Fitness First

Big, clean and not too busy. I never have to wait for a piece of equipment I need. Staff is pretty good for a fitness first. They need more weights in their pump class.

Fitness Firsts’ dare I say one and only asset aside from its convenient locations has to be Les Mills instructor Brandon Po.
These guys are most definitely a chain in every sense of the word and in more cases than not, they are more likely to slap you with a rate increase rather than a health program. They take every opportunity to up sell you at reception and charge you through the noise for basic products like towels that should be include in your membership.
Personally speaking I’ve experience some first class health club action and these guys don’t measure up and they are also all overseas.
In my past life I have worked across many Fitness Firsts such as Victoria Gardens, Richmond, Chadstone QV Platinum and now frequently alternate between Richmond, Melbourne Central, Doncaster Platinum, Collins St & Bourke Street as a paid member.
To be honest it’s not the ‘friendly’ receptionist service or its convenient locations, yes they all part and parcel of an average health club but its instructors like Brandon and his dedication to the cause. Brandon offers that ‘no bullshit’ approach to group fitness classes and it works, the guy pulls up to 90 members consistently every Sunday for one specific Body Attack Class at the Richmond Club location. It’s like a scene from Glee, minus the wheel chair.
His massive numbers are a true testament to his work style enthusiasm and member rapport. No customer care manager aided in building his profile, this guy knows how to instruct and always gives it 100% so you may get 100% out of your work out.
Brandon conducts about 20 classes a week that includes classes at other well-​known gyms & his repertoire doesn’t focus solely on Body Attack. Despite how run down or tired he may get you can always expect consistent results from Brandon every time.