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 A busy leisure and fitness centre |
Corner Epsom and Langs Roads Ascot Vale Melbourne, VIC 3032 Australia +61 3 9375 3411 |
Places where you can workout without feeling uncomfortable can be hard to find, but at the Ascot Vale Sports and Fitness Centre, you will feel right at home. Equipped with a large gymnasium (including a dizzying array of free weights), 25-metre indoor pool, spa, sauna, squash and tennis courts, basketball court and volleyball area, it lives up to its claim to meet all requirements for all people. Watch out for Australian Rules footballers over summer too, because the centre is a favoured venue for pre-season fitness training. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Place for children and your own work-out |
8 Warner Avenue Ashburton Melbourne, VIC 3147 Australia +61 3 9885 0333 |
Melbourne's eastern suburbs certainly have no shortage of places to work out. The Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre is another name on a long list. Open 364 days a year (closed on Christmas Day) the centre features a gymnasium, two-court sports stadium and activity rooms, as well as several indoor and outdoor pools. The adjustable floor of the multi-purpose pool can be raised to 0.9 metres for children's parties. The kids will also love the aqua playground with its wheels, levers and ropes, which give them control over water flows and directions. Admission: Casual visit around AUD3.50 for adults. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inner city fitness and leisure centre |
14 Dawson Street Brunswick Melbourne, VIC 3056 Australia +61 3 9381 1840 |
No matter what level your fitness, or desire to carve out a magnificent physique, the Brunswick City Baths has the facilities to look after your needs. There is a 50 metre outdoor pool, along with a 25 metre indoor pool. The outdoor pool's opening hours are extended in the hot Australian summers. For the weights buffs, well-equipped gymnasium and cardiovascular rooms are the place to head before relaxing in the steam room and spa. Regular swimming, aerobics and fitness classes are also held, while lessons in the pool cater for children as young as six months old. Admission: Adults AUD3; concession AUD2.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fitness needs 365 days a year |
Corner Heatherton Road & Cleeland Street Dandenong Melbourne, VIC 3175 Australia +61 3 9706 9299 http://www.dandenongoasis.com.au/ |
There is something for everyone seeking to fulfil their fitness needs 365 days a year at this outer suburban leisure centre. The main attractions are the aquatic facilities, including a 50-metre, 10 lane pool, hydrotherapy pool, toddlers pool, 25-metre fun pool with slide, spa and sauna. Those after a more intense workout can exhaust themselves in the gymnasium, equipped with a range of free weights, pin loaded machines and computerised cardiovascular equipment. Aerobics and circuit classes are also held regularly throughout the day. Once you have finished working up a sweat you can relax at the café within the complex. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One-stop fitness shop that caters for anything |
170 Waterdale Road Ivanhoe Melbourne, VIC 3079 Australia +61 3 9499 7166 |
This is virtually a one-stop fitness shop that caters for anything. There is a 25 metre indoor pool, fully equipped gymnasium, martial arts facilities, and sauna and spa. Regular classes are held in the various activities. Admission: (Swim) Adults AUD2.70; children and students AUD1.70; families AUD6.50. If you are planning on visiting more than once, multi-visit saver cards are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not one, but two, indoor heated swimming pools |
383 High Street Kew Melbourne, VIC 3101 Australia +61 3 9853 6177 |
This recreation centre comes with not one, but two, indoor heated swimming pools. Apart from the regular lap pool, there is a children's facility with nautical mural and big water slide. You can ease sore muscles in the spa, or work out in the gym, which has an extensive range of free weights and pin machines. Televisions are also provided, to ease the monotony of some aerobic exercise on the steppers, treadmills or bikes. The centre also runs rhythm and movement workshops, tai chi and yoga classes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A new approach to fitness. |
3 Churchill Way Kilsyth Melbourne, VIC 3137 Australia +61 (0)3 0725 3366 |
Run by Lynn McNabb, a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dancing & Cecchetti Society, London, this centre offers a truly holistic approach to fitness. The ballet and Pilates based techniques incorporate visualisation and music to achieve the desired results. The exercise programs for fitness, deportment and fun are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Women's day and evening classes for body shaping and energy are held and remedial techniques for some medical conditions including scoliosis, repetitive strain injury, arthritis and back pain can be incorporated. The centre also provides posture, breathing, stretching, toning, diet, detoxification and memory enhancement information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Melbourne's premier fitness centre |
Aughtie Drive Albert Park Melbourne, VIC 3206 Australia +61 3 9926 1554 |
Melbourne's newest sports and aquatic centre is also its best. The MSAC houses state of the art training and recreation facilities for a range of sports from swimming and basketball to table tennis and badminton. Squash and volleyball facilities are also available for hire. It does tend to become quite busy in the pool area, mainly due to the fact there is a 75 metre competition pool, diving area, 25 metre pool, wave pool and toddlers pool, definitely something for everyone looking to cool off. Admission: Around AUD5 adults for casual use of the aquatic facilities; other prices vary widely. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Well equipped quality place to exercise |
Fraser Place Forest Hill Melbourne, VIC 3131 Australia http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au |
The eastern suburbs of Melbourne are well equipped to cater for people looking for quality places to exercise, and the Nunawading Fitness & Aquatic Centre is no exception. There is a 50 metre indoor heated pool, steam room and spa, along with a 20 metre outdoor learners' pool. Other facilities include a skateboard ramp and disabled hoist. A range of alternative exercise options is also available, including aqua aerobics, tai chi, triathlon club and specialised programs for those aged over 40. Admission:Prices start from AUD3.50 for adults seeking a swim only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A vigorous workout |
31 Queens Road Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia +61 3 9804 5855 |
Just a stone's throw from the central business district of Melbourne, the Queens Park Health Club is a great place to escape the rigours of meetings and conferences and envelop yourself in a vigorous workout. The weight area features state of the art electronic equipment along with a wide range of free weights. An army of consultants is also on hand to put together specific programs so you can set and achieve your own individual goals under the guidance of experts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Workout without attitude |
97 Alma Road St Kilda Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia +61 3 9510 9409 |
For a workout without the attitude of many gyms, seek out the St Kilda Sports and Fitness Centre. You will not find too many Lycra-clad bodies paying more attention to the mirror than the task they have at hand. Most people come here for a solid work out and little more. There is a fully-equipped gymnasium, 25 metre pool, five tennis courts and an indoor cricket complex. Admission: Casual visit AUD7; three months membership AUD199; one year membership AUD399. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to Melbourne's biggest indoor wave pool |
111 Chesterville Road Highett Melbourne, VIC 3190 Australia +61 3 9559 7111 |
Waves Leisure Centre claims to be home to Melbourne's biggest indoor wave pool and, for that reason alone, it is worth packing the kids in the car and heading to the south-eastern suburbs for the day. The centre has a sub-tropical feel, complete with beach-style entry. There is also a state of the art gymnasium overlooking the wave pool, offering the latest in cardiovascular exercise equipment. Admission: Pool: adults AUD4; children (three to 15 years) AUD2.60; under threes free. Spa and sauna: adults AUD6.50; concession AUD4.50. Multi-visit cards are also available as a convenient way of saving money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Your sports and fitness needs under one roof |
Surrey Drive Box Hill Melbourne, VIC 3128 Australia +61 (0)3 9898 2099 http://www.whitehorseleisurece... |
Twenty minutes from the heart of the city, the Whitehorse Aquatic & Leisure Centre is one of the best equipped in the eastern suburbs. There is a 25 metre indoor pool and diving area, while outside there is a 50 metre pool, ideal for the warmer months. Squash, tennis, netball and basketball courts are available for hire, while the modern gymnasium and circuit rooms are a great place to work up a sweat. Review © 2007, Wcities |