Where Locals Work Out: Best [16] Gyms and Fitness Centers in Frenchs Forest, NSW

Aysha Khan So exciting that Soul Athletic Club has finally opened its second location in Frenchs Forest, and it’s amazing! If you thought their first location in Mosman was aesthetically pleasing, the Frenchs Forest one is on a whole new level. Walking in, you wouldn’t believe you’re in Forestway Shopping Centre. The gym sets a very high standard with its beautiful design and state-of-the-art equipment. Plus, the private saunas are such a fantastic touch. Highly recommend checking it out!

jolo grande Ive been a member of Soul Athletic Club gym for a while now, and I couldnt be more satisfied with my experience. The atmosphere is fantastic, and I love how its always empty when I go, which means I can work out without any distractions. The equipment is top-notch, and the cleanliness of the gym is impressive. Ive already recommended it to my friends and family because I truly believe its one of the best places to achieve fitness goals without the usual crowds. If youre looking for a great gym experience, I highly suggest checking it out!

Monika Follie 5 Stars, always! I really enjoy coming to this gym. It’s always spotless and well-organized, and the girls are consistently friendly and welcoming with smiles on their faces. I honestly can’t say enough good things about it, plus, the location is convenient and easy to get to.

2012 Ford Fusion 4 Door Sedan Great gym -clean, well-equipped, and never too crowded. Staff are friendly and very welcoming.

Don Campbell I used to rate this gym as a solid 5 star. I have been a member of Virgin Active (Pitt St in the city) for well over 10 years. The Frenchs Forest gym is close to home so I am there often. Unfortunately, I have to rate it lower now. Mainly due to the very tired mens locker rooms. At least 50% of the key code locks dont work. The fittings are tired. The toilets and showers are just as tired and are smelly and appear dirty. I now try to avoid showering after a workout at the gym and prefer to go home in my sweaty gear and shower there. For the money we pay, the mens locker room is nowhere near acceptable. The rest of the gym (equipment etc) is 5 star.

lauren Turner Love the gym but I wish there was a stair master. Every other gym that I have been to have one and you’d think with the price we pay there could be at least one stair master installed. I asked about this and was told that the roof wasn’t high enough but I’m confused how this could be when the roof looks the same height as anytime fitness/ and there are other machines that require the same height that exist within the gym? Would be such a good addition to the gym.

Gerard Lang Started going to the physio for an ACL injury and 5 months later, I feel amazing. Alex has been extremely critical in my rehabilitation and gradual return to running and sport. Keen for the next few months to come and keep smashing my progression goals with him by my side.

Mike Fuller Had great interactions with all the Beachlife crew. They really helped me with some severe back pain with the initial treatment and a longer term strength plan and I am well on the way to getting back on my bike

miamark F45 -The Forest, is a fabulous place to get fit, be supported by experienced trainers/coaches and make friends from your area. The coaches are so invested in making you take the next steps in your fitness level, which ever level that may be. The members are friendly and local and if you visit regularly they become fast friends. Do yourself a favour, join and get healthy!

Jessica Maric It such such an amazing and supportive community and a great environment to be in. I’ve already learnt so much and felt so much improvement, the PT are so good at there jobs and make you feel so welcome. Would highly recommend for all ages and abilities!

Claire FEELS is such a welcome addition in the Forest. Fabulous instructors that create consistently different sequences giving you a full body workout strengthening and toning muscles. The lovely instructors are really welcoming and friendly. The owners have crafted a beautiful environment with gorgeous views over the bush and a range of great merch.

Angela Yelland We went to Feels Pilates for a team bonding session. This space is absolutely beautiful! It genuinely feels like a luxe experience. The merchandise is gorgeous and I love the branded T-shirts. The whole place is a vibe!

eglantine jalicot Ive had such a great support from my personal trainers Scotty and Emma. Theyve been encouraging, professional, and really focused on helping me reach my goals. Every session is tailored to my needs and Ive noticed real progress both physically and mentally. Im very grateful for their guidance and motivation. Highly recommend!

Bec Thompson Best gym and team ever!!! These last 9 weeks have been super challenging but incredibly rewarding. At first when I saw the calories and macros I was sceptical but I leant in and trusted the process. My trainer Carter was there every step of the way to help with both the diet and nutrition factors. As someone who’s struggled with binge eating, he helped guide me towards the concept of volume eating which has helped me stay fuller for longer. The accountability has helped massively with my consistency and this is the longest of kept on track in my adult life. I’ve lost 15kg since this time last year and 6kg in the last 9 weeks without losing any muscle mass! I’m going to be here for a long time to come :)

Mark Broadhead I have been a member of this gym for many years and cannot recommend it highly enough. The staff are so helpful and friendly and the gym has everything I need. They regularly update my weights workout for me so I always feel like I am progressing. Lauren and Reece have done this for me in the past are it is 100%. The classes are great too and I particular like the Yoga classes with the variety of excellent teachers and styles. Natalie, Jess, Phillipa and Liz are all brilliant and I always get something good out of their classes.

Jaydan jm The gym itself is good, but it seems that some of the people who go here werent briefed on gym etiquette. The main example of this being people who reserve machines by putting their towel/belongings on it, then going to use another machine (or even more than one other). Considering that there is only really one of each machine here, it becomes annoying if you want to work out on a machine that is being reserved. Again, this isnt the gyms fault, but I think they should do a better job with promoting etiquette beyond just reserving equipment too. Aside from this, its a good gym.

Heather A I took my 5 year old grandaughter to Aussie Gems and she loved it. As well as signing up for the term she tried a few other classes. Her favourite class was DMT and tumbling. It’s for beginners and teaches them handstands, cartwheels, and mini trampoline amongst other things and great for fitness. They are happy for you try class for $10 to check it out. Highly recommend

Anita A I had my 6 year old daughters birthday party at Aussie Gems and it was fabulous!! Would highly recommend. The food and the staff and the instructors were all amazing. Easiest party I have ever hosted.

Nav Jim’s an excellent instructor. He pays attention to everyone in class and teaches great form. He runs both strength and cardio sessions very well. I highly recommend his classes!

Marko De This place is with mixed vibes, on the one hand the gym downstairs is really good, with only one or two machines being changed. But on the other hand the two showers are really rank! One shower room the lights dont work. The other shower room, the shower head holder is broken, and the water goes down really slowly so your standing in your own dirty water. And, neither shower room has anywhere to put your clothes or bag - no bench or anything. Only able to leave stuff on the floor. Germaphobes stay away!

Kirsty Mould I started at BFT just over a month ago and I love it. Ive always been a gym person but my last gym was a self serve and I felt like I wasnt pushing myself. I knew a couple of friends that went to BFT so I thought Id give it a go. I was hooked in the first week. The trainers know what they are doing and I love the variety of the classes. Having the heart rate monitor and score at the end of each session makes me push myself every class. The best part is the community - everyone is so lovely, welcoming and encouraging. Del and Condo who own the studio are awesome and check in to see how Im going and if there is anything I need from them, making it a really personal experience. I highly encourage anyone who needs an extra boost, or who wants to spend their precious time at a gym actually doing something where they will see the benefits, give the team at BFT a call!

Ed Docherty I can’t say enough good things about this gym! It’s more than just a place to work out—it’s truly become a second home for me. From day one, the atmosphere was welcoming and supportive. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable, and the equipment is clean and well-maintained. What really sets this gym apart, though, is the community. I’ve made some amazing friends here—people who inspire me, push me, and make every workout something I actually look forward to. There’s a real sense of connection and encouragement here. If you’re looking for a gym that not only helps you reach your fitness goals but also feels like a place you belong, this is it. Highly recommend!

Georgia OBrien Couldn’t recommend EMP more highly! Beginner to strength training (after years doing HIIT, running and cycle) and absolutely loving it. Luke and Mel make me feel right at home, the sessions are tough but also cater to varying levels and I can already feel progress. The community is so welcoming, not intimidating at all. Do a trial, 100% you’ll love it.

Eliott DUCLOU Great gym with an awesome community. I am a busy dad and the programmed workouts make it easy to stay consistent and make progress without overthinking it. The coaches are super friendly and knowledgeable. They are always available to help with technique or adjustments to the workouts. It’s a tight knit community where members push and support each other in a fun way. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get fitter in small group setting.

Gabriel Della Casa Great place to be. Environment is amazing. Courts are high quality. Also having all racquet sports is a thing. Love the fact I can play tennis, pickleball and beach tennis at same place.

Andre The best Tennis centre on the Northern Beaches and Chris the owner is amazing as too is all his staff. Always welcoming and time to chat. They have Tennis and purpose built Pickle ball courts and beach tennis too!! Highly recommended

Megan Ridley Movement HQ Is a fun, vibrant community of like minded members, trainers and staff. All dedicated to moving the body and health and well being! I highly recommend the gym for anyone who is looking to get back into training after an injury or break from training. The staff and trainers are very knowledgeable and supportive to meet your fitness needs! Always going above and beyond to learn about you and support your needs. Lots of equipment and variety of classes. Functional Mobility is a great class for all levels to get you moving and mobile, Ive not done a class like it anywhere else!

Daragh McCarthy Joining MovementHQ was the best decision Ive made since moving to Sydney. My partner and I joined the gym to meet new people and get back into fitness after travelling. I had a knee injury which put me off consistent strength training for years. Within a few months of attending a variety of classes focused on strength, mobility, conditioning and stretching, the injury went away and Ive found a great community to train with each morning. All of the coaches are really knowledgeable and motivating! It feels like personal training in a class environment and the 6.30am classes set my day up perfectly. I highly recommend anyone interested in getting back into fitness, or simply looking to progress, to try MovementHQ out!

Emma Devlin Fiona has created a welcoming, non-intimidating space - the perfect place to escape the chaos of every day life. The anti-gravity classes are fun and challenging and have resulted in completely eradicating my ongoing back pain. I highly recommend Beyond Fitness for people of all abilities!

Natalia Pliczka This studio is amazing, it offers all the amenities (shower, dressing room, mat storage, spare mats, etc). The classes are wonderful, I swear my lower back pain is healed after two weeks. And it was so severe prior to that, I could barely walk. (I waited until the pain was 90% better before trying antigravity, just in case). Dee is great and teaches classes in a very informative way that makes you feel comfortable using the hammock, and Fiona is lovely and the pace of her yoga classes go really well. I feel so much better afterwards that I wish I could go every day!!

Nicole van Barneveld Ive been going to Flex it Fitness classes for almost three years now and I love the small group sizes, personal attention and the all ladies classes! We have a laugh and everyone is made to feel very welcome. Nikkis new space is amazing, with lots of great machines and Phillipas yoga classes have me now converted as a yoga fan! Highly recommend.

Tim Dereu As a Physiotherapist I am more then confident to send any client to Sonya. She individually tailors all of her programs to her clients and allows for the perfect amount of progression and modification of exercise when needed. I would highly recommend Sonya to anyone who is looking for a new health kickstart she is the best in the business!