Quick Comparison Of Fitness Clubs In Wyndham

Yesterday, I attended my first aerobics class in four years.

Back in Sg, I loved aerobics and was a member of Amore and Fitness First. At the height of my fitness 'obsession', I even took part in Amore's Women's Day, the 2-hour aerobics competition where you see how long you can keep going.

I loved FF @ Capital Tower for its heated outdoor pool, Body Combat classes and its in-house massage facilities. The gym was a tad tiny though. I guess you have to make sure every square metre is efficiently used when you're operating in the CBD.

Best of all, FF was just across the road from my workplace, so I was able to make good use of my lunch hour by popping in for a quick swim or workout with my personal trainer.

Amore was great because of its ladies-only policy, variety of classes and its numerous convenient locations, all close to MRT stations.

There are a number of fitness clubs in the Wyndham area.

Option 1

The one I investigated yesterday is Fenix Fitness Clubs, which runs regular promotions and is worth checking out. Fenix is on Mossfiel Drive，Hoppers Crossing.

The current promotion is $0 joining fee (normally $99), $15.95 pw for a 12-month subscription and a one-time fee of $59 for 3 sessions with a personal trainer to learn how to use the equipment safely.

Pluses:
Convenient location, ample parking, indoor pool (4-lane 25m pool), sauna, jacuzzi, great variety of group classes.

Minuses:
I'm not too thrilled with that $59 fee as I'm not that into personal training; I'm more an aerobics kind of gal.

Anyway, I've got a 7-day comfort guarantee (i.e. cooling-off period) before the direct debit kicks in, so I'm going shopping for alternatives.

Option 2

Platinum Health Clubs on Old Geelong Road

Pluses:
You don't have to be a member to attend classes. They have what is called 'casual membership', where you pay a fee each time you go.
The facilities and equipment look new.
There is a ladies-only gym, mixed gym, boxing studio, cardio room and cycling room.

Minuses: website takes ages to load, not many classes that suit my schedule.

Option 3

EFM, "the gym alternative". This one's at Thomas Carr College in Tarneit.

Pluses: no 12-month lock-in; no joining fee; personal fitness coaching included in your membership (someone actually sets the machine for you, gives you a goal, and monitors your progress).

Minuses: no mention of how much membership costs weekly.

Current promotions:
Free one-month membership for moms for Mothers' Day
Free 3 sessions

Option 4

Wyndham Leisure & Events Centre

$9 joining fee + $15 pw subscription for 12 months
7-day guest pass for $10

Pluses: convenient location, lots of classes, outdoor pool

Minuses: none yet

Stay tuned for updates.