Brisbane Gyms and Fitness Centres Guide 2026, Best Gyms in Brisbane

Brisbane Gyms and Fitness Centres 2026, Overview

Brisbane's warm climate makes outdoor fitness particularly popular, running along the Bicentennial Bikeway, outdoor boot camps at South Bank and New Farm Park. But the city also has excellent gym chains and boutique studios for structured training. Here's a guide to the best gyms in Brisbane.

Major Gym Chains in Brisbane

• Fitness First, CBD (Ann Street), South Bank, Chermside, Mt Gravatt, Carindale and Toowong. Mid-range with good class programs. fitnessfirst.com.au
• Anytime Fitness, 24/7 across Greater Brisbane. Consistent equipment and national reciprocal access. Popular with shift workers for early and late access. anytimefitness.com.au
• Goodlife Health Clubs, Multiple Brisbane locations including South Brisbane, Lutwyche and Manly. Good all-round option with pools at select clubs. goodlife.com.au
• F45 Training, 100+ Brisbane studios. Team HIIT training in 45 minutes. Very popular in Brisbane's inner suburbs (Fortitude Valley, Newstead, New Farm, West End). f45training.com

Brisbane CBD Gyms

• Brisbane Aquatic Centre (Brisbane City Council), 420 Vulture Street, South Brisbane. Olympic pool, fitness centre and group fitness at council-subsidised rates. brisbane.qld.gov.au
• PCYC Queensland, Multiple Brisbane locations with affordable weights rooms and group fitness. pcycqld.org.au

Free Outdoor Fitness in Brisbane

• South Bank Parklands, Free outdoor fitness circuit and running path along the riverfront. Outdoor bootcamp classes operate here on weekday mornings.
• Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Pull-up bars and outdoor fitness stations at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, a Brisbane institution for calisthenics and fitness training.
• Bicentennial Bikeway, 24km riverside path from the CBD to the suburbs. Free, world-class running and cycling infrastructure.