Bodypass is the ultimate gym pass giving you access to heaps of group fitness options all across…read moreMelbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. I signed up to the 1 month special for $49 aud just to see what the ruckus was about and to try out a few types of classes and studios I had heard about (the ones that don't always offer free trial or are quite expensive for 1 off goes). The sign up step is easy and the team were helpful introducing the membership at the recent Yelp Rooftop event. So how does it work? You log in online (no app yet) and you can book up to 4 classes in the upcoming week. You can filter classes by type, time, location or intensity. So far I've tried 4 classes in 3 days and the classes are ones that are not offered at my local gym - Barre, Reformer pilates, Core + Hot pilates and I am trying another studio tonight. Sounds great right?! Well yes and no - there are conditions you see... -You can only go to 1 studio 3 x per month (including franchises) -If you don't show or you forget to cancel a class you have booked in you get punished (fair enough, it is taking other people's spots) -Some areas do not have a lot of classes but they seem to be expanding their offering all the time -You can cancel anytime by emailing them a few days before your next billing The website is fairly easy to use, I do wish they had an app to book and also a search function using a map would be handy too. Perhaps each member can also have a few strikes before being charged for a no show or late cancellation as emergencies do happen. The current monthly rate is $99 after your first month which is a bit high for me but I am enjoying the freedom of being able to go try new classes especially as I work in different areas during the week. It will be a tough decision though to jump to a dearer membership for my wallet but my mind and body are pretty happy having a wider selection of classes to fit around work!

From the owner: How It Works Search…read moreOnce you've signed up, search for a class - we've got thousands to choose from. Book Booking a class is easy. Once you've found something simply press the 'Book' button. Work Out Attend your first class! Remember to turn up a little early and you're all set.

I am at Pilates Newby Trish made me feel welcome and comfortable wanna beautiful reformers I'll…read moredefinitely be signing up for a pack

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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?

I have so much love for this studio and it's instructors. They are welcoming, friendly and the…read morestudio is just beautiful. An amazing experience, and so passionate!

From the owner: Xtend Barre Lane Cove is in the heart of Lane Cove offering a premium studio experience with…read morepassionate instructors that have extensive training to ensure a workout that will leave you coming back for more. We are excited to support Lane Cove and neighbouring residents in reaching their fitness goals and to create a welcoming and inclusive community for all bodies and all fitness levels. Join us for a guaranteed fun and challenging workout!

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 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.

The class was well organised, started on time, parking close by, easy to find. The work was hard…read moreand I felt it a few days later, but I am a fan, loved it!

Barre Body is the best, so many different types of classes whether you prefer more of a…read moreyoga/pilates or more active HIIT. I love the teachers and the spaces are always so clean and relaxing. I've been going for over one year now and do not plan on stopping anytime soon :)

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.

The Liverpool st studio is awesome. Spacious and immaculate. Friendly staff and excellent…read moreinstructors. I love the barre classes!

From the owner: At The YogaBar on Liverpool Street, our mats are our happy place. We know it's not just about your…read morebody, it's a lifestyle and a state of mind. We are a community passionate about making a difference in and out of the studio. Our rockstar instructors will transform your body, mind and soul as you soak in the sweat and move to the music. We are here for the yoga warrior and the yoga clueless, for the flexible, tight, fanatics and curious. Call us or visit us for more information.

I tried out a 6.30am Power Barre Attack with Renee. It's the first time I've tried barre…read more Renee was very lovely, exactly what you'd want in a fitness instructor; very friendly and approachable, offering advice when you're doing something wrong in a warm manner. Power Barre Attack is somewhat challenging, and definitely a great work out. From ballet moves to a few burpees, planks and squats it's really cardio as well as strengthening and lengthening.

From the owner: Welcome to Balance Moves, a boutique Pilates and Barre studio in the heart of Sydney’s iconic Bondi…read moreBeach Come join us at our lovely, sun-filled studio where we have been teaching Bondi locals and Pilates & Barre enthusiasts since 2001. Whether you have years of experience, you are an instructor looking to improve your skillset or you are an absolute beginner, Balance Moves is the Pilates and Barre studio for you. We aim to educate, empower and inspire our students to reach their potential through the art of mindful movement, functional fitness, and core-based exercises. Allow our expert instructors to guide and nurture your body so you can improve your strength, body awareness and fitness with Pilates and Barre at Bondi’s longest-running studio. The studio director, Renee Scott, danced with the Hamburg Ballet before completing her initial Pilates training in New York under Joseph Pilates’ renowned disciple, Romana Kryzanowska. Balance Moves is also the home of Australia’s very own Barre method, Barre Attack which was created by Renee and is now taught in studios all over the world.