Fernwood Fitness

Fantastic experience: I moved to Fernwood Carlton from another Fernwood and have never regretted that decision. This is a friendly, professional and welcoming gym with fabulous trainers who tailor your routine to suit your needs. I cannot recommend them highly enough - move here and you won't regret it either.

Fantastic experience: I've been to gyms that were blokey, grubby and unfriendly. Fernwood Carlton is the exact opposite. I've been so impressed with the well maintained equipment and the clean and pleasant environment, as well as the friendly staff and members. Best of all for me has been the number of classes available, in particular the FIT30 circuit class. I started off thinking that I'd force myself go a couple of times a week and now enjoy going five times a week - and can really see my progress!

Fantastic experience: Most amazing gym, only been a member for 3 months but this is by far the best gym I’ve ever been too! My favourite class is cycle and Barre is also challenging but rewarding. Can’t recommend this gym any more highly!!!

Fantastic experience: Joined Furnwood Browns Plains as part of my New Year's Resolutions. Welcomed with a friendly professional team, started their food program and HIIT30 program and in under 1 week had lost 2.5kg. Everything was explained to me so I felt comfortable with each machine. The entire team at Furnwood Browns Plains are friendly, professional and approachable. I couldn't more highly recomend them. Three of my girls come here too and they also bost about the gym and their team. We are all feeling alot better about ourself since coming here, thank you.

Positive experience: I've been going to Fernwood Carlton for a couple of years and it's a really inclusive and comfortable environment to work out in. My personal trainer Charlotte Miller is absolutely fantastic and I'd thoroughly recommend her to any members looking for PT sessions. The only downside of the gym for me is the lack of diverse classes on offer. There used to be a much greater variety of classes available.

Fantastic experience: Jay has been my personal trainer at Fernwood Carlton, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better. She’s supportive, knowledgeable, and makes every session something I look forward to. I’ve seen amazing progress and feel stronger each week, thanks to her guidance. Highly recommend Jay for anyone serious about their fitness goals!

Fantastic experience: Fernwood fitness is always been a welcoming place for me to work towards my health. The clean environment and the friendly crew encourages me to maintain a constant regime to visit the gym regularly and prioritise my wellness. Above all, the personal training sessions I had with Jay Ramsay has assisted me towards achieving my goals. Her energy and the attitude to do everything with zeal keeps me motivated. Her small tips of diet, equipment usage and the exercise regime has become my go to workout routine .

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this gym, but in particular Jay Ramsay - if only every PT was as passionate and dedicated as her! She is amazing

Fantastic experience: Fernwood Carlton is an amazing gym with so many facilities and equipment that are easy to use and always so clean! I have had Jay Ramsay as my personal trainer and my experience has been amazing. She is always so positive and helpful, breaks down each exercise so well and is overall an amazing person who has really helped me in my fitness journey. If you are looking for a new personal trainer, i couldn’t recommend her more!

Fantastic experience: Can't speak more highly of this amazing gym, staff are so welcoming and facilities are first class. if your looking for a great gym in Carlton look no further.

Fantastic experience: Only been a member for 2 months but by far the best gym and staff that I’ve experienced!!!! Love the reformer classes also

Fantastic experience: What a fantastic club— every member of the team is amazing! When I started my gym journey, I had an initial walk-through with Jay Ramsay. Her persona and energy were incredibly welcoming, making me feel comfortable. We set some goals for 2024 and I met those goals. This positive experience was the main reason I decided to book personal training sessions with her. Jay truly focuses on each individual's preferences and enjoys tailoring workouts accordingly. She’s also exceptional at running the FIIT30 classes; her upbeat energy makes every session enjoyable and ensures everyone is able to participate, no matter their fitness level. Jay has significantly boosted my confidence, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and provided support all the way along. I'm so grateful for having her as a personal trainer!

Negative experience: Tricky policy. Not recommended for beginners.

Fantastic experience: Jay Ramsay is an outstanding fitness coach—dynamic, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She has introduced me to new exercises and taught me how to correct some aspects of my routine, greatly enhancing my workouts. Jay is kind and personable, making each session enjoyable and productive. I highly recommend her for quality coaching that makes time fly by!

Negative experience: In my opinion, as a member of the Fernwood team, I don’t recommend them at all. It feels like their tricky policies force people to spend money unnecessarily. I’m paying fees even though I don’t use their gym much, and their cancellation fees are unreasonably high. Totally scam for the student and the beginner.

Fantastic experience: This was my first ever gym (20+ years ago) and now I'm back and it's better than ever. I took up the membership with the Fit30 and Reformer Pilates options and I'm loving it. I mostly do Fit30 with Jay Ramsay – her emphasis on technique and her enthusiastic encouragement have helped me tackle the sometimes challenging workouts with confidence. She's also very knowledgeable and also very funny, which is hugely welcome at 6.30am. I tend to do Reformer with Katre Aab because of her super calm and caring vibe. I'm very glad to be back at this gym and it has made a lovely change from the slightly grotty, very loud, often blokey gym I was at previously.

Negative experience: This gym is already expensive which I’m totally happy to pay for if I’m getting great service and information provided upfront. However, I feel Fernwood fitness is very predatory when it comes to hidden charges and stipulations that they hide in the wording of contracts and never outright explain to their clients. When I initially signed up for the gym, I requested a fixed term month membership, as I had an upcoming date to move internationally. The receptionist agreed and had me sign the paperwork. So come the end of my contract when I realized that I had been charged beyond my fixed term date, I reached out for a refund, as I assumed it was a mistake. However, I was informed that not only do I not get a refund but that I also owe more money to cancel my contract because my fixed term contract automatically restarts?So now I owe almost 200 to cancel my membership, even though I had told the receptionist I was moving when I signed up. She never instructed me I’d have to call and cancel my “fixed term membership.” Also, I reached out only 2 days after my contract “restarted,” which they still weren’t willing to drop all the extra debits. It just seems like theyre really nickel and diming their clients and hiding all these extra stipulations. I wish I had joined another gym because it ended up costing me so much extra money :(

Fantastic experience: Meet the human energy drink of personal trainers! With boundless enthusiasm and a smile that could light up a room, Jay Ramsay is the secret ingredient to making workouts fun again. Not only does she push you to your limits, but she also cheers you on every step of the way. Plus, she's a fountain of knowledge, always ready with tips and advice to help you reach your goals. And let's not forget about the gym itself—it's a haven of positivity and passion. If you're ready to sweat with a smile, look no further!

Fantastic experience: I’ve found Fernwood Carlton to be a fantastic choice for improving my fitness and wellness. The positive environment, quality facilities, and professional team have motivated me to attend regularly. Being new to Melbourne, I’ve felt welcome and have gained friendships. I’ve had a particularly amazing experience training with Jay Ramsay. Her knowledge of anatomy ensures safe and effective workouts. Jay's energy and motivation are contagious, making every session enjoyable. She's attentive to form, providing personalized corrections that have helped me improve significantly. Plus, she caters to all ability levels, fostering a supportive community atmosphere. I highly recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: I've been doing PT with Jay Ramsay for the last 12 months and as someone who is not naturally sporty or confident doing exercise she has changed my life! Working in Health myself I appreciate her in depth knowledge of anatomy and her flexibility in adapting an exercise routine to ensure it is suitable for my level of fitness or ability. Whether I do a 30 minute or 60 minute session with her she is switched on for every second - correcting a movement or taking the time to re-demonstrate. I can't recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Hey just like to give a shout out to Jennifer Ramsay my very special fit 30 trainer. Not only is she one of the most motivating, inspiring and consistent trainers that helps me achieve my goals, I watch how she is generous with her time and knowledge to anyone who wants to better themselves through exercise and movement. Her dedication to her craft is admirable. Jay is happy to support and teach anyone who just asks and all with a megawatt smile. Fernwood Carlton has a great asset with Jay being a part of their team. Hi to the Fernwood fitness community, I'd like to share with all the enthusiastic and dedicated girls who benefit from being part of a great club, that's welcoming and inclusive. Fernwood female fitness. I'm a member at Carlton Fernwood which is a family run business headed by Janet Saltarelli helped by her daughters Lauren and Madison and husband Angelo. Their club for me is a totally positive, confident and enriching experience every time I go there. I tell people it's like my second loungeroom! I especially want to shout out to Jay Ramsey for the dynamic new fit 30 program she and the other trainers launched last Saturday the 9th Nov. The energy was electric with every participant fully engaged and committed to power into summer with renewed vigor. Thank you girls for helping make my fitness a focus I'm going to stick with. I benefit not only physically but mentally and emotionally also from being a member at Fernwood Carlton. I'd just like to give a shoutout for Charlotte Miller who is a very dedicated trainer at my fernwood fitness club,Carlton. From the very first day Charlotte has invested in each and everyone of her clients, whether it be in spin, group classes including boxing or her many PT clients. She brings to each of her crew of girls, intelligence, patience, understanding and new ideas in how to move the body. Her passion and dedication to her craft is evident in her commitment to turning up every day with a zest for teaching and sharing her knowledge of the human form. I know all this because from the first day I've tried to stick to her like glue. Always benefiting from her understanding of the dynamics of the body. Thank you Charlotte for being such an integral part of fernwood Carlton. We love you. Nicky Glover.

Fantastic experience: Fernwood St Agnes what a beautiful, clean, motivating place to be. Working out with like-minded people, nothing pretentious, just free to be yourself. Highly professional and knowledgeable staff. Top workout equipment, perfect change rooms. I love this place ❤️

Fantastic experience: They are very diligent in replying by phone to your enquiry

Fantastic experience: Fernwood Carlton is a perfect place to keep fit and healthy. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, cheerful staff as well as extended hours and the general ambience of the gym results in a place which is unintimidating and conducive to an enjoyable and productive experience. Highly recommended by a member for 25 years.

Fantastic experience: Fernwood Carlton provides a welcoming environment with experienced and professional instructors, up to date equipment, and, most importantly, friendly faces.

Negative experience: Go to another gym if you’re looking for classes. This gym just cares about $$. -You have to bring your own yoga mat to classes. I can’t haul a yoga mat all around the city and have never been to a gym where they don’t provide yoga mats in the classes. -They have some classes included with your membership but they’re few and far between as they prioritize the reformer classes which cost extra and double your gym fee. They didn’t disclose any of this and I only found out through asking myself. One of the least transparent places I’ve gone to. Many better gyms in the area that don’t try to drain you of your money (: 2 stars are for cleanliness because it is a clean and organized gym.

Fantastic experience: Understanding staff and Janet helped me a lot.

Positive experience: Great gym and absolutely love my PT sessions with Ramsay Jennifer(Jay)!! Her focus and patience with teaching the right technique for each exercise is amazing. She really knows her stuff and explain each exercise so well and in depth Training with her for over a year now and I have much better understanding of all aspects of training which has made my gym experience more fun and enjoyable. Thank you Jay, you are amazing to train with!

Fantastic experience: I am a new member at Fernwood Fitness Carlton and my experience so far has been fantastic! There is a really good range of weight and cardio spotlessly clean equipment as well as a weekly fitness schedule offering a wide range of classes covering low to high impact exercise from Pilates and yoga to meditation and cycle. Personal trainers can also take you through your moves. The Fernwood App takes all the stress out of booking and changing fitness classes with handy reminders sent via email to inform you of up coming classes. Best of all is the experience and professionalism of the trainers, instructors and management of Fernwood Fitness Carlton, all of whom create a very supportive and encouraging culture where everyone is welcome and feels cared for! I would highly recommend this fitness club if you are looking for a one stop shop for all your fitness needs, join up today you will love it!! :)

Fantastic experience: Fernwood Carlton is hands down the best gym I have ever been to. I have been going there for over 10 years. Jay runs the most motivating FIT30, and Nicole is such a great Personal Trainer. Tracey is always encouraging everyone on the gym floor and Janet; the owner always goes above and beyond for all the members. You couldn’t find a better group of women to assist you with all your health and fitness goals. The team has been there through every step of my life and made all my fitness dreams and goals become my reality. I always walk out of Fernwood Carlton feeling better and smiling.

Fantastic experience: great gym overall good environment and equipment as well as huge variety of classes available at all times. shout out to pt jay ramsay who has been really great at accommodating routines to fit my health conditions and is always great at responding to texts outside of training sessions as well. overall very encouraging and helpful to me as someone who hadn't been to the gym for a while and hasn't always had pts who are able to think on the spot and modify movements to fit with physical limitations like jay does

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Fantastic experience: Fernwood Carlton has fantastic facilities and offers a range of group fitness classes, some of which are at an additional cost. I particularly enjoy the FITT30 sessions with Jay Ramsay! Jay is incredibly passionate about her clients and accommodates all fitness levels. Jay is highly focused on form and technique to ensure you get the best workout, but she knows when to push you! I also love the reformer pilates classes as a workout on active recovery days. And a big shoutout to Sarah, Janet, Nicole, and the other amazing trainers who make Fernwood such a supportive and comfortable place to train.

Fantastic experience: Just love my Fernwood Carlton! Super friendly, caring staff with a lot of knowledge about how to get fit. Great selection of classes. The one place I really enjoy going to!

Fantastic experience: This place is the best

Fantastic experience: I have been strength training with Jay Ramsey for more than 6 months and she is an exceptional trainer who really cares about supporting her clients to achieve holistic health and wellbeing goals. She is an incredibly knowledgeable PT who uses evidence to develop programs that really work. Couldn't recommend her more highly.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been at Fernwood for a little over a year now. I want to give a massive shoutout to my personal trainer, Jay Ramsay. I’ve been training with Jay for a few months now and she has already changed my attitude towards health and fitness. Her positive outlook, passion to share knowledge, and motivation are just few of the incredible things I appreciate about her. She’s got great energy and it’s always fun to train with her! I feel supported and she’s been consistently helping me achieve my goals. If you’re looking for a personal trainer who will not only help you achieve your goals but will take the effort to create a safe and positive environment, I highly recommend going with Jay!

Positive experience: I trained at this gym for over a year and the main highlight was having Jay Ramsay as my personal trainer. I worked with her for half a year and she was great in helping me improve my fitness. She’s incredibly committed to her clients and has a fiery passion for what she does. I highly recommend her services - she was the main reason I stayed at the gym as long as I did.

Fantastic experience: I have loved this gym and my only reason for leaving was that i've moved 30 minutes away. Although, I was leaving the house at 5.50am to make Jay Ramsays 6.30am FIIT30 classes. She has always accommodated for my needs and goals, whilst remaining super positive and uplifting. I also loved Monica's Saturday classes, she always pushed me to my limits. I wish I could have stayed!

Fantastic experience: I can’t speak for any of the other trainers but I’ve been doing PT and FIIT30 with Jay Ramsay and am absolutely loving it. I’ve just got back into my fitness journey in the last few months and she’s made me feel so comfortable and welcome in the FIIT30 group fitness classes. There’s people of all fitness levels in her classes and she manages to motivates everyone, ensure everyone gets feedback on their technique and has rad playlists. Five thumbs up.

Fantastic experience: Fernwood Fitness Carlton is a great gym with lots of equipment and good group classes. Staff are incredible and very welcoming. The FIT30 classes with Jay Ramsay are fantastic! Jay is an inspiring mentor and her workouts make me feel confident and strong.

Fantastic experience: My favourite classes are FIIT30 as I’m a time poor mum. The trainers always put a lot of work in planning the sessions and adjusting them to your individual levels as well as pushing you when you need it ! Specifically, I’ve been enjoying Jay Ramsays sessions as she switches up the sessions focusing on different areas. I even get up at 6 am for it now !!

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Carlton Fernwood for eight years now. It is my happy place. The staff are brilliant, the equipment is excellent and the other clients are encouraging, respectful and delightful. My Personal Trainer, Jay Ramsay is a dream. She is incredibly knowledgable, kind and motivating in the right measure, and is willing to go the extra mile to tailor to her clients' needs. I work hard, but also have a pre-existing injury which challenges me in my physical workouts. Jay has not only been extra supportive in this area, but continues to be flexible in order to support me as my situation changes. I cannot thank her enough or recommend her more.

Fantastic experience: Thank you for giving me the confidence to LOVE’Myself. I’m a veteran International Marathon Runner ‍♀️ and I enjoyed all the sports. Gracias ☺️

Fantastic experience: What makes this Fernwood the best? The Staff thats what!! Sure it has the latest equipment etc etc & classes come & go but without the caring, knowledgeable, friendly staff it would just be a building. Have been a member for over 10 years & always feel better once I’m there. Try it!!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love Fernwood Shepparton. The atmosphere and ladies are amazing. Made so many new friends. Look forward to going there every session

Fantastic experience: Great facility. Wonderful staff and trainers. Appropriate range of equipment, all in excellent condition. The Pilates Reformer classes are great. I am very happy with my PT sessions too. Wish I had more time to attend more classes!

Fantastic experience: Amazing club, friendly staff, great environment, no other gym in Melbourne like it!!

Fantastic experience: Great staff and facilities. Reformer Pilates is the best.

Fantastic experience: Such a great place to train! And a really friendly community feel. I also love that it’s all female, no judgment, I feel completely comfortable. I can’t recommend this gym highly enough. Love it.

Fantastic experience: Fernwood Carlton is a friendly and professionally run Club where you feel safe despite the presence of COVID in the community. The facilities are everything you need for a varied and interesting fitness routine and the space is big enough with plenty of soul.I thoroughly recommend it :)

Fantastic experience: My assessment of Fernwood Carlton: welcoming, an inviting combination of warmth and professionalism from the staff, varied offerings, individualised programs, careful attention to hygiene. I love the diversity of clients (in age, fitness and ability).

Negative experience: The place is great. Great amenities. Pleasant staff. My issue is that shortly after joining, I needed to leave for Queensland to work in the Covid clinics. Still have to pay for 3 months after notification. $700.00. Felt unfair. Be careful when you sign up.

Fantastic experience: This gym really cares about you as a individual not just a gym membership. Knowledgeable and caring staff that go the extra mile.

Negative experience: It's a small space with limited options - that said, they used to make up for it with some really awesome trainers and enthusiastic staff. A change of owners a little while ago has progressively seen the majority of those dedicated staff leave and it's never really recovered. Being a franchise, you're at the mercy of the licensee - buyer beware...

Fantastic experience: Always great to be here

Fantastic experience: Can't speak highly enough obout this gym!!!!!!

Positive experience: Friendly gym with a broad range of low impact classes, (probably could do with some more hardcore classes, only pump and hiit are available (although not well attended)), where as the all new reformer Pilates classes are well attended. Recent update of machines means no more pink equipment… which I’m pretty happy about! They also have a stair machine, which not all FernWoods have, and this will ones brand new… Another user mentioned no grit or body balance, I'd like to see Grit, but "Body Balance"™️ is just a way for Les Mills™️ to make money from yoga. It's just yoga. And Carlton has a very wide range of really great yoga classes. Some gyms are super strict about attending classes on time, I'm really glad this one isn't, I probably wouldn't get to any classes (or the gym at all) if 5 min late was not allowed. Pump is an exception though, come on time to that. As they say it's your work out, and I know my body's limits. New opening hours 7am in morning... might mean you need the access pass to get into the early morning classes.

Fantastic experience: I have been go in this gym for almost 3 years. The staff are friendly,lovely and helpful . I really enjoy the classes and gym. However everything is really clean, I recommend . Gioia

Negative experience: -5⭐️ This place is the worst. Not only have they leaked my email address to 150 other people through a group email, that everyone could see everyone else's email addresses (which is a huge breach in the privacy policy) I have specifically rang up and asked to be put on the "do not contact" list and yet here it is at 9:30PM and I am receiving a text message with an offer to join, from them. I'll be reporting them to the ACC. How completely unprofessional and incompetent!!

Negative experience: The club is so good and classes very nice but they have strict rules which make me never back to them again .. other fernwood clubs are really better in reception staff and more welcoming .. but thanks for 1 visit ..

Positive experience: I've been going to this gym for about a year now and it's been a really great experience. I often find gyms quite intimidating because everyone's so driven and motivated to lose weight or become fitter but everyone at Fernwood has been really welcoming so far. The atmosphere is great, it really pushes you to work harder, towards your fitness goals! Membership is on the pricier side but you get good facilities. I would recommend personal training packages too if you are willing to fork the extra cash, Joan in particular has been really great!

Negative experience: Was given a pass to try a week free. Came half an hour early the first night before a yoga class to try and was turned away as staff finished in 30 mins time and wouldn't possibly be able to sign me up. Made an appointment for next night to do Pilates, came to appointment on time while filling out forms told I wasn't allowed to do class until I got medical clearance for being pregnant, which wasn't mentioned the night before. So I was turned away two nights in a row after driving there specially to try keep fit during my pregnancy in what is supposed to be a nurturing female environment. It's hard enough motivating yourself to go to gym, let alone being gigantic and both very hot days and then to be turned away again. So stupid.

Negative experience: They were not helpful at all in regards to cancelling my 12 month membership. They told me it was cancelled and several months later I realise Fernwood Carlton are further taking payments out of my bank account. They refuse to refund me my money. If you don't want to be ripped off, don't attend Carlton Fernwood.

Negative experience: Only realised how little you get at this gym for your money once I left. It's expensive, and there is no spin classes, no body attack, no body balance, no grit, not many classes, no pool. The steps are second hand castoffs from some other gym, falling to pieces, they slide on the floor. Yoga mats are the cheapest on the market. Not sure what the owners do with the money. Instructors were good though. Glad I left, others gyms are cheaper and provide more.