Good Times Pilates Brunswick - Brunswick (VIC)

Sav Best gyming experience I’ve had in a while. Staff is cheerful, motivational and inspiring. This gym is a communal gym which is very motivating of its own, no room for slack. A lot of exercises packed into a 50 min routine. Including pep talk, warm up and stretching. They do a 8 week challenge which monitors your diet too, which is assigned according to your set goals. Definitely worth a try.

Karina La Spina Extremely disappointing gym management — unclean, unresponsive, and unauthorized charges. This review is specifically about the gym side of Brunswick East Gym, not the Taekwondo program. My membership officially ended on March 6, confirmed by the staff — yet the gym has continued to deduct money from my bank account, even twice after cancellation. I’ve emailed multiple times and called, but no one ever responds. I’ve now had to involve my bank and am escalating the matter to Consumer Affairs Victoria due to unauthorized charges and complete lack of communication. It’s especially disheartening because my family were among the gym’s first customers when it opened. Back then, under Master Will’s leadership, we did both gym and Taekwondo. I stopped gym classes during my pregnancy after doing HIIT, and there were no issues at all with staff or admin back then — things were smooth and professional. Since Master Will left, only the Taekwondo side has remained well-run (now managed by Master Nora). The gym side however is now a complete mess. The facility is unclean and poorly maintained: There’s dust everywhere and cobwebs on top of cobwebs. No disinfectant wipes or cleaning protocols. Machines out of order for months, including the leg press which has been broken for over a year. The toilet is constantly black with grime — truly unsanitary conditions. It’s sad to see this happen to a place that once held such promise, especially one that’s part of our local community. Unless things seriously change, I’d strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a gym with proper hygiene, maintenance, and ethical business practice.

Ben What a great gym! All the staff are really helpful. The music is always great. The sauna is state of the art. Being able to do a cold plunge outdoors is great. They let you bring your dog in. The equipment is all high tech and easy to use. The group sessions on the weekend are awesome! Well done Project Better :)

Shane McSweeney No egos, no pressure — just a welcoming gym with heaps of equipment variety. Steve and his trainers are supportive, motivating, and make every workout fun and effective!

Julia Baglioni My partner and I have been training with Jackson for just under 12 months. Coming from someone who never thought they’d enjoy the gym, I can safely say that I am converted. Jackson and Dene provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, and truly want to help you achieve.

Kathryn Arnold What is great about the Jack and Hill experience is how Simon and his team personalise your program to focus on your specific goals. They are all super knowledgable, motivated and encouraging. The environment is truly inclusive, everyone is welcome!

Lee The range of free weight equipment and squat racks make it an excellent gym. Low cost and very friendly/responsive staff. Would recommend. Maintained to a high level of cleanliness.

Scott Jenke & Zoe Maud Love HealthyFit. As the name suggests, it’s a place for people who train to stay healthy. I was a regular pre-Covid and I’m so glad I started attending regularly again this year. The trainers are lovely and knowledgeable- I appreciate Frank’s low-key friendly vibe at my early morning sessions as I don’t want any over-the-top loud rep-counting encouragement at that hour! After a few months attending regularly, I realised how much progress I have made when moving a large, heavy piece of board with my husband recently and I could manage easily, feeling my core and arms working without having to think about it. Every day life is just easier when you’re stronger - thanks Frank!

Aroha Harawira I joined 5ew just over a year ago and it’s the best decision I’ve made. I was struggling with a hip injury and despite previously being pretty motivated to train prior to the injury, I was scared to go back to my old way of training only to have to spend another year recovery. The team at 5EW developed me a personal plan to help me regain my strength whilst working around my injury. The addition of yoga classes and saunas has helped me to regain my health. And even during lockdown my PT kept me on track with online PT sessions. A really great team, amazing facilities and I love that their focus is about health, not solely aesthetics.

Jitesh Chheda Had a great experience joining Plus Fitness Fitzroy. The team was really informative and was very helpful setting up the membership. The whole process was a breeze.