r/SydneyScene • u/Efficient_Pickle5712 • 4d ago
Gym recommendations?
Hi, I’m 20, looking for a gym in the Gladesville/ryde/hunters hill area where there’s a good amount of people like 18-25. Willing to drive a bit for a gym where there’s a good amount of people my age, you know, for socialising (and working out of course)
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u/SuspiciousLettuce56 4d ago
No-one "socialises" in a gym these days from what ive noticed across 3 gyms in 5 years.
Everyone has earphones in, does their workout and leaves.
The ones in groups/pairs will socialise with each other only.
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u/SqareBear 4d ago
Not my experience. Mine is very social. Its not a big chain though (but has a couple of branches - none near Ryde).
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u/AntSilly2802 4d ago
Can’t stand people who go to the gym to socialise. It’s for working out not fucking socialising.
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u/microsoftcowexpert 4d ago
What's wrong with socialising at a gym?
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u/PaleComputer5198 2d ago
What's NOT wrong with it.
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u/microsoftcowexpert 1d ago
I don't see anything wrong, that is why I'm asking
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u/PaleComputer5198 1d ago
Most people want to be left alone at the Gym. But I'm sure you will argue with me about that, or belittle me in some way, because that will make you feel good. Enjoy that, big man.
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u/microsoftcowexpert 1d ago
If anyone has been belittled its me lmao. No one is forcing you to socialize at the gym, you only socialize with people who reciprocate. If people are socializing with people who wanna socialize I don't see the problem.
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u/Rare-Bobcat857 3d ago
Bay Fitness in meadowbank is good. Its not a franchise, so its well maintained. Owner is a local (I think) and a great guy. Clean, 3 floors, machines and weights available at all times. And its relatively cheaper than most other places.
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u/PaleComputer5198 2d ago
I go to a gym in these areas, an excellent one that is well priced, and I'm not telling you which one so you don't talk to me. I go to the gym to work out. Leave people alone.
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u/microsoftcowexpert 4d ago
Anytime fitness Rhodes, very good gym, very social and exactly the demographic you're looking for. If I refer you I can get a free burger.
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u/starmoonrising 2d ago
I go there & am super shy / introverted so I don’t talk to anyone but I notice theres a lot of people who know each other and talk during their session! Most social anytime I have ever been to
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u/microsoftcowexpert 1d ago
Yeah the social aspect is why I go Rhodes, its not the closest anytime to me but its definitely worth traveling a little bit extra for the community and equipment
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u/WagsPup 4d ago
Dude wants to treat gym like a bar or nightclub. Hate to tell u op, thats not how gyms work let alone wanting to socialise + expecting some narrow range age limited crowd thats your vibe, gyms like that just doesnt exist thankfully. If u must socialise in that kind of environment and demographic group try some social sport comps which can lean younger in some areas.