AKT is a fantastic workout! I frequent a lot of the top fitness studios in the city and AKT has some of the best classes I've tried. The studio design is super sleek and modern and their front desk staff is helpful and friendly. I'm in pretty decent shape since I workout regularly, but I was gasping for breath in these classes. I've taken both their Bands and their Dance classes and they are legitimately hard. Their instructors are upbeat, the music is great and the choreography is on point, which is what keeps me coming back! But if you are a beginner and/or are working on getting in shape, you likely will be very discouraged by these classes. I'm giving 4 stars because of the following: -I'm used to fitness classes where the instructors will offer modifications for certain exercises, but haven't found that to be the case at AKT. -No designated changing area (I have to awkwardly change clothes in the bathroom stall) -The lockers are really tiny and don't fit much of your stuff. Plus many of them are out of order. read more

First time coming to a class and wow! Very hard, but so much fun! Emily was an amazing teacher! Very knowledgeable and kept the group going! Highly recommend! read more

This is one of the best small specialized studios. The instructors are detail oriented, engage every person in class and are inspiring and encouraging. The gym itself is on the smaller side, 2 studio spaces. The lockers are small, as is the changing room/ showers, however, everything is meticulously maintained and clean. The bands class, my favorite, is a total body workout, i leave there drenched, pushed to my physical limit and invigorated. The classes are dynamic and on a several week progression, very dance inspired. Wonderfully challenging, highly recommend. read more

Attended my second class here last Saturday. The facilities are immaculate and gorgeous. They have a sweet retail section as well, all of it way over my budget, but still. The workout room itself overlooks Chelsea and floor to ceiling windows means they get a ton of natural light, which is great. This past Saturday I took Sweat Dream with Ryan at Nomad. It was a more challenging class than the only other class I have taken here - Happy Hour. Happy Hour was a lot of dance (none of it challenging or particularly difficult) and Sweat Dream was a toning/cardio class. I got a far superior workout in Sweat Dream. Ryan was a motivating, high-energy instructor with great music. I would return to his class if I am in NYC again soon. I would not bother with the Happy Hour class again. WERQ is a far better workout and dance format class that way more challenging IMO. read more

I have never felt more dejected then after I left class at AKT!! The instructor made me feel so insecure and uncomfortable and I honestly felt embarrassed to be there. I made a choice to try and better myself and going to this class made me even more insecure than I already am. I feel dejected and upset and will certainly never come Back nor will I recommend to anyone Unless you are already in shape this is not the place for you it's full of people who love themselves and think average people like myself are wasting their time !! Unsupportive, horrible and overall terrible experience!!! read more

UPdate : I still like the classes but there are some less popular instructors who have some really bad music. I like upbeat like electronic and normal fun remixes but some of them play the slowest rap and like Megan trainer boring songs. It makes the class reeeeallllllly drag on when their music is bad. I'm definitely not the only one in the classes bored of the music too much too especially in happy hour ! Every time I've had bad music it has been with an instructor with less people in the class and it's prob because their music isn't good... just saying .... Now I know the popular and fun teachers so it is less of an issue .... read more

For my first class, I decided to take AKT Mixer..... AKT Mixer is a combination of all classes offered in the studio. In my opinion, this class was a great start for me as I didn't want to take every class the studio offered, I wanted to see what method works best for me and my needs and focus specifically on that. But, don't get me wrong... This class is extremely challenging as it truly does work on every part of your body. The class moves fast and although you might not feel like you're burning a lot...my body was in massive pain the next morning. I took the class with Ebony and her energy is amazing, I pushed through a lot because of it. read more

AKT has made an amazing difference for me. I have developed more definition, stamina and strength than with other classes/regimens, taking the Intensive really kicked me up to the next level and I'm looking at one of the Transformation packages and membership next. The new classes are great, as are the new instructors (I take from both new and senior) and regular Sweat Dream and Happy Hour sessions have definitely given the best results in my body I've seen. Plus, they're really fun, which is as much the point as anything because if you don't love it, you won't commit to it and yourself. read more

I love AKT! I'm not a great dancer, but the dancing portion of most of the classes is hard enough to keep me focused, but not so difficult I get frustrated. I'm a runner, so the cardio part doesn't kill me, but the lower body stuff is just the right amount of cross-training I need and want. The space is beautiful and the staff is super friendly and helpful. I would love more afternoon classes. read more

no routine, more freestyle than structured, instructor didn't have a mic and couldnt hear her. fun class but not really a workout...

AMAZING workout!! I have been an athlete my whole life and have yet to find a single workout class that feels as good as AKT! Highly recommend starting with AKTease to learn the basic steps and a breakdown of the dance combination that will appear in the Happy Hour class. In addition to wonderful instructors, the studio is just beautiful and the facilities are amazing. Highly recommend!!!! read more

i loved the happy hour. drenched in sweat, some light toning in between dances. great energy, just do your best to keep going. i love the distraction, you dont feel like youre working out except thatyoure panting and drenched in sweat. i would be back if they ran a bogo on classes, otherwise quite pricey but aligned with other boutique fitness class prices read more

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Jamie Golden is golden. I dream about this workout. Such a liberating and electric hour. I wish I could give her class as a gift to everyone I know. You have to go. Period. #grapevine read more

Akt is THE workout. I have tried all the trendy workouts in NYC and this the only one that has stuck. It's the most incredible cardio workout and I have noticed an increase in my endurance and strength when I go to other gym classes. I love that the combinations change every few week. It keeps me motivated, interested, and in shape...unlike other work outs I have tried. It's my favorite class in my week. read more

Took my first class at AKT Nomad with Sarah. The class was amazing. I felt both the burn as well as the energy post work out. I will definitely be back on a weekly basis. read more

Tonight I tried my first AKT class and it was a fun sweat! I would say it was pretty tough, the instructor was really up beat and I definitely got a good sweat! I would definitely recommend it for anyone who likes to dance and wants to get both a cardio and resistance workout! read more

Jamie and Dee are awesome! Had my first class this week, loved it. Great workout! I'll definitely be going back.

Just tried my first AKT this week. Two days after and I'm still feeling sore, but the good kind of sore. The class was definitely different than any other class I've taken, in a good way. And got me sweating after only 10 min. It's definitely worth a try. read more

AKT is a great and also fun workout! It was the perfect way to end the day after work. The studio is pristine and motivating with quotes posted around the studio. The happy hour class was an excellent mix of cardio, toning, strength, and also stretching. I liked that we very briefly stretched in between the different sets of cardio. It was a great workout and I'll definitely be back! read more

Loved my happy hour class at AKT with Sasha! AKT is a high-energy, fun, intense hour of cardio and strength training that had me dripping in sweat in the first 15 minutes (and kept it up the remainder of class). The staff and other members are so friendly and supportive, too, which can be so important. read more

Took my first class a couple of weeks ago... and it was really good. The workout is definitely intense, but you do feel accomplished at the end. The only downside is that if you have not been working out for a while, like me, you will be really sore for a couple of days after. However, that is definitely motivation to workout more often. read more

I've been a loyal AKT fan for about a year and a half, trekking to the UES from all over the city, and so excited for the recent launch of the Nomad studio! The Happy Hour classes are AMAZING - i've tried tons of different dance cardio and other classes in the city and it's the best workout out there- truly combining cardio, dancing, and strength building, and it's so much fun!! As someone who took dance classes as a kid, I love the way we learn choreography every 2 weeks - allowing you to perfect the moves but also never getting old! The cardio is also way more intense than a typical dance class- you'll leave red-faced and dripping with sweat. I love the way the strength/toning and stretching is incorporated imbetween the cardio songs, getting a full body workout in one hour! read more

Loved the Happy Hour class - such a fun way to switch up your workout. It was fun and effective - I'm still sore! I'll definitely be back.

Energy level is sky high in Happy Hour, a great cardio dance workout. Steps are challenging but not impossible to master even if you are not coordinated (like me!). Found the AKTone class not as exciting at all, but mostly because I am not a barre class lover. The locker rooms stock Sisley products, a definite treat. Worth a try for sure, you might get hooked! read more

Great studio, fun engaging staff with very nice and clean amenities. Would recommend any class to anyone looking for a fast fun good workout. read more

AKT is a former dancer, cheerleader, or just energetic persons dream. I danced for a majority of childhood and miss it as an adult. These classes are fun, a little challenging (but in a good way) and non-stop. They add a little bit of toning, which is just what I need. You work up an incredible sweat but when its over, I always wish there were 15 more minutes. Just wish the studio was a little bit bigger. read more

I absolutely love AKT. I went to their Upper East Side location for a while, and now this new NoMad studio is the place to be downtown! The signature workout, Happy Hour is such an amazing and fun dance cardio workout, and I always leave class drenched in sweat and happy! They incorporate strength training which is great as well. The studio looks nice, it always smells nice, the bathrooms have great products, and the people at the front desk (and the company's team more broadly) are wonderful. If you're not into dancing as much, I recommend some of their other no-dancing classes 4Play and AKTone-- intervals of strength training with no dancing. They really manage to make you work every muscle in creative ways (resistance bands from the ceilings, using towels, etc.) The dance choreography changes every 2 weeks so its enough time for you to get a hang of the steps before they change! If you go, look out for Dee, the studio manager-- she's so friendly, professional, and will even jump into class with you. All the trainers are wonderful, friendly, supportive-- and intense. Even if you're not in the best shape (me when I first came to AKT) or a dancer, you can get a great workout. I love going to Jamie's Happy Hour class-- she's a great dancer and her music is so, so good! read more

I'll start out by saying that I'm loyal to a handful of studios that I regularly alternate going to - Flywheel, SWERVE, Barry's Bootcamp and Mile High Run Club. I love a good cardio workout that incorporates some strength training/weights but I always say I WISH I could enjoy barre or pilates because I know they give good results - but I just find them boring. Enter AKT - the workout that truly has everything I could want in a class. Within the first five minutes I was sweating and though the choreography in Happy Hour was challenging, I felt like each move and combination was purposeful and giving me a real workout. My favorite part of the class was the pace and the variety - we went from dancing to TRX back to dancing then to light weights and right back to dancing, followed by ab work. Not only did I never look at the clock but when I finally realized class was almost over, I wished it wasn't. Samantha, who teaches Happy Hour at NoMad on Tuesdays at 6PM is equal parts motivating, fun, energetic and instructional - she manages to somehow teach the routines without missing a beat but also make her way around the room to correct posture and compliment people. You can tell she's genuinely having fun and its completely contagious - it made the whole class feel like a party (where you sweat A LOT). I'll be back for Samantha's happy hour for sure!!! read more