Fernwood Fitness

This club is only interested in your money!!!After serving out my original 12 month contract, they still made me pay a $200 cancellation fee and an additional 2 x $42 to end my membership. They extended my contract without my approval due to club lock down and were very rude about it over the phone!! The manager showed no empathy or sympathy. I wouldn’t recommend this gym to anyone!

Fernwood Camberwell is like a second home to me. I feel really comfortable at FW Camberwell.Staff are nice and friendly. Members are also great to hang out with. Cherry is absolutely fantastic ; really receptive to constructive feedback given and follows through with it. Of course not all our wishlists can be implemented but Cherry always patiently explain her strategy both long term and short term to us.5 star to this gym!!!

Some of the class instructors are lovely and motivational, and the layout/set-up of the gym is really good, but when I signed up I was told certain classes would be on the timetable in a matter of weeks (11+ months later and they weren’t). I found the cleanliness of the big group room to be hit and miss; there was always plenty of clumps of hair and dust which indicated it hadn’t been vacuumed, which was a concern given the times we’re in. The front desk staff also didn’t really know who the majority of people were, so on entry it was sometimes like being grilled before being allowed upstairs. Have had really pleasant experiences with other Fernwood locations, in Melbourne and interstate, but wouldn’t rush to sign-up again based on this one.

Great space, staff are absolutely lovely - friendly and welcoming, really helped me get my confidence back. Love the mix of classes and PT available, the sauna is on my list!

Perfect for me, wanting a well-equipped gym with lots of flexibility. It’s not too busy, I rarely has to wait for machines and such. I normally go at 6.30-9.00pm, after 7pm it’s very quiet. I’ve trained a few times with one of the PTs, Nicole, she was very knowledgeable and motivating.I wouldn’t say it’s extraordinary in any way, just a good, calm, positive vibe gym with 24h access.

It's not just the fireplace or the Swedish sauna that make Fernwood gym Hawthorn so warm and welcoming. The small, tight knit team that run this branch are so friendly, and helpful. You're always greeted with a smile and treated like a friend who popped by for a visit. The free classes are excellent, though it's worth paying for the extra pilates package, with fully qualified instructors ready to take you through the motions on their reformer machines. The gym is always clean and well maintained. The secure parking lot is a bonus, though it would make more sense to have the entry swipe pad on the driver's side of the car when you enter. The members app makes booking in for classes really simple and even sends you reminders, gives you online access to their magazine Pulse, and helps you keep track of your fitness goals. I've only been a member for a month, but I'm loving it - so nice to be back part of a friendly women's gym!

I've been a member of many gyms and this was the first one I walked into and felt so comfortable and welcomed as soon as I walked through the door. The staff are friendly, professional and create a positive environment for the members. There is so much gym floor space that even when it's busy it doesn't feel busy as there is always plenty of equipment to use. The quality of instructors is the best I've come across and the band and Barre classes are my favourite. I highly recommend this gym!

This gym is so dirty, everything feels very dated in terms of amenities. There is a spilt protein shake that has been all over the floor for around 4 weeks and it’s DISGUSTING. They obviously don’t have cleaners because you can’t miss it. The equipment is fine but some is very old and damaged. The group PT will blast music so loud you can’t hear yourself think competing with the general music. I feel like I need to shower for an hour after I leave.

After 20 years as a member of this gym what can I say.I just love this gym. The staff, trainers and classes are allamazing. I have made many long standing friendships.It is my home away from home.

I’ve been at this gym for about a year now. There’s not many people so it’s great if you want a quiet gym. Unfortunately there’s a lot of cons. It’s never been cleaned since I’ve been there. The gym floor is really dirty and there’s been a large drink spill on the floor near the machines against the wall/windows for so many months and it’s still not been cleaned. It’s mouldy and really gross. Their bathrooms aren’t cleaned. The toilets have broken toilet brushes and toilet paper everywhere. There is only hand dryers and not paper towel which is more sanitary. On the gym floor they don’t have a barbell pad that isn’t broken. Their air cons are really old and I don’t think are ever used, even when it’s 40 degrees outside. The vents above the gym floor are incredibly noisy and yet there’s no aircon on?A lot of their machines need re-oiling and their weights section needs a redo. Their weights only go up to 20kgs, which makes no sense because it’s a gym and I’ve heard a few people talking about this on the gym floor. There is also minimal equipment, like only 1 squat rack and no lying leg press etc.This gym could be really great, it just needs a revamp and some TLC.