recommend those to anyone unsure of how to achieve their fitness goals, or who is maybe a bit intimidated by all the equipment and/or the gym atmosphere. If I'm unsure of anything or want some advice or even a critique of my form I always ask the trainers on duty, who are unfailingly friendly and helpful. But the thing that first hooked me are the classes. SUSF run the Les Mills program, and I am a big RPM devotee (who dabbles in Attack and sometimes Pump). The instructors here are top-notch; no kidding. (For comparison's sake I did a spin class in New York and it was nonsense. Absolute nonsense.) They are also super encouraging, and you'll probably find that your once-a-week RPM class explodes into you somehow being at the gym seven days a week just to take advantage of all the awesome instructors available to you. Plus there's a pool! Parking is kind of a drag, but there's a bike rack out front, a busy bus stop (370, 422, 423, 426, 428) up on City Road, and it's a short walk from Redfern train station (past some pretty great cafes).

The following feedback is specific to the Sydney University Swim School. Please read on as I hope…read morethis review will inform future students of the swim school to consider. I am a current student in their swim school. I go for evening lessons once a week after work. Unfortunately on Tuesday 21 March 2017, there was extreme thunderstorms that striked Sydney. Commuters heading home in the rush hour were all affected. Trees uprooted, road accidents, flash floods, train stations shut - the roads were chaos. Google it and you will see numerous articles and videos of taht evening. A journey to the school that would normally take me 30 min took me 1h 15 min. I made multiple calls to the school throughout my journey to tell them I was stuck on the road literally in gridlock and they told me to email to reschedule. I took their instruction and emailed the school. Unfortunately the reponses I have received from them is very upsetting. They wrote back saying that they can only reschedule if I gave 72 hours notice or provide a med certificate. Otherwise I have to pay to reschedule. I replied saying that there is absolutely no way to foresee or predict that the extreme weather is going to cause widespread havoc that evening. I can't anticipate the train stations shutting down, flooding on streets and numerous car accidents. What I asked for was decency in considering that the abovementioned was out of my control. I did everything possible to call the school and even got my friend who was already in the school to let them know. They further responded saying that i didn't give them "enough warning" and without the 72hr notice, they couldn't offer my place to someone else who needs a makeup lesson (aka they lose $19.50). 72hr notice for the effects of weather that I can't predict?! Seriously, if I can, I'll be rich. What baffles me is that the policy accepts medical certificates if someone fall sick that day, but not other unforeseen uncontrollable act's of God. Makes me wonder if we'll be treated similarly should a student met other unforeseen circumstances or last minute emergencies. I must emphasise, the issue here is not about the $5 rescheduling fee but the principle behind it. I am disappointed as this swim school is part of (and representative of) the prestigious and world renowned Education institution, University of Sydney, that endeavours to produce successful students and NOT intimidate them to succumb to the centre's "Profit&Loss" driven goals. Shame.

A great place in Sydney to train traditional Muay Thai. I have trained here for 5 years and in this…read moretime it has grown significantly. Headed by Head Trainer and professional fighter Luis Regis, and other staff, SRG teaches the skills of traditional muay thai. Each class has similarities but also differences. We start with skipping, then warm up exercises, then shadow boxing. You then find a partner and do partner drills that the teacher shows you how to do. Trainers are all really helpful and excellent at what they do. SRG also has trainers from Thailand that come out and teach. They are all so nice and helpful, no big egos and everyone in SRG is treated like part of a family. They have kids classes, beginner, all levels and advanced classes. You can also purchase membership, ten pass sessions or pay for private classes. They hold events and we go and watch fighters compete. There's seminars and Bbqs and I've made heaps of friends. They sell gear by yakkao. Feel comfortable to come at any level, get fit, learn something new and enjoy!

I really enjoy the classes here, a wide range from weightlifting to Pilates and calisthenics. I…read morewish they had more classes on the weekends and more advanced yoga classes

Friendly staff, variety of equipment and training areas and good overall atmosphere…read more I've been going to this Gym since it opened and it has made me a healthier person Thanks guys!

Flow Athletic have a great philosophy on fitness; a balanced routine through hybrid classes combing…read morecardio, strength and yoga. My favourite is BikeAsana which is 30 minutes of hectic bike work followed by 30 mins of stretchy, relaxy yoga. Perfectly balanced. The music (especially Shannon's iTunes) is actually stuff I enjoy working out to and the trainers are great. Also, I think these are the first spin bikes that haven't given me the post-spin bum bruise. They're actually comfortable! Like Ying says, there is a community vibe here. They throw Xmas parties, put on movies, have a progression sticker chart and also a lounge area where you can use Wi fi and sip coconuts. If you want to do your own training, you'll be disappointed because its classes only. This suits me fine 'cos that's all I do. The only drawbacks are that it's expensive and maybe not great if you get a bit bored of spin and yoga. All in all its 4 stars from me.

I came here for a BikeAsana class with Kate while staying in Paddo for a few days on holiday…read more Absolutely beautiful studio space overlooking Oxford Street in a charming area full of high end Australian shops. The class was just the challenge I was looking for and I hope to try another before leaving Sydney. Highly recommend!!