A really amazing place! I dont know where to begin when…read moretrying to write a review for CrossFit Brookvale. From the very first moment i walked into the 'Box' i was welcomed with open arms. I was made to feel like i belonged from the get go. The coaches are dedicated, friendly, enthusiastic and FIT. They have the ability to read and assess each member individually and program and coach according to this. You just dont get this anywhere else. The variety of workouts is what will keep you going back. In the 1 1/2 years i have been attending i cant remember doing the same workout twice. Variety, working different muscle groups, high intensity, short duration- these are the elements that get results. I was never a really big person, but i loss 7 kgs, developed muscle tone and finally have a sense of pride about the way i look. I have never felt like this before. Whether you are just looking to get fit, learn to be able to lift weight, climbs ropes, double under, triple under, muscle up, kip, back flip, handstand walk or go to the world championships i would hands down recommend CrossFit Brookvale. Join the family.

Great club, good new year deal. Has a small club feel, with all of the big gym benefits. First…read moresession with a trainer today, was really easy to be introduced to the gym this way.

When staying in Manly for a few days I had two lessons here with Scott. He's a great coach and it's…read morea lovely friendly club.

The owner, Edric is deeply in tune with the way the human body works, and in helping explain it so…read morethat you can understand what is happening and the reason for the exercises prescribed. It seems most cuts,err are here for general fitness, but there are a significant number that have been referred or found this studio after seeking help for long standing muscular or similar issues, where the stand physiotherapy or chain gym wasn't helping. I had first tried Pilates in a gym environment and left less-than-impressed, wondering what the point was. I was reluctant to give it another go until referred here. Edric helped me understand and get in touch with my "core"" and to activate it, which once you understand the difference it is like chalk and cheese. The Pilates exercises administered range from the very basics for beginners to quite advanced ad very challenging exercises that can be extremely challenging to master well, but at all times I have been supervised and coached to make sure nothing goes wrong. i started with a couple of 1-on-1 lessons, which i found helpful, before moving to the small group classes of no more than 4-5 people, where everyone is operating on a tailored program, but still under the watchful eye of Edric and the other instructors. Unlike in the gym, where there are only "floor or mat classes" or "Reformer Classes", there is a wide range of other equipment and props that ensure there are always new ways to test the body and make sure you never get bored doing the same thing over and over again. The other clients that have been in the groups I have attended are all extremely nice and friendly, and it looks as if many of them have been long term clients. Edric told me that before taking up Pilates he had been involved in instructing Tai-Chi for many years, and then studied Human Movement at University. He is very courteous, professional and knowledgable and I have no reservation in recommending his Pilates Studio.

If there's a zero star, I would have put it...unfortunately I'd to put one...worst gym ever. PLEASE…read moreDON'T EVER SIGN UP WITH FITNESS FIRST. Cleanliness is zero, facilities are broken and when you try to make a suggestion or complaint, you will be ignored and never get a response.

This is a fairly new Fitness First. It can get a bit crowded especially on Monday nights, better to…read morecome a bit later when the rush for treadmills and other cardio machines have dwindled. They offer the standard group exercises, my one gripe is the yoga times do not work well with my schedule. Speaking of times, I also wish they had longer hours for the weekend, considering that you pay a premium for the Platinum gym. The pool is warm and good for a few laps. There is a sauna by the pool, which is shared by males and females. It is a bit uncomfortable for me because some guys go in the sauna from the pool with their swimming trunks and lie on the benches a bit too comfortably, it just makes me a bit fidgety and uncomfortable. Or maybe I'm just being too much of a prude. In the ladies locker room, there is a steam room but I've found it to be unappealing because I've seen hairs on the tiles. Like most gyms, you get a fair bit of muscly guys who look like they're just there to show off but generally the crowd here is pretty decent. There is a lounge area near the front with iMacs and free wifi. They also have a play zone for kids but I've never really seen any kids in there.

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.

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.

For those who are serious about weight training, this is the gym for you. It is also very welcoming…read moreand friendly to those of us that are not that comfortable in a gym such as this. I got to be so tired of the other gyms where is seems to be more about fashion and gossip. This is a gym for the serious, yet again, everyone who trains here are very nice and will help you when you seem confused about what you are doing (me) :) I feel like this place is a second home. Great people, great owner.

Best gym in the Shire. It's huge, clean, open 24 hours, has plenty of parking and everyone there is…read morevery friendly.