I recently had a work trip in Sydney and was in serious need of some physical exercise. Let me tell…read moreyou: I hate running. My body was made for loving, not plodding around some path, dodging pedestrians in a busy city. Looked on line for some alternatives and came up trumps with Body Mind Life. I managed to jag an on line special of $43 for one month, unlimited classes. Considering the casual price is around $20 per class, I only needed to do three classes to be ahead. Bloody great deal! In the end, I did one a day, for five days. Each class I took had a different teacher, meaning I got a great look in for several of the different styles and teaching methods on offer. What threw me at first was the heat of the rooms -- I didn't realise they do raise the temperature in there to about 30 degrees, meaning you are dropping some sweat after the first series of sun salutations. So take a towel. Of note and much appreciated, in no particular order are these aspects: * huge studio space * decent hard flooring, meaning no malingering sweat stench in the room. Little markers tell you where to lay your mats at a respectable distance from the person next to you * thick, great quality mats and clean white towels available for hire at a charge of $2 apiece * plenty of cleaning fluids and wipes to clean your mats afterwards and hang them to air (and participants all seem to do this - bonus) * bathroom facilities immense: toilets, showers, blowdryers, tissues, space and light aplenty * amazing array of class types and times, seven days a week * great vibe. Friendly, competent, confident staff

Perfect spot to get away from the busy city life and submerge in your inner yogi ;) being a total…read morebeginner or advanced practitioner, you will find your happiness here with a big choice of different classes from yoga to pilates to meditation. Very nice facilities too to have a shower/get changed and get ready for the rest of your day after class.

I'd been to Barre Body in Melbourne and Perth, so I knew what to expect at this Sydney studio…read more I used my ClassPass membership to take Megan's barre tone class. Though the website says otherwise, socks were not required (I prefer barre in bare feet when it's done on wood floor as it is here). Barre Body bills this class as "...strong and dynamic." I'd say I found that to be true. If you've done Dailey Method, Pure Barre or Bar Method, you'll feel right at home. And if you've never done barre before but have done yoga and/or pilates, you'll do fine too. This is a small studio with no lobby so you probably don't want to rock up more than 10 minutes prior to class.

I'm a fan of Barre Body in Melbourne and attend classes at least a couple of times a week. I was…read morereally happy to know that during a recent visit to Sydney I was able to use my membership to attend a class at the Surry Hills studio, and could book the exact same way as I do at home via my Barre Body app. This studio is clean and minimalist. It's a serene environment to work out and it's nicely located to public transport for easy access. The classes themselves are varied, with different styles and intensities available depending on your ability and mood. Like my experiences in Melbourne, the teacher at my Surry Hills class was absolutely delightful and had a terrific way of leading the class and encouraging everyone.

My inner thighs have never been so sore…read more And that's a good thing, I think. I'm probably a better twerker than I was before, too. Went to an intro session here - they're new - and it was my first Pilates experience, I'd never seen the spring-loaded bench contraption that you use for this kind of exercise, and I was pretty rubbish at it to start, like a dog trying to stand up in a moving car. I've played sport all my life so thought this would be a breeze, but it was surprisingly challenging, made even more so by the girls around me who glided through the movements smooth as you like and there I am in the corner going all beef jerky. And I'm sore, so it must work, right?

Came with Class Pass and loved this class! Out of the places I tried this one is the one I'm most…read morelikely to come back to. Welcoming vibe in class, not too bright and, while it was hot, it wasn't overwhelmingly hot. So central you can get anywhere after class quickly, after you have a shower of course! They have shampoo, hair dryers and straighteners. There are mats in the back of the classroom.

I love this place so much that I could live here!! Beautifully set out, super friendly staff and…read moreawesome instructors. I love the Barre classes with Indigo the best.

The amazing instructors make this pilates studio worth five stars. The sessions are tailored which…read moreis perfect for my partner and I because we have different needs. Axis is also in a convenient location (close to Central Station) and the studio is well equiped. In my opinion this is the best pilates studio in Sydney.

From the owner: All programs are specifically designed to suit the needs and goals of the client.read more

Pardon me for simply pasting my instagram post but short on time…read more.. Latest fave Inspirational Female: Mom of 2 wee girls & pregnant w her 3rd @CarlaSconce is obv living an Optimal Mind Body life. She teaches a killer* pilates reformer class @BodyMindLife - my NEW FAVE go to for Pilates & Yoga: 4 locations, excellent selection of classes & workshops* (including my fave - Yin Yoga) & EXCEPTIONAL instructors**. ALL of them have made me smile in the first 3 minutes of class and again while dripping sweat and hitting my edge physically and otherwise. I also LOVE @AzraMustafa (2nd photo). She had me when she opened class: "If you need to go into child's pose at any point in the class, please do. Or if you want to spend the 1st 1/2 of class in child's pose and then go into savasana for the 2nd 1/2, I'm okay with that too." In short, she expertly led a full range of students with the perfect balance of humor, compassion & cheerleading. NOT easy w a mixed level class. +RECO: Sign up for Body Mind Life's ridic monthly all inclusive unlimited (less than $100US), even if only in town for a couple wks. Try all locations (I use Potts Point mostly) and their AM & PM classes. GREAT motivator to get up very early and stay connected to your healthy living while in Sydney. Or if you're just getting back into your fitness groove or trying these modalities for the first time, awesome way to dive in. Do this in any town where you'll be working/staying more than a week. It will motivate you to take more classes, get to know different instructors and to do something daily - the key to establishing new, healthy living habits. *I found out it wasn't just me who felt so as all the women from class were whimpering but smiling together in the locker room post class;) **If in or near Sydney or you like to travel, check out their "Events" schedule: mucho yoga teacher trainings & more... former @ExhaleSpa colleague @SimonPark has a couple of April trainings I'm planning to jump into.

Visiting from the west coast of the US, and was keen to find a good spot to do yoga. Dropped in…read morehere after finding it online. I was absolutely not disappointed -- the space is phenomenal, raised up a level off the street and with a view of Sydney's CBD. The room is incredibly spacious, and well lit; wooden floors and high ceilings. The class itself, with Roxy, was wonderful -- though they do have a tendency to turn the heat up (whether you like that or not is a matter of preference, but I get hot enough doing yoga without needing them to turn it up to 30°C). Either way though, this is a fantastic spot for doing yoga and I'd highly recommend it!

I got a month unlimited for $49 and found out they also have a groupon for $29 for a month…read moreunlimited! I love the vibe and energy from this place m. It's a great location for me 5 min bike ride from home. Would def recommend. Just wish they had a bit more classes on the weekends.

This is a down and dirty boxing gym, in a good way. Walking in the doors here you get the…read moreimpression that this place means business. There are professional boxers training here, so if you're an amateur like me then you'll feel a little intimated but don't despair all abilities are welcome here. I took a Kick Start Foundation class where they teach you the basics of boxing techniques. The class is great, it gave me lots of confidence plus a great workout. My partner took a F.I.T class which is a high intensity class and not for the faint hearted given the way he looked when he finished! Overall this is great place if you're wanting to include boxing in your workout.

I had a really bad experience at boxing works. I signed up for a 10 visit pass, when I arrived for…read moremy eighth session, they told me that i had to renew, i realised that they had included my free pass visit and also the day the boxing trainer did a no show, very disappointed. When I spoke to the owner Alexandra Papadopolous she was very rude and denied that I had two sessions left and walked away when I was explaining the reason behind this mistake, anyway I did not renew or return to this gym again, I felt ripped off. Joel