Hands down, the best gym I have ever been to. Prior to discovering the gem in North Bergen known as…read moreIron Arena, I had been training at World Gym in Fairview. World Gym is far from ideal and was crowded, nobody put the weights away, and you had to deadlift in a narrow room right next to the door. Squat racks were dookie, and there was always a shmuck doing curls and hogging the rack forever. Talk about irritating. Not so for Iron Arena. I fell in love with the place as soon as I visited. Lifting platforms for deadlifts, exactly the same official squat and bench press equipment that you will find at a sanctioned powerlifting meet, a rare reverse hyper extention bench and everyone training there is experienced, knowledgeable, and happy to help. And barbells, all kinds of barbells. Deadlift barbells, stiff barbells, the Texas 25kg squat barbell, the safety squat bar... all different flavors. Jason Manenkoff, the owner, came along and coached me at my first powerlifting meet. He also offers unrivaled coaching advice. You can either throw your money away at a crowded, dirty, BS gym or pay a little extra to train in the paradise known as Iron Arena. I will never go elsewhere.

This review is long overdue. Joining Iron Arena 16 months ago is one of the best decisions I've…read moreever made. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. From the equipment, to the team atmosphere, to Jason's programming, this facility is top notch. If you're considering joining, I strongly encourage you to shoot Jason an email and give it a go. I wish I had done it sooner. Come ready to work. See ya there.

I have been coming here for months and I am posting a new review because of the HUMAN TOUCH…read more At the end of February, I had a knee injury and paused on working out for some time. Among all the places I go on a regular basis, Row House was the only one that called me to check in. Not to upsell me but to really check in. I asked if there was a less rigourous class than Signature which I have been taking every Friday evening for months. I was recommended Restore on Sundays which includes yoga. I am a HUGE fan now and found more classes!

Took a full row class with Coach Kelly and had a blast!…read more Front desk: super friendly and helpful, I texted ahead of time and they were great about getting me setup before class. Coach: Kelly is really great about connecting with her rowers and you can tell she knows them and takes time to speak with them before and after class. Also good about giving shoutouts to those in her class. She's been teaching rowing since 2019! Location: right off the water and next to exchange place station. A really cute area in Jersey City I hadn't been to before! Workout: I should mention I coach at a different location in California, so the format is very familiar to me, but every coach has their own flare and Coach Kelly had a great balance of encouraging push to power and then paddling enough to work hard again. Overall a great experience! Thanks!

I really enjoy working out here - the exercises are challenging, the instructors are incredibly…read moreattentive and motivating, and it's a good value in terms of energy/time. However, I've been to other F45 locations where they provide stretching afterwards, which is critical when you're doing high intensity workouts. Here, the classes are so tight that the stretching is entirely skipped and up to user's choice. To me, that's a critical deficiency, and it always worries me when fitness classes do not at least provide 3 minutes of instructor-based stretching afterwards. That's especially disappointing here where there really isn't any room to stretch on your own once the next class starts (which is usually immediately after yours ends). I'd strongly encourage the facility to change that practice for the safety of its clients.

I'm not gonna lie, this class was really hard. I'm trying to take as many classes that I can in…read morevarious studios to see what I like. doing best. I've tried barre, I've tried Solidcore and now I gave F45 a shot. I have a friend who's been going there for just over four years and she loves it, so I said that if she came with me, I would give it a try. I really really liked that. there was a DJ on Saturday that made the work out really fun. The constant switching to different stations, also made it fun, just as you got tired or bored of a certain exercise, it was time to switch. You do a mix of cardio and weights. Which I also really enjoyed. I just wish I stretched a little bit more in the beginning. They have a variety of levels and a variety of weights that you can lift. My suggestion is don't try to be a hero your first time. It's OK to use the lightest weights and make sure that your form is right, and that you can do the number of reps for that particular exercise. Gradually increase your weight as you go to more classes, but don't try to be a stud on the first day. I definitely enjoyed the class. The trainers were really nice. I really enjoyed the community feel out of the class and I'm definitely gonna go back.

Came here for the first time the other day and it was a great experience. To say I am a beginner…read morewith classes like this is an understatement, however, the vibe of the place is very welcoming so I felt comfortable getting started with this type of workout. The instructor was very engaging and challenged the group. I disagree with the other review that the instructors make the class too difficult. You get a great workout and work out muscles you never knew you had! Overall, a solid experience and I would recommend it to anyone interested in getting a good workout. The fact of the matter is real men do SLT!

Enjoyed SLT! A pretty good workout, but much easier than other classes such as Solidcore. Was good…read moreoverall, though.

I had not come to this gym for a while and have to practice yoga in CT due to my new job. So I…read morestarted going here during the weekend again last week and I just had my best yoga practice here and ever with Tania earlier today!!!! I have finally realized the benefit of having a small class and attentive instructor. I always complain about yoga classes being too expensive, but I guess there is no way around it if you really want to have someone pay attention to your poses and have a nice & relaxing space for your session. You really get (if not more than) what you pay here. Tania helped me with my poses in such a way that no instructors in any other gyms in CT do. I totally feel like I have learned so much from this one lesson than what I did in the last few months. She had this warm, gentle and soothing approach throughout the class, which definitely helped me a lot in relaxing and focusing on my own poses.

I've come here for a couple of classes (dance, strength, yoga) through class pass. They aren't…read moresuper vigorous and geared more towards older people (IMO). Never the less, they were good work outs and the instructors were great. The facility is clean. Parking is relatively easy to find in the area but that depends mostly on the time (I luck out weekend mornings with grabbing a spot in the front).

Best workout in ages! Had really missed Pilates may classes…read moreso happy Pump has them. Abbey is fantastic!

The team at Pump is amazing! All the instructors know how to work with you no matter where you are…read moreon your Pilates journey. I have been going to classes 3-4 times a week since they opened and I am much stronger and more confident in my abilities. My favorite class is Jumpboard as it really is the best of cardio and Pilates. The small classes are ideal for working on new moves. I also take private lessons once a week and those sessions really are customized for me and my interests/challenges.

Team Endurance MMA academy provides great training in Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu martial arts, and…read moreoffers strength and conditioning class on Saturday. It's a great place for beginners to learn the basics really well, better better in techniques. Professor and coaches closely watch every trainees and help them improve their techniques. We have sparing and rolling session after the classes, that helps us to apply the learnt skills. Along with improvement in techniques and skill sets, our self confidence level also improves. This academy also provides training for kids. Highly recommend this academy.

Only place to be in Jersey City for MMA and BJJ.my son trained here for 5 years. Moved to Florida…read morebut we come back to Jersey city every summer for training at this academy then back to florida when kids schools starts. You learn practical knowledge and practice in the ring. You can stand or strike or go to the ground when sparring mma. Very kid friendly. Great for adults.

Okay, this will be a bit bias but only because they deserve it…read more I was invited as I personally know Professor Lincoln. He trained myself and other students at my karate Dojo in the Bronx. Therefore, when he extended the invitation for the grand opening I wanted to come to support him and his business and business partner immediately. What you're getting from them and this academy is far more than a way to defend yourself. You're getting the ability to learn about yourself while losing weight, getting in top shape, and of course learning a skill that will keep you confident when walking down a dark alley. Not sure why you would do that, but just in case I wanted to paint the picture (haha). Now let's get back to the school and what you'll get. First, amazing staff. They are welcoming, loving, encouraging and motivating. Though I am not a full time student, I will make the one hour commute to train here at least once a month. Why don't I sign up you might ask? Well, I live in the city and train at the affiliate school there. HOWEVER, if I move to NJ, this will be my home - no questions. Back to why you might want to join this dojo/school/academy. It's great for children and adults of any age and every level. So check them out! If you have questions feel free ask them or DM me. I hope you enjoy your visit if you go. Thank you Professor Lincoln, Professor Brian and Master Igor for having us today. Oss!

This review comes a bit late as the pandemic has left me inundated with work. I used To train at…read morethis "facility" when it was Renzo Gracie Hoboken. They've always been able to attract talented instructors Even if their time there was fleeting. HowEver, MANAGEMENT leaves a lot to be desired like... integrity. I'm a first responder and have been working non stop since the initial COVId spike in early 2020. The owner claims he sent out an email but made no attempts outside of this "alleged" blanket email to contact members and inform them that his gym reopened and he would start charging members. While this practice may make sense during normal times, amidst a pandemic, with people loosing their jobs and lives it's nothing shirt of egregious. It shows a lack of empathy and integrity. It's shows that management cares more about the bottom line then they do about their members.