Hitting the gym doesn’t have to be a drag. Build strength and flexibility at 21 of Sydney’s top fitness studios.
It’s been a long time coming. After months of closures, gyms and fitness studios have been given the green to slowly reopen across NSW from mid-June 2020. So, where should you book into to break a sweat? Here are 21 of our favourite spots to visit around Sydney.
98 Gym, Darlinghurst
Barry’s Bootcamp, CBD, Surry Hills & Kings Cross
The iconic red light rooms of Barry’s Bootcamp have drawn crowds of fitness fanatics from across the globe. Each workout at Barry’s burns an epic 1,000 calories, using high-intensity interval training to put trainers to their limits. Expect carefully curated beats and routines to help you achieve balanced levels of fitness. Find out more here.
Befit Training, Double Bay, Neutral Bay & Alexandria
Ready to test your limits? Get ready for epic group training with the crew from Befit. These group sessions are designed to develop strength and conditioning with a team of likeminded trainers to hold you accountable. Find out more here.
Bodylove Pilates, Woollahra
It’s all about the mindful burn at Woollahra’s Bodylove Pilates. This airy, idyllic studio provides a range of fun yet challenging classes including reformer nad mat pilates, yoga, barre, cardio and a robust prenatal program. Find out more here.
Cycology Club, Surry Hills
F45 Training, Various Locations
For those who really want to get the blood pumping look no further than F45. These functional training classes mix circuit movies with HIIT style workouts for a session that will leave you dripping in sweat. F45 studios are due to reopen in NSW on 13 June and have implemented new class structures to ensure the health and safety of members. Find out more here.
Fit Collective, Double Bay
Looking for a luxe gym experience? Look no further than Fit Collective Double Bay, housed inside the InterContinental Double Bay. A fully-equipped fitness area with dedicated cardiovascular equipment, resistance equipment, and free weights is at your disposal in our gym, located on the ground level promenade of the hotel. Our state of the art Technogym equipment provides guests with a totally immersive workout experience whilst you are away from your normal routine. Our gym facilities are complimentary for guests staying at the hotel but memberships are available for members of the public. Save the date, Fit Collective will be open from June 13th 2020. Find out more here.
Fitness Playground, Surry Hills, Marrickville & Newtown
Since 2014, Fitness Playground has been bringing Sydneysiders a unique fitness experience in a fun and friendly gym environment. With multiple locations across Sydney, these gyms are anything but ordinary. From aerial yoga to boxing sessions and everything in between, get ready to boost your strength and fitness. The best bit? These gyms will be open again from June 13th. Find out more here.
Flow Athletic, Paddington
Bend, sweat and lift in Flow Athletic’s award-winning Paddington studio. This fitness studio is all about balance, helping their members create the perfect routine with a blend of strength, cardio and yoga classes. Whether you hit the reformer, jump into a spin class or join their run club, you’re guaranteed to boost your fitness. Find out more here.
FluidForm Pilates, Waterloo & Randwick
Speaking of building flexibility and strength, look no further than the boutique pilates studio, FluidForm. With 2 luxury locations, these small group classes and private one-on-one sessions are perfect for those looking to refine their pilates practice. Find out more here.
Humming Puppy, Redfern
As far as luxe yoga experiences go, this is one of the best Sydney has to offer. Step into Humming Puppy’s beautiful Redfern studio and get ready for an inspiring class to build flexibility and strength. What makes this studio unique is the ‘hum’ you’ll hear as you enter the space, with bespoke engineered soundscapes creating feel-good energy in the room. Find out more here.
Hustle Boxing, Potts Point
Ready to boost your boxing skills? Head straight to the uber-cool fitness studio that is Potts Point’s Hustle Boxing. Each 50-minute session is tailored to deliver maximum results, with a mix of technical boxing movies and full-body conditioning and cardio intervals to get your blood pumping. Find out more here.
One Hot Yoga, Potts Point
Set in a stunning 1930’s warehouse conversion in Potts Point, One Hot Yoga is the perfect spot to find your flow. Using a unique hydronic heating system, expect dynamic classes that support your practice to go deeper and deliver powerful results. Find out more here.
Paramount Rec Club, Surry Hills
Set atop the stunning Paramount House building, Paramount Rec Club is a boutique fitness studio delivering a range of curated small group classes and PT training options. Their open-air terrace is the perfect spot to break a sweat, with everything from bootcamp to yoga classes offered every day of the week. Find out more here.
Scout Pilates, St Peters
There’s no neon lights or crazy interiors at Scout Pilates, but that’s part of the charm. This minimalist Inner West studio is all about no-nonsense pilates classes designed for everybody. Expect a welcoming environment and expert teachers who will guide you through moves on both the mat and reformer. Find out more here.
Shelter, Double Bay
It might feel like a day spa, but Shelter is a world-class gym spot with everything ice baths to saunas and even a juice bar on site. The gym offers a range of fitness classes, private training sessions and wellness activities to help you recover after your session. Find out more here.
SOMA Collection, CBD
Talking of luxe spots, the CBD’s SOMA Collection is a gym that’s all about luxury. Set inside Chifley Tower, this stunning fitness centre includes multiple group class spaces, a fully equipped gym, spa and so much more. Expect some of Sydney’s best PTs and trainers to help guide you through every move and workout. Find out more here.
The Well, Bondi
At The Well, fitness is only just part of what this Bondi centre offers. Taking a holistic approach to health, the team offers everything from massage to psychology services to help you improve yourself from the inside, out. Oh, and they even had a wholefoods cafe on-site to refuel after your session. Find out more here.
Trampo-Line, Surry Hills
Undercard Boxing, Darlinghurst
Set on the cusp on the city, Undercard boxing is more than just about throwing punches. This passionate team of trainers is on a mission to help Sydneysiders feel fitter and more confident with dynamic boxing-led routines to help you break a sweat. Find out more here.
VIVE Active, Double Bay & Brookvale
Reformer pilates never looked so good. The team from VIVE Active is turning pilates on its head with intense, 50-minute classes of epic fun for results you’ve never thought possible. Oh and zero reformer experience is required! Expect a combo of total body conditioning moves in a neon-drenched studio, with 6 different class styles to book into. Find out more here.