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Melbourne Gyms and Fitness Centres Guide 2026 — Best Gyms in Melbourne

Melbourne gyms 2026: the best gyms and fitness centres in Melbourne — 24-hour gyms, boutique studios, CBD gyms, outdoor fitness and how to choose the right gym in Melbourne.

By Melbourne Daily · Published 30 June 2026 at 10:33 am

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Updated 2 July 2026 at 10:33 am

Melbourne Gyms and Fitness Centres Guide 2026 — Best Gyms in Melbourne
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Melbourne Gyms and Fitness Centres 2026 — Overview

Melbourne's fitness culture is diverse and competitive — the CBD and inner suburbs (Fitzroy, South Yarra, Richmond, St Kilda) have an exceptional concentration of gyms and boutique studios. Here's a guide to the best gyms and fitness options in Melbourne.

Major Gym Chains in Melbourne

  • Fitness First — CBD (Swanston Street, Collins Street), South Melbourne, Prahran, Chadstone and others. Mid-range, extensive class programs, some with pools. fitnessfirst.com.au
  • Anytime Fitness — 24/7 across Greater Melbourne. Consistent equipment and access for early morning and late-night training. anytimefitness.com.au
  • Goodlife Health Clubs — CBD, South Yarra, Carlton and other Melbourne metro locations. Good group fitness offering. goodlife.com.au
  • F45 Training — Over 120 Melbourne studios. The dominant functional HIIT studio chain in Melbourne — 45-minute team training sessions. f45training.com
  • Snap Fitness — Budget 24-hour gym option in multiple Melbourne suburbs. snapfitness.com.au

Melbourne CBD Gyms

  • Melbourne Athletic Club (YMCA) — 75 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD. Large full-service gym, pool and group fitness. Council-priced community rates.
  • RACV City Club — 501 Bourke Street (for RACV members). Full gym, pool and fitness facilities in the heart of Melbourne's legal and finance precinct.

Boutique and Specialist Studios

  • Crossfit Melbourne — Multiple affiliate gyms in Melbourne's inner suburbs (Melbourne, Fitzroy, Richmond). Community-driven, strength and conditioning. crossfit.com
  • Barry's Bootcamp — 140 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD. Premium treadmill and weights HIIT studio. barrys.com

Free Outdoor Fitness in Melbourne

  • Royal Botanic Gardens — Free outdoor fitness stations and extensive running paths.
  • St Kilda Foreshore — Outdoor pull-up bars, parallel bars and calisthenics equipment on the St Kilda beachfront. Free and spectacular in summer.

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