Melbourne's most addictive fitness studios, ranked by members

Name: ClassPass Studio Review Analysis – fun-and-addictive in Melbourne
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Melbourne has one of Australia's most active boutique fitness scenes, with studios in South Yarra, Richmond, North Melbourne, and the CBD all competing for loyalty from a city that takes its health culture seriously. These 10 studios ranked highest for fun and addictive energy across 269,726 verified ClassPass member reviews collected between January 2025 and February 2026, with members describing classes that killed them in the best way and kept them coming back for more.

Rankings are built on actual member language, specifically reviews mentioning being hooked, obsessed, or like class time flew by. Each studio's score weighs average theme rating, volume of relevant reviews, and overall consistency, so what you're seeing reflects thousands of Melbourne members who kept returning.

The 10 most addictive fitness studios in Melbourne, VIC

From South Yarra to Richmond to North Melbourne to Cremorne and the CBD, these studios have earned the rebook from Melbourne's most discerning fitness crowd.

1

Barry's, South Yarra, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 25,068 reviews
The South Yarra Red Room runs with the energy of a studio that its members describe as the best Barry's in the world, which is both a bold claim and one that 25,000 reviews decline to contradict. The combination of treadmill intervals and weight-based sequences is the Barry's format, but the instruction quality here and the camaraderie in the room produce something members consistently say is worth showing up for before work.
10 addictive-language reviews and a 4.93 overall rating confirm that this studio kills you in the best way, which is exactly the kind of thing that earns the rebook from Melbourne's unforgiving fitness crowd.

"Full of energy and gets you really moving. Great workout and so fun."

"So much energy! Great instructor who explained everything very well."

"Barry's, you kill me but I keep coming back because I love it."

Learn more about Barry's, South Yarra, Melbourne
2

Embia House, Cremorne, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 12,620 reviews
A Cremorne studio built from the ground up around the feeling of a home away from home, and the review language suggests that promise lands. Embia House combines cycling and fitness classes in a space designed to feel personal, and members describe the instructors with the kind of warmth that suggests the community element is as big a draw as the workout itself.
14 addictive-language reviews and 5.0 theme average from a studio that explicitly describes its ride classes as fun and addictive, with members confirming this in their own words, make Embia House one of Melbourne's standout discoveries for ClassPass members.

"Ride classes are so fun and addictive! The space is just vibes. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly."

"Her class is so fun! She motivates everyone to do their best."

"So fun, beautiful space. The instructor is a great teacher."

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3

CorePlus Richmond, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 40,237 reviews
CorePlus Richmond has built Melbourne's second-largest review count on this list through a philosophy that strips away expectations and pressure and focuses on movement as something to enjoy. The result is a studio where members who came in nervous about hot mat Pilates for the first time leave sweaty, energised, and hooked in roughly that order.
With over 40,000 reviews and a consistent stream of members describing being hooked after their first class, this is one of Melbourne's most-trusted boutique studios for members who want results without sacrificing the experience of getting there.

"Always the best way to start the morning! Unique and challenging while making everyone feel supported. So fun."

"Sophie was amazing! I'm hooked, definitely coming again."

"So energetic and so fun yet challenging. Even though it was my first time, I had so much fun."

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4

1R, Richmond, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 32,732 reviews
High-powered treadmill sessions, dynamic weight sequences, and lights that signal intensity changes mid-class, which is both a useful cue and the kind of production detail that makes a workout feel like a designed experience rather than an improvised one. 1R Richmond has over 32,000 reviews from a membership that treats the class as a maximum-effort event worth clearing the schedule for.
6 addictive-language reviews from members who describe coming back immediately and finding the format endlessly re-bookable confirm that this studio's approach to pushing limits in a fun environment is doing exactly what the format promises.

"Super challenging workout but made so fun. You feel great after. Would definitely go again."

"So fun and different! Loved it."

"So good! The lights add so much to the class. My favourite class at 1R."

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5

1R, South Yarra, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 38,203 reviews
The South Yarra location sits below street level in a space designed to separate the class from everything happening outside, and members describe exactly that experience: entering a dark, raw environment where the adrenaline and anticipation are built into the room before the instructor even starts talking. With nearly 38,000 reviews, this is one of Melbourne's most-visited boutique fitness venues.
First-timers consistently describe being surprised by how fun an intense HIIT format can be when the instruction and the environment are aligned, and the rebook rate reflects members who made that discovery and decided not to stop.

"So intense but so fun!"

"Loved the motivation and voice at the end of class. My first class here and I'll be back."

"The music makes the class breeze by. Best workout ever."

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6

Rise Pilates, North Melbourne
- 5.0
- 27,808 reviews
North Melbourne's reformer studio with a clear promise: classes that are as challenging as they are fun, for all fitness levels. Rise Pilates delivers this consistently enough to have earned nearly 28,000 reviews from members who describe specific instructors with the kind of loyalty that turns a one-time visit into a weekly appointment.
The review language here centres on instructors who make every session feel different and the soreness that follows being the best kind, which is exactly the combination that produces 6 addictive-language reviews and a 5.0 theme average.

"Best reformer Pilates class I've ever been to. Also most fun and hard. Amazing instructor, super mindful to everyone's individual needs."

"Obsessed with this class. Courteney is incredible."

"Her classes are so fun but so challenging. I always leave feeling so energised."

Learn more about Rise Pilates, North Melbourne
7

Bodhi & Ride, CBD, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 10,559 reviews
An underground cycling studio in Melbourne's CBD where the energy is described in reviews as something that builds before the class even starts. Bodhi & Ride's instructors are credited repeatedly with creating an empowering, welcoming environment that makes even newcomers to spin feel like they belong, and the community this produces shows up clearly in the review language about keeping coming back.
8 addictive-language reviews from a studio with a strong growing review base confirm this is one of Melbourne's best-kept cycling secrets for members who work or live in the city centre.

"Such a fun and energetic pace, perfect for those getting really confident in spin."

"The reason I keep coming back. Her strength is so inspiring and her energy lifts the whole room. Every class is empowering and fun."

"So so so fun!"

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8

MegaMode, Melbourne CBD
- 5.0
- 28,596 reviews
Lagree fitness in Melbourne's CBD, which means a Megaformer, a format that burns up to 700 calories in 45 minutes at low impact, and a studio that has built nearly 29,000 reviews from a membership that consistently comes back for the full-body burn. The first-timer experience at MegaMode tends to produce a specific reaction: shocked by the difficulty, converted by the results, already thinking about the next session.
The 5.0 theme average from a studio that offers no-nonsense motivation and clear instruction confirms this is one of Melbourne's better options for members who want Lagree at its most honest.

"First time and I'm obsessed! She made me feel welcome and was checking my form throughout. Challenging and I loved every second. Will definitely be back."

"He was so fun and really on spot for body adjustment. Looking forward to more classes."

"Obsessed. No nonsense motivation, clear instruction, and corrected forms."

Learn more about MegaMode, Melbourne CBD
9

CorePlus Elsternwick, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 28,288 reviews
Elsternwick's CorePlus location carries the same no-expectations, no-pressure philosophy as the Richmond studio but draws a distinctly local crowd from the south-east suburbs. The instructors here earn descriptions like terrifying yet addictive, which is about as precise a summary of a successful HIIT class as you can get.
Nearly 28,000 reviews and a 5.0 theme average from members who describe being unable to stop coming back confirm that for Elsternwick and surrounding suburb members, this is the studio that earns a permanent weekly slot.

"Classes always so fun and challenging! The instructor is so motivating."

"All the trainers here are great. It's hard not to keep coming back."

"Terrifying yet addictive. The pay off is always worth it."

Learn more about CorePlus Elsternwick, Melbourne
10

CorePlus Cheltenham, Melbourne
- 5.0
- 25,615 reviews
The Cheltenham CorePlus location extends the network's reach into Melbourne's south and has built its own community of members who describe specific instructors with the kind of enthusiasm that fills class slots quickly. The reformer sessions here earn the best-and-most-fun superlatives consistently, from a membership base that covers a wide range of fitness backgrounds.
With 25,000-plus reviews and a 5.0 theme average from a genuinely mixed local crowd, this studio offers the full CorePlus experience for south Melbourne members who don't want to commute to Richmond for a great class.

"Always so fun and challenging. Love her classes."

"Obsessed with these classes. Super motivating and always has the right music."

"One of the best, most fun sessions I've done in a while."

Learn more about CorePlus Cheltenham, Melbourne

Rankings are based on an analysis of 269,726 verified member reviews collected between January 2025 and February 2026. Each studio's score reflects its average rating within the 'fun and addictive' category, weighted by review volume and consistency. Only studios with a minimum threshold of theme-relevant reviews were included in this research.

FAQ

What makes a fitness studio 'addictive' in Melbourne?

Melbourne's addictive-class reviews tend to describe instructors who bring genuine energy, formats that deliver variety within a consistent structure, and a community atmosphere that makes showing up feel rewarding beyond the physical benefits. The studios on this list earn rebooks through quality rather than novelty.

Are these studios spread across Melbourne's different suburbs?

Yes. The list covers South Yarra, Richmond, North Melbourne, Cremorne, Cheltenham, Elsternwick, and the CBD, so there are strong options across the inner city and south-east suburbs.

Can I try all of these studios with one ClassPass membership?

Yes. All 10 studios are bookable through ClassPass using credits. You can work through the list and find the class formats and instructors that earn your personal rebook.

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Melbourne's most addictive fitness studios, ranked by members

The 10 most addictive fitness studios in Melbourne, VIC

Barry's, South Yarra, Melbourne

Embia House, Cremorne, Melbourne

CorePlus Richmond, Melbourne

1R, Richmond, Melbourne

1R, South Yarra, Melbourne

Rise Pilates, North Melbourne

Bodhi & Ride, CBD, Melbourne

MegaMode, Melbourne CBD

CorePlus Elsternwick, Melbourne

CorePlus Cheltenham, Melbourne

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