Writing a review of a fitness centre you signed up for in the last month of 2014 is like gushing to…read moreyour gal pals all too early about that guy you've been seeing and getting the warm fuzzies from. There's still that early days chance that it's all going to fall into a heap and you're left rejected or perhaps the one doing the rejecting. But, let's run with the current feeling of warm fuzzies and stay positive that this new relationship I'm having with a particular fitness centre is on the up and up. I'm a sick creature that loves spin classes. Unfortunately, unless you're willing to sign up to a gym Brisbane is lacking a dedicated spin studio. Maybe there's a business opportunity here?!? A Brisbane Soul Cycle. I digress. I didn't want to sign up for any ol' gym and after following Function Well for a while on Instagram I made a time to speak to their membership consultant being equally excited and afraid of what I was getting myself in for. The membership fee is slightly high but realistically no more than 1 or 2 coffees a day over the course of a week, and for the ability to attend three spin classes a week (more if my schedule allows), plus an infrared sauna on site, general gym equipment and a stack of other high intensity classes - it works for me. Yes, like any gym, there's the incredibly buff guys, there's the women who work out in full faces of makeup and there's the fitness folk that are rocking the Paleo thing like no body's business - but I'm yet to feel or be made feel out of place. In fact, although I'm a solo rider and keep to myself, I genuinely sense there's a great community vibe at the club and people are there to support one another through each class. If group training is your thing they regularly run 8-week challenges and have a cross fit-style studio around the corner that is open 24 hours a day. It's a little something for everyone. The space itself has been a few different gym chains in the time I've lived in Brisbane and as such it's not as sparkling new as other venues. The equipment is however and isn't any different from other gyms if you're familiar. The female change room is modern with lockers available, showers, hair dyers and even magazines. There's also a physio, nutritionist and creche on-site. If you're looking for a place to kickstart your new year resolutions or just need a mix up of your usual routine, based on the early day warm fuzzies, I'd say Function Well could well be the place to check out. In the mean time, I'm going to keep enjoying the feeling I get after I walk out of a class here. Clear mind and strong!

From the owner: Function Well provides everything you need for physical improvement: we come equipped with the…read morelatest training equipment, as well as experienced and friendly personal trainers, performance coaches and health specialists. For those who are looking to take their CrossFit, gymnastics and weightlifting to the next level, we have our Athletic Zone. If you'd like to restore and rejuvenate your body and mind through yoga, massage, meditation and more, we have Restoration Zone. We offer stimulating training environments that enable you to achieve the body that you want.

Great experience clean bathrooms nice cold bubblers i did get touched by one of the staff member…read moreMichael other than that it was good

the facilities in this gym are great for getting a good workout in! they have cold bubblers all…read morearound the gym incase you get thirsty! also all of the boys in the gym were staring at my tight toned butt like a little pork bun and it made me feel very appreciated! someone smeared some feces on the walls of the bathrooms but if you ask me that just adds to the overall appeal and decor of the bathroom. i always felt at risk of being groped but to be honest its oddly comforting. overall very good gym would recommend!

BEST GYM! Has everything you need classes, spin, yoga, pilates, heated indoor pool, steam room,…read morechild minding, huge weights room and the cardio room is separate to the weights which I love! Highly recommend...staff are really friendly and welcoming as well!!

From the owner: Active Life Fitness is a privately owned 24/7 full service gym that is over 2000sqm…read more At Active Life Fitness we understand flexibility in life is paramount and therefore we have consciously ensured that this is reflected in both our membership options and diverse range of facilities, including: - 24/7 Access - 470sqm Weights Room - Separate Cardio Room - Squash Courts - 16.6m, Indoor 4 Lane Swimming Pool - Group Fitness Classes - Cycle Studio - Pilates & Yoga Studio - Steam Room - Personal Trainers - Child Minding Facilities - Physiotherapist - Free Wi-Fi As you can see our full service gymnasium goes beyond the traditional weights and cardio experience of typical gyms. Being a family owned business, you can be assured of friendly service within a relaxed and pressure free environment. Our weights room includes doubles of some of our most popular pieces of equipment so that you never have to wait for your machine as well as over 35 cardio machines in the cardio room. Every membership includes an initial consultation to help you get started. Trained fitness staff are also on hand at within staffed hours to provide advice on exercises and equipment.

I cannot believe that Go doesn't have any reviews yet. This gym is amazing. It has all these things…read morethat make me wonder why not every gym does it. Examples: - the lockers have electronic number pads to enter your own code - sauna and steam room are connected at the end of the male and female toilets - the bathroom have change rooms with benches, not just showers and toilets - the general decor is focused on dark (with many a splash of neon colour) which makes it feel more private for workouts and cooler - the group fitness room is huge - the group fitness timetable is huge - an on site coffee shop The only issue I had is with one staff member at the front desk. I'm going to let it slide in my rating because everything else is amazing. I don't want to sound like an old fogy, but what is it with kids these days and their terrible, terrible lack of customer service? *shakes head* I restate, though, that was one person at an amazing club.

Update: I am returning to The United States and have, as a result, cancelled my Membership. I want…read moreto make a point about how People enrolled at this Gym should stay motivated and not let Anyone influence their goals. I allowed my "partner" of these past Two Years living in Brisbane to pretty much destroy my motivation at this Gym, specifically. Take advantage of the great Personal Trainers at this Gym Who spend their time with their noses in books and bettering their knowledge to better themselves so They can help You! Don't let my mistake be your mistake. Many other Gyms wouldn't care about personal issue(s) like mine affecting their ability to enter and exercise at this Gym. This Gym, however, does care. I encourage Anyone to work with a Personal Trainer at this Gym specifically to REALLY maximize your potential and see how amazing that "next level" can enhance a person's mood and enrich a positive perspective in life. Don't let the hater(s) win! The better You do and the more members enroll and develop a healthy addiction to exercise, the better the world is - in my opinion. Train hard. smile harder!

Awesome. Just awesome…read more Anchor offer boot camps, yoga and PT. Their boot camps are great because they are as tough as you want them to be - so they are perfect for the absolute beginner and for those who are already really fit. The trainers are all really great and never forget a name so it's a great environment. I've also seen they offer more specialised training when it gets close to an obstacle course being run in Brisbane - sounds like great fun but I would rather be in bed so I leave that for others. But it sounds great :) Definitely recommended.

The owners and trainers are friendly. Remember your name. The facility is small enough not to get…read morelost and have a great community feeling and big enough to get your work out done. The only facility I've come across where you can do yoga as well as metabolic conditioning type classes.

Let's be honest - Newstead, New Farm and Tenerife area is absolutely full of gyms and other fitness…read morestyle empires... Its is the reason why a lot of people live and work here, it is definitely part of the lifestyle. So why have I chosen Pure, and why do I stay loyal to them even when I have so much choice here in the area? I am going to say the innovation in the classes is what keeps me coming back keeping my membership current with them. A lot of gyms around here have the ho-hum run of the (les) mill(s) classes, which I find boring and repetitive whilst pure has a great range of self choreographed classes where the trainer is still very involved in what they deliver to you. You can choose from Reformer Pilates, to Yoga, light weights class, step, Cycle class to a Crankit class which utilised every muscle in your body whilst being suspended. Boxing also is available as well as my fave - Bounce! This is a high cardio class with dance moves performed on a mini tramp - it's so much fun you don't even notice the 500+ cals you burn during it. The also have a small studio of weights as well were you can employ a PT to really get your butt into gear - Pure is a great choice if you need a friendly environment to get yourself motivated without all the meatheads that normally abound in gyms.

I've experienced extremely unprofessional & poor customer service since 9th November and after my…read moreaccess to book classes was (again) stopped for no reason. I requested immediate cancellation (& no further charges) after 6 days of no access (that was pre-paid) and despite making 4 phone calls to request the issue to be fixed. Pure Health Newstead ignored my initial cancellation request and following 3 emails, the phone rang out within business hours and after taking time off work to go into the studio to speak directly - * I received no apology or explanation for why my access was stopped for 6 days * I was refused a refund for the days I was denied access as apparently refunds are strictly against company policy * My request for immediate cancellation was refused. I was advised I would continue to be charged a month of upfront gym membership fees (from 13th Nov) per contract, despite what has happened since 8th November Having been a loyal member for over 4 years, I am extremely disappointed as (expressed in my email to Pure Health on 13-Nov), I have always been a huge supporter of the style of gym, founder Marina's hands-on approach, the workshops, style & variety of classes Pure Health offers.

I love my gym! I've been a member here since January 2014, after joining at my local Snap. At some…read morepoint my membership transferred over to the city location - apparently it's based on the location you attend the most. I was super happy with the transfer because it means I get to use the awesome classes. Body Balance is my fave and they offer a number of different sessions each week. Apart from the fantastic staff, people who attend here are pretty low key and I never feel out of place in the free weights area. There are also plenty of treadmills, bikes and elliptical thingies, so I've never had to wait. My only criticism is that there's only one set of light weights (1-10kg dumbbells). You would think for a gym this size they'd get a second set. It's a minor criticism and doesn't detract from my 5 star rating. Best gym ever!

The gym owns pretty much everything that you need from weight machines to cardio machines, but out…read moreof all that one thing that makes this gym exceeds is the 24/7 OPEN time which is not great! There is large amount of space in the changing rooms as well.

Tucked away in the far corner of the Spring Hill Baths--in what I believe is the former storage and…read morePilates room--is the sweet little space inhabited by Brisbane Barre Studio. While not the first in Brisbane, I believe it is definitely the funkiest, with rows of removable Barres, sophisticated monochrome decor and a vibe to match. It almost feels like a hidden meeting place, perhaps it hosts The Secret Society of the Shaking Solei & Sartorii... Compared to other Barre classes this style is still a heart-rate elevator, but heavily Pilates based rather than upbeat choreographed sequences or ballet technique. In a 50 minute class you will work harder than you could guess, even with "piddly" little 1kg weights. My triceps were burning the next day, but it was a minor inconvenience compared to the assault on my glutes and quads. In a good way, of course. Expect bare feet, a sweaty brow, solid leg shakes, and to cringe whenever you hear the word "pulse" forevermore. The laser vision of owner-instructor Adriana means her small technique adjustments pack a real punch, even if it initially appears that you're making a smaller movement. Barre classes are not the cheapest fitness past-time but it provides one hell of a bang for your buck. The emphasis on lengthening the muscles also helps combat some of the postural imbalances us desk-workers are prone to. A range of class types keeps it interesting as well, and if a dancer's bod is your goal, Barre is key. You will definitely work up a sweat in these intimate classes, so bring your togs to take a dip in the baths afterwards, or make like we did and head across the road for a cold one. You know, for balance.

From the owner: Brisbane's strongest Barre classes! Build lean, strong muscles, increase your metabolism, and burn…read morecalories. You'll move better, be stronger, stand taller, and feel better all day long.