Fernwood Penrith has been an absolute life changing joy to be a part of! I first joined in December, really started going consistently in January when I started working with Melony, their nutritionist. I told her my goals, and she was so confident in me she explained how things worked, how foods would help fuel my body while keeping my goals moving forward. After having two kids my body was at a place I wasn’t proud of. I kept working with Mel, going to the gym and she kept checking in with me even outside of our appointments. Every time I was working out, it was either a friendly hello, a mutual look of “go girl!”, to even fitness advice. Within 3 months I hit a huge mile stone we had set, and felt so proud of myself. I’m actually not sure who was more proud, me or Mel. It’s so nice having a community of women who are supportive and uplifting. There is no cattiness (something I was nervous of walking into an all female gym), no expectations just support. I have asked multiple staff members for help on how to use machines or how to do a certain workout properly and they always help without hesitation. You can tell the staff really loves what they do. I can’t thank Mel enough. She and this team have truly changed my life. I’ve lost some weight, I can move around better with my kids, I’m stronger for my kids and feel better for myself. All that being said my kids also love fernwood! They go with me 5 days a week and have such a good time! They love the staff everyone always says hi to my kids, are so lovely to them and takes time to get to know them. Everyday they get so excited to play at the gym! My babies really look forward to it, they do crafts, play in the ball pit, with toys, music, movies, it’s always something fun! 10/10 love this gym!

Ladies do you have a creaking body?(as my grandchildren say..)Just Show Up! Hear the music! All ages/ shapes & sizes/Abit bored exercising?Get neural motivation& check in with a coach to change all your gym equipment! Yeah I do it slow & steady with reumatoid arthritis/Walk in "creaky"! & Sail out!!..yes seriously always cheerup glancing over to women boxing/ lifting weights chatting/ having coffee/ yeah this place is Our Space! Enjoy! GO Girls! Free yoga& pilatis in Gym fee/ teacher always open to tell you adjustments/ alternative postures if you wish/

I have been a member of Fernwood since February this year and it’s the most positive life changing decision I have made ! It has everything I looked for in a gym especially being female only. The staff are excellent ! Always professional and most importantly they really care about ensuring you achieve your personal fitness goals. Whether you are someone that likes to do classes , do one on one personal training or just do your own thing - Fernwood ticks all the boxes and a visit to the gym becomes your happy place ! I love being a part of the Ferny family !

I don't think it's for me. Most of the people who go there are middle aged and more middle-upper class. The ameneties were nice but you need to pay extra if you want to access particular classes. I had to stop going because I could not justify almost $40 per week if I was going to only use the gym. I did appreciate the womens only space and I felt more comfortable than in a mixed gym, but again, I just simply could not afford it. Getting out of the contract also cost a lot of money, but it still ended up being cheaper than if I decided to stay.

When I first joined Fernwood Penrith it was like I was the new kid on the block as working out at the gym was very new to me but not now as I have made so many new friends. I love my Fernwood family and look forward to working out in a safe space whenever I can always striving to do my best with the support of the amazing staff. Thanks Fernwood Penrith for all your support and travelling this journey with me ❤️

Mel is lovely and welcoming. All the ladies welcome you by name and make you feel at home straight. I've been training here for over 3 years and it is great to have a community of women supporting women. The creche is fabulous and they will go above to your children feel loved. All the trainers are wonderful! Thanks Fernwood, wouldn't train anywhere else.

I attended the gym for the first time this morning, after joining last night. The service was warm and friendly, gym is very clean and well planned out. This morning I was greeted by a trainer who was inviting and made me feel very welcome. Thanks for that chat at 6am!!! Happy I made the change. Thanks for a good experience!

Fernwood Penrith is my happy place, been a member for over 4 years, met some wonderful ladies, and there is always someone happy to have a chat with. Great staff, good vibes and friendly faces. Great for my physical fitness as well as my mental health …

Great gym, amenities, and friendly staff. Props to Linda and Ally, they're great reformer pilates instructors that take the time to correct and modify exercises to suit you, and they're great with explanations!

Lovely gym. Thankful to Fernwood and for the staff at Ferngully creche; making it possible for my little one and I to have a great time at the gym ☺️.