Melbourne City Baths

Spring is officially here! 🌸

The new timetable has kicked off, and we’ve got plenty of new classes to help you shake off those winter blues.

BODYJAM: Dance, cardio and plenty of energy. If you’re a Zumba fan, you’ll want to give this one a go.

Mondays – 7pm
Thursdays & Fridays – 6.30pm
Sundays – 11.30am

STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT: A progressive strength session using controlled tempos, time under tension and heavier weights. Basically, it’s time to get strong.

Tuesdays – 7.30am
Wednesdays – 11am

Plus, you’ll find BodyPump Heavy, LM Pilates and BodyBalance joining the timetable.

Grab the new timetable from reception and check out all the changes. We’ve even given the timetable handout a little makeover. Bit of a spring clean, if you will!!

[Image: Zumba class at Melbourne City Baths]

School Programs are coming to MCB!

A heads up for anyone planning a swim with us.

We’re welcoming school swimming programs, which means our main pool will be closed at the following times:

Monday 31 August – Friday 4 September
10.45am–2.45pm

Monday 14 September – Friday 18 September
10.45am–1.45pm

These programs give local kids a great opportunity to build their swimming skills and water confidence, so a big thanks for your patience while they take over the pool.

The spa and sauna will remain open during these times.

Aqua classes will also have a slight timetable change on the affected dates:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 8am, 9am & 10am
Fridays: 9am & 10am

Thanks for understanding and supporting our school swimming programs!

[Image: Photo of Melbourne City Baths pool]

Feeling nostalgic? Us too. 👀

Take a little trip through the Melbourne City Baths archives!

We’ve got photos dating from the 1860's right through to the 1990s.

Safe to say, a LOT has changed over the years. Have a scroll through and see if you can spot the differences.

[Image: #1 Melbourne City Baths circa 1890, #2 Melbourne City Baths 1914, #3 Melbourne City Baths 1966, #4 Water Aerobics class 1996, #5 Melbourne City Baths 1867. All photos credit State Library Victoria]

The MCB Winter Challenge starts this week!

Our ice-cold challenge runs for 4 weeks, featuring a different challenge each week:
🚣 Week 1: Row the most metres
🚴 Week 2: Burn the most calories on the bike
💪 Week 3: Log the most workouts in Technogym
🏃 Week 4: Run the most kilometres

The winner of each weekly challenge will receive 1 week's free membership.

PS: Members MUST book into each challenge via the Technogym App to participate and be eligible for the prizes.

[Image: Promotional material for the Winter Challenge program]

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, highlighting the importance of learning to swim and staying safe in and around the water. 💙

At Melbourne City Baths, we're passionate about helping people feel safe and confident in the water. Whether you're learning to swim for the first time, getting back into the pool or building your confidence, we're here to support you every step of the way.

We offer adult swimming lessons and women’s-only swimming sessions in a welcoming, supportive environment because everyone deserves the opportunity to develop this lifesaving skill.

Come and learn with us. Visit the link in our bio to find the right program for you!

[Image: Swimming lesson at MCB]

Game, set, match. Aran is heading to the World Championships! 🎾

A huge shout out to our superstar member Aran, who has officially qualified for the Blind Tennis World Championships in Lithuania this August after finishing runner up in both the singles and doubles at the Victorian Blind and Low Vision Open.

Alongside competing in blind tennis, Aran also took part in our Women's Strength Skills Program to build strength and confidence in the gym. Now, as she prepares to represent Australia on the world stage, she's still putting those skills into practice.

"The Women's Strength program has been a solid backbone for my daily workouts, and I've now incorporated the skills we learned during the program into my training routine."

Aran's mindset has always been simple: "If you want to do it, you're going to do it."

It's a philosophy that's taken her from learning to swim at Melbourne City Baths over 50 years ago to representing Australia on the world stage.

Congratulations, Aran. We're so proud of everything you've achieved and can't wait to cheer you on in Lithuania this August.

[Image: Photo of Aran]

Recently, Year 10 student Ethan joined us for work experience, and it's fair to say he threw himself into everything.

Whether he was helping out with PRIME classes, shadowing our trainers, giving Reformer and HIIT a crack, or taking on the PRIME crew in a push-up competition, he was always up for the challenge.

"I've always been into sport. I do athletics, basketball and footy, and going to the gym helps me get better at all of them. Me and my mates treat training like a bit of a competition, which keeps it fun."

When asked what keeps him motivated, Ethan's answer was simple:

"My friends push me to be better every day, it keeps me social, and it makes my mum proud."

His favourite part of the week?

"Helping with the PRIME classes. Everyone was so welcoming, and the push-up competition with the ladies was pretty fun!"

After school, Ethan hopes to study Exercise Science, work in the fitness industry and, if all goes well, keep chasing his dream of competing at the highest level in athletics.

Thanks for all your hard work this week, Ethan. We loved having you as part of the team and wish you all the best for what's next.

[Image: Collection of images of Ethan during work experience week at MCB]

Meet Ian. 💙

7 weeks ago, Ian walked into Melbourne City Baths for his very first gym experience. Today, he can't imagine life without it!

After two hip replacements, Ian joined our PRIME program to build strength, stay active and create a healthy routine. What he didn't expect was finding such a welcoming and friendly community along the way.

From PRIME classes and Aqua sessions to gym workouts with Joel, Ian says it's the people, the trainers and the friendships that keep him coming back. We can't promise Ian the workouts get easier, but the laughs certainly will help!

"I've only been training at MCB for six weeks, but I've already become fitter, stronger and gained muscle mass. The PRIME classes have given me a new routine, more energy and a real sense of purpose. Everything I need is here, and I'll genuinely miss the gym and classes when I'm away later this year."

Ian's proof it's never too late to give something new a go. Come to MCB and see what all the fuss is about.

PS: Thank you for sharing your journey, Ian. We're proud to have you as part of the MCB community. 💙

[Image: Photo's of Ian at MCB

Pool Closure Notice. 📢

Due to essential works to address ongoing pipe issues, all pools at Melbourne City Baths will be closed on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June.

There will be no swim lessons during this time. Lesson credits will be applied directly to affected Swim School accounts.

Our spa and sauna will remain open, and all other areas of the facility will continue operating as usual.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while these works are carried out and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

[Image: Melbourne City Baths main pool]