Information about ACU Active, Melbourne

The Mary Glowrey Building, Lower Ground, 115 Victoria Parade
3065, Melbourne
+61399533665

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-17h
  • monday: 6h-22h
  • tuesday: 6h-22h
  • wednesday: 6h-22h
  • thursday: 6h-22h
  • friday: 6h-22h
  • saturday: 8h-17h
You’ll find ACU Active Melbourne on the lower ground floor in the basement level of ACU’s Mary Glowrey building, conveniently located on Victoria Parade on the border of Fitzroy, Collingwood and East Melbourne. Our boutique health club provides a welcoming space to get active and pursue your fitness goals with expert guidance from qualified exercise scientists. We are open to ACU students and staff, as well as community members and local employees.

Our comment from FitFit Australia about ACU Active, Melbourne:

ACU Active is a well-established gym located in the heart of Melbourne that offers a fantastic environment for fitness enthusiasts. With a clean and well-maintained facility, it provides a range of equipment and amenities necessary to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Here are some highlights from user experiences:

  • Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff: Users consistently praise the staff for their warmth, dedication, and extensive sports knowledge, making every member feel welcomed.
  • Affordable Membership: With competitively priced memberships, especially for students, ACU Active offers great value without the crowded atmosphere of larger gyms.
  • Variety of Classes: There’s a diverse range of group fitness classes available, ensuring there's something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or an experienced gym-goer.
  • Clean and Inviting Atmosphere: The gym is described as always clean, creating a motivating space for workouts.
  • Great Location: Conveniently situated close to public transport and the Melbourne CBD, making it accessible for all members.

While the gym is compact, it is well-equipped for a high-quality workout experience, and users have noted that it might be a hidden gem among Melbourne gyms. With continually positive sentiment, ACU Active is highly recommended for anyone looking to start or enhance their gym routine!

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ACU Active, Melbourne: Opinions

4.9/5 (35 Opinions)
Cal Cramb 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gym well laid out, always clean, with flow of equipment/facilities. Polite, friendly staff who represent a wealth of sports knowledge and a diverse range of experience in gym etiquette culture and safety. Perhaps, a hidden gem of a gym.

Adam Davies 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great little gym. Never busy and far less $$$$ than surrounding gyms.

Stew B 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Small quiet and well equipped. Lovely staff. Fantastic resource, especially for the price.

Joshua Mezio 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: ACU Active is a great gym with all the necessary equipment and amenities to achieve your fitness goals. A range of classes are available and the trainers/staff are super friendly and approachable. They make members feel welcome and it's a great place to workout daily :)

Jodie Chiodo 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gym was clean and staff always helpful

Jackson Ritchie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Lachlan is the best trainer here.

Bo Lee 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym and facilities. Friendly staff and membership includes a range of classes during the week. Highly recommended 10/10

Sami Latu 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The staff at the ACU Gym are very dedicated to creating a great atmosphere and providing a personalised service. There's a large variety of classes which are perfect for student life. Have loved coming here since I started.

Jameson Martin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and good place to have a break from studying and workout.

Oluwasegun Ogunjobi 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really good

Azita shaygan mehr 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I really recommend ACU active because of good and clean environment and best staff.

Leila Moghimi 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend ACU active! Lovely staff and great facilities.

Pravu Chaudhary 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: feedback: give a try

Belle Banks 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome Gym. ACU Active has friendly and passionate staff who are genuinely invested in helping everyone achieve their fitness goals. The gym is always clean and well maintained, it is a very inviting and motivating place to work out in.

Joe Graffeo 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly helpful staff and a good atmosphere. Very clean facility with some great group classes

Pete Orelli 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: excellent gym

David Plant 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facilities with dedicated team of staff and trainers who are super friendly and welcoming. Perfect gym in an ideal location!

Idrees Nasser 2 years ago

Positive experience: Small gym, and affordable prices for students. Close to public transports and Melbourne CBD.

Santiago Rubio Ruiz 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love it! They care about you!

Lachlan MacLaren 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Value! ACU Active's memberships are very affordable and offer a whole lot of options. The small group fitness classes are high energy and great fun. Gym floor is great with all the weights you could possibly need. Staff are very knowledgeable and approachable!

Joel Martin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The manager and other workers are incredibly knowledgeable in their exercise physiology. However that isn’t why they are getting this review. They are so warm and welcoming, it makes every workout a joy and I thank the workers for creating such a safe space to exercise in. If I could give 6/5 stars I would!

Kartik Nair 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good

Cory Koj 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: An amazing gym, has absolutely everything you could need. On top of that, the most amazing staff and trainers to help you out with anything you could possibly need The perfect gym

Jacob Soeradinata 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Some of the best service you'll experience for a gym. Bonus if you go there for uni anyway. Staff are incredible

EmilyClare Cousins 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. Very reasonably priced for students, not crowded and the staff are super friendly and approachable. A very safe, accessible place for all people no matter their experience with going to a gym.

Anerley West 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very affordable memberships, great space and equipment, and fantastic staff that guide you through your gym experience. Group fitness classes are fun and challenging!

Michael Wong 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to ACU Active for just over a year now, its a great gym with an even better environment! The staff members are all very knowledgeable and friendly! Would highly recommend to people looking to start going to the gym :)

Matthew George 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this cute quirky and friendly gym, the staff are super welcoming, in particular had such a nice experience with trainer Will

Ben Groth 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this place! Compact gym underneath ACU in Fitzroy. Good weights area with everything you need plus a bigger group fitness area with classes. Staff here are friendly and welcoming. Good place to knuckle down and dig yourself a hole.

Andrew Paine 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A fantastic gym in the heart of Fitzroy, has everything you need, equipment, classes, great staff, and is extremely well-kept. I've been a member for a few months and I'm extremely happy.

Tait Forster 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been going to ACU Active for the past 2 and half years now. I have never felt so comfortable at a gym with friendly staff that are always willing to give you a hand when you need it. The classes are great and have helped me achieve my fitness goals. Highly recommend!

abhishek pratap 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great place for someone starting a gym routine. All the staff are pretty knowledgeable, understanding of your needs and friendly, thereby creating a plan for me which felt comfortable at the same time gradually challenging me. Other than that, its a clean and tidy space with a good vibe!

James Little 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Quality gym that prides itself on creating a vibrant and community feel for community members. A hidden gym in an otherwise busy part of Fitzroy. I find the price very reasonable as well. The staff are always so welcoming and give great advice which helps a lot.

Ben Lance 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: A compact gym in the basement of ACU. Has modern equipment and everything you need for a quality workout. Matt and Elise are super friendly and helpful.

Jacob Animal 8 years ago

Positive experience: Super cheap, but tiny

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