I love being a member at Base. I love the group classes! I work from home and love that I can take a break in the middle of the day to catch up with ladies who have now become good friends in Jeanine's 12:15 M/F Zumba class. A class that has consistently kept me challenged has been Susan's Super Sculpt on Mondays and Wednesdays! There are so many positive and focused trainers and instructors. read more

I've been a member since it was club h. Thank goodness for the new owners! I haven't been back since I got the email for base camp. I tried the preview class and it seems interesting enough. The gym as a whole looks great with new and needed upgrades. I haven't tried the other group classes since it's been under new management however the new fitness director Jen seems like she knows what she's doing. It's worth going in and getting checking it out. read more

It's not inexpensive, but it has what I need, is open when I need it and convenient. The one year package has advantages. You can pause membership for a two month period if necessary. No auto renewal, so there's no surprise at the end of twelve months. Free two hour parking. And the full year membership is transferal to another person. read more

I have been a member of Base since I moved to Jersey City from NYC in 2016 and I love this gym. I'm a big fan of their classes.. Kara is amazing - I take her spin, booty camp, and abs classes. She's super motivating and she really pushes you throughout the class in a positive way! I also love Kevin's spin classes. Each day his style varies so you get a well rounded workout if you attend all of his morning classes for the week. Since I started taking Kara and Kevin's classes regularly and making the most of my workouts with them, I have really seen a difference in toning my muscles. Plus I love that I can grab my gloves and go a few rounds on the punching bag in the green room if I ever have a day where I miss a class. I highly recommend Base! read more

Do not join. The owners and management are horrendous, will not work with you, and should not be in customer service. Usually more than half the cardio equipment is not working. Yes, they have natural abundant light, however their AC system is horrendous so good luck staying cool in the summer. The personal training staff is constantly being overhauled. I had been a member since the Club H days due to the convenience to the PATH, but slowly the few things that I liked about this gym were taken away. With the abundance of gyms in JC I would never recommend this one. read more

Shout-out to group class instructor Kara Hermes! Kara leads some seriously hard-core kick ass sweat drenching classes. Kara is always upbeat, her playlists are constantly changing, and most of all she keeps her classes FUN. Try a session of BURN, I dare you ;-) read more

I'm fairly new to Base, but so far, so good: my fitness assessment was careful and thorough, and the trainer to whom I was assigned (Hector) created an interesting, well-thought out workout plan for me. He listened carefully to my fitness goals, and tailored a program to my present fitness level -- challenging, but not overwhelming. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the facilities are very clean and well-maintained, as is the equipment. I have yet to take any classes, but I plan on checking them out very soon. I'm very happy with this gym so far, so much so that I actually look forward to working out. read more

This gym keeps bringing the best to Jersey City. Top rated teachers, trainers, equipment, classes to suit anyone's taste & schedule. Their lockers/showers are clean, well kept. Steam & Sauna avail. Haven't tried the Spa in a while, this dpt needed some help. But lovin' it. read more

Base is a lovely gym overall. The equipment is new and kept in good order. During the busiest hours, it still functions, and is layed out very well. The clientele is kind and respectful. The jerk 'gym meatheads' are few and far between. Mostly young professionals who take fitness seriously. The staff is incredibly kind and the new management is far better. Caesar, in particular, is a great guy. Always helpful, considerate, and welcoming. Staff members make it feel like a neighborhood gym. All this being said, for what you pay, the locker rooms are filthy. The staff members that clean the locker rooms are unhelpful and rude. DO NOT go into the steam room. You will get sick. It wreaks of mold. I've never once seen it cleaned. Every other gym I've ever belonged to, the steamrooms are thoroughly cleaned throughout the day. Wear sandals if you have to shower there. Great gym overall but the locker rooms need a complete overhaul. Not at all in line with the rest of the gym. I really hope they work on this. Otherwise I may be heading back to the city for an expensive Equinox membership again. read more

I have been a member at BASE for almost three years. I can't say enough nice things about this gym. It is clean, the staff is so friendly, there is never a machine broken (if there is it is fixed in 24 hours). During this pandemic BASE has gone above and beyond to make its members feel safe and they have been there throughout doing their best to offer whatever they could when they could. They have plenty of classes even with the cutbacks and the trainers are top notch. I love taking spin from Kara and Josh and if you love spin then this is the place for you. I have also discovered a new love/ hate for Kettle bells :) With Penina, she is so motivational and always makes newcomers feel welcome. This is my home away from home and with this staff and all they do and offer to their members- this pandemic has been more bearable. If you are looking for a new gym then I highly recommend you stop by. Thank you to Kara and the BASE team for all you do. read more

I just started this gym a few months ago. It is absolutely fantastic. The staff and trainers are knowledgeable and friendly. The gym is always clean. They have a great variety of classes and the new BASE Camp (similar to Crossfit, kind of) are wonderful, they make a challenging workout a lot of fun. I can't say enough good things about this gym. It is the best I have ever been to. I have done Crossfit gyms as well as high end clubs and Base tops them all. read more

This gym has a nice small neighborhood feel where people know who you are and say hello while still offering the resources you find in a large gym. The atmosphere is airy and bright, and the gym and locker rooms (at least the women's locker room I should say) are very clean. I mostly use the gym for the exercise classes at lunch time and weekends and have been satisfied with the offerings. The three things I wish were different would be longer childcare hours, a weekend pilates class and having a euchalyptus spray bottle in the sauna like they have at Equinox. read more

Coming here for two years. Wont renew my membership this year because the gym is not what it used to be. Towels are not clean ( some of them had make up ... gross!). Gym is packed, weights are misplaced, front desk girls are very rude, they never say hi! Also, their sign up system for the classes is a joke, they ALWAYS fill up super quick. Take your money elsewhere!! read more

Getting better as far as gyms go for sure as they are in the process of making some lovely updates. However, they still do not offer a great schedule for Morning classes other than 6:15am spin every day with the same instructor 3x a week- spin classes and others are beyond competitive to get into as you need to sign up 24 hours in advance or you will not get in. Hopefully come the fall they will consider adding more morning classes for those of us that work late. The gym is always packed bc they just keep selling memberships so they need to add more classes to accommodate such as offering additional high intensity classes other than spin before work read more

I really love going to the gym here. The staff is always very friendly and helpful! I did almost a year of personal training with Igor to get ready for my wedding and he helped me feel very good in my wedding dress. My husband and I both enjoy their steam rooms. The bathrooms and equipment are always kept clean. It can get crowded on the weekends but they are big enough that you can find an alternative work out. read more

I visited Base when it was still Club H and I wasn't impressed with Club H at all. Fast forward a couple years to the present, and I've joined Base. I really think they maintain the machines and the cleanliness of the facilities quite well. I go at peak hours, and even then it's never too crowded to work out. I was a member at Club Metro around the corner for a year. Club Metro was your basic no frills gym, without a sauna or steam room and no towel service. I was drawn to the amenities at Base and I'm much happier now. The sauna and steam room are great, and the locker rooms are clean and maintained very well compared to Club Metro. There are plenty of towels, complimentary razors, shaving cream, and hand soap that smells good. It's small details like that that make a difference to me. The bigger issues that really sold me were the cleanliness, the weight machines, and the sauna and steam rooms. I think Base has really turned this gym around, and I will be a member for years to come. It's easily the best gym in the area. read more

I have been a member of Base since it opened and it continues to get better and better. Everything from the people that work there greeting you by name when you walk in the door, to the endless amenities (cold towels after a sweaty workout, sauna, steam room, wifi...) - they are all amazing. All of the front desk and sales staff are amazing...Heather, Erin, Cesar, and the list goes on and on. What an awesome staff! For two years, I did one on one personal training with James and never realized what I was missing. He is such a GREAT personal trainer and I looked forward to all of our workouts. Would highly recommend him to anyone. I now enjoy his Saturday am Base Camp...a one hour high intensity interval type class. I walk out feeling great. To preface, I NEVER was a class person until the last year at the gym and now I am hooked. Between James and Kara, I really got myself into the classes. I am an avid spinner with Kara. Never miss an am spin class with her (I am NOT a morning person) and her Wednesday evening Burn class is the best! Kara got me doing doubles at the gym! Props to her. Her music is on point. Spin on Saturdays with Robert is also another one of my favorites. I could go on and on about the classes as Base, but then I would never stop typing. :) Bottom line, there is always some sort of class ready and waiting so you can switch it up. As long as I live in the area, Base will always have me as a member! read more

Base is great. Would love if they upgraded and fixed the ellipticals though. Super clean bathrooms, always fresh towels and wipes all over the gym. Staff is awesome. Please get more ab machines! read more

When I joined Base, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Base exceeded my expectations. I feel that I have to recognize two outstanding employees of Base and who, quite frankly motivate me to keep coming back. Igor my trainer, who does a great job kicking my assests throughout every session and Cesar, who is always a pleasure to be around. They are true assests to Base. read more

If you haven't checked out Base yet, I recommend that you do. I joined Base in early January and am really happy I did. It's run well, the people are friendly, they have great trainers, it's very clean (the Men's Locker room is very clean) and the Base Bar has really good smoothies and juice drinks. And they just started these cross-fit like classes called Base Camp that kick your butt. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

A big THANK YOU to Sandra at Base!!! I live out-of-state and am not a Base member, but my sister is a Base member and requested a gift card for a massage at Base for Christmas. Sandra went above and beyond in filling my order and taking it to the UPS Store on her own time to make sure I received it on time. I am sure that she is just as customer-service-oriented and attentive in person! read more

As a former member of Club H, Base has really turned the place around. While the space itself was always great and huge, the former owners were obviously running the business into the ground: nearly 1/2 of cardio machines were out of order, rescheduled classes, less-than-sanitary lockers. All of this has changed under the new ownership. I've only seen a few machines down and always repaired within a couple days, class times are always held (and have been expanded) and the new sports medicine and juice bar are great to have available. Bonus that the staff are very friendly and all seem knowledgeable. The mobile app is great for checking hours of operation and class schedules. The best bit is the expanded Crossfit area in the back (although normal members can't use while training is happening...)! The members are a good variety of serious to semi-serious to beginners -- and everyone seems very friendly. The only issue is the sidewalk in front of the building is closed periodically, but that's entirely due to the cluster-f that the 70/90 Columbus contruction has caused (whose hotel and condo denzians will likely be allowed to crowd up Base once complete -- this should be one of your considerations for long-term membership). In summation, as a former collegiate and pro athlete, I've been to many, many gyms across states and countries. Base, so far, has been one of the best non-pro gyms I've been to. Let's see if they keep it up... read more

I've been a member here for several months, I go here 5-6 days/week. Pros: It's close to PATH, has some great classes (drenched, hard bodies, base attack), has plenty of space for lifting weights, stretching, and plenty of cardio machines. The personal training that I've had is great. All equipment on the floor is new and clean. They have a decent snack bar. Sauna is great when it's working and heated properly. Locker rooms have towel service and basic amenities. Front desk is always helpful and friendly, I like that I see the same faces and they get to know you. Cons: air circulation upstairs is inconsistent, the locker rooms need to be redone and cleaned more often. I usually see 1 woman cleaning the showers and the main floor. I have never seen anyone clean the steam room and have seen cups and towels left in the steam room for several days before being picked up, it also has several spots missing tiles and what appears to be mold. More recently the women's showers seem to have a problem with some annoying flying bugs that seem to be living in the drains/stagnant water. Showers are showing some cracks and water damage, and are a bad design in general with such a shallow floor and low shower head; almost all of them do not drain properly so you end up standing in a puddle. The blow dryers in the locker room often switch off/short out. Only complaint about equipment is the spin bikes/monitors - they're not great quality bikes and the RPM monitors NEVER work on most of the bikes. Instructors are hit or miss - most of them are AWESOME and knowledgeable, but a few seem bored to be there and/or lacking proper training in some areas. Overall - if you get a reduced price during a sale it's a good deal. However, I think at the normal price point they are hoping to attract more customers at; they need to overhaul the locker rooms, provide more upscale brand name toiletries, get new spin bikes/monitors, and get some fans upstairs. I much prefer the attitude of the gym-goers here to Equinox Bryant Park as most people are at Base to get a great work out and are super friendly. I know some women feel uncomfortable in weight rooms that are male dominated, but I've never encountered unwanted attention while working out here. read more

I love this place! It's the best gym I've ever been to for this kind of price. The classes are so great, the gym is always clean, and it has great hours. I keep telling friends that move to the area to join because it's a great place to work out. I love seeing that the new management is constantly making improvements and adding new classes. read more

I am a current member of the gym and wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the amazing fitness classes they have with some extraordinary instructors especially the spinning classes on Mondays led by Dominic Moccia he makes sure everyone world hard during the class and burn as many calories as possible read more

My massage therapist Dominique is the BEST. Each session is always different and progressive. It's the highlight of my Fitness week. I highly recommend her. Thanks D. read more

I've been working out at base for 4 years - best gym I've been to on the east coast. Membership is worth every penny. The gym is spacious, not crowded unless you go in around 6pm on a weekday in January, the people have good workout etiquette, they don't spend too much time pestering you to sign up for classes, and they have a solid variety of equipment. Numerous squat racks, a couple (slightly misaligned) bench racks, dumbbells up to ~120lb, stackable boxes, lots of pullup bars, even a climbing training board. My only complaint is that their machines aren't Nautilus. read more

I love this gym and think it's the best one in the area. However Kara Hermes is the worst instructor ever. She steals her spin lessons from fitness blogs which I discovered when talking to another spin instructor who was using the same songs in the class. Then she calls you out and blatantly talks shhhh about you in front of the class if your on the phone. When you have a family member in the hospital, you better believe I'm going to be looking at my phone. How rude. read more

i've been a member at base for 6 years....the gym has only gotten better. plenty of classes for all levels....instructors who are motivating and awesome! smoothies and snacks are delicious! and now.....versa spa pro spray tanning which is fantastic!!! great way to prep for the hot summer sun read more

I've been a member of various gyms over the past 8 years. In that time, I've considered it the norm and have come to expect that at the beginning of each class, the fitness instructor asks 1) If anyone is new or if it's anyone's first time, and 2) If anyone has any injuries he/she should know about. I took a spin class for the first time ever in my life at my current gym today and was asked neither. The instructor walked in ~5 minutes late and immediately started the class. Having already made the commitment to get out of bed at 6 am to attend the class (and also to wake up at 6 am the day before to register for said class), I decided to power through the entire 45-minute class without even having any idea how to operate the bike or knowing whether or not my form and posture were correct. Not sure if this is more of a rant or a question, but was I supposed to be able to walk into an open level spin class and already know how to operate the bike? Should I have looked on YouTube or Google or something? I could've understood the lack of introduction or questions if this was listed as an advanced or even intermediate class, but I feel that it's safe to assume that if you open up the class to everyone, there may be beginners each time who are curious and eager and who have no idea what to do. And yes, maybe I could've asked one of the people on either side of me but honestly no one seemed to be too warm or welcoming or approachable but instead super hardcore and focused on "the task". Are spin classes the new "cult"? read more

Well, I am not kind to write a lot of reviews. Being a business owner myself, I know businesses can be tough to run and mistakes happen. But what BASE did is beyond unreasonable and forced me to share my frustration on yelp. I am been a member of Base for last 12 months and would have liked to do so for next two years. I live next door, so I this was the only logically choice. Few months ago, Base duped my friend of $212. She called them up because she was unhappy with her schedule and wanted to try something else. She called BASE to cancel her membership. They asked her to NOT cancel it now, but rather "Freeze" her account for a month and then it would "automatically" cancel. Freezing account costs $15 pm instead of $106 pm. A month and half passes and my friend notices that she has been charged $106 on top of $15. She called BASE for an explanation. At first, they were very rude to her and then asked her to come in person to talk about this. She went that evening and explained that there has been incorrect charge to her account. Their only response was - "name the person you spoke to"? Now mind you that was one and a half months ago. There is no way she would remember the name. Base does not have any process to record customer's request in the system and this is where it all falls apart. They did offer any reconciliation or She cancelled her membership right away but not before they charged another $106 and asked her to come there in person to get it cancelled - twice! Horrific. Upon hearing this story, I was embarrassed for BASE because I used to call it "my gym". Well, not anymore. read more

Base Gym is a wonderful gym in the Grove Street Neighborhood of Jersey City. I joined when it was still club H, and since it has become Base Gym EVERYTHING has become better. The have an amazingly talented Barre/Cardio Barre teacher named Erika, who has gotten me in great shape. The only Zumba class I have tried is the Wednesday night class taught by Lynn, and it is also amazing! The people working at the front desk are super friendly, and always greet me with a smile. That really makes a difference for me. I like to work out in a place where I feel happy, and Base Gym definitely has that vibe. I have also noticed that the personal trainers aren't as aggressive as they used to be: I REALLY APPRECIATE that; If I want to work with a personal trainer I will book an appointment. I don't like being hounded. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work out at this gym. Thank you Base : ) read more