Virgin Active

The staff at Virgin Active Barangaroo are some of the most professional, friendly and alert trainers and agents of customer service, whom I have encountered in the health and fitness industry. The staff are willing to help; proactive in avoiding issues arising; alert to customer needs and basically delivering the delightfully surprising red hot Virgin Active brand. John - the Boxing trainer is straight - up with smart disruption and guidance in class. Moreover, Nick on reception was heartfelt in his service in organising further gym class bookings and more.

I'll put it out there that I've been a member for a year. Originally a Virgin Active Pitt St member. And still train there most of the time.

It is unlike any typical gyms with free weights and cardio area. There are three class-only studio plus a personal training studio. You book in advance as places for each classes are capped.

It's good if you want a class environment to train that is not intimidating or busy. Not great if you want option to do free weights or other facilities before/after class.

Arrived a single minute late because I wasn’t clear on the location and was not allowed to join the class. I understand needing to make sure everyone is properly warmed up etc and it seems like a sound policy for those who are 10 or even 5 minutes late but be aware of the not-a-second-late policy if you’re someone who can’t guarantee leaving work exactly on time.

Yes, this gym has no weights area that can be used outside PT sessions. Yes it is small. But the classes and facilities are top notch. The boxing class is the best you'll do at a gym (individual bags so you are working the whole class) and Burn is the ultimate strength and conditioning class, it always pushes you in both cardio and weights and never gets boring. I can't personally sacrifice doing either of those classes for a cycle class but I'm told they are also amazing.

The coaches are full of personality, passionate, encouraging and professional at all times. As a result every person attending these classes gives their all. This is where the magic lies. I have never been to a class where the standard is so consistently high. It's inspiring and you find yourself pushing harder than you thought possible just because of the people around you.

There are other gyms with more showers and range of classes but they just don't have the magic of this gym. I have been coming for a few months and find myself missing it on the days I can't go. If you find yourself wanting something else you can always go to another Virgin Active for the pool, weights or other classes. But don't be surprised if you find yourself addicted to this gym instead!

Be extremely careful when joining! Refusing to provide the same joining benefits such as bag, water bottle and boxing wraps as everyone else for no good reason! Change rooms are terribly undersized as well. Burn studio is also way too small.

Brett the Club Manager and all the staff are awesome Really well set up gym with all new equipment.

Awesome facilities and great classes in really convieniant location. Jon is an awesome boxing coach.

Their staffs are friendly and nice! Feel super welcome for the first time being there. Their classes are really good too! Would def commit longer if I didn’t have to go to Adelaide for a period of time. It would be great if they have 1 month commitment membership like Barry’s bootcamp.