Best Gyms in Australian Capital Territory Canberra–Queanbeyan

Never use Anytime fitness I am stuck with this scam 1 year contract. I stay regional NSW for like 4-5 months then Sydney for rest. So, I signed up… Read more

in regional NSW and I had to pay $22. After I moved to Sydney, I started using gym in Kingspark . I found out they charge $32 , after 6 weeks the home gym transfer. That was too much so, I found another Anytime and asked them first what was the the charge and they said $27. I waited for 2 months for gym transfer. Then, the new contract I got it has same rate of $32. I talked with receptionist and they were like it only goes up and it doesn't go down. So, I am paying $500 extra an year. I am gonna cancel and pay half. I think with remaining half I can pay for 9 month membership in Planet fitness or use no contract in Plus fitness for 16 dollars. I mean if you live like 2 minutes from gym and never gonna move probably gonna work but for other BEWARE OF THIS SCAM!! I guess.

Really impressed by how easy regular exercise is at Fernwood Ballarat! Such a lovely community of women supporting women, with a focus on wellness… Read more

and supporting each other. I now have a lovely community of a variety of different women and I've only been going for 2 months . It's so empowering! I feel so comfortable , confident and a huge sense of belonging. I especially love Erin Harris Zumba class. It is so much fun !! All the instructors are incredible! I could easily spend all day at Fernwood. Going to classes, catching up with friends in the cafe or massage chairs , and before doing group classes . I also love just going in and doing a quiet gym session and reading my book with a cuppa afterwards . I'm looking forward to doing the Mothers day classic with Fernwood .

Very good range of equipments, staff are genuinely supersuper friendly and helpful, as well as motivating.

Jetts O'Connor. Amazing no pressure environment. Management excellent. Personal training on customer request James, All the best mate.

Love the variety of classes - keeps training exciting and the coaches are knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely care about your progress and… Read more

wellbeing. What really sets Function Well apart is the community. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive. The recovery facilities are next level and make it easy to balance training with proper rest. If you’re looking for a place that goes beyond just fitness and really supports a healthier lifestyle, Function Well is it. Could not recommend more highly!

Bad service. I tried to cancel my membership with Plus fitness South Lake, WA. I went into the gym and asked to cancel my membership. I was… Read more

handled a business card and told to email to cancel, no explanation why I could not cancel in person. I then emailed and no response. I called but no one picked up the phone therefore, I emailed again following up and received a response email 3 days later with no name on the response. Since that date my account has been charged 3x in total. I called the business for 4 weeks straight, every day and multiple times during the day and not once did they answer or pick up ever. Therefore , after calling again and no answer, I emailed asking them to stop taking money and remove the CC from their database. Instead of getting a response email confirming it's all sorted, they took another payment the next day. So instead of confirming a customers cancellation, they just take more money. Deceptive conduct as customers can't get any service or answers as they just keeping taking money with no repercussion. Can't close the membership in store, can't call to get information and can't get an email confirming anything / closure. Another $150 and had to go to the bank and close my CC and rearrange everything. I can't imagine how many other people have had this issue leaving. Save your time and energy and find a real gym that can run a business and provide actual transparent service.

Alive Health & Fitness Narrabundah – Member Review I’ve been going to gyms on and off most of my life. To be honest, I never really enjoyed it — I… Read more

went mainly because of weight issues, and while it helped, it was never something I looked forward to.

That all changed a year ago when I joined Alive Health & Fitness in Narrabundah, ACT. I absolutely love going in and training now. Every time I step through the doors, I’m greeted with a smile, and most of the staff know my name — which makes it feel so special. I genuinely feel like part of the gym family.

The staff here are exceptional, and I’m so grateful to them for making every visit start with a smile. I even challenged myself to try a couple of group classes — and OMG, Rachel (3D30) and Janelle (Power) are amazing instructors! I’m officially hooked and will be attending more of their classes for sure.

Alive Health & Fitness is hands down the best gym I’ve ever been to — and I’ve been to a lot.

Thanks, team. Raf

Extremely disappointing experience with Fitness First. This experience made it clear that customer satisfaction is not a priority at Fitness First.… Read more

After permanently relocating to an area with no nearby Fitness First clubs, I requested to cancel my membership due to lack of reasonable access. Despite this, there was no attempt to offer a fair or reasonable solution. Every interaction felt transactional, scripted, and focused solely on enforcing fees, rather than understanding real-life circumstances. There was no empathy, no flexibility, and no genuine effort to help — only a rigid insistence on payment, regardless of the situation. A company that prioritises contracts and fees over people may protect its revenue, but it loses trust. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Fitness First to anyone who values fairness, transparency, or customer care.

I would like to share some insights regarding my experiences with Natasha from the World Gym Australia head office in handling my concerns. The issue… Read more

I raised was quite serious, and I anticipated it would be addressed appropriately. Natasha was very pleasant and friendly during our phone conversation, demonstrating a kind personality, and she was cooperative and empathetic toward me. I appreciate her efforts, understanding that she has limitations and that there are supervisors above her. However, I feel it is important to express some concerns about the overall professionalism at World Gym Australia, especially regarding the safety and well-being of women at North Lakes World Gym. Unfortunately, my personal information was shared with outsiders, and my full name was disclosed in a Google review response, despite informing staff that I am a victim of domestic violence and require sensitive handling. I have experienced stalking and harassment, which have significantly affected my well-being. It was distressing to observe groups gathering and following me around the gym, creating an environment that felt unsafe. Additionally, I noticed some security cameras were not operational and observed activities that appeared suspicious. I am also concerned about my ban from the gym, which seems to be aimed at protecting the gym's reputation. As a 51-year-old woman, my primary focus is on my personal journey—sharing this account was not for personal gain. I believe that respect and safety for women should be top priorities. Unfortunately, I feel that my safety was compromised, and I hope the gym will consider implementing further protective measures. I encourage others to report any unethical behaviour to help foster a safer environment for everyone. I have also noticed that some individuals at the gym appear intoxicated, and some follow me around, which I find concerning. These individuals may lack respect or proper conduct, and it is important to ensure a respectful environment. I also believe that visible signage regarding acceptable behaviour—such as prohibitions on harassment, staring, As Josh andhis best frind Tony have been acting and staring onyour womne i supct they have involvement in some activities —would be beneficial to reinforce expectations. To all women, please consider exercising caution with sharing personal details and remain vigilant in your surroundings and in the car park. Keeping detailed notes of any incidents and reporting them can help improve safety for everyone. Support each other and report concerns, as this can contribute to making the environment safer and more welcoming—because protecting the well-being of customers should be a priority for World Gym Australia.

Overall, most of the staff are rude and disrespectful. They lack manners, and Mr. Kurt Mudford, the owner, is arrogant, rude, and unprofessional. The personal trainers don't practice what they preach, and the machines are broken and not working; sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t. Very dirty toilets; when I was there, the facility was filthy and never cleaned. There are people who go there with no good intentions. You can see they’re not into fitness; they are there to look up women. This place's underworld, garbage-filled carparks, is very dirty most of the time. You often see bottles of alcohol. I am concerned that now young children go to the gym unsupervised and are exposed to dangerous people.

The "% busy" reported in the app is often completely understated. For example, this morning the app reported 13% busy. I estimate it was at least… Read more

90%. Obviously caused by the entrance/exit gates being locked open - people are not checking in/out. Cannot trust the app. Gym too busy.

Nice Gym Setup – I have been going to Miami Fitness for some time now. It is one of the quieter gyms on the coast and I am happy with the equipment available and the… Read more

staff. I have been to all the big name brands which offer some pretty bad service so it is a fresh and nice change.

Absolutely filthy gym. Cob webs hanging off fans and walls etc. Equipment constantly broken including fans and aircon – Be kind to yourself and do not go to the gym.