Where Locals Work Out: Best [16] Gyms and Fitness Centers in Brunswick East, Victoria

Monique Vella The best studio I have ever been to. Fun friendly and professional instructors, studio is clean and bright, and it even smells nice. Highly recommend

Stefania Pinilla Mantilla The studio is always spotless and has such a welcoming, calming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. I’ve been attending reformer Pilates classes with Nadia on Mondays and Georgia on Wednesdays, and both instructors are truly fantastic. They’re knowledgeable, supportive, and bring great energy to every session. these classes have made a noticeable difference in how my body feels and moves. I’m getting stronger, more flexible, and feel more confident in my body each week. I couldn’t recommend Cheeks more highly — it’s been a game-changer for me!

RAHUL KUMAR NARNUR I’ve been working out at Anytime Fitness for the past five months, and I can confidently say that it’s been a solid experience overall. The 24/7 access is a game-changer for someone with a busy lifestyle like mine. No matter what time of day or night, I know I can get a workout in. Whether it’s early mornings or late-night sessions after work, I’ve never had to worry about limited hours.

Hayley Maguire We were visiting Brunswick while on our honeymoon and wanted to keep up with our workouts — the team at Anytime Fitness Brunswick couldn’t have been more accommodating. Even though we’re not members, they took the time to recommend a short-term package that suited us perfectly. Huge thanks to the Brunswick crew for being so flexible and understanding. You really helped make our trip even better.

Axel Dalman Its a good gym if you like free weights and bars, which is what most people want anyway - so you never have to wait for stuff. The only negative is that the music is bloody loud and intense. Everyones wearing headphones anyway, why do you even need to play it?

A V DUB Awesome gym. Has everything you could ask for, and love that I can control my membership autonomously and there’s no sign up fee or lock in contacts Owners are really nice! Highly recommend!

Ashutosh Gunness One of the best gym I ever encountered. The gym is very clean and nicely set up. Staff and owner are very friendly. Good range of equipmemt and very good maintenace.

Rutger Röring A well-equipped and clean gym with friendly staff (not staffed 24/7). The membership options are very affordable. While some reviews point out the poor cell reception, it can actually be a positive as it encourages you to concentrate on your workout (stop scrolling already!).

Ruby Cumming Rep Movemnt is the best group fitness gym in the area! Strength-focused classes without the fuss or competitiveness of other gyms. Ive been coming here for over two years and have made friends, improved my strength and fitness, increased my confidence, and developed a great gym routine. If youre looking for a class-based gym to keep you motivated and not have to think about what exercises to do, this is the gym for you. Theres enough time in each session to focus on technique rather than rushing through multiple exercises. Thank you to the owner, Jasmine, and all of our trainers, for creating an inclusive and welcoming environment!

Sally Arnold Have been trying for months to find a great gym, high quality with a challenging workout so I can get myself back on track. The trainers are knowledgeable and correct me, which is what I wanted and had been missing at many gyms in the area. ( apart from one) Will keep going as many times a week as possible. Love the small classes too. ... Will post a photo of before and after very soon.

Adam Wright Its a good small gym but the air conditioning is not adequate. Bit frustrating as you cant spend much time here on warmer days. I want to break a sweat from the exercise, not the building! Also not the gyms fault but its dog friendly and people just let their dogs roam around while they work out. I had dog start licking me while i was on a machine. Its great you love dogs - but not everyone else does.

Ky Lee A small but decent gym with some great perks and facilities, but some seriously poor hygiene standards. They do supply spray to wipe down the equipment after use, but they only provide a few communal hand towels that are used repeatedly by everyone, and are usually damp by the time you get to them. I overlooked this issue initially, but then they stopped providing proper soap in the toilets. Instead, it is all watered-down liquid that is probably not even soap anymore. This is not a one-off occasion; its been like this for months now. I tried to get around it by bringing my own hand sanitizer. Unfortunately, Ive had to cancel my membership, as this issue has not gotten better even though its been mentioned to some of the staff members. I am not expecting a gym to have hospital-grade cleanliness and I used to really love coming to this gym, but sadly, this bare minimum for hygiene in a gym has not been met.

Vivian Scarpino If you want to go to the gym but unsure of yourself and what it involves, do yourself a favour go see Rhys. You will enjoy yourself so much you’ll wonder why you didn’t go earlier. His music is spot on, I’m usually singing my way through my routine. Thanks Rhys you’re a total legend.

Rob Last Going to gym 6 days each week is doing wonders for my 73 year old body and mind. I have a lot of stressors in my life - the mindfulness required to do exercises properly means I can leave the rumination behind. A special shout out to PT Rhys who has an awesome uplifting spirit, the patience to remind me when I forget techniques and even his sometimes lame jokes.

Jennifer Pope We visited CrossFit North Carlton twice during our recent trip to Melbourne from Canada, and we were so glad we did! The workouts were challenging in the best way, the coaches were helpful and encouraging, and the overall atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. As this was our first time visiting a different box while traveling, we weren’t sure what to expect — but we never felt out of place or intimidated. Everyone made us feel comfortable right away. It was an awesome experience, and we’d definitely recommend this gym to anyone visiting the area!

Rachel Singleton I did a drop-in here while visiting Melbourne and absolutely loved the class. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and the coach Louie was awesome. He really took the time to make sure I felt welcome and his coaching was great. I’ll definitely be back when visiting Brunswick again and I highly recommend.

Alex Blaze I was in Melbourne last week for a business trip and I found the perfect place to continue my workouts. I joined the 5.15am group and it was definitely worth the early wake ups to start the day. The group was size was very good so Patrick was able to support me throughout the exercises when required. Other that the gym itself is well equipped , and spacious. The lights are supper cool too. Highly recommended!

Albert Smytchek Base Attak is one of those gyms where everyone you meet including the trainer, feel like your best friend. Not only are the workouts so good, but the sense of community is incredible with very regularly events! Plus the lights are next level. Never seen anything like it at any gym! They cater to pretty much any and all levels of fitness and everything is dependant on how intense you want it to be. Patrick knows what hes doing and is incredibly supportive in everyones journey too.

E Parr I moved to Melbourne recently and ASP instantly made me feel like I was at home. As a powerlifter, gyms with good equipment can be hard to find, but there is everything I need (and more) at ASP. The environment is great and the staff are so welcoming and lovely. I would recommend to anyone who is coming to Melbourne.

Ilia Slobodchikov Had good experience trying it out. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. However, it is not for me, chose another gym nearby for the following reasons: 1. Its expensive compared to usual prices in the neighbourhood even on a contract. 2. The gym packs certain features e.g. a machine for doing flys / rowing machine (important for me personally). 3. There are no weights near the free weight area and its a bit of a hassle to bring them to do deadlifts and then bring them back. Also, not enough weights on the leg press rack. 4. There are not enough mirrors to look at your technique when performing exercises. 5. No climate control. I understand the space is large but still, cant imagine working out during heatwaves in summer. 6. Not enough bench presses, which is an issue almost everywhere nowadays. There is one standard and one quirky one but they get busy. 7. There is a selection of dumbbells with wide grip but not enough ones with standard grip. I have wrist problems and using the wide grip ones is a bit of an issue for me. 8. Limited opening times, many gyms these days are 24/7 which works better for me.

Pip Anderson Highly recommend! DMD’s is a great gym where people make you feel welcome and are supportive. Dave is a great coach, he cares about people and always helps to improve your technique

Stefano Ceraglia From the first moment i step in i was welcome in the best way. The staff member are incredible nice and prepared. I lost 34 kg in 4 months boxing. Really reccomended

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.

Abbey Lloyd I joined loading 2 years ago after struggling with motivating myself to exercise and it completely changed my life. Loading has a welcoming atmosphere which puts them 10 steps ahead of other gyms! I never felt overwhelmed or self conscious working out at Loading. The personal trainers are exceptional, and create great personalised sessions to reach your goal. Thanks for your excellent work Dene, I’ll miss our sessions!

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.

Kristie Patricia Stay away! Great instructors for kids classes, but the business is dodgy. Payment is via direct debit, and I ran into issues trying to pause payments during extended travel, and when we wanted to cancel membership. I had to resort to asking the bank to block payments, because repeated face to face conversations and emails were ignored. A real shame.

Ed Narayan Facility is absolutely spot on. Geordie is a pleasure to deal with. Has everything you need to reach your physique and strength goals. Dont overanalyse - join today!

Rose so lucky to have one of the only powerlifting gyms in Melbourne in the neighbourhood! there is a nice community vibe where everyone is welcome. Geordie is an expert in all things strength related and every piece of equipment has been carefully selected. would highly recommend to anyone in Brunswick looking to get stronger :)

Georgia Papavassiliou You should really fix your free trial process. It is not the fault of the customer that they can sign up multiple times for free! Do better and fix this process for paying members, or maybe implement some customer service staff/ surveillance on your premises! UPDATE: In line with the owners response below, this is not Pat, but rather his housemate. There are more people than you are aware of using your gym for free/ walking in with a paying member and you need to do better to ensure this doesnt happen!!!!!! The door on Lygon street was not even locked several times upon entering after 8pm. Where there is a will there is a way, and it is the fault of you as management to of let this happen in plain sight (over the last 18 months)- particularly when the free access is not hard to obtain. LOL

outcast jewellery as someone who went to project better for around 9 months i can thoroughly say that project better has way to many members for the size of the space here at ebv. for the amount of members to floor space and equipment ratio it’s simply too small. everyone here is very lovely but a fair amount of members have a lack of gym etiquette which makes a very busy morning even harder to workout, i really do appreciate what jess and the team does for project better and making a great space but it’s a shame that too many members and lack of etiquette made it too difficult for me to be a member anymore.