F45 Ferntree Gully shows a perfect 5.0 from 23 reviews, and what is notable across its five written reviews isn't the format itself - it's how long members have stuck with it.
Membership Measured in Years, Not Visits
Wei Park's review states her tenure directly: "I have been a member here for more than 4 years. You will find a lot of long term regulars here like myself." Renee Radisich goes further: "I have been a member since they opened their doors nearly 6 years ago and haven't looked back." Two independent reviewers, both describing multi-year membership at a class-based fitness format that's often associated with short-term challenges or trial periods, is a genuinely strong signal - people don't keep paying for years out of inertia.
What Keeps People Coming Back
Wei Park's review gets specific about why the time commitment doesn't feel like a grind: "It's great working hard to improve my fitness and also able to have a good laugh and make friends. Time flies in the class! Totally addictive!" Renee Radisich credits the coaching specifically: "The trainers are the best. They know what they're doing, always look out for you and push you when you know you can do more." Between long tenure and specific praise for both community and coaching quality, this reads as a genuinely sustained relationship rather than early-adopter enthusiasm that might have faded.
Attention to Form, Named Directly
Jolly Tan's review raises a specific, practical point: "Appreciate the group of dedicated trainers at Ferntree Gully for pushing me and ensuring I have the correct form to avoid any injuries." That's worth flagging on its own - in a group class format where multiple people are moving through circuits simultaneously, individual form-checking isn't guaranteed everywhere, and this reviewer specifically credits the trainers with providing it anyway.
A Detail Worth Knowing Before You Drive There
Wei Park's mention of "plenty of parking at the back" is a small, practical detail worth including directly - easy to overlook in a review, but genuinely useful if you're weighing this location against a more central one with harder parking.
What's Missing
No review states a membership price. Nothing describes the physical studio's size or specific equipment beyond the general class format. The newest written review is from May 2023, more than three years old now, so current membership tenure, pricing, and trainer roster should be confirmed directly.
Who It's Not For
Anyone who wants independent, self-directed training rather than a coached, group-circuit format - every review here centers on classes and trainers, not solo gym-floor access. Anyone pricing this out before visiting, since no review gives a figure.
Unit 2 C/881-887 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia. The website is f45training.com.au/ferntreegully.
FAQ
How long do members typically stay?
Multiple reviewers describe multi-year membership - one over four years, another nearly six years since the studio opened - suggesting real long-term retention rather than short-term trial enthusiasm.
Do trainers check individual form during group classes?
Yes, according to one reviewer specifically, who credits the trainers with ensuring correct form to avoid injury even within the group circuit format.
Is parking easy?
One reviewer specifically mentions plenty of parking available at the back of the building.
How recent is the feedback?
Not very. The newest written review is from May 2023. Google's relative-time labels on this listing understate their age, so treat every date here as absolute.