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

Nerida Heyward I have always felt quite comfortable working out at Equilibrium North Melbourne over the past 8 years. The gym itself has a great deal of equipment, Dean and the staff have always been friendly and helpful.

Forkin’ Opinions Great local gym just a short walk from home. We joined during their March Madness promo and have been really impressed so far. The space is climate-controlled, well-equipped with everything you need for strength, hypertrophy, and cardio training. It’s never overly busy, making workouts efficient with easy access to equipment. Would love to see a seated leg curl added and a few updates to worn vinyl and cable attachments, but that’s just nitpicking. The gym is clean, secure 24/7, and the staff are fantastic. Coming from running our own fitness studio, the transition back to a commercial gym has been seamless. Equilibrium is a solid, no-nonsense space to train hard, get the job done, and move on. No jaw day here, just people putting in the work. Edit May 5: been over a month training here now and we’ve upped our review rating. Staff are great, and the gym has everything we need. Training here for us is perfect, location is unbeatable, and overall the atmosphere is pleasant.

ANIL PAK One of the best gyms I have ever trained. The coaches are welcoming and very knowledgeable. Joining BFT North Melbourne not only thought me how to train but also changed my lifestyle. Highly recommend!

Sivenanthini Visvanathan The best fitness gym anyone could ask for. BFT has completely changed my approach to fitness! The coaches are incredibly supportive and have helped me build a routine I can stick to... even on busy workdays. So grateful to have been part of this amazing community! ❤️

Kim Sung Jie Nice little community park with play areas for kids of all ages. Theres kids playground, basketball court, mini soccer ground, and the community centre.

Garry Patten Excellent community centre. Friendly staff and lots of facilities. Photos by Aspect Property Photography https://www.aspectpro.com.au/

Hamlet Gerulf Okay, you guys arent ready for this story I am about to tell you. I arrived at the pool, around 60 seconds before closing, and every staff member I came across just started YELLING at me for no reason? Anyway, I just didnt let it get to me and continued into the water. At first, I was having time of my life because no one was there! But soon enough I felt something in the water with me! It was kind of dark so I couldnt really see, I squinted really hard and realised that there was a staff member behind me trying to fish me out with the pool cleaner!!!!! It was fine though because the pool was too wet anyway, disgusting right? Then I made my way to the sauna, but when I got in it was too hot! Like 20 degrees! Are they trying to kill me!? So, I tried to escape, buy the door was locked!? So, I just sat down, and it was actually really relaxing because they started playing some nice music for me! And also, they put on some fun red and blue lighting! But it started hurting my eyes because it was flashing too much. Then a policeman unlocked the door and escorted me to the exit! SO RUDE. Since when was the pool shut!? What pool shuts at 3AM!? Basically, DONT COME HERE. They even made me put clothes on and said I couldnt swim unless I had a swimming cap because apparently they didnt want the red dye in my hair all over the pool.

Green Boy $7.80 to do laps in an overcrowded 25m pool is pretty rich. If it was $5 would be more appropriately priced. 2025 edit: price has increased to $8.40, which even above inflation. w When will these yearly increases end? Its a false economy as it only means people will come here less frequently.

Eve Cook Whenever I think about the gym, first and the foremost thing comes to my mind is “Listen to the iron, it can change your life” So a proper gym should have free weights, machines and an aerobic section for cardiovascular exercises. So I prefer this Recreation Centre. The trainers are very friendly and gives proper instructions. This is my favourite gym!!!

Craig Envy The staff allow swim club members to abuse and harass the public from inside business, a disgusting thing to allow from their elderly swim club members ,self entitlement is no excuse for bad behaviour from the swim club ,beware of member Dblast A very disturbed person staff allow to harass public

Seth Dearnley North Melbourne Boxing and Fitness is everything you could want in a boxing gym! Friendly environment, knowledgeable and passionate coaches, strong ties to the boxing community, good amenities and very reasonable prices. The gym caters to all skill levels from casual people like myself who do it for exercise to actual competitors who have won a bunch of fights. Was a bit nervous before my first session but soon felt welcome. Been going for almost a year now and I couldnt recommend it enough!

Sal Ram I recently visited North Melbourne Boxing Gym, hoping to improve my boxing skills and get a good workout. Unfortunately, my experience was far from what I expected. The biggest issue I faced was the coach. Instead of being supportive and encouraging, the coach seemed to thrive on intimidation and bullying. He frequently yelled at the participants, making us feel more like we were in a boot camp than a boxing gym. Constructive criticism is one thing, but this coach crossed the line, often making disparaging remarks that were neither helpful nor motivating. Moreover, the facilities themselves left a lot to be desired. The toilets were in terrible condition – dirty, poorly maintained, and lacking basic supplies. Its hard to focus on training when you feel uncomfortable even using the restrooms. Overall, North Melbourne Boxing Gym needs a serious overhaul in both its coaching approach and its facilities. Until these issues are addressed, I cant recommend this gym to anyone looking for a positive and supportive boxing environment.

1cheekylittlemonkey ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used to go to CorePlus North Melbourne and honestly loved it so much! The studio has such a warm, welcoming vibe and all the instructors are incredible, super friendly and motivating. Every class left me feeling strong and happy. I moved away recently and I’m honestly so sad about it, it’s such a special place and I miss it heaps! Henrietta E xxx

Mandy T Attended a Warm Yin Yoga with Instructor Mohini when I was on a vacation in Melbourne last week! Studios receptionist are friendly and will introduce you to the amenities. Warm Yin Yoga in winter is superb, but I thought it would be nice if Instructor provided some hands-on adjustments as there are some poses that we dont know if we are doing correctly and we are just following others. Overall, still a great experience.

Vitaliy Bashlykov I love this place. There is something in the air, I believe, that makes it cool. I hope it is legal. But seriously, Alex managed not only to create a really cool calisthenics gym, he created a community of nice people. I need to be honest, the only gym I liked was in a basement of a suburb of Moscow with anything but shiny equipment and mercy. People made that gym great. Melbourne Calisthenics gym is a next level (yeah, ground floor, you got it). Try it, it is different. By the way, you do not need to be able to do pull-ups or other things; if you cannot do something, you will be shown the easier version that will get you there.

L T Balkin Really enjoyed the beginner class , Alex is a fantastic teacher! I found learning all the band stretches beneficial to my training! I would highly recommend doing a class if you have any interest in calisthenics!

Laura Yuile This gym was so different to any other gym. The energy was amazing, the coaches cared about results and tailored workouts completely for you. My coach made a difference to how I viewed my fitness, diet and energy. (Edit: having now moved much further away, I found leaving the gym was a difficult process and they took my feedback quite personally, which surprised me given the female-supporting environment they created. Notwithstanding, I still appreciate the time I spent there a huge amount)

Loz Sanders I have been training at The Queen of Lean since 2019 and can’t recommend it highly enough. The space itself feels very safe and the community is very inclusive and welcoming. The coaches are great at what they do and supportive of everyone not just their own clients. The owner, Amanda, is always trying to improve the user experience and genuinely takes feedback on board. It’s unlike any other gym I’ve been to before in the best way possible!

Paula D I hate gyms. Have hated them for years. But the UG do it differently. These folks operate from a stance of building community, not just between you and the trainers Andy & Shelly, but also ensuring they’re building relationships amongst the members too. They’re super knowledgeable and supportive, no matter how hard (or not) you train.

Alexander Drescher Day pass 10$ - free Trial available... Perfect for traveling - nice shower, great staff

Ivy Windred-Wornes All the instructors are so so good. Best Pilates I’ve been to by far. It’s now my regular. Love it here :)

Bridie F Amy is a great instructor, I’ve been going to her level 1 class for a few months now. (You have the option to level up to level 2 in the same class). She has a great teaching approach that is supportive and encouraging. I don’t like feeling pressured to push beyond my safe zone and Amy respects that whilst also encouraging me to progress. She also makes a great effort to know everyone’s name and include us all throughout the class.

Matthew Elias What a space and what a team. Ive been watching this space for a while and wasnt sure how it was going to come together, but i was blown away when I walked in, perfect use of space, super friendly and knowledgable team. Wasnt sure about semi private personal training sessions tbh, but I got to admit it works well! It was an absolute pleasure meeting everyone, and I look forward to working with you guys! Great addition to Errol St!

Lucas Fonseca I had only trained on my own before, and starting classes at Sphere has been a game changer. Loonie and his team are fantastic, sessions are perfect in duration and intensity, and the place feels like a comfortable studio, not a scary and busy gym. Really worth checking out!

Andrew Thompson Cameron is very knowledgeable, patient and attentive. Ive been going for almost a year, 2 to 3 times a week and am feeling stronger and more confident with living my injury every week . Highly recommended!

Natalia Khomko I have been training here for many years and highly recommend Cameron. He offers friendly and professional service. He tailors exercise programs to my individual needs, and is always flexible and tries to accommodate my busy schedule.

Wan Tee Pavel is a fantastic PT and has helped me achieve my fitness goal of improving strength and mobility. Each 30 minute session is very focused and effective, which is ideal for my busy schedule. Highly recommended for anyone with similar fitness goals.

Johnny Liaw Highly recommend Pavel, I love how he teaches the fundamentals on how to use your body when working out, everything from breathing to cues to help engage more muscles. I really feel like I’m properly learning how to use my body to move weights and look forward to continue learning from him.

Chloe Koe super lovely staff and location

Lindsy Greig Variety of poles, all good height and a very adaptable class! Lots of space in between poles as well!

LUSSA Great kickboxing session! Clear instruction, awesome energy, and a perfect balance between technique and conditioning. Highly recommend.