I've been a member for a couple of years and also had personal training sessions. My dad went into palliative care about a month ago so I have moved back in to my parent's place (in the northern suburbs) to support them and will be living there indefinitely. I cancelled my membership and personal training sessions, however because my personal trainer had been on leave for over a month and I'd also had a few training sessions in credit before that, I now have 12 personal training sessions in credit which Fitness Playground is refusing to refund. This amounts to over $750. I've contacted Fitness Playground several times to attempt to get a refund but they have continued to refuse to refund me and are only offering a credit (for a gym where I no longer have a membership, no less). It's left a really poor taste in my mouth and I'll be pursuing a refund through the ombudsman and small claims court but thought people might be interested to know about these incredibly poor business practices before they signed up for a membership or personal training at this gym.

We organised a bespoke aerial yoga session for a hens party with their lovely team and were blown away by their hospitality, even though it was not a usual request, they opened for us on a Sunday sesh. The session was so fun as beginners, Tanya our amazing instructor was so calming and supportive throughout and went above and beyond. Thanks so much! All the girls had such a great time - highly recommend

I wouldn't recommend this gym. Im quite advanced, have experienced many gyms this ones at the bottom of the list marketing is terrible and overly selective plus the type of people in it are jealous and will complain about you existing a joke.. Not welcoming at all.. 0/10 my membership was terminated because i supposedly came across as intimidating by not associating with anybody im focused they simply don't cater to everyone i guess... not enough equipment and it's overly saturated..

The early 2023 renovation was hit and miss. For those that know their S&C, you'll likely be disappointed. For anyone into serious BB you'll also probably struggle. Some examples: Some of the new Gym80 equipment has unbalanced strength curves which makes the LPD and seated row far less effective than they could be (very hard at the start and too easy at the end). There is a Gym80 decline chest machine which is simply not designed for anyone over 6 foot. It also requires you to use a foot release lever to raise the weight so holding anything close to a decent stable position is challenging if using a heavy weight. The incline fly machine is fine, but its just a fly, not a press. The 'standard' flat bench presses have an incline function however once in the incline position, you are unable to adjust to suit your dimensions. For me this means that the bar sits too far back in the rack to be able to lift out a heavy weight safely. The hooks in the rack are also rubberized which means that in the event of trying to re-rack the bar after a max effort bench, the bar can bounce out and not sit on the hook (very dangerous when fatigued). The mezzanine level has had mirrors added to the ceiling. A: This doesn't help with proprioception during a bench press (its hard to NOT see yourself). B: Adding mirrors has caused a lowered the ceiling. At 6'4, I can't press a bar or DBs without risking breaking the mirrors. Pre mirrors, this was fine. There are several cable machines on the main floor designed for a range of pulling and pressing exercises however they aren't designed for lifting heavy. The seated low cable (to exercise traps and lats) doesn't go heavy enough (anyone who can deadlift over 140kg, would likely find the weight too light). The pressing cable machines are all positioned so that to use a heavy weight, you are unable to get the handles into a safe / effective start position unless using a spotter. For balance, the leg area is mostly great. However the Gym80 vertical leg press has to be started in the bottom position. If you have long legs, this is challenging. If the lift could be started at the top, more weight could be used. The horizontal leg press is great and can be split to be used as single leg. They don't have a straight leg (gastroc) calf machine but you use one of the other machines. Also, the low / high cable rows on the main floor are excellent but only if you use two hands. They use a strap instead of a cable which means that one handed exercising causes the strap to twist and catch in the roller. They now have a more usable sled track (the previous one was far too congested with people moving over it, not on it. The new one is better positioned. As long as people aren't sitting on it to stretch and look at their phones, its great. They have a set of 10 squat racks however there is a sign asking you to not drop the weights. So if you have any desire to do PROPER PL or OL, you're out of luck. They have two x glute bridge platforms. They are fine if you are small to normal build, but bigger framed / muscled people struggle to get under the bar properly unless you use a lighter weight. Dumbells only go to 40KG. At first I was told they won't buy heavier because it might attract the "wrong crowd" - read into that what you will. Then they said they would get heavier (50KG DBs). Over a year later, we're still waiting. Ironically, the areas that they haven't upgraded substantially are probably the best. The top floor 'studio' area is best described as Crossfit like. I typically find it easy to access on the weekends however they also run classes here so peak evenings (5-8pm) can be problematic. Since joining in early 2021, they have promised an "all bells and whistles - MOTHERSHIP" gym being built in Alexandria. So far, there is nothing to show. If you're looking to just 'go to the gym" OP will probably suit you fine. If you're a strength athlete or looking for sports specificity then you would be best suited elsewhere.

Amazing fitness environment! This gym is so upbeat and inviting highly recommend, the rooms are always clean and appealing to uplift you while you are working out and exercising. The personal trainers and instructors are all professional and will help you achieve your fitness goals! Super fun and motivating. Love Fitness Playground, you will love it!

Joined One Playground, gym looks clean, futuristic and James was fantastic, very friendly and thorough with showing equipment, amenities and explaining terms and conditions of the membership too. He’s motivated me to want to come to the gym and I’m sure plenty more customers will come if the staff are as approachable as James. Thank you :)

I joined the gym 3 weeks ago as I moved in just around the corner. I started going to the classes in the morning to see what I prefer and build a routine. I honestly love it. The staff is friendly and the classes are measured to not to be overcrowded. At this moment, and it could be hard to train with the equipment. However, the project is advanced and hopefully finishing soon.

I came to Newtown in the month of January and soon wanted to join a gym. I came to One Playground and met James. The guy was really cool to show me around the gym and made me familiar with everything around there. He is quite approachable and helpful. I would definitely recommend everyone and anyone to take a shot at One playground Newtown.

El and James have been extremely professional. In all honesty, every member of staff I have interacted with have been extremely caring and professional. I'm very appreciative of the care and support I have been given at One Playground and would recommend this gym highly to someone living in the inner west.

Do not join. Have been a member since 2017 and cancelled during this lockdown because I have no need for it and even before lockdown became out of my way to go to. Was alright at the start but slowly started to pick up that it's not even a good environment to work there if you do. I tried to cancel over a year ago and it wasn't worth it so had it suspended for a few months before going back. I stayed because it was enough to put up with any my friends went, but they are leaving too and have told me about how they deliberately make it difficult to leave.

No competition with this gym in my eyes and it’s not just the equipment and the atmosphere but also the staff, there’s not one staff member; PT or reception that hasn’t greeted me with a smile every single time I walk in. They are all Super friendly, really helpful and just give the place a proper buzz. I love the fact that I can train and feel comfortable in my surroundings. Big up everyone that works at Newtown what a set of legends 🤍💪🏻

I look forward to my sessions in this gym. The staff are intelligent and well trained the equipment is always clean and maintained. I feel the focus is on my needs. Great place, great team! Highly recommended

Love Fitness Playground! Large selection of equipment and free weights. Friendly staff and great vibe. Hours of operation are long and accomodate early risers. The gym is clean and cover several floors. It may get busy but not to the point where you can't find a machine. My favourite gym in Sydney. Highly recommend.

As an instructor, I've taught at a lot of places over my career. Fitness Playground has by far the best culture and environment I've experienced, from members to facilities to high quality classes across the board, this is a place that values good humans and great fitness. Couldn't recommend highly enough, come in and get started.

The personal trainer they gave me had what could be perceived as hate symbols tattooed on their elbows. These are lesser known symbols Othala primarily used as a peace symbol but the version tattooed on their elbows uses the serifs, which was an addition used by alt right groups. Gym equipment is fine and the trainer was kind and friendly, but the presence of the symbols made me not feel safe going there.

Bought a 10 pack here since I’m from interstate. Great facility with plenty of space and equipment. Lots of classes to choose from, really friendly and helpful front desk team and great vibe overall. Definitely would come back again when I’m back in Sydney

Went to try this gym today, super impressed with the selection of the equipment and the layout of the space. 100 times better than where I currently train. Added bonus was the customer service I received while there, which is non existent at my current gym. James that’s signed me up is a legend !

From the moment my friend and I walked through the door, James greeted us with genuine enthusiasm, He is incredibly friendly and approachable, always ready to assist with any inquiries or concerns. We absolutely love attending the yoga class taught by incredible Joey Curcio, She always creates a calm and welcoming atmosphere. I always leave her class feeling rejuvenated and grateful for such a positive yoga experience. Overall, my experience with one playground has been exceptional.

I've been a member at Fitness Playground/One Playground Newtown for around two years now, and really value the facilities. I organised personal training with Barry through the gym, which has been awesome. Recently we realised that there had been a slight misunderstanding with my wife's membership, due to a misunderstanding. Taine sorted us out straight away and was able to generously offer a credit to my membership. Really appreciate the standard of customer service at the gym.

Clean and brand new machine staff members are kind peaceful Specially my PT Danny is super supportive of my healthy lifestyle Thank you so much I’m really appreciate

I received excellent support from Taine and his supervisor in resolving a payment/contract issue. They went above and beyond to offer a very reasonable compromise, which reflects the team's caring and professional approach to customer service. Thank you!

Wow! What a fantastic gym. I stayed for a month in Newtown (great short term packages) and visited the gym daily The instructors in all the classes are really excellent and well-trained. And the variety of classes are the best! Thanks to James for signing me up.

A really welcoming culture. Great staff, huge, three convenient locations, tonnes of classes and MUCH cheaper than you’d think. The yoga classes are excellent too, which is rare for a gym.

A gym for insta posing, not serious workouts. For a long time was the ugly duckling of the Fitness Playground family. Has had a reported $4m refurb but the entity of the budget seems to have been spend on mirrors, lights and paint. Probably one of the poorest equipped and laid out gyms I’ve been to. Other gyms in the area offer better value for money, better equipment and in the case of some even saunas and spas for less than a ‘One Playground’ membership

I just moved to Newtown and my friends suggested to join One Playground. It is a great place with the best classes. James was the one that showed me around, he was so approachable, helpful and answered all my questions. Spent time with me to explain the classes and organised a coach for me the next day. Highly recommend booking the appointment with him if you’re going back to the gym after a while. Thanks James and one playground.

Solid gym overall. The classes are a really good way to add additional fitness routines and come included in your gym membership + you get access to the other locations (loads of classes to choose from for a variety of fitness levels and goals). Has definitely built up its membership base following the renovations but the atmosphere still remains a positive and polite one, if you can get in a little earlier or don’t mind going later it’s always a little less chaotic. Good lineup of coaches available too. I’d always say do some research and look who they have on their website to see who sounds like the right fit and be detailed with your goals. Staple of the gym is James. Really nice guy and very friendly, along with the other staff I’ve spoken with. Nice toilets/showers for the most too if needing to head to work or a function after. Rarely see the tripods and cameras setup with people filming themselves etc, so you don’t need to worry about that either if it’s a concern. Only other feedback i would have is to get broken equipment / maintenance done faster and sort out the difference in weight between the update and downstairs machines ;)

I am from Hong Kong and travelled to Sydney about one week. I work in fitness industry as well so I look for great gym to train during my holiday. In terms of equipment and facilities, PERFECT. The Gym80 equipment from Germany is awesome. Thanks James from Newtown for being so helpful. You are the champion, keep working hard and I will come back to see if you are still woking 7 days a week ;)

Excellent boutique gym - clean and state of the art equipment. James is a weapon too highly recommend getting in touch if you’re looking for a new gym.

One Playground Newtown has exceeded my “gym culture” expectations. I feel more competent and comfortable using the variety of equipment and taking classes. I have yet to meet an instructor who wasn’t personable and excited about fitness. Shoutout to James for my onboarding and continued encouragement.

Great gym. Friendly staff. Good timetable. Everything is clean no equipment broken. Relaxed vibe and super friendly people. Awesome yoga, Pilates, weights classes too.

Hands down the best gym chain in Sydney, Newtown is the biggest and has amazing areas across 3 levels. It is usually quieter than marrickville in peak hour after work and always quite empty on weekends. Wish it was still 24hours but you always have marrickville if you want a late night workout.

I highly recommend Navin. He helped me strengthen my shoulder which had been dislocated recently. Obviously highly knowledgeable in his area of expertise, I now have the tools to ensure the injury won’t happen again.

Good squat platform and rack with plenty of weights. An open space and a fun environment to train in. Staff are friendly and super helpful. Have chalk.

Brilliant Gym - so many varied classes with great instructors - great prices too.

After having all my belongings locked in a locker that i could not reopen on a sunday at midday, items in the locker included my wallet with all credit cards and cash, house keys, car keys with my car parked on the street just near the gym, i WAS NOT able to retrieve until 21 hours later! The facility had no backup emergency proceedings to deal with this issue and a second back answering system with was completely usless with rude workers who did not care and hung up on me. I then had to walk home in the rain, it was only lucky i had not lived by myself so was still ABLE to get back inside my own house! After returning to the gym this morning, i was then told to settle down by the membership consultation that actually signed me, as she also did not care nor want to listen to me. I will be CANCELLING my membership and taking my business BACK to FITNESS FIRST. The lack of care was very disconcerting. A complete usless system with usless staff and usless procedures.

Very well equipped. Nice staff. The only thing preventing a score of 5 stars is that it gets kinda busy at times and you have to wait for squat tracks in particular... It's a great gym!

Fabulous gym which feels like a playground where we have the luxury and freedom to do whatever with some a huge range of weights and equipments

I loved being with Fitness Playground in Newtown! The only reason we are leaving is we are moving out of the area, and we liked it so much we contemplated driving 30 minutes each way a couple times a week just to keep our membership. The staff is unbelievably friendly and knowledgeable and all the other patrons are really friendly. So many times you go to a gym where the vibe is very negative or there is too much testosterone in the air and this place is not that way. My wife and I are so sad to leave. We especially will miss my wife’s PT Navin. As a physio, it was amazing to see how much he knew about anatomy and physiology and how much he cared about helping my wife with her goals. He is by far the most intelligent and knowledgeable personal trainer I’ve ever met. We will miss you guys!

Love love love this gym!!! As soon as you walk in the doors motivation hits you in the face. Such an amazing vibe, everyone is there to better themselves and achieve something. Amazing equipment and perfect variety of classes. One thing i will say though is it does tend to get pretty over crowded and you see the staff bringing new members in everyday and I wonder how they manage that but other than that still obsessed with this place.

Very good covid plan in place. It's a very spacious gym which makes social distancing possible too.

Fine.

Great gym but their need to play with their new lighting system every day is beyond irritating. Fast cycling coloured lights half way though a heavy lift during the quiet periods of the day is really distracting and the whole thing gives me a headache by the time I'm done. Shame. Otherwise a stellar gym with nice new equipment.

Had a problem but Steph was very helpful in resolving it

Had an unpleasant experience when trying to cancel a subscription. Long story, but reception staff just wouldn't admit their mistake. Facilities are not ideal for group training, fully booked classes may have you end up in a spot where you can't see the instructor very well.

Great gym!

First gym I actually enjoy going too! I have had a strong hate for the gym most of my adult life, a real strong hate but! This gym gets me there 5-6 days a week I love the classes. All the trainers are amazing and even the people that go there are great. Thanks for all the encouragement! ?

Love both the Newtown and Marrickville Fitness Playgrounds!

Good gym with supplies that I assume are new because they look well-kept and newer generation. Staff at the Newtown location Were unable to fix or even address a problem with my account and another account I was responsible for resulting in constant issues with payment And an incorrect balance on my account. The issue has been ongoing for a period of time and during that period of time I had brought up the issue multiple times with no results. Very disappointed that I had to go to Another location to try and attempt to fix the issue and create an inconvenience. One out of five I would not recommend and if you do definitely look at your account and your payments.

They look after you and you are treated like a person not just a membership number. Incredibly helpful staff who know what they are doing. Excellent personal training! My trainer is brilliant!

Great gym with lots of equipment and really good varied classes at times to suite. Nice and BIG so it doesn't feel crowded. Friendly staff and lovely manager :) would definitely recommend!

Great gym - great trainers. Very inclusive. Also very tidy.

Great atmosphere at the gym and the gym in general is very impressive. I have had a PT session with Nichole and would highly recommend her!Nichole works you hard and makes you feel at ease with the training, she’s friendly and you can tell she loves her job. Would definitely recommend the gym and Nichole to others.

Nice guys, but can’t appreciate their customer service management. I just requested today to terminate my contract after having membership last few weeks

friendly staff nice people

Please don’t sign the Lock in contract. Doesn’t worth even 1 star Services were not given as I was told There are trainer around which will keep on chasing you texting and calling. WANTING YOU TO DO SESSION WITH YOU. Toilets smelled Extremely bad. Can’t believe how they have this much good reviews. Won’t even give 1 star.

There are nowhere near enough classes available (across the three locations) with members AND Classpass users. I was told when signing up that it was never an issue getting into a class but that is a complete lie. Why are there no classes at all available during the day at Newtown? It would help alleviate this problem. Seriously, what is the logic there, when the gym is empty, which means you might actually be able to do some relaxing yoga! I mention this as the only restorative yoga class is scheduled every week at the same time as a thumping screamo fitness class just a few metres away - good luck trying to meditate! It ruins an otherwise amazing class. Shows a real lack of care about the client experience. I’ve seen other negative reviews that mention this and nothing has been done about it. Again,why not schedule some Yin or Restorative during the day when the gym is EMPTY? It would solve all of these issues at once. Its a gym, not rocket science. My other issue is with cleanliness in the ‘wellness studio.’ I did an aerial yoga class and was almpst vomitimg the entire time as the silks absolutely reeked of stale BO. They have CLEARLY not been washed for a long time. Knowing I was wrapped for an hour in he drink and bacteria from who knows how many other people was absolutely disgusting. I am considering reporting it to the health department it was so bad. Which brings me to my next gripe...no doubt it adds to why the smell in this room is also generally absolutely foul with stale sweat. There’s no windows, so why isn’t there a large industrial fan like other gyms/studios have to try to alleviate it. Do you just not care at all about your clients? I don’t even have a strong sense of smell so I have no idea how anyone else puts up with it. The yoga classes were sold to me as ‘exactly like a yoga studio’ but the obvious lack of hygiene, care about client comfort and the intense noise bleeding from other classes/weights users makes that impossible. Before joining I saw other reviews that said the gym shows a real lack of care for users and I have to say that sadly I’m starting to agree. It’s a shame as there are some really lovely and talented instructors. Get your cleanliness in order Before the health inspectors are called and do the right thing by your members and offer more classes at appropriate times.

Great gym, great staff

Fitness Playground has such a great array of classes and such a great teachers. As well as having good variety in the teachers so you can pick which teachers style you enjoy most

The environment here is very good.

I like this place very much.

Love the place and the staff

Great gym. Great service. Great equipment.

This is a good gym, the equipment is in good condition and the staff are very helpful. I joined to go to the classes and the instructors have all been good and I like the variety of classes and class times. I particularly like the MindBody studio and the classes held there, feels more like a boutique yoga or pilates studio which is what I like. The 7 free trial is not quite what it seems, they actually sign you up to a 12 month membership that has a 7 day free cancellation period. However, they do a 3 day free trial with no sign-up. The trials are good they, you get access to everything like a paying member. The pricing is quite expensive (around $28 per week) but considering the amount of classes there is to choose from, you can get your monies worth. There are lots of class times before and after work hours and the gym is open 24/7, so you can access the equipment at any time which makes it easy to get there multiple times a week. You can also ask them about more flexible membership options like being about to buy classes in packs of 4 or 10 etc, which is a good option. All in all, I would recommend Fitness Playground Newtown. Make sure to ask lots of questions when you go in for a tour or a trial to find the best option for you.

Excellent gym, great facilities, friendly staff.

Great gym. 3 levels and great classes, but you end up staying for their people. Kudos to Laura, Simone and Tina (the rest of the team as well), all of them paying an almost obsessive level of attention to avoiding injuries and correcting postures while providing engaging classes and spectacular results.

Friendly staff that really care.

This review is long overdue. Fitness Playground is THE BEST gym or training place in the Newtown/Erskineville area. They have a multi-floor facility that is well-designed, clean and well-utilised. They have an extremely knowledgeable team; I can't say enough. It's a community gym. I took PT sessions with Randy Strickland, and he is by far one of the best trainers in Functional/Cross-fit/HIIT. He always mixes it up, challenges you and expects you to do your best.

Nice and new gym. Fully equipped. Friendly and helpful staffs as well as other members

The place is quite warm,maybe an airconditioning issue. The staff and Pet's are helpful and courteous

Great classes and fantastic instructors. Gym is always clean and there is plenty of antibacterial wipes and spray available to clean equipment.

Big space with great set up and range of equipment. Friendly staff with awesome trainers.

I highly recommend FP Newtown & Surry! The friendly and helpful personal trainers make it a comfortable environment to workout in. I was very impressed with the covid plans put in place during and post lockdown. Overall, it’s a positive, professional & community environment.

The staff are super friendly and the facilities are high standard with a broad range of equipment. The sign on process was quick and easy and not to mention affordable for what you get inside the gym.

Great team of professionals that have created a welcoming atmosphere, to support your wellness and fitness goals

A big no for me. Wanted to try the 3 days free trial to know if the classes suits me . They got me in on a Saturday and they then tell me there’s no classes on Sunday and only one slot on Monday. So they expect me to sign up if you haven’t gone to trial ? I’ve only attended one yoga . Will go to HIPE instead .

Love love love FP Newtown! Great variety of equipment and classes, spacious layout, with knowledgeable, motivating and passionate staff. I've become so much fitter and stronger since joining. If you haven't already joined, check out their free trial - you won't be disappointed!

Great gym with fun classes and really good instructors. Love the diversity of classes and option to modify for different audiences - have convinced my Mum to join and come with me!

I was a member of Fitness Playground in Newtown for 5 years and recently left because I moved out of the area. This is hands down the best gym in Sydney. The facilities are awesome and everyone who works there is so nice. The classes are great too, I highly recommend the boxing classes. I’m now a member of Fitness First (shudder) and it just doesn’t compare. If you live anywhere near any Fitness Playground locations then I highly recommend you join. I’ll be coming back as soon as I can!

Great gym in Newtown, three levels with plenty of equipment. Staff friendly and good atmosphere. Would recommend.

Lots of space and equipment in this gym, I can always get in and out quickly without having to wait long for equipment to become available, even during busy times. The staff are always really friendly and helpful too!

Love it

I have been training at fitness playground for approximately a year now. I was completely unfit, mentally and physically. I began doing classes and working with a personal trainer. I do have a long way to achieve my personal goals, however, I would no longer consider myself as unfit. The facilities are top notch and the staff are enthusiastic, motivational and supportive, offering tips and advice regularly. I am now doing things that I never thought I would be able to do and am achieving new things daily. I feel stronger, more self-confident and happier. Thank you, Fitness Playground for helping change so many aspects of my life.

Too crowded

I had a bit of a frustrating experience with these guys last week but I've since received a call from them to discuss my complaint and Steph completely addressed my concerns and turned what was previously a poor review into a 5 star one. Before this I'd never had a bad thing to say about fitness playground and after the professional way they handled my complaint I'm happy to say that continues to be true. Thanks guys, love your work.

Great gym!

Great gym, and facilities for the price, the equipment is clean well spaced and maintained and all the staff are friendly knowledgeable and professional. The atmosphere is energetic and positive. I must also say my personal trainer Kylie Jackes is exceptional! friendly, professional and inspiring (and her training and support is getting me actual results) and is one of my favourite parts of being a member of this gym.

The gym classes are challenging and well run by great trainers but most importantly it is a lot of fun. Great spot!

A really great gym. Top notch facilities and personal trainers compared to other well known gyms. Thanks to PT Navin Arden-Wood for his dedication and professionalism which he brings to every session. I was recently able to achieve a milestone goal of ring muscle-ups which I didn't think was possible! Thanks guys

Class booking app and website has been completely dysfunctional on Android since I joined. I've tried reaching out by phone, email and Facebook, but can't get a response or any attempt to resolve it beyond, "whoops, that sucks". Can you please either respond to my emails or cancel my membership?

The best gym I have ever worked out in and the personal trainer that I work with is getting me amazing results and teaching me how to train properly. So happy that I found fitness playground.

Been going to fitness playground for many years now and their equipment & service is the best!

Enjoyed my time at this gym. The staff were welcoming, facilities extensive, place kept clean, etc. Also liked the app; easy to book a class within a couple minutes (and I prefer apps to web-based booking set-up). Classes I went to were also really good; again, pretty welcoming which allowed any nerves at lack of fitness or having never taking part in the class to quickly dissappear. I left this place due to relocation (but more so long working hours messing up my schedule and ability to maintain consistency). Really enjoyed the place and would recommend it highly...and if in any doubt, just start with the extra $5 weekly payment for a month-to-month contract.

The staff are very lovely and great to chat to. The group classes are a lot of fun and very welcoming for newbies. Only left due to leaving Sydney but wouldn't think twice about rejoining if I move back.

Great gym, was really quiet for my training session and that made me feel a lot less anxiety due to COVID....

PLEASE TURN UP AIRCON! It's only 20 degrees outside and it's a sweatbox inside.... 🔥🥵 I love this gym, it's definitely my favourite gym in the area! I'm not sure why they painted the walls white after lockdown, it looked better before... The variety of equipment is great though! I wish there was a punch/kick bag outside of the class room though as it would be great to be able to train myself whilst a class is being run (which is pretty constant in the evenings...).

Great gym with lots of equipment and awesome facilities. Plenty of space for all kinds of workouts. Haven’t tried the classes so I can’t comment on those. It can get a bit crowded at times but if you steer clear of the peak times ie 4-7pm you should be fine. Would be great if there were a few more plates and a consistent spot for some of the gear such as the weight belt for weighted pull ups. I often give up looking for it. More cable machines would be a great addition too. Lastly longer hours would be great or perhaps clearer opening times as the doors lock 15 mins prior to closing time. All in all, an excellent gym with a good atmosphere! I love the upstairs area working on mobility.

Have just joined recently but love the vibe, staff are easy going and super helpful, and great facilities - excellent!

This gym is sensational. The funky fitout, the facilities, weights, COVID safe, amazing variety of classes, the opening hours, friendly staff and trainers make this the BEST gym ❤

Best gym in the area. Fitness Playground has so many classes available to suit any need or want. When you get there, the staff are all super friendly and the whole gym is massive so you have plenty of room to do your own thing. Were really accommodating when I had my knee surgery. Would 100% recommend.

I really like the atmosphere of the gym! Its peaceful and can still get a great workout during the peak hour times. I have taken personal training and was very content at the professionalism, the attention and focus i received during the session and the results i achieved at the end. Ive noticed members are mindful about hygiene and do clean the equipment before/after use which is always good to see. Staff/personal trainers are very friendly and easily approachable which along with many other reasons i have favoured FP newtown and cancelled my other gym memberships :)

Fitness Playground is without a doubt the best gym I’ve ever been a member of. Their facilities are fantastic and their classes and instructors are as good as anything that you get from other HIIT gyms. And lastly their team are super friendly and accomodating. Anytime I’ve had an issue that’s required a short suspension to my membership they’ve allowed this with zero hesitation or cost! Jack, Coleen and Tristan are all awesome instructors who genuinely care about everyone in their classes and push you in a way that gets results!

I have decided to switch to a new gym and decided to join Fitness Playground. I am ecstatic I did the move. Staffs are friendly. Will always greet you with smiles. The machines are not old. The vibe is amazing. The gym is well ventilated. Amazing gym/ fitness center. Give it a try. AMAZING

best gym ive been in for real, the machines and equipment is all new, the gym is always clean and there is a solid focus on covid safety, there are cleaners on hand cleaning equipment and surfaces... there is always something to get your fitness curiosity going like fitness coaching, programs for weight loss, nutrition coaches ect... but mostly the staff are legends, not your stereotypical gym staff with a better than complex, just friendly staff and PTs who look like they love helping ppl. i appreciate that.

I have been a member of Fitness Playground for about a year. In that time, I have had a very positive experience. The gym itself is quite large, spanning over two floors and a mezzanine level. Tall ceilings and plenty of windows, as well as modern decor, boost the ambience of the space (nothing worse than training in a small stuffy room). The staff that I have encountered so far have all been exceptional. In particular, they are to be commended on their efforts during the recent lockdown. The communication was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed the wide range of online classes offered during this time. In terms of face-to-face classes, FP have a lot to offer (including dance, yoga, pilates, barre, calisthenics, strongman style classes, HIIT style classes, and more). The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful, especially Michael, Enzo, and Aly. I love the gym's commitment to inclusion and wellbeing, with lots of initiatives, including a special celebration for Mardi Gras and a yearly dress up class. Overall, I would highly recommend Fitness Playground.

I have been going to fitness playground for a few years now. It has a good atmosphere and friend staff. I especially enjoy going a little later in the morning when it is a bit quieter. They also offer good flexibility if you dont want to sign up for a membership immediately you can get a pass to attend 10x.

The whole crew has gone the extra mile to make me feel welcome and looked after. I changed gyms after one limitless class with Colleen...it was phenomenal! Then Daniel told me everything about the benefits and I was sold on the spot. The cherry on the top was Jezze's PT session that showed me how professional and well prepared the whole team is. Cheers guys!

Really clean and well laid out space. All the equipment is quite modern, and the classes are really fun. You also get access to Marrickville which is another great location. The only downside about Newtown is that it's not 24 hours.

Fitness playground has become my new happy place since joining a few months ago. The staff and trainers are always super welcoming and down for a chat or a laugh, and ready to help with any questions or worries in the gym, the big selection of classes are fun and will push you in the best way, and the facilities are packed with anything you can need for your fitness journey. Best decision made to join here!

This gym is where my new life began. The staff are the most friendly and welcoming staff that I ever encountered in a gym. They are always there if you need help or an inspiring chat. The equipment is in great condition, very clean and there is always room to exercise. Since I been going there, I lost 13kgs, training more often and I leave the gym with the blue sky above me full of happiness. My gratitude goes to the staff member James, he is an inspiration to us all, losing 50kgs. He inspired me and gave me strength to work harder to achieve my fitness goals. Great place to change your life for the better! Thank you

I love Fitness Playground, they have so many different classes, I really enjoy the calisthenics, Circus, and athletica classes. My only complaint is that they don’t have many weekend classes and more advanced Yoga classes. Thanks for keeping me motivated!

Good space, not to crowded (mid afternoon I was there) Good choice of exercise options. Friendly helpful staff. Good value as I use the other gyms they have when I'm moving around Sydney (inner city/West)

Love Fitness Playground Newtown. They offer a wide variety of classes which I really enjoy and all the instructors take their time to show you the correct way of doing things. So many machines and lots of area's to work out in if you don't do classes :).

Fitness playground Best gym i've ever been. the place is always clean, the atmosphere, classes is excellent . i loved it and friendly staff and my Trainer, Danny is amazing, helps me achieve my goal and i can see my results . Highly recommended!

Absolutely love this gym. The trainers and staff are super friendly & welcoming which makes a great atmosphere. James you are a legend - big shout out for your hard work and effort! He got myself and my partner to join and it was the best decision we have made.

I'm really impressed with the One Playground Newton facility: the equipment is impeccably maintained, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the gym is varied enough to cater for all types of gym-goers. Thoroughly recommended!

Great gym with high standard machines. Staff is very friendly. I love going there. Only things to complain about are the loud music and the kids filming themselves for Instagram that can be annoying.