Where Locals Work Out: Best [16] Gyms and Fitness Centers in Elsternwick, VIC

Jacqueline Grace The staff are always friendly and helpful, and the gym itself is huge with heaps of equipment, even doubles of the popular machines, so there’s never a long wait. The members are super supportive too, which makes it such a great place to train! Gym is always clean and well maintained. Love this gym!

Matt Been a AF member for 10+ years and training in locations all across Aus and globally- this is hands down the best AF club I’ve found. Huge open plan, multi-zone space with new, clean equipment. Staff are lovely as well

Jayne Wise Loving UPstate! Classes are brilliant all the instructors I’ve had have been excellent. Twiggy’s class was one of my faves. She was so clear in her instruction, offering challenges and modifications so everyone could access the work at their own level. She made little individual corrections to maximise effort and offered words of encouragement and positive affirmations to those who were nailing it! It was a great class and I felt the burn…. In the best way! In every class, I always walk out feeling better than when I walked in.

Allaboutgoods Tosell I love the hot mat class, make me energetic and sweat. Different instructor has different challenges, love it. Friendly staff. The room temperature is perfect.

Van Tal is an exceptional trainer. He personalises sessions and ups the ante just when you need it. Training has gone up another level thanks to Tal. Vanessa

benjiszafran I’ve been working with Tal at Trademark Performance for the past 15 months, and the impact has been huge. I first came in with ongoing running injuries that were holding me back. Tal helped me work through those issues with a structured and smart approach to strength and conditioning, and since then we’ve continued to build on my overall strength, health, and fitness. As a dad of two with a demanding job, training here has been a game changer. The support, the personalised programming, and the accountability have made it easy to stay consistent, even with a busy schedule. I feel stronger, more energised, and just better overall. Couldn’t recommend it more.

Ye Alan Just moved to Melbourne and joining BFT has been such a great part of settling in! The coaches are super nice and warm, the studio’s huge, and the workouts are flexible depending on how youre feeling that day. It really helped me build a routine here. Always look forward to the sessions!

Parth Mittal Absolutely enjoy training at BFT. Probably the best way to workout. So much better than going to any gym. Great team members who bring in good energy and push you during the workout. Thanks BFT team

Samuel Perkins The only reason I’m not giving 1 star is after sending an email about my membership cancellation request - they were good, called and cancelled it with a 30 day notice to the final payment. The gym itself is very poor, messy and no one puts their weights away. Edit: I did in fact get in touch with Zap fitness (to cancel) - I responded to the missed call, called them back and spoke to customer service. This was completed before I wrote this review.

Logan yates Disgusting gym! All the machines were dirty and the gym had a horrendous smell! Seems to be an issue across all Zap venues, I’ve been to 4 and they’re all terrible. Literally recommend going to any other gym besides Zap Fitness!

Jessica Fulton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ive been doing STRONG Pilates for a few months now and Im genuinely hooked. Every session leaves me feeling stronger, more energized, and seriously accomplished. Its not just a workout — its a full-body sweat session that pushes you in the best way possible. The classes are dynamic and intense (in the best way), and the trainers are top-notch. What really sets STRONG apart is the incredible community vibe. Everyone’s so supportive and positive — it makes showing up something I genuinely look forward to. If you’re looking for a workout that challenges you, uplifts you, and makes you feel amazing, this is it!

LC Pilates class like no other! Actually pushes you and makes you seriously sweat. Teachers are super supportive and knowledgeable, and atmosphere is super friendly in there. Highly recommend! ⭐️

Stefanie Louey Play gym has been my first gym experience. From the first HIIT class, Murray has been supportive and motivating. The program is tailored to suit beginner to advanced and the focus is form and fun. The group of people who Murray has fostered over many years as the trainer here are of varied backgrounds and ages, everyone there to encourage each others personal progress. Thanks for welcoming me, I’m not going anywhere!

The Elwood Vet Team Such a great way to start the day - Murray is so supportive and encouraging, great community vibe, fun (but challenging) work outs to killer tunes. Ive made great friends and have loved getting fit after so long away from the gym. Couldnt recommend more highly xx

Donna Marolla It has become like a second home, and all the members are such beautiful people. We all train hard, and if anyone prefers a smaller gym feel,then this is for you! Highly recommend

Casey Sutton I cannot recommend Octane more highly! Lene and the team are super helpful and encouraging. I love not having to think about my workout each day - it’s all planned and I just have to turn up. The studio has a community feel and the members are friendly and welcoming. It is the best place to train hard and work on health and fitness goals amongst a great crew.

Chris Wallington 1st time visit, 6 page form to fill in on arrival. That is nuts and lazy…. Edited as I didn’t seem to be able to reply… Hi, I did tell your receptionist. Why have online forms and the ask for 6 pages to be filled in. That’s my experience and my review, massage was good, and the therapist was a nice enough chap, but I won’t come back again based off this experience.. Dont really care if you like the review or not, intimating that I didnt provide feedback to your cumbersome and antiquated enrolment methods to the receptionist is factually incorrect No point having some fill in online form is you don’t transpose any of it to the printouts you ask to be filled in, and I choose not to share my medical history for a deep tissue massage, but happy to consent and sign my name, if the booking and upfront payment your team asked for didn’t imply consent. The review (which you call a complaint) is genuine, but I have no intention of contacting your reception/email address, don’t want to waste more of my time. I didn’t want to stay after, to share my feedback on your form, my appointment started a 10 minutes late (I am fine with that, I don’t even really care it finished before the hour I paid for) but I had people to meet and gave my feedback already, what would be the point of stating it once more. Nothing disrespectful about reporting/reviewing my experience. Best of luck.

Marian Nady I came to Physiocure with an ankle injury and was treated by Dr. Harry. Right from the start, he was knowledgeable, professional, and very caring. He took the time to explain everything clearly and gave me tailored exercises that made a big difference in my recovery. I always felt supported and encouraged during my sessions, and my ankle has improved so much under his care. I would definitely recommend Dr. Harry at Physiocure to anyone in need of effective physiotherapy with a personal and supportive approach.

L P I have been going to Core for a few years. I have worked with physios, Keely & Nicki and I have met a few of their other physios. All the people at Core are very friendly and their physios are the best. They are so knowledgeable and they care about their clients. I have Diffuse Scleroderma and Osteoporosis and I have been helped immensely through my program with Nicki. I am in a group of 3-4 people and she has tailored a program to help improve my strength and range of motion. I am very lucky to have found Core.

Denise Setton High quality staff and excellent service. All physiotherapists here are highly experienced. They understand each client and provide individual pilates programs. Worth visiting for any issues.

Lachlan Dent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely love this place! I first came to Glowfit for red light therapy and was blown away by how much I enjoyed it, I ended up signing up for a membership that same day. Lana and George are all so incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. You can really tell they care about you, your experience and wellbeing. Every visit feels like a warm, positive environment where I can focus on myself and my health goals. What I love most is the flexibility of the services available. Being able to mix and match between red light, infrared saunas, body roll massages, fitness (like treadmills and bikes) and more has allowed me to build routines that truly works for my body. I’ve noticed real, lasting changes and feel so much better for it. Staff have always been polite, informative on the equipment and upfront about how the services work. I’ve always found communication here to be accomodating, respectful and professional. For anyone considering Glowfit give it a go! I’ve felt supported, cared for and seen real benefits. Skin is glowing, waist is slimming, I couldn’t recommend here more highly!

Helen Kharkov Such a great place to get in shape quickly. State of the art equipment, friendly knowledgeable staff who take care of every client. I used GlowFit for 4 weeks leading up to my wedding and it helped me drop 2 kg and tone up my waist and legs to look fabulous in my wedding dress. Thank you Lana and George!

Nolan C The team at Athletic Studio are awesome — really supportive and easy to work with. They put together detailed nutrition and workout programs that are actually realistic, so you can hit your goals without feeling burnt out. The sessions change things up enough to keep it interesting, and the whole vibe in the studio is relaxed and welcoming. You end up working hard but still enjoying it, which makes sticking to the routine so much easier.

Aoife Xuereb The team at Athletic Studio are fantastic. The trainers help you to reach your goals and take the time to teach you how to to do it properly and without getting injured. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming and the trainers are always keen and willing to share their tips on good form. If you are keen to do more resistance/weights training but don’t know where to start then this is absolutely worth the investment. You will see results and feel great. Highly recommend.

Kim Mac Great gym! Friendly and accommodating staff. I love a no fuss gym where you can go in and do your thing and feel comfortable. This gym is safe, clean, close to home, great prices! Theyve always helped me whenever Ive had anything to raise. Love my local! :)

Smith Paul (Ballsy Creative) I enjoy my workouts at 6 Degrees South. The space is great, and all of the equipment I like is there. I train with David, a terrific PT who adds a healthy mix of weights and kickboxing into my morning session. He gets my heart rate up. Managers Lilly and Tas are lovely to chat with, and always makes you feel welcome. Plus, the gym is very clean with lots of sprays and paper towels to wipe down benches and weights. Highly recommend.

JB Delcourt Ben is an awesome personal trainer. I have had an back / hip injury for 2 years. Ben has catered his program for my needs and after a few months I started feeling much stronger. He has been very patient and creative through the whole process by implementing new exercises to gently get me stronger without aggravating my injury. The small groups training is great with varied programs catering to everyones needs. Two more things - great banter with Ben and the group. And the prices are affordable compared to other places. You wont find a better place!

Anna Merkurieva I really enjoy training here. It works well if you’re just starting out or if you already have some experience but still want a supportive environment. The groups are small and the approach is very individual. Ben and George pay close attention to technique and can adjust the program to your needs. The atmosphere is great too: a good company of people, so you never get bored. It’s the kind of place where you not only get stronger and feel proud of yourself, but also switch off from the day, change your environment, and spend an evening or a morning with good people. Totally worth it

Anna Ben Khalfallah Core Plus is amazing, I go there basically everyday before school with my mum and we love it so much. I want to shout out Phoebe, Grace, Ellen, Paula and Charlotte. Your classes are absolutely incredible. I definitely recommend.

Natalia Tobon giraldo The studio is Amazing, but contact them real pain. I had to leave the country due an emergency and I have sent 5 emails asking to please pause my membership, I’d called many many times and I haven’t received any response. Completely unacceptable.

Zac Brygel Ronnie and his whole team are very professional, friendly, and create a great atmosphere at the gym. Ronnie has been training me for 10+ years and trains everyone around their individual needs. A great place for anyone regardless of where they are in their fitness journey.

Ashton Samuel Ronnie and his team are a warm and friendly gym with excellent facilities. After being with Ronnie for over 8 years, the gym and the team he has built is one big special CSW community where everyone thrives and succeeds in!