Huge gym with tons of weights and machines kind knowledgeable staff clean facilities always stacked…read morewith hand soap,paper towels the maintaince crew works extensively hard to keep the place clean and organized nice hot sauna clean locker rooms

Typically lots of personal music being played on the gym floors and in the lockers, Also they break…read morein the lockers at this location OFTEN as the police said "again" while responding to my losing phone, wallet, with questionable cameras.

Sucks gym, great hours with good vibes, nice staff and crazy equipment selection! Definitely worth…read morehitting up if you're in the area.

I walked in expecting more, and the setup immediately felt off ... the machines are packed way too…read moretightly, the place looks rough, and the "cleaning solution" is literally straight ammonia, not an actual cleaner. The restroom barely looks maintained. Yes, it's a no-nonsense space for hardcore lifters, and they have the heavy weights to match, but the constant unsolicited training pitches from people who aren't certified is a big turn-off. For what it offers, it's just not worth $50 a month.

Where do I even start? Overall, this gym is a 4/10, and that's being generous. The equipment is…read morelackluster, the space is overly cramped, and the cleanliness is nowhere near acceptable. On top of that, the staff seem miserable. If you ask a simple question, they respond with attitude and then talk behind your back. Why hire employees who clearly don't care about the gym or the people who pay to work out there? The bathrooms are consistently disgusting, and there have been multiple instances of rats running across the gym floor. Since the PureGym rebrand, there's genuinely no reason to come here. The automated entry system was a terrible idea -- it feels like going through airport security instead of entering a gym. This place is genuinely terrible, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who takes fitness seriously or even wants to start. I could go on and on about how poorly this establishment is run.

I have the green membership for Blink Fitness so it gives me access to every location. I'm choosing…read moreto review this location first because it's closest to home for me since I only take a single, 15 minute bus ride from home to this location. I don't think it's as bad as everyone else claims it to be, but there are areas for improvement and some guidelines for others to have a more fulfilling time at the gym. For starters I'm not knocking the place for having cardio machines taking half of the gym place, I do start off with a brisk 20-30 minute jog on the treadmill but they could use some more machines for building the legs and quads. They only got 4 leg press machines and not only they get occupied quickly, people tend to do super sets on them with some lasting as long as a half hour. I'm not in the business of waiting for a machine of limited quantity to become free of use so maybe 2 or 3 more leg press machines, especially when the place gets busy would be great. Yesterday when I came to this place, all of the machines were finally in working order but I do have to address how slow the upkeep on some of the machines are. I don't know how long it takes for them to get fixed but I'm pretty sure it shouldn't last a week and it would be ideal if the employees don't slack off too much and have more faulty machines pile up on that "to fix list". I've come around here long enough to have an understanding of how packed the place can get at any given time. If you want to have as many options available at the gym, best to go there early, notably around opening time to 1 PM on the weekdays because the Afternoons and Evenings can get filled up fast. The weekends have an even shorter range of free time with the gym getting heavy with people as soon as 11:30 AM. I haven't had any issues with anybody in the gym but it does get bothersome when you have an idea of what machine you want to use only for someone to be in the middle of a superset and even worse when someone else is waiting behind that person. Crowdedness and slow maintenance aside, It's a good spot to kill some time to build your frame or your endurance, plus the staff are pretty chill.

best gym ever. the best thing about this gym is the layout. its usually clean…read more i wish they added more chain machines and delt fly instead of all the cardio equipment

Nice gym, price point great, all equipment, and that hydromachine A+, Made me choosing really hard…read more Why I went other choice no parking, and the lightening really low kinda of depressing.

3rd location visit after Rego Park & Astoria and I like how MASSIVE the gyms are. It's a breath of…read morefresh air compared to how condensed gyms like Puregym & Planet Fitness were when I was once a member of those establishments. I don't think I've complained about any machines that I couldn't find in any of the locations I've been to. My minor grievance if anything is that the free weights could be re-racked better but that's just my OCD triggering me because it's not like I've had any challenge finding my ideal weight to lift. I had a bit of problem finding the location at first but for those wondering where it is, it's pretty deep in the first floor of a parking lot and the size of the place took me by surprise. I believe you'll find what you're looking for depending on what you want to work on. The Smoothie bar is always dependable for a post workout treat.

Extremely disappointing experience at Retro Fitness Ridgewood. I stopped by this morning to try the…read moregym because I was considering joining, but I was refused entry because I didn't have a physical ID--even though I had a photo of it on my phone. In the past, they had allowed me to enter without any ID, which made the sudden refusal even more frustrating. My husband is already a member and was inside working out, I had valid identification available, and I've visited this location several times before. Despite these circumstances, the staff showed no flexibility or willingness to help. I also spoke with the manager, who was rude, dismissive, and completely unwilling to offer a reasonable solution. I understand the need to verify a customer's identity, but this was an unnecessarily rigid and frustrating way to treat a potential member. If this is the level of customer service provided before joining, I'm glad I found out now. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

Nothing changed and I tried to find out how my issue was addressed but did not receive a response…read more I emailed the district manager to find out. Never heard back. So wondering exactly how my issue was addressed.

NYSC -WHITE STONE Location needs a lot of cleaning assistance..,…read moreAttached are pictures there is a group of women between 11AM-12PM they crowd the locker room with all their belongings ;the water is all over the floor and they leave their hair in the shower and they move in with all their shopping bags.. I know cleaning is a pain but this particular group of women need to be spoken to if there is no cleaning staff in the daytime and this gym needs cleaning service - cleaning is mandatory with the Board of HEALTH..  The floors are dirty and they do not change the garbage and there are days this women's locker room smells like vinegar to say this politely...this Whitestone location has dirty locker rooms and they need the cleaning staff in this location to clean ...staff is very nice however the kids seem to like this cell and should refill the wipes to clean the machines after working out EVEN THE BROKEN BIKES ....hopefully they will fix the broken machines and broken bikes

In response to your message: While he might work closely with children, that doesn't negate the…read morefact these actions are inappropriate. Especially with no former relationship being established. In addition, I find it very strange that all of these advances and behaviors, such as repeatedly offering to take my wife and child out for food, showing my wife shirtless pictures, and suggesting he come to my child's school after the second session coincidentally happened when I wasn't around. Knowing that I am in the picture. In regarding to his health battles, none of that was discussed beforehand. He was talking about meal prepping and how "jacked" he used to be beforehand. That is inappropriate as an owner and made her uncomfortable. I'm not sure why the discussion of security cameras arose. I didn't accuse any one of indecently touching the other. Nonetheless, I take the safety and comfortability of both my wife and 4 yr old child very seriously and no better than to speak up unless something concerning occurs. Have a good day.

MR Manny practices MMA and is very good at teaching several different self defense techniques ,he…read moretreats you with respect and encourages everyone to be a better version of themselves in every class by far the best MMA dojo in Ozone Park !!

Why did I just discover this place?!…read more What a treasure to find a place like Shape Fitness For Women--and right in my neighborhood! It is my safe space where I can focus on staying in shape and feeling my best as I get older. Paola and Ray are amazing. They listen to my goals and health concerns, and they create an evolving exercise program that continually challenges me while still meeting me where I am. And an added perk is the lounge where I can arrive a little early, relax, watch some TV, grab a protein bar, leave the hectic day behind, and get my mind and body ready for an intense workout. Thanks again, Paola and Ray, for creating such a welcoming and supportive place!

Paola at Shape is hands down the best personal trainer I've ever worked with! She is so…read moreconsiderate, accommodating, and great at tailoring workouts to your level--pushing you just enough to build strength without overdoing it. I highly recommend this amazing small business to anyone looking to improve their health and get stronger!

This review is for their new pickleball. I saw advertised on social media that Retro Fitness was…read moreoffering free pickleball and was intrigued. They have two doubles courts and room for a third with a rubber floor surface. I have to say that pickleball manager Michael is the glue that brings all the players together. He's organized, warm and friendly with everyone who comes in and even gets to know everyone's names. It's a fun social vibe and Michael is a patient instructor. There is also open pickle ball play where you drop in and play with others. When the free period ends, I am considering joining to supplement my tennis play. What a fun, social way to exercise:-)

OG member here from Day 1 when they opened the First Retro in Glendale then joined Forest Hills…read moreRetro in 2019. Place was awesome and a great place to go to and so convenient for me to head to work right after a good workout. Now the place has literally made me put my membership on hold. The men's shower is absolutely disgusting. The showers have drain flies in every shower and they are huge. The Sauna smells so bad and has rotted wood in areas and mold which isn't good to breathe, while your trying to get the benefits of a Sauna. Steam room needs repair quite frequently and the lockers inside need cleaning. Then there is the Zen Den that you could only get 1 session in any chair once a day, when on the website it states unlimited hydro massage. I have tried to be patient hoping these issues would get fixed and resolved, but to no avail, nothing has changed. For these sanitary reasons and lack there of the benefits that I pay for. I will be putting my membership on hold. Maybe these issues get fixed but I highly doubt it. This ultimately will lead me to cancel my membership. OG member out. Louis Massari SMH

Best place ever people are nice Instructor are nice and very friendly people. A very good place to…read morelearn self-defense.

Keep away from this place! They keep u in a contract for 3 year and if you cancel will charge u…read moremore than $3000 dollars!