From what I've experienced at other gyms, people mainly stick to themselves, barely speaking to each other and the only time staff members will speak to you is when they are trying to sell you something. THIS IS NOT THE CASE AT BODY WORLD. I cannot stress how nice it is to come in, either as a regular or first time, the guys that work here are really nice and helpful, because thats the kind of people they are. There is always someone there that is down for a chat and a joke and it makes for a really nice atmosphere. Recommend highly for people who are looking for a gym in the area.

Attended the old Camberwell one. Was amazing there, this one slightly smaller but all the same otherwise. Great atmosphere. All the greats on the wall, historical photos, spent half the time chatting with the owner and looking around. Equipment is old school and effective. Machines you wont find in a franchise gym. Cardio area. Free lockers, just leave your keys or ID. Thoroughly recommend, if you're looking for a casual session it's only $10. On the top floor so no good for wheelchairs.

Well, this gym says: " old school gym" But I really don't think so. If you are a guy looking for a really heavy workout with heavy dumbbells, this gym must not be for you. If you want to train till failure and eventually dropping the weights because you just spent your whole energy. They will ask you to not be "loud". I was literally kicked out from this gym in a really rude way, just because I want to train hard. So just avoid this gym.

Exactly how a gym is MEANT TO BE. Great environment to train because nobody stares at you or makes you feel uncomfortable. Very friendly staff and best part is no air conditioning!! Great clean toilets with lockers and change rooms. They have a little pantry with blenders for your shakes, and a sink to wash it off later. Free coffee as well! If you’re lucky, you’ll get free bananas too.

Amazing range of equipment, super friendly community and positive training environment, great music. Proper old school true gym vibe which is sorely missed everywhere else it seems. What more could you want? New favourite for sure - doesn't matter if you're local or have to travel across Melbourne for it, it's worth a visit at least once.

Very genuine & friendly staff. First time I've trained in a gym and first time I've had a PT session. Harley is down to earth, keeps his guidance/instructions simple & made me feel really comfortable from the get go. He even followed up with a text asking how my body was feeling the next day. Great service. Highly recommend.

It's perfectly true what they're saying - this is a place with soul - super-nice, down-to-earth staff and members! I've trained at many gyms both in Australia and overseas, and Body World would have to be the one with the best vibe of all. Plus they've got all the key free weights and machines you need. Highly recommended!

My missus and I walked in for a couple hours of casual exercise and it was great! Doug warmly welcomed us, and showed us around the well-equipped and well-maintained gym. Vibes were fantastic, too--a fellow customer showed us how to use a mean leg press machine. Thanks for having us, we'll definitely be back next time!

I've been a member of this nice local gym for two years before relocating to Adelaide, and I've left there with heaps of good memories, including 28kg of weight loss LOL. The staff was lovely and super friendly. The gym was always clean and the equipment was well-maintained.

I’ve been to a few gyms around St kilda over the past 10 years and this is by far my favourite. Pricing is great, Atmosphere is awesome and all the staff are so friendly and helpful. I love the happy welcome from Bruce every morning. Makes my day. Easy 5 stars from me.

The atmosphere here is great, this place feels exactly an OG bodybuilding gym straight out of an 80s Arnie movie, and training here WILL make you feel like Arnie himself. If that doesn't appeal to you, you are dead inside and I don't want to be your friend

Stuck in the 80s but in a good way. Bruce- the owner, is usually around to help you out. There’s a real community feel there. Great old school gym. Just no air con, so make sure to skip out on going here during the heat wave.

Love the old school vibes at Bodyworld! Great gym, the staff are always wonderful and inviting and all fellow gym goers are extremely respectful (and always put weights away after use). Highly recommend.

Best gym in St Kilda! Staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They have a ton of equipment, and the machines are custom-made! Really reasonable prices as well, can't recommend enough.

A real, no frills gym for all types of people - including power lifters. Lots of free weights, olympic barbells, deadlift platforms, squat racks and benches. Truly how gyms should be.

Came here for a course - traditional gym, good equipment if you're a powerlifter and need platforms and decent plates as they have the st kilda powerlifting club here :)

Bruce and Kerryn are legends. Equipped with solid machines and affordable memberships prices, this is the perfect gym for locals, a gym with soul. Thanks!!

great strength training gym, plenty of free weights and some real big friendly guys willing to stop their workout to spot you and give you training advice

Great gym for whatever you want to train. Plenty of barbells, dumbbells, racks and platforms, plus staff they know what they are talking about.

This is the gym! Great machines and a great atmosphere created by the staff who are friendly and helpful. Couldnt reccomend a gym more

Great gym with everything you need. All the equipment is well maintained and relatively clean. A day pass is eight bucks.

Huge choice of good quality equipment, super friendly and welcoming staff, decent price membership - highly recommend!

A great family gym with a positive environment and friendly people...not to mention good old fashioned IRON weights.

I am a Brit and was visiting St Kilda for two weeks. I was made to feel very welcome by Bruce and his team.

Bruce is old school and real as they should be in this era of social media marketing scams

It's StKilda's hidden secret for people who want to seriously want to lift weights.

Awesome equipment and large setting that is never overcrowded. Highly recommended.

Home away from home...love the people, love the environment...my kind of gym!

Great atmosphere, great machines and equipment. A must visit gym

Great gym. Members and staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Great "no bull" gym, great staff great vibe. To easy.

Old school free weights with lots of helpful people.

Friendly Staff, Great Atmosphere and good prices

Old school gym, everything in pounds. Love it

Great gym, Pru was such a kind caretaker!

A no nonsense bars and iron institution

Best free weights gym in Melbourne

Best gym ever …

Doesn’t deserve the one star.

Nice gym, interesting people.

Terrible management. Avoid!

Fantastic old school gym!!

Very poor management.

Best gym in St Kilda

Gym good.

Pleasant