I love this place! That staff is so nice and helpful! They really push me to do my best in a…read morefriendly inviting environment! I always leave feeling much better than I walk in!

I've really enjoyed my 2 months of barre classes here. I am off work on Tuesdays and usually take…read moreclasses Tuesday mornings and it's often not very full which is nice because you get more one-on-one attention. All the instructors I've had have been very, very nice, patient, and motivating. They really pick the right people to instruct here. One instructor even took me aside after class and showed me alternate exercises I could do to keep weight off my wrist because I injured it years ago and it's never healed properly. Facility is clean and comfortable. Parking can be tricky, but there's plenty of street parking around though. My one and only complaint is that $28 per class is very steep. I'm not rich and could certainly not afford 2 classes a week, let alone the 3-5 they recommend taking ($56/week = $2,912/year). The new client special - $99 for a month of unlimited classes - is a GREAT deal, you get your money's worth very fast. Will be coming back as often as I can afford. Always feel great after class.

PROS: Staff is friendly, loads of parking, lots of equipment, price is good…read more CONS: Men's restroom/locker room needs a revamp! Soap and paper towel dispensers are broken, one sink doesn't work, some lockers are broken, one stall's lock is broken. Also, cardio machines are dusty and dirty from lack of cleaning OVERALL: This gym got a new owner a few years ago and they haven't kept up with the cleaning and repairs. It's a good gym, but It could be better

Clean this place up! Its horribly dirty and boken down. I am not the only one saying this. Thank…read moreyou. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Extremely pushy and rude workers. I have never met instructors that are rude with their criticism…read more They make me never want to go back and even brought me to tears once. The people at the desk do not stop calling and talking to you even when you tell them you can not talk right then. DO NOT JOIN.

I signed up for a 5-day trial this morning and since that time have received an email, a text, and…read moreFOUR back to back phone calls (all placed between 5:10 - 5:12, see attached photo). I responded to the text noting that the excessive amount of phone calls in such a short period was not appropriate or a good way to gain business and did not receive a reply (but the phone calls did stop, which means the text was likely read and there was simply no reasonable excuse that could be made for four phone calls in a two minute period). I have not visited this location and it may very well be amazing - but I'll be finding a different studio to join after today's display of how potential future members are hounded to schedule their first class.

Ok,I tried to be tempered in my review,however;based on the unwanted and previously requested…read moremultiple requests to be taken off their mailing list,I am still subjected to almost daily emails by them. This tactic is obnoxious at best and exemplifies their " get the money" attitude... The more spam I get from these people,the more I am reminded of my original negative experience with them. I've once again requested to be removed from their mailing list. Dear Real Hot Yoga, Kindly fuck all the way off now.

these are great classes with wonderful instructors and truly agreed atmosphere to be around!read more

**This review is specifically for my experience with trying their Intro Class for first-timers…read more Warning: This is going to be a long one.** I'm an active person and I'm always looking for new ways to spice up my fitness routines. I've heard so much hype about Orange Theory over the past few years. I had to kill my curiosity and give it a try myself. SIGNING UP: The Hackensack location offers an intro class at $12 for first-timers. It's only free for specific locations. I signed up on the website and chose a 12pm class on a Friday. Keep in mind that they would like you to arrive around 30 minutes prior to the start time just so they can give you a mini "orientation". On the day of my class, I was greeted by one of the front desk employees, Jackie. She was enthusiastic, informative, and overall a pleasure to speak with. She explained what I would expect out of the class, gave me a tour of the studio, and went over my medical history/consent forms. WHAT IS ORANGE THEORY?: To sum OT up in a nutshell, it's basically a fitness studio that offers one hour group fitness classes, specifically two types: a HIIT-based one and a strength training one. I've only tried the HIIT one, so I can't speak on the other. Each class is led by a coach who instructs and guides you on the workout for the full hour. We rotate between three stations: treadmills, rower machines, and free weights/body weight exercises (planks, bicep curls, squats, lunges, etc.). The workouts change daily so there's always a new challenge. Everyone wears a heart monitor that the studio provides so we can track our heart rate. The monitors are synced up with each machine and on a giant screen so we can actually see how fast or slow we're going as well as everyone else's. There are different "zones" of heart rates, with each one representing the percentage of your maximum HR. For most of the workout, you want to try to stay in the ORANGE zone, which is 84-91% of your max HR. MY EXPERIENCE: Jeff was my coach. To put it simply, he was awesome. He had great energy, gave enough personal attention to everyone in class, and was encouraging the whole time. He also had a fire playlist, so that helped a lot haha. The other members were very friendly and welcoming. No judgment here- everyone came from varying level of fitness backgrounds, all shapes and sizes, and all ages. They have a strong sense of community, which is always nice in a fitness environment. I really enjoyed the class and I'm actually surprised at how much fun I was having. I'm not really into HIIT or cardio classes so this was a nice change from my usual weight lifting. I liked how I was able to see my heart rate and how hard I was working. After the class, Jackie followed up with me about how I felt and how I did. You're able to see your "stats" after every workout, like when and how fast your heart rate was changing and calories burned. She explained to me the different membership options and she wasn't pushy at all. Their memberships come in either a package of 4, 8, or unlimited classes each month. FINAL THOUGHTS: Although I had a positive experience, I decided not to sign up. Why? It doesn't exactly fit into my current fitness routine/goals. I'm a dancer and I also lift weights 4-5 times a week. I don't see myself taking their classes that often. At most, I might take a class twice a month, or maybe 3. I think their classes are motivating and challenging, but aren't my cup of tea. I prefer a gym floor with dumbbells, barbells, squat racks, benches, and machines... they don't have that here. Orange Theory is great for getting your cardio in and building your endurance, but I don't recommend it for those who really want to build more muscle, gain strength, and hit higher PRs. Last but not least, I think the prices are a little outrageous. $89/month for 4 classes, $189/month for unlimited, AND $100 for the heart rate monitor is not really worth it to me... Regardless of your fitness goals and experience, I still think taking an intro class is worth a try. If you like it and don't want to sign up for a membership, it's $28 for a drop-in rate + $10 for the heart rate monitor rental.

I've been working out my whole life and I was on this rut where I wanted to try different workouts…read moreso I tried OT. I love it. One hour of sweat and challenging myself - any of the workouts I do. The instructors are very knowledgeable and motivating. I love watching my splats and using the wristband to stay in the orange. I highly recommend trying as I have many friends that did not work out and they are now members.

Tons of kids hogging machines while texting - everywhere . Nice gym , clean but the texting is…read morecompletely out of control

Very clean and new equipment. Has multiple amenities. This is not a normal location it's a…read morefranchise, so crunch members from out of town will either get a free one day pass or have to pay for a day pass of $20. But I would recommend it. Other locations around the area are pretty rough. It's worth the extra few min drive and few dollars.

Great space. Small group classes with experienced and knowledgable instructors. So many different…read moreclasses to choose from.

Life Time seems to have popped up overnight and taken over the luxury gym space. I first saw an ad…read morefor a free introductory class at this location which is how I learned of them and then I saw that they also have a location at Penn station. For my introductory class, I signed up for their Core Pilates. It was really difficult to sign up. I had a hard time getting in contact with anyone (it took about 4 attempts). But when I finally did, the sign up process was easy. They had a lot of classes to pick from, including Pilates, Barre and cardio classes. I didn't realize when I signed up that this was a reformer class. I usually do mat Pilates, but there were a few other beginners in the class and the teacher was very patient and nice. The great thing about the reformer machine is that you can turn up or turn down the intensity of the workout according to where you're at. It does take more coordination than I'm used to being on the machine, but it was fun! The teacher helped make adjustments so I could get the maximum benefit, which I appreciated. The Hackensack facility was really nice and big. They had complimentary lockers and towels and the changing room and restroom were both clean. The membership is kind of steep at $279 per month, but they do have discounts for 26 years old and under an 65 years old and over at their other locations.

Five star service it is a very positive atmosphere everybody so helpful the therapist is in contact…read morewith my doctor often to tweak my progress

I've been going since the beginning of the year and I couldn't be happier. The gym is clean and…read morewell maintained. The staff is so friendly and very helpful, and it's not crowded. Although it's part of our apartment complex, it's open to everyone, not just residents. Although it's smaller than the big chains, the gym offers quite a bit: a sauna, a nice variety of machines, free weights,etc. Also included with the membership are yoga and Zumba classes. You really can't beat it.