I found Energize to be very expensive and Martin Dunkerly gave me advice that left me nearly crippled.

I can't believe no one has written a review about this gym yet! Probably because they are all off working out at the gym. Yes it's a "suburban" gym but don't say that like it's a bad thing. If you do NOT want g-string leotards and skinny little things wondering around because they look good, if you want to work out with people of ALL shapes, sizes, ages, and fitness levels - this IS the gym for you. Of course one of the only downsides is it's location - but very central if you live in the area (kind of nearly northern beaches, and not really northern suburbs...)

They have heaps of different membership options depending on your levels of commitment and finance. I HAVE to recommend their guaranteed results program - which is gym membership plus a workout with a trainer once a week - it's VERY reasonably priced (less than buying a new wardrobe because you don't fit the old one). It's a great layout with weights area, cardio etc - all the usual gym features but not taken over by the cardio. It also has a studio if you want to do classes, hydraulic weights or free weights, various machines and there are heaps so you only have to wait in PEAK times, and people are very friendly and nice so you can share a machine etc in between rest periods. People here will chat if you want, and leave you alone too - no pressure either way. It has showers, toilets hairdryers and is on the bus route to city and chatswood. yeah - this is the only time I ever was thin after my first baby working out at this gym. If you are looking for something that works - that will be long lasting and a pleasant experience this gym is awesome - even if you have muffin top after your baby/s and feel flabby and old and fat and unattractive, at this gym you don't feel like you are the odd one out. There are people over 70 and kids aged about 15- lots of mums during the day. It's a real family gym, and the creche is a ridiculous $1 or $2 per session!!
the only downs are - creche isn't 24/7 and I live too far away to go there now...