Fitness

From the explosion of run clubs, saunas and ice baths around town, there's no escaping that Perth is in its wellness era right now. The latest (and most advanced) wellness offering to hit Perth, though, is here at Element Health And Wellness Centre.

With a name like Sweatboxhit, it’d be hard for you to not know what you’re getting yourself into when you enter the studio. Here, you’ll be able to work up the biggest sweat of your life as you endure a fast and furious 45 minute workout at Perth's only aqua bag boxing studio.

Housed in The Brush Factory basement in Fremantle’s east end, Mudra Yoga is a calming sanctuary just begging to balance your body and mind. Offering uplifting vinyasa flow, mellow flow, yin, and roll and release classes, Mudra’s memberships and drop in rates are affordable, making strengthening your yoga practice even easier. Grab one of their $39 unlimited yoga intro offers and experience this beautiful yoga studio for yourself.  

Favourite Daughter is your new favourite activewear, wellness and lifestyle store based in Inglewood. Set apart by their focus on Earth-friendly initiatives, Favourite Daughter has a dedicated sustainable section packed with ethically-made and environmentally friendly wellness products and wears made with recycled materials. They also stock activewear faves P.E Nation, Jaggad, Puma, Varley and Champion, as well as the wellness goods from Edible Beauty, Theseeke and Imbibe. Good luck leaving without buying something.

Carb-lovers unite.

Underground nightclub gym S30 Studio is responsible for some of the most toned biceps and quads pumping their way around Perth. 

If you’re looking for something a little more personal in your workouts, head to Helix in Wangara. They offer a whole range of classes, from strength to gymnastics, and you’ll be supported by their coaches every step of the way. When you start, you’ll get a one-month free trial, as well as training programme catered especially to you. If you can’t make it to Wangara every week, don’t worry; they’ll set you up with a personalised online program, and you can chat to your coach about your progress any time you like. They also offer retreats, which not only strengthen your body, but your mind too.

If your workouts have turned into an absolute bore and you’re seeing minimal gains you need to visit Adrenaline Vault in Belmont ASAP. The largest bouldering facility in Perth (not to mention the second largest in Australia), we’d go as far to say that it’s one of the most fun, yet effective ways to workout in P-town.

If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate space to take a break and relax, look no further than Clear Mind Studio in Inglewood.  

We’ve got this whole ‘summer bod’ thing down pat because there is now a way to tone up in just 20 minutes a week. Like, legit 20 minutes. The wizards at SpeedFit have got you covered this beach season. While normally we’d be screaming ‘GOD NO’ at the prospect of wearing a swimsuit, we're now feeling more ‘hell YEAH’ while not-so-subtly checking ourselves out in the mirror thanks to these guys. 

Located in the heart of Perth's CBD, Heartbeat High is where all the cool kids are doing Pilates.

Expect to sweat, shake and elevate your practice with the team at Balanze in Claremont.

If you’re after great abs and a posture to match, the crew at Core Focus Pilates in Nedlands will sort you out.

In the space that used to be Tonic Yoga, EN. YOGA is bringing zen vibes to the people of Northbridge.

We might have just discovered Perth’s best health club! Surge Fitness opened its brand spanking new doors in Perth's Kings Square in February last year and have been doing some pretty awesome things.

I bet if I told you it’s possible to get fit in 20 minutes a week you would laugh in my face, right? Well what sounds like the impossible is actually a reality, thanks to the legends at SpeedFit, the newest fitness craze to sweep through Perth. If you’re still a little unconvinced, here’s the nitty gritty of what SpeedFit is all about.

Nestled in one of Perth's most exclusive hotels, COMO The Treasury, the ever so luxurious COMO Shambhala Urban Escape awaits.

If high intensity, quick group workouts are your thing, then you need to check out12RND Fitness on Beaufort Street in Perth.

Now that we’re all grown up (for the most part), we’re all looking for ways to workout that aren’t necessarily traditional, aka boring or difficult. Cue Bounce Inc. It’s like the creators of Bounce were listening to our thoughts and answered our prayers, because if you’re looking for a way to get that heart rate up without having to buy a gym membership, continue reading.

If you're looking for a high performance pilates studio that offers group and private sessions, then head to Cardea Pilates in Claremont. Although physical improvements are the base goal in Pilates, Cardea is measuring success with their clients by their ability to help them in becoming the most confident, empowered and positive version of themselves—sounds good to us. With a variety of classes on offer including align, flow and private sessions, there's a class for everyone. The spacious, light-filled studio will keep you in a tranquil state of mind the whole time you're there.

Whether you love a challenging hot yoga class or prefer chilled restorative yoga, Urban OM in East Perth has you covered.

Bike Bar in Claremont is all about indoor cycling, but if you're imagining your standard gym spin class you're way off! After returning home from a stint in NYC—home to the world famous Soul Cycle—the couple behind Bike Bar decided Perth's cycling scene needed a little more oomph and Bike Bar was born.

I bet if I told you it’s possible to get fit in 20 minutes a week you would laugh in my face, right? Well what sounds like the impossible is actually a reality, thanks to the legends at SpeedFit, the newest fitness craze to sweep through Perth. If you’re still a little unconvinced, here’s the nitty gritty of what SpeedFit is all about.

I bet if I told you it’s possible to get fit in 20 minutes a week you would laugh in my face, right? Well what sounds like the impossible is actually a reality, thanks to the legends at SpeedFit, the newest fitness craze to sweep through Perth. If you’re still a little unconvinced, here’s the nitty gritty of what SpeedFit is all about.

PT105 is Perth's very own exclusive personal training studio located on St Georges Terrace. All clients are delivered the bomb diggity of personal training and health programs in an uncrowded boutique studio, so you can expect that tushie to be whipped into shape in no time at all.

I bet if I told you it’s possible to get fit in 20 minutes a week you would laugh in my face, right? Well what sounds like the impossible is actually a reality, thanks to the legends at SpeedFit, the newest fitness craze to sweep through Perth. If you’re still a little unconvinced, here’s the nitty gritty of what SpeedFit is all about.

I bet if I told you it’s possible to get fit in 20 minutes a week you would laugh in my face, right? Well what sounds like the impossible is actually a reality, thanks to the legends at SpeedFit, the newest fitness craze to sweep through Perth. If you’re still a little unconvinced, here’s the nitty gritty of what SpeedFit is all about.

LA Fit opened their second studio in Highgate after the huge success of their Subiaco studio—which isn't surprising considering you can burn up to 800 calories in one of their Lagree classes! If you don't know what Lagree is, think Pilates on steroids and you’re halfway there. The Lagree method combines strength, endurance, cardiovascular, balance, flexibility and core training into a full body workout. As if that wasn't enough, the team has upped the ante at the Highgate studio with Australia's first ever RideMega class which combines the Lagree method with a spin class. LA Fit Studio will have you feeling sculpted in no time at all (after the shakes have worn off).

The Queen Street Gym is home to the hugely popular Box & Bike program! But fear not...for those of you who arent a fan of boxing or biking, they also have a fully functional and traditional gym downstairs with all of the free weights, cables and benches in the world. This place is definitely one of the best Perth gyms!

Calling all crossfit gal pals, Crossfit Cuties in O'Connor are all about girl power and empowering women to do the very best they can. Perth's all-female crossfit gym, Crossfit Cuties have classes suited to all fitness levels, whether you're a total crossfit legend or a complete newbie. Be sure to check their website for class times as they change each week!

If you're looking for a beautiful yoga studio then look no further, Sage Yoga in Como is about as zen as they get. They offer a range of classes and also run a monthly Sage Lab where you can delve a bit deeper into specific practices. But our favourite part might just the yoga retreats they run in Ubud and Margaret River.

If you're looking to burn up to 1000 calories in a single workout, F45 in Northbridge is for you. F45 run high-intensity, functional interval training that’s team based and completed in 45 minutes. Coupled with a healthy diet, F45 is one of the fastest ways to tone up and get fit—it’s no easy feat but it’s not as scary as everyone makes out. There are 27 different modules (workouts) which are either resistance or cardio based, meaning you get a whole lot of variety in your workouts, leaving your muscles guessing each time you rock up to class. Nice!

Conveniently located on the coolest little street in East Fremantle (George Street), the Pilates Centre WA offers up reformer classes lead by some of the best instructors around town. The studio’s 60-year-old owner Trudy, has a bangin’ body which has become the envy and the inspiration for all of her students, and she offers up a pretty sweet unlimited monthly membership package which allows you to attend one class every day the studio is open. You’ll need to book in for this one and be sure to schedule sessions around your George Street brunch hangs—it’s all about the balance!

Ninja Academy in Osborne Park is a premier mixed movement and obstacle training gym that has the most intense and hectic Ninja Warrior style course in Oz. The Perth gym also has various workshops in handstands, gymnastics and functional movement training. Check out their website for all the online booking options and be on your way to becoming the most awesome ninja ever!

No Lights No Lycra in Perth is THE place to go to truly dance like no one is watching—because it's pitch black and no one is watching! Every Monday night at Leederville Town Hall you can put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away—alcohol free and judgment free. While it might take a song or two to get into it the first couple of times you go, by the end of the party you'll be counting down the days until the next week!

For a different workout each time you visit, hit up Perth gym F45 Training in the CBD. One of the top destinations for HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and small group personal training in Perth, F45 Training will keep you in tip-top condition year-round. The classes are made up of cardio, circuit, resistance and boxing and are all 45 minutes long. You’ll work hard, but the results will be worth it. Check out the website for class times and details.

Rhyanna VL Yoga offers yoga sessions that are all about encompassing the whole mind, body and spirit. Her personnel teachings reach beyond the yoga mat, encouraging participants to take time out of their busy schedules to build strength, clarity and joy in their bodies. Enjoy a one-on-one lesson in her private studio in North Fremantle or attend one of her Vinyasa classes at the larger Mosman Park studio. She even offers corporate events, specialised workshops and exclusive retreats. No matter what level yogi you are Rhyanna will have you tree posing like a pro in no time. 

No Lights No Lycra in Fremantle is THE place to go to truly dance like no one is watching—because it's pitch black and no one is watching! Every Tuesday night at the Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club you can put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away—alcohol free and judgment free. While it might take a song or two to get into it the first couple of times you go, by the end of the party you'll be counting down the days until the next week!

The Movement Co in Osborne Park is all about pushing boundaries and re-discovering the different ways in which your body can move. The guys here offer classes in strength and conditioning, parkour, calisthenics, gymnastics and climbing—you can do just one or a combination of all five. The programs are suitable for any person of any age and they are so much fun. This place is definitely one of the funnest Perth gyms around!

Getting fit doesn't always have to be boring, especially not when it comes to Perth fitness group Happy Healthy Hoops. Yep, we're talking hula hoops, people. And whether you're a pro or haven't touched one since you were five years old, rest assured you'll be surrounded by an amazing community. Owner Bree Kirk-Bernnand runs her hoop classes online and all around Perth, including Scarborough, Perth CBD, Rivervale, Hyde Park and Brentwood, and we're told you can burn around 210 calories in a 30 minute session—there's never been a better time to get those hips moving!

Always wanted to be a ballerina but lacked the elegance and grace? Xtend Barre Joondalup could be your schtick. Combining muscle toning movements inspired by Pilates and ballet, toned abs and buns are just a few plies away. Hot tip: don’t forget to bring your grippy socks!

Always wanted to be a ballerina but lacked the elegance and grace? Xtend Barre Floreat could be your schtick. Combining muscle toning movements inspired by Pilates and ballet, toned abs and buns are just a few plies away. With views of the beautiful Herdsman Lake, you'll barely feel like you're doing any exercise at all. Hot tip: don’t forget to bring your grippy socks!

The Movement Society in Mosman Park is all about enhancing the way your body moves. They offer two types of classes, fusing functional fitness with Pilates, transforming the way your body works and feels. So if you're in need of a new type of exercise, here's where to go!

With classes ranging from 60 to 90 minutes, you can practice everything from Bikram to hot yoga and Pilates at Yoga Tree Perth in East Victoria Park. The crew here have created a lovely little yogic sanctuary, the rooms are super clean and smell surprisingly pleasant and the bathrooms are some of the best we’ve come across in the hot yoga community in Perth. If heading home with a bundled up sweat towel stinking up your car is not your thing, you can even hire freshly cleaned mats and towels, so all you’ll need to wash after class is your yoga gear (and body obvi).

Recently upgraded, Perth yoga studio Power Living Myaree is Perth’s premier hot yoga destination south of the river. This little sanctuary has a community area with plenty of greenery and a water pond, perfect for winding down before practice, or continuing to chill out in afterwards. Power Living Myaree is definitely one of the more relaxing hot yoga studios in Perth.

Yoga Harmony in Bedford has been open since 2013 and is one of those special places that focuses on health as well as happiness. Their amazing studio offers yoga and pilates for Perth beginners to super duper experts. Yoga Harmony also has a small retail shop where you can purchase yoga mats, yoga blocks, clothing and anything else that will help you to achieve your health and wellness goals. A must try in our books!

Helloooooo KFit, our new favourite fitness and lifestyle membership! This little beauty gives you access to everything from yoga and boxing to saunas and indoor rock climbing… and most things that you can think of in between, in a single membership that makes the most of Perth’s best studios, activities and fitness venues.

If you’re after the healthiest body you could ever imagine, look no further than Bodyworks Subiaco.

Let’s face it, we’re all time poor, but what if we told you it’s possible to burn up to 800 calories in a 45 minute workout? At LA Fit Studio in Subiaco this is possible, thanks to the Lagree method. Think Pilates on steroids and you’re halfway there. The Lagree method combines strength, endurance, cardiovascular, balance, flexibility and core training into a full body workout. LA Fit Studio will have you feeling sculpted in no time at all (after the shakes have worn off).

If your body is in need of a little TLC head to North Fremantle's LIVe Pilates. One of the best Pilates studios in Perth, LIVe offers matwork, reformer, stretch and barre classes. Plus, they've got a physio on-site which means your bod will be in rockin’ shape in no time at all. LIVe Pilates is also the leading Stott Pilates and Total Barre training facility in Perth, so if you’ve ever thought about becoming a Pilates instructor this is the place to go.

The Mind Body Heart Store in Wembley is your wellness one-stop-shop. Offering a range of classes, events and products, The Mind Body Heart Store will have your mind, body and soul whipped into shape in no time. If you’re up for something a little different, why not give a chakradance class a go. Yoga, Pilates, meditation and cooking classes are offered at this awesome Perth studio, and remember to keep an eye on their website for information on upcoming events.

Described as yoga with a touch of rock ‘n’ roll, Yogaworx in Swanbourne have created a yogi community that anyone would want to be a part of. Offering classes from hot yoga, to your regular Vinyasa and Yin practice, there is something to suit people of all levels, preferences and abilities. If you’re looking to take your practice a little further, Yogaworx offer retreats throughout the year in Broome, Bali and Canal Rocks.

Pure Moves in Cottesloe have your washboard abs sorted. Both reformer and mat Pilates, as well as Barre, Power Plate, HIIT and TRX are all offered at this Perth studio. If you’re time-poor, opt for a Power Plate session, a 30-minute highly effective workout performed on a vibrating platform with results equivalent to a 60-minute workout.

Perched on top of Ruck Rover in Northbridge, Yoga Alchemy is a hip little studio with a big heart. Wake-up in Northbridge with their Rise and Shine class or shake up your practice in an Experiment Vinyasa class. Yoga Alchemy also offer courses, private and corporate classes as well as packages for brides-to-be. If you want to beef up your practice with some extra sessions at home, you can download their Shine package from their website (for a small fee of course).

Always wanted to be a ballerina but lacked the elegance and grace? Xtend Barre Perth could be your schtick. Combining muscle toning movements inspired by Pilates and ballet, toned abs and buns are just a few plies away. Conveniently located on trendy King Street, the sun-filled studios at Xtend Barre Perth are a far cry from many of the smelly gyms we’re used to.  Hot tip: don’t forget to bring your grippy socks!

Make the most of Perth’s sunny clime and take your asana up a level at Rooftop Yoga in Northbridge. Open for a limited time each year, this outdoorsy vinyasa practice led by Laura Carroll from Northbridge Yoga is a summer must do. The early morning classes will jump-start your day, one sun salutation at a time. Check Rooftop Yoga's website for their schedule.

The seasoned fitness pros at Perth's Aspire Group will whip you into shape in no time. Aspire Group offers something for everyone, whether you have a love for grueling workouts or an allergy to exercise. Pilates, yoga, circuits, run clubs, mum and baby classes and HIIT are all on the cards at this Perth gym. Check out their website for class times!

Love yoga but find clothing a downer? Then the nude yoga at Twisting Peacock Yoga in Osborne Park is for you. Don’t worry, we’ve been guaranteed there is candlelight and no mirrors – now be free! If you’re feeling a little shy, they have yoga of the clothed variety too. Check their website for class times!

There is a new hot yoga and Pilates experience to be had at Fire Shaper in East Perth. Turn the heat up with their Ignite or Flow classes (which can get as hot at 40 degrees—ouch!) or ease yourself into it with the Shape class (at a more modest 26-32 degrees). Fire Shaper also run a killer hot Pilates class which is definitely one of the best in Perth. Check their website for class times!

Mount Hawthorn's Revolution Pilates are the only studio in Perth to offer classes in both the Pilates Method and Gyrotonic Expansion System. Gyro-what you say? The Gyrotonic Expansion System is a form of exercise which combines techniques from yoga, dance, tai chi, gymnastics and swimming for a more accessible and challenging workout. Technicalities aside, the crew at Revolution Pilates are ready to help you achieve your dream body goals. Give something new a try and book a session today, this place is definitely one of the best Pilates studios in Perth!