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Gyms and Fitness Centres in Melbourne 2026 — Finding the Best Gym Near You

Melbourne gyms guide 2026: major gym chains, boutique fitness studios, council leisure centres and 24-hour gyms across Greater Melbourne — how to find the best gym near you.

By Melbourne Daily · Published 30 June 2026 at 11:28 am

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Updated 2 July 2026 at 11:28 am

Gyms and Fitness Centres in Melbourne 2026 — Finding the Best Gym Near You
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Gyms and Fitness Centres in Melbourne 2026

Melbourne's gym market is one of Australia's most sophisticated — with a strong boutique fitness culture in the inner suburbs alongside major chain gyms, council leisure centres and specialist strength and conditioning facilities. The city's cold winters drive indoor fitness participation higher than any other Australian capital. melbourne.vic.gov.au

Major Gym Chains in Melbourne

  • Fitness First — premium gym network across Melbourne CBD, Docklands, St Kilda and major inner suburbs. Pool at select locations. fitnessfirst.com.au
  • Anytime Fitness — 24/7 access gyms across metropolitan Melbourne. Over 100 Melbourne locations. anytimefitness.com.au
  • YMCA Victoria — network of leisure centres across Melbourne with gym facilities, pools and group fitness. ymca.org.au
  • F45 Training — Melbourne has a very high density of F45 studio locations across inner and middle suburbs. f45training.com.au

Budget Gym Options in Melbourne

  • Jetts Fitness — 24/7 budget gyms widely spread across Melbourne suburbs. Good value monthly membership. jetts.com.au
  • Plus Fitness — 24/7 affordable gyms across Melbourne. plusfitness.com.au

Council Leisure Centres in Melbourne

Melbourne councils operate excellent leisure centres — Leisure Networks, Belgravia Leisure and YMCA manage facilities across the metropolitan area. Use the Sport and Recreation Victoria finder for your nearest council gym. sport.vic.gov.au

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