i love this gym. the classes are the best!! i like the cafe and the equipment is in very good…read morecondition. the front desk can smile a little and try harder to look engaged and make people feel welcome. and i do not like the idea of children running around the gym and locker room. hackensack, please lay some ground rules of kids needing supervision while at the gym.

My concern regarding an incident at Hackensack Meridian Fitness in which I believe I was subjected…read moreto inappropriate harassment and interference because of the message written on my shirt. I was confronted by a male member who appeared to be upset about what was written on my shirt\. Whatever his personal disagreement may have been with the message, I believe I have the right to peacefully wear clothing expressing my views, provided that the message does not violate a legitimate, neutral facility rules. I did not threaten this individual, make threats against anyone, or engage in conduct intended to cause harm\. I also dispute any characterization of my shirt or my expression as "slander\." Slander generally concerns a false spoken statement about another person that causes legally cognizable harm; merely wearing a shirt containing an opinion, political statement, or other expression is not automatically slander. More importantly, I am concerned about the broader pattern of what I perceive as interference with my rights. On a prior occasion, I believe a woman interfered with my ability to pray. I now feel that I am being confronted over what I choose to wear and express on my clothing. These incidents have caused me to question whether I am being treated differently because of my religious beliefs, identity, or viewpoint.

Unfortunately, I'm not God's favorite... so I have to work out to maintain my figure... which…read morebrings me to my 8 year rollercoaster of a relationship with 24 Hour Fitness. I first joined in 2018 and it's sad to see how downhill the corporation has gone. The glory days ended shortly after the COVID pandemic. Since then, they've closed over 7 NJ locations, cut down opening hours, cut down on group classes, removed towel service, and have limited sauna and pool hours. I understand that it took time for gyms to recover and get back into full swing. But it's 2025 now. There's way too much competition in the fitness industry for 24 to be operating the way it is. I switch between the Paramus and Englewood Cliffs location, but I prefer this one since it's much bigger and has later hours. My biggest ick? The gym is not maintained well at all. Machines, equipment, hand dryers, and bathroom sinks are broken down for months. Dumbbells and plates are scattered everywhere, which is not 100% the employees' fault. There's a constant foul smell in certain areas, most likely due to broken pipes. The entire facility needs a deep cleaning from head to toe. What are we paying a maintenance fee for? Come on... Putting the negatives aside, there are some positives. *The Paramus location is spacious and has two floors. *The floor has all of your basic equipment: treadmills, bikes, stairmasters, squat racks, barbells, benches, dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX, cables, and machines. I can recommend this gym for beginner to intermediate lifters. It's not a bodybuilder or powerlifting gym. *Their Zumba classes are SO MUCH FUN. Don't judge a book by its cover... get in there!!! Take Lucia, Lynn, or Melissa's classes. Check the website for the full class schedule. *There's a basketball court, pickle ball games, and a racquetball court. *They have a sauna, steam room, pool, and showers with limited hours. I only use the sauna and it's relaxing when it's not super crowded. *My membership allows me to have access to other regional locations as well as bringing guests. Pricing is a bit all over the place. It all depends on when you join, what kind of membership you have, and what sales/promotions are going on. Some members pay $24 or $34 a month, while others are paying $54. It's best to ask the front desk what the lowest rate is. Overall, it's not the worst gym in the world. It gets the job done for my fitness routine. I just wish the maintenance was a lot better and that they would have later hours. Honestly, I've been thinking about finding another gym. If it weren't for the friends and community I've made and my lower price rate, I would have left awhile ago. I'm willing to spend more $$$ on a membership for a much better experience.

Only my second day here. Actually I was only there today for ten minutes so it doesn't count. I…read morebooked a court yesterday for today only came in to do that and they made a mistake and didn't book it. So frustrating bc I forced myself to get up and show up. And I need to do specific things. 1st day they also made mistakes about training and other things. Sky tried to make it better and I appreciate her for that. But only two days there and already full of mistakes and apologies. I signed up for two years and I really really hope it wasn't a mistake. Everyone so far has been very nice. But if you're not giving me the right info...i don't know I'm frustrated And it's not 24 hours ‍‍‍

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.

Small, personalized, semi private gym in Maywood, NJ. Gym is located on a Main Street in Maywood…read morewith plenty of parking when you come. I met Preston who was my coach for the day, and he was great! His attentiveness and kindness made the workout fun and I got to challenge myself. GIFT Fitness gym is a great environment whether you're a beginner or more advanced. The other members are also very friendly and it seems like everyone loves coming here to workout. I definitely recommend checking them out, the first session is free! Another plus is that walk ins are available with no membership fees.

This gym is always very clean and the weights are well organized and kept in the proper place. The…read morestaff does a great job maintaining a clean and welcoming environment which I really appreciate. My only concern is the new treadmill arrangement facing the wall. The space between the treadmill and the wall feels a bit too close which makes it slightly uncomfortable while running. Other than that, it's a great gym experience.

Extremely poor customer service. I left several messages for…read morethe manager and never received a call back.

It's a very small gym. Staff were very friendly, but there is barely any equipment and again, the…read morespace is tiny and cramped. The membership is $50 a month ($57 if you include all the fees) which is so outrageous to me and that doesn't even include classes? I don't know, I was very excited by Femme being a women-only space, but I feel like they're abusing that to up-charge women for a gym I wouldn't pay more than $30-35 with their offerings. I would definitely consider returning if they lowered their prices. But compared to other gyms in the area, this just doesn't make sense financially.

I used to come to Pham all the time when I used to live in the area. I went here for a few years…read moreand enjoyed how protective they are of keeping this women's only environment. Even with the delivery man or with workers who came to fix issues within the building. They were very good about making sure everyone felt comfortable. I did have some issues where the paperwork and the specifics of my contract. We're not always honored. For example, when I moved away, they were trying to charge me however, I had to point out to them a couple times that do the distance I was moving away as per my contract I shouldn't owe anything else. Now it would have been ideal if these were things that they were aware of and not things that I had to remind them of. But overall, I had a very positive experience here. I think if they had increased their hours or offered a more varied selection of gym classes, they could really open up anew Market here.

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.

absolutely horrendous, will not let you cancel your gym membership, no matter what, talking about…read moreneeding proof of my lease, change, I even emailed management and they are still not letting us out of the contract, not to mention they're always extremely packed, and I've seen several roaches in the bathroom. Avoid this gym at all costs

I have been a Powerhouse Gym member going on 10 yrs strong, from the South Hackensack location…read morewhere I began my fitness journey and now the Saddlebrook location Powerhouse has only become Bigger and Better! The equipment is Top Teir and the staff make you feel like family...! No other gym compares to Powerhouse Gym in Saddlebrook I moved and still take the drive to this gym as long as I live in NJ Powerhouse Gym in Saddlebrook will forever be my home gym and I recommend it to everyone who asks what gym I go to. Never nothing else!

What a great gym. Convenient to get to, located in a great neighborhood. Ample street parking. The…read moregym is always clean and the equipment is top notch. Not only is it a boxing gym but they have a whole circuit training area and weights. It's like 3 gyms in 1. Daniel is a great trainer, experienced and knowledgeable and most importantly, he pushes you without being over the top. Since I work in the city, I'm only able to go on the weekends so the pricing structure works for me. A gym like this in the city will easily cost you $200+ per month. Well worth the investment and I think everyone should take advantage. Really glad I decided to sign up.

Great experience, positive attitude and HARD WORK combined with a…read more terrific boxing program. It's strongly recommended for pre teens to develop a core confidence. Ask for Don Somerville.

I love this gym , I've been to alot of Retros over the years & this one is my fave.. They have…read moreeverything u need, it's nice & cool in the gym, never crowded when i go so im rarely waiting for any equipment, i like the way things are set up & the front desk people are friendly .. only thing i dont like is that there is only one ab machine & I've never liked this particular one.. there needs to be another ab machine & also a captains chair that isn't wobbly .. i can't use the captains chair cuz it moves way too much then there's the half ball on the back of it instead of just a pad to lean up against - took a star off for these reasons

I've been going to this Retro Fitness for over 10 years. Back then they even offered childcare,…read morewhich was amazing for parents--I used to drop off my daughter and work out with total peace of mind. I mostly take classes and absolutely love Donovan and Marieliz's classes. They know exactly what they're doing and always give a great workout. Because of my schedule, I can't always join other classes, but whenever I had the chance, those were great too. The gym is overall clean, but by the end of the day it can get a bit crowded, especially when teens come after school, and it doesn't smell as fresh. Mornings and midday are definitely cleaner. The location is convenient, there's a big parking lot, and the hours are perfect. The membership is pretty affordable, and mine even lets me bring a guest--my teenage son comes with me all the time. After so many years here, I can honestly say I highly recommend this gym.