Terry Tyzack Aquatic

I’m definitely a regular at Terry Tyzack and have been there before and after the renovations. I have to admit, since the renovations of the swimming area /​change rooms the place looks really nice and I’ve not had a problem with anything here.
Unfortunately, of late, the guys indoor change rooms have started to smell REALLY bad in the mornings (on the weekends especially). I’m not sure if it’s possible to have cleaners in but I imagine the summer season is going to make this place quite… unpleasant.

Remember in Cheers, the bar where everyone knows your name.
Well Terry Tyzack is the epitome of that. If you like a gym where there is non of the competitive, sneak– glances– at– the– speed-​of-​your-​treadmill type, then this is for you.
I used to a member of a larger gym with multiple branches through out the city and I have to say that the atmosphere is much more relaxed and friendly here.
Everyone seems to know each other and there is a lot more laughter during a class than what you’d expect when everyone is in some variation of agony.
The gym has your basics although a bit on the small side.
The pool is next door and can get very crowded, especially during school holidays.
Likewise the gym classes can get overbooked, so it is wise to turn up 5 – 10 mins before the class starts.

*OUTDOOR POOL* I use the outdoor pool here a number of times a week. So far it has the best pool chemistry I’ve swum in in Perth. The water is crisp, clear and kept at a nice temperature, and most of the time there’s three or four people per lap lane. Some swimming lessons are conducted in the outside pool and some squad/​swimming clubs also book lanes in the evenings, so usage can vary.

Terrry Tyzack is a bare bones gym, free of fluff and «come hither» looks. If you are looking for a social gym scene, look elsewhere. If you are all about the burning calories ’til you look like a hot mess… well, this is the place. For the outside presence of the gym, I was surprised how small the gym seemed inside. A lot of room is allocated to swim.
What I love about this place is they actually offer deals during off season ($ 30 for 30 days). What threw me for a loop is I called, then came in two days later and no more slots were open for the discount. Shame on me for waiting, as it is a deal to good to pass up. I appreciated the candidness of the clerk; she was friendly, honest and sympathetic (but still couldn’t be swayed). There’s always next year.

Since Beatty Park closed for renovations this place has become a little too busy for my liking. Trying to get a lap lane down here can be nearly impossible. If you do try to share be prepared for frustration. They outdoor pools here are great and there is a grass area so you can take a break from the water and relax in the sun before jumping back in.
There is also a gym here that seems popular, although I haven’t used it myself. A crèche means that you can still get your workout or laps done, even if you have little ones. I think this place will be back to normal once Beatty Park opens up.

With Beatty Park currently closed for redevelopment Terry Tyzack is the next closest swimming pool in the area.
I have fond memories of ths place spending my summer holidays coming to swimming lessons here every day for weeks. Probably because Beatty Park is closed it is difficult to get a lap lane around here during peak times. It has a mix of indoor and outdoor lap and play pools. There is also a gym and a crèche for those with kids. I will continue to come here until Beatty Park reopens later this year.

I can never get a lane down here, this has got to be the busiest swimming centre. It has a lovely outdoor swimming area and it is relaxing to sit on the hill bank and jump in the water every now and then to cool off. I wouldn’t use it as my regular lap centre though, it has way too many swimmers to bump into and infuriate you.
I did Pilate’s here for about a year and they were pretty good lessons, it was rather pricey but the instructors were very helpful. I remember one of the instructors having a fan club and all the gals lined up to take his class, which I attributed to is fine looks rather than his superior skills. This class got full fast.
The gym has all the equipment you need, I stopped going here though as they didn’t offer spin at the time. They may have it now.

It’s not a state of the art gym. I mean, I could probably go somewhere else and find new exercise machines I didn’t know existed, complete with plasma screen tv’s and self-​cleaning features. But that’s not what I look for in a gym. Gyming is my solo zen time and I come here for that vibe. Terry Tyzack is friendly, uncomplicated and quaint. Can a gym be quaint?
I find solace in a fitness session at Terry Tyzack because of the relaxed people who work here and also the people who come. There’s a few turbos around but hey, I think they’re impossible to escape at any gym, this is their natural habitat after all. By and large though, there are very few show ponies and quite a few elderly folk too, which makes it a peaceful place to work out. It’s a non-​self-​conscious gym.
The fitness classes are good too, lead by friendly instructors but old Terry Tyzack is a bit slow on the uptake with new Les Mills classes — hence the 4 star.