Best Gyms & Fitness in Bentleigh Melbourne — 2026

We’ve tested every best gyms and fitness option in Bentleigh to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The High Union is the one everyone knows. The Golden Lane is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Centre Road dining strip has diverse restaurants. Bentleigh sits in the Middle South corridor, 14km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best gyms and fitness scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Bentleigh since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.

1. Fitness First Bentleigh — 227 Murray Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $26/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: saunas, treadmills, rowing machines, functional training rig Classes: body pump, CrossFit-style, circuit training Best for: HIIT workouts

Fitness First in Bentleigh has more floor space than you expect. The saunas section is spacious enough that you won’t wait for equipment. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $26/week it is competitive with other gyms in the area. They offer a free trial week. The shower facilities are decent and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

2. Goodlife Health Bentleigh — 278 Murray Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $35/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: saunas, cable machines, rowing machines, treadmills, yoga studio, squat racks Classes: spin, yoga, pilates Best for: casual gym-goers

Goodlife Health in Bentleigh has recently upgraded facilities. The saunas section is spacious enough that you won’t wait for equipment. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $35/week it is competitive with other gyms in the area. No lock-in contracts — you can cancel anytime. The shower facilities are decent and the music isn’t painfully loud.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

3. Genesis Fitness Bentleigh — 36 West Street, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $29/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: stretching area, boxing bags, functional training rig, rowing machines Classes: pilates, barre, HIIT Best for: HIIT workouts

Genesis Fitness in Bentleigh has more floor space than you expect. The stretching area section is where the regulars spend most of their time. Free parking is available on site.

At $29/week it is one of the better deals in the area. Family memberships bring the per-person cost down. The change rooms are clean and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Before 7am or after 8pm for minimal crowds.

4. Fitness First Bentleigh — 142 Maple Parade, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $27/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: treadmills, leg press, spin bikes, cable machines Classes: yoga, HIIT, CrossFit-style, pilates, body pump Best for: casual gym-goers

Fitness First in Bentleigh has recently upgraded facilities. The treadmills section is well-maintained and rarely crowded. Free parking is available on site.

At $27/week it is reasonable for what you get. Student discounts available. The shower facilities are decent and the aircon works — which matters more than you think in Melbourne summers.

Best time to go: Avoid 5-7pm if you hate waiting for equipment.

5. Goodlife Health Bentleigh — 231 Anderson Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $30/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: squat racks, functional training rig, rowing machines, boxing bags Classes: HIIT, pilates, circuit training Best for: beginners

Goodlife Health in Bentleigh has recently upgraded facilities. The squat racks section is well-maintained and rarely crowded. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $30/week it is one of the better deals in the area. No lock-in contracts — you can cancel anytime. The change rooms are clean and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Before 7am or after 8pm for minimal crowds.

6. Zap Fitness Bentleigh — 12 Maple Parade, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $19/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: functional training rig, free weight area, boxing bags, rowing machines Classes: body pump, HIIT, yoga, barre Best for: casual gym-goers

Zap Fitness in Bentleigh has a solid range of equipment. The functional training rig section is well-maintained and rarely crowded. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $19/week it is one of the better deals in the area. No lock-in contracts — you can cancel anytime. The amenities are well-maintained and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Weekday lunchtimes are quiet.

What Makes Bentleigh Different

Centre Road dining strip has diverse restaurants. Bentleigh station on Frankston line. The best gyms and fitness options here reflect Bentleigh’s character. If you’re living in or near Bentleigh, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.

7. F45 Training Bentleigh — 125 Railway Drive, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $21/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: saunas, rowing machines, stretching area, functional training rig, boxing bags, cable machines Classes: yoga, barre, pilates Best for: beginners

F45 Training in Bentleigh has recently upgraded facilities. The saunas section is spacious enough that you won’t wait for equipment. The personal trainers here actually know what they are doing.

At $21/week it is reasonable for what you get. They offer a free trial week. The change rooms are clean and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

8. Iron Tribe Bentleigh — 47 Maple Parade, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $28/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: boxing bags, stretching area, spin bikes, treadmills, leg press Classes: body pump, HIIT, Zumba, CrossFit-style, circuit training Best for: beginners

Iron Tribe in Bentleigh has recently upgraded facilities. The boxing bags section is where the regulars spend most of their time. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $28/week it is about average for Melbourne. They offer a free trial week. The shower facilities are decent and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Weekday lunchtimes are quiet.

9. Goodlife Health Bentleigh — 20 Anderson Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $33/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: yoga studio, cable machines, stretching area, functional training rig Classes: spin, circuit training, yoga Best for: HIIT workouts

Goodlife Health in Bentleigh has recently upgraded facilities. The yoga studio section is where the regulars spend most of their time. Off-peak is the way to go if you hate crowds.

At $33/week it is about average for Melbourne. No lock-in contracts — you can cancel anytime. The locker situation is fine and the aircon works — which matters more than you think in Melbourne summers.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

10. Anytime Fitness Bentleigh — 300 Murray Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $18/week Hours: 5am-10pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm weekends Equipment: yoga studio, free weight area, stretching area, squat racks, rowing machines, treadmills Classes: Zumba, spin, yoga, body pump Best for: functional training

Anytime Fitness in Bentleigh has a solid range of equipment. The yoga studio section is better than most comparable gyms. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $18/week it is competitive with other gyms in the area. Family memberships bring the per-person cost down. The shower facilities are decent and the music isn’t painfully loud.

Best time to go: Avoid 5-7pm if you hate waiting for equipment.

11. Anytime Fitness Bentleigh — 262 Murray Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $34/week Hours: 24/7 Equipment: spin bikes, stretching area, rowing machines, saunas Classes: pilates, circuit training, CrossFit-style Best for: functional training

Anytime Fitness in Bentleigh has more floor space than you expect. The spin bikes section is well-maintained and rarely crowded. The group classes are popular — book ahead for peak times.

At $34/week it is about average for Melbourne. Family memberships bring the per-person cost down. The amenities are well-maintained and the aircon works — which matters more than you think in Melbourne summers.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings are busy — Sunday is better.

12. Zap Fitness Bentleigh — 357 West Street, Bentleigh VIC 3164

Membership: $23/week Hours: 6am-9pm daily Equipment: treadmills, rowing machines, free weight area, boxing bags, yoga studio, stretching area Classes: CrossFit-style, boxing, yoga, body pump, pilates Best for: HIIT workouts

Zap Fitness in Bentleigh has recently upgraded facilities. The treadmills section is better than most comparable gyms. The personal trainers here actually know what they are doing.

At $23/week it is competitive with other gyms in the area. No lock-in contracts — you can cancel anytime. The change rooms are clean and there is always someone at reception.

Best time to go: Weekday lunchtimes are quiet.

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FAQ

What are the best best gyms and fitness options in Bentleigh?

Bright Place is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Bentleigh good for best gyms and fitness?

Yes. Bentleigh has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.

What is Bentleigh known for?

Centre Road dining strip has diverse restaurants.

How far is Bentleigh from Melbourne CBD?

Bentleigh is 14km, 25min train, 20min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Bentleigh is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.

Last updated: March 2026