I came here as a guest with a friend because I was interested in joining this gym…read more My review is based on years of experience running and working in a gym at the front desk. The first thing I noticed was in order to get into the gym you have to climb up an entire flight of stairs. Normally, this wouldn't be an issue but if your a member and you have any kind of disability, or handicap or your planning on having surgery say on your knees this will be problematic. I know I'm having knee surgery. Once inside, I had to climb another flight of stairs just to get to the checkin desk. On the other side of the gym is another set of stairs. They don't have any elevators to accommodate handicapped or people with disabilities, or injuries. At the check-in desk, I was greeted by a friendly gentlemen who checked me in as a guest. I asked him a ton of questions and he answered what he knew. I noticed there were 6 people behind the desk standing around joking and laughing. From my extensive experience, 1-2 people is all that's really needed to run a front desk . (FYI-they weren't trainers, I asked .)I know I ran a desk by myself, I answered the phones, worked two computers, checked people in, booked appointments, sold drinks, made shakes, answered the phone, did rosters for class, and kept a sign in list for spin class.I finalized contracts along with selling clothes. I did notice there was a good amount of treadmills, and Ellipticals, along with several recumbent bikes, and standard bikes. What bothered me was how dirty the equipment was. I had to change machines it was so dirty dripping with sweat.. I only saw one person in the entire gym with a towel, and the disinfectant wipes were sporadic not enough to go around. There should be one at each section of all equipment. I met two long time members as I was using the recumbent bike who told me the gym was dirty and management doesn't really care. I only know what I personally saw, which was the members rarely cleaned or wiped down the machines, I only saw one person with a towel. Children were running around barefoot which was horrifying. Parents go into classes and the kids are left in a lounge area outside the class running around. They do have a nice workout room for taking classes. And on the lower level is where spin classes are held. They also have free tanning for certain members. I went to see the showers and locker rooms and I noticed there's a huge step down and I almost fell. There wasn't any neon or bright tape on the floor letting you know to watch your step and there were no signs posted anywhere. This is an accident waiting to happen! The top floor or main floor as they call it, overlooks the weight room which is kinda neat. I can't speak to the teachers because I didn't take a class . It seemed the members were happy. Like I said my biggest prob is the cleaniness which is so important in a gym. I also found out that the Greenbrook Crunch is separate from the other Crunch gyms and you can't interchange with Greenbrook.

One of the worst gyms I have ever been to. The front desk representative was not only rude but also…read moreRACIST toward me and my guest. To start with, she was on her phone and didn't even acknowledge us or say hi. When I told her I had a returning guest that I wanted to sign in, she asked for an ID. When I told her the in a previous occasion I was told I only needed to show the id when signing a new guest she said I was wrong. When my guest tried to speak, LAYLA, the front desk girl, sneered at my mom. Not only that, she was very condescending and LOOKING DOWN on us. I really hope you guys get better and find people who are NOT RACIST.

This place is great! This "hybrid" gym was introduced to me through baseball for my son. This is…read morehis gym basically but it has kept my son active and in shape. My son is a HS baseball jock and has been playing forever. These workouts from Casey (the owner) keeps my son interested and wanting to go back. His friends also go and enjoy the extra workouts they get here. A++!

I realized that something that was not even on my radar has begun to transform while I showered…read morethis morning! I've only had three training sessions at The Fitness Doctor, and while I was washing the bottom of my feet in the shower today, I realized that I can now hold my balance on one foot without leaning on the wall of my shower! I can only attribute this to the work I've been doing with Karen. The exercises she's been teaching me have been challenging my balancing skills, but I didn't realize how powerful they were until I did not need to hold onto my wall for balance anymore!

This is a great place to get fit. Did the free session and loved it and now I am a client for…read moremonths with great results. Kahlil, the owner, is a excellent trainer and really mixes it up. I would recommend this "no judgement zone" to anyone who needs to workout but doesn't know how to get started. Just walk thru the front door and leave the rest to Kahlil. You will leave with a better view of life, lots of energy and words of wisdom to get you thru the day.

Great gym. The equipment is awesome and the the staff are friendly. The only downside is the gym is…read morevery popular and therefore busy from 5:00pm to 8:00pm most days so if you don't like waiting or working in with others I would recommend finding another time to go.

What a great community gym and positive atmosphere. Location in a shopping center but not the same…read moreas other franchise gyms. Under new management and you can tell with the continuous improvements the gym is undergoing. Since PJ started as leadership of General Manager, there has been nothing but positive improvements to classes offering and gym equipment. More to come and they are expanding to more space with a larger indoor turf area. They have AI technology two treadmills with interactive media so you can mimic going on hikes with treads that move up and down like you are on a physical hill or mountain. They have also added Mat Pilates level 1 and 2 and Afro steps class with Afro beats carribean vibes -unique in nature. And if want to be extra motivated at 8am on saturday morning come to John's Body Blast Bootcamp HIIT workout with a live DJ. With new additions the gym is more crowded so if you want access to machines and equipment avoid peak times which is 5pm or later on weeknights. Then end the night with a sauna in locker room to help loosen your muscles for stretching post workouts. They also have a smoothie bar with cold brew on tap if morning workout need extra caffeine.

I had never done pilates till 4 days ago. I took an intro class, which is complementary and If you…read morejust want to see if it's for you I would highly recommend. The intro class was about 30 -40 mins and took us through a basic mini work out. By no means did I feel like we were given a easy work out to make us feel a certain way but a true taste of what a real class is like. It's a low impact work out which engages your core throughout as well as every other muscle group, at least I felt like it did 2 days after. This morning I had my first official class. And I loved it! By no means am I an athlete or athletic, but at no point did I feel like it was unattainable for me to complete. Was it easy? No. I struggled at points my muscles were shaking at certain tasks. Everything worth doing is a challenge. Both instructors I encountered Gabriella for intro and Laura for my class today reformer 1. Both were kind and professional and very helpful for a newbie like me. I signed up for 3 months but wouldn't be surprised if I stay a lifetime! Price points. I will say before club pilates came to town I had researched other studios in the area and the reason I had never gone was the cost. Although club pilates is still more expensive then a monthly gym membership, I know plenty of people who pay monthly and never go, I have done it. I would rather pay for something I know I enjoy and will do. So there are membership tiers 4 classes a month, 8 a month, unlimited. Or you can pay per class. They are franchises and I'm not sure if prices vary per franchise. But for 4 x month I believe I'm paying 109. A single class was 29? I think. If I'm wrong correct me and I'll update it.

Love club Pilates but bound Brook location is extremely busy. Really hard to get off waitlist…read moreunless you book for the month

A lot of people look down on Planet and I can understand it, to an extent, being no frills and all…read more Personally, I've been in the market for a local gym three times (the first time, after the lockdown, and after a medical interruption) and three times I've chosen Planet over other gyms. Leaving aside the many locations that are available should you choose the premium membership, this location has all the free weight and weight machine equipment you could want (minus the regular bench presses, which is a dealbreaker for some) plus hoards of cardio machines. The gym goers pretty much mind their own business and there really is no "gym-timidation." What I like the most is that the floor is very clean. As in any gym, some people don't clean after themselves (tisk tisk), but the staff is always going around cleaning. My two negatives: occasionally some people are rude and talk on the phone while using the cardio equipment, which is clearly marked as against the rules and no one ever confronts them about it. The other is that the locker rooms could be cleaner. The showers seem fine (haven't showered at the gym in a long time, though) but the toilets and sink need more attention.

I enjoy going there , employees are very helpful and professional . The atmosphere is pleasant ,…read moreit's a great area within the city, 5 stars plus more. Thank you Lisa Davis

Simply put, Richard has been fantastic. He trains my parents. We were very hesitant to get a…read moretrainer for them as most of the ones we met focused on bulking people up. With my parents the goals were different and the training sessions are focused on helping them build strength, flexibility and balance. In the two months that they have been working with him I have seen measurable differences in how they go up and down stairs and how they carry themselves. Getting them started with Richard has probably been the smartest decision I have made this year.

Great trainer, customizes everything to your needs and what you want to get out of your sessions…read more Doesn't force anything on you, just helps you achieve what your goals are, whether that means recovering from an injury or trying to bulk up. He always keeps the sessions fun by talking about politics, movies, or whatever else you want to talk about. Big plus if you're a Star Wars fan!

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Shraim's Academy. I came with very little…read moreboxing experience, and after a year of training with Coach Ahmed I've grown into a capable and strong fighter. Coach has the unique ability to connect with his fighters, turning sessions into fun but still extremely challenging workouts that focus on proper technique. I've seen benefits from my boxing training carry over into my other sports (horseback riding, softball, basketball, etc.). Coach's Ahmed and Amy foster a welcoming and friendly environment where both new and experience boxers can learn and hone their skills. If you are looking for a hard workout, in a great environment, with wonderful coaches then I highly recommend your try Shraim's Academy.

Really bad experience with the owner. Went to renew my son after my card expired. He refused to…read morerenew us because I disagreed with his cancellation policy. I agreed to follow it but he can't seem to handle people telling him they don't agree with him. Kind of a jerk move to refuse service to a kid because their mom doesn't agree with you.

Hmmm...well I've been coming here for over a month now and I can definitely say that this is NOT…read moreyour mother's jazzercise. Remember in the 80's...Jane Fonda wearing leotards and ankle warmers telling you to dance harder? Well this is a modern version of that. Here all the song's are the latest top 10 hits that you would hear on the radio while you're going to work. The routine isn't so complicated that those with 2 left feet can't handle...but it's tough enough that you will be sweating like a pig, groaning it hurts and burning some calories. Here are the top reasons to join your local jazzercise class: 1. They're always coming up with new dance/exercise routines. So you're never bored or stuck in a rut thinking you got this because you've memorized it. You're constantly on your toes mentally and physically because they're constantly giving you something new. 2. It's a fun combination of cardio and strength training. Maybe I have ADHD...I dunno but I cannot stand running on a treadmill, elliptical machine or joining a cycling class. I get really bored with the monotony and it kind of reminds me of hamsters running on the wheel but with no where to go. Honey we're not hamsters! Just standing there and hitting the weights or machines, waiting for my turn in between steriod induced meatheads is also not appealing. 3. You get encouragement...the type of encouragement you would pay an arm and a leg for with a personal trainer. The instructor is up in the front watching everything you do and don't be surprised when she calls you out for slacking on a move or makes you push harder. That's what you pay her for...to push you. 4. The variety in instructors. You have different personalities and different approaches to a class. This again keeps things from getting boring and routine. Each class is around $12 or you can pay for a yearly subscription which is $40 per month or a 6 month subscription which is $45 a month. There's a class 5 days a week and they're always at night except for saturday which is early in the morning...so you have no excuse not to attend because it'll be after work and school. You will also meet a nice group of ladies that are very encouraging and friendly and that's what you need when you're trying to be more healthy. Of course every jazzercise facility is different because this is a franchise...but it's an international franchise and definitely worth checking out. Men come and join too...no sexism here :-)

This was such a great class!…read more The instructors were so bubbly and motivating and had such rhythm! They delivered a fun but challenging routine. You will sweat in this class and there's a great section at the end for strength and toning which all combined makes for a great workout, that doesn't feel like a workout because it's so much fun. The space is big so you're not crowded next to people. I had plenty of space to flail about in my very uncoordinated way and not bump into anyone! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming too. A lovely group

With such a diverse offering of classes, and a focus on community and holistic health, the Garden…read moreof Healing is a unique place in Middlesex County. The moment I entered the space I felt welcome and warm. The owner, Carla, is helpful to existing members and walk-ins alike, and is very talented in the disciplines she teaches. So whether you are looking to take a class to supplement your workout regimen, want to bring flexibility and calmness into your busy life, or just want to stop by for a cup of tea, the Garden of Healing provides the perfect environment for you to be you, and feel good about it!

I went to a yoga class here with Karla (Carla?) after doing months of physical therapy for my sore…read morehip with no effect. After one class, I felt some relief for the first time, and I most definitely will go back. Thank you!