Nelson with Evolve is the best of the best! I'm a former college athlete and Nelson continues to…read moreimpress and educate me with his wealth of knowledge. He's a great motivator and also caring at the same time. Pick a great trainer like your life is on the line...because it is. You need to work with Nelson!

I've been going to Evolve for about a month now & I could genuinely say that I love it!…read more Cleanliness is important to me & the gym is spotless: weight area is well-organized, locker rooms are maintained, yoga studio is clean. They wash their aerial silks regularly. They offer classes that range from conditioning to yoga. I haven't done many conditioning classes as I'm slowwwwwwwwwly trying to get myself in shape. But I love their yoga studio downstairs.... & aerial yoga is SO much fun. The trainers and owners are all awesome... I've taken classes with Meg, Kristen, Marta, Conor Michael & Andrea. I think you have to try all of their classes just so you could find the trainer whose class best fits you. The owners greet me every time I walk in the door. The warm and friendly environment makes me feel comfortable in a place I usually feel intimidated. They offer trial classes/packages so don't miss out!

My sister spoke highly of the classes at Viva Z Club. I finally decided instead of going to the gym…read morelike I normally do. I decided to attend a class with her and my mom on a Thursday. The class I attended was a full body workout. During the class we used dumbbells, the barbell, and kettlebell. The full body workout was good and I felt like I definitely got a good workout in. The instructor teaching the class really pushed you to put effort in. It was super inexpensive in comparison to other workout classes. It was only $15 to take the class which I think isn't bad in my opinion. Since my sister has gone to the class more than I have, she had brought a 10 class package deal where she got a discount when she brought the package. So for her for 10 classes she is approximately paying $12 a class and she can go to any class she wants. I definitely recommend Viva Z club especially if you want to incorporate another way to work out.

Jeannie Mendes-Doman owner and personal trainer is running the hands down best "boutique" training…read morein Union county. I highly recommend her for your personal training, nutritional guidance and life coach. Her and her staff are professional and caring. My wife and daughter love the group classes like TBC, Zumba, Step, etc. Plenty of variety for whatever is your preference. She delights in the soreness that I endure for days after her beautiful smile says goodbye!! Lol. She's the best at what she does! You need to check this out!

I've taken clinics and cardio classes here for about 8 years and really enjoy the club. The…read morefacility is very clean and pros are great. I really enjoy the cardio tennis clinics. The owners and front desk staff are very friendly and while it's a beautifully appointed club-it's a very laid back environment.

The tennis coaches need to be evaluated. They lack patience and are verbally abusive to the…read morestudents. I won't be returning.

I came here on class pass, and fell IN LOVE. I loved it so much, that I signed up!! This place is…read moreinside an old church. It used to be the old Limelight club. When you walk in, the decorum and gorgeous chandelier grab your attention. The staff at the front desk are super friendly, professional and helpful. I was immediately given a tour of the gym. This gym is incredibly spacious. They have lots of machines for every body part. All brand new as well! The locker rooms are gorgeous! Lots of mirrors (all over the gym actually) and the lighting is perfect for those selfie addicts(like myself). They offer cryotherapy! I love cryo!! So good for you!! It's extremely cold, but you do get used to it! Definitely recommend giving it a try! The dim lighting, and awesome upbeat music, make this place perfect to workout in. I felt so much motivation when I was there. Also, people don't bother you when you workout, and you are never waiting for a machine which is such a plus! The trainers are wonderful as well. Everyone is built like a god! I knew I was at home being around like Minded people. I met Tony one of the trainers who is super nice and knowledgeable. Tukki signed me up. She was wonderful! She was extremely honest and to the point which is what you want! Everything about this gym gives off good vibes. Signing up was the best decision that I made! Totally worth every penny!! Go check out Limelight! You will not be disappointed!

I have been training with Eddie Wunderlich at Limelight Fitness for about 4 months and can not…read morerecommend him enough!! I was looking to get back into boxing and had no idea how talented he is!! Not only do I look forward to what creative combo he brings to our sessions, I also look forward to his amazing positive energy. He brings so much light to limelight and pushes me in such a positive and encouraging way. My abs are always on fire when I leave, not just from his work out, but from laughing!! I honestly can't say enough about Eddie and how happy I am with my sessions and results. Limelight also has the perfect atmosphere - not too big and not too small, beautiful architecture of the old church transformed into a modern state of the art gym - very cool vibe. @eddiewunderlich

Old school gym. No nonsense-just people crushing their fitness goals. This is hands down my…read morehusband's favorite gym.

If you're a woman, new to bodybuilding or exercise, it's a great place to start. The owner is…read moreamazing. Very honest, down to Earth, and a sense of pride and care in his work. I recommend this gym to everyone I meet who is looking to get started but not sure where to start.

Let's start with the best thing this box has going for it and work down…read more PROGRAMING: KOA does an outstanding job here. They program in cycles, each cycle focusing on either strength, gymnastics, olympic lifts, or conditioning... Hell there are even a powerlifting and CF competitors programs for members who compete in such events. You can always expect a metcon as part of your wod though, but depending on the cycle KOA is in, the work before the metcon will vary. This has allowed KOA to produce strong, conditioned athletes. COACHING: KOA's coaches know their stuff! You only need to watch a member move to see how obvious this is. Great coaching produces great movers. Additionally, each coach takes the time to prepare your body for the wod ahead with specific mobility drills and or warm-ups. FACILITY: by far one of the better equipped boxes in the area. They have everything from lifting platforms, to lifting blocks, axle bars, oly bars, rowers, assault airbikes, ghd's, sleds, rigs, rings, ropes, dumbbells, kbs, slam balls, medballs, and much much more. KOA also occupies a storefront and it's storage warehouse, so there is plenty of square footage. CLASSES: You want classes, KOA has got classes! As I mentioned earlier KOA occupies a storefront and its warehouse which are connected but separated enough that KOA is able to run 2 classes at the same time. What this means is that from 5:15pm to 8:15pm (there are early morning and mid day classes as well) KOA starts a class every 45 minutes, one in the front and another in the back. KOA also offers a gymnastics and competitors programs free of charge to members. There's also an oly club that participates in competitions (also open to members but requires a lifting singlet to join). COMMUNITY: KOA has a lot of members, because of this it is impossible to have that small box feel where everyone knows one another. However, KOA is not without a strong sense of community. Members throw parties and invite everyone, KOA has plenty of in-box events, and they are very active in supporting the CF community by participating and or hosting friendly box vs box throwdowns and charity events. In the end I recommend you drop in at several of the few surrounding boxes so you can make an informed decision about which box is best for you. But I do feel that KOA offers the best package in the area. As for addressing the comments below, I've been a member of KOA for over 6 months now and I can tell you with 100% confidence that the negative reviews this place has received on yelp don't hold up. I've never been pushed any products, although a few of the athletes do use the same brand, but they do so because they feel it works for them and I've never seen them push it to other members. Like Miguel said, nothing but positive life changing experiences here. And yes, Miguel did leave, but he did so to become a coach at ECC.

Aside from being an amazing place to reach new heights physically, KOA's best quality is that is…read morestrives to create a positive atmosphere for all of its members. There are no egos, and everyone (coaches and fellow athletes included) are as happy for you as they are for themselves. There is a special bond that forms from doing workouts together, that I wouldn't of ever thought was possible. Whether you're a former athlete trying to get back into it, an elite athlete trying to reach the next level, a casual gym goer, or an athletic novice like I was, this is the place for you. Koa will push you to be the best you can, and this is not only physically. They teach you to be mentally tough and to keep striving to improve. There is a mental toughness, determination, and aggression that you need to be able to lift a bar over your head. I found myself unknowingly taking the same confidence into other every day things in my life. You learn that things you never thought were possible, are very possible if you put a plan together and execute it. When I started, I could barely lift the bar over my head, couldn't do a pullup, and was out of breath doing burpees within seconds. However, the community never let me feel down, and kept encouraging me. It would of been very easy to stop, but KOA has an atmosphere where you want to keep getting better, even when you are struggling... I really felt awful physically, but emotionally the support I got far outweighed it.. This pushed me, and others to keep going. I stayed with it, and It's amazing how 3 years later to see how far I've come. I've gone from not even knowing how to squat to squatting nearly 400lbs. I couldn't do a pullup, but now can grab the rings and pull off some muscle ups... Somehow I can even throw up over 150% of my bodyweight over my head... The program just works! If there is a negative, it's that this place has somehow created a magic atmosphere and unbelievable positive energy that makes you think you can do anything if you put a plan together and execute it.. The  confidence I gained from KOA made me believe that I could run the NYC Marathon, and a 70.3 Ironman Race... And somehow I did them both... If not for everything KOA has taught me, then I don't think any of these would of even been thoughts in my wildest dreams... The constant motivation to get better never ends no matter where you are... Right now,  I'm  signed up for a 140.6 Mile Ironman Race in July, and because of KOA I'm crazy enough to know I can do it... Join, and never look back!

Dropped into this gym while I was visiting from FLorida. The two coaches present, AP and Vinny,…read morewere two of the nicest guys and made my friends and I feel welcomed and comfortable. The gym itself was clean, filled with the necessary equipment, and up to date. Overall I would definitely recommend stopping in this crossfit box if you are visiting the area or joining to get a great workout if you live in SI!

Excellent box , Excellent Coaching staff they are extremely knowledgeable about Crossfit . They are…read morevery encouraging as well . Whatever level you are at or brand new to Crossfit I would highly recommend Fresh kills . The members are just as encouraging and very friendly . I would give them more than 5 stars if I could !!

If you want to be treated disrespectful by the owners, this is the gym for you…read more I've been going to this gym for a year, and honestly, the only reason I stayed that long was because of my amazing personal trainer. He is professional, kind, and extremely dedicated to his clients. A few other trainers who still work there are also very friendly and respectful -- and they are truly the only good part of this place. Now, let's talk about the gym itself. It's a disaster: * The place constantly smells bad. * There are not enough cleaning or sanitizing products available. * And the biggest issue of all: the air conditioning hasn't worked and the owners say they won't fix it because the building isn't theirs. If you're not happy with it, you're told to leave. Yes, that's how they treat paying customers. In the afternoons, the gym becomes dangerously hot and humid. The floors are so wet .A serious safety hazard. The women's bathroom door has been broken for over a year and still hasn't been fixed. Out of three stalls, one doesn't work.. The gym has apoorly maintained, and the owners are completely negligent and disrespectful. If it weren't for my personal trainer, I would've left a long time ago. If you care about safety, hygiene, basic respect, and a decent environment to train -- stay far away from this gym.

First visited May 9, 2022 and a bunch of times since. Although I've really only come here for Zumba…read morewith Francisco, this place looks like a great place to work out at, and there are other classes offered too. The group exercise room has some fun lights that add to the vibe. Besides the usual gym equipment, there's a large juice bar & separate saunas. I love that there is a smaller room with a variety of boxing equipment. Apparently, there's also a facial spa & nutritionist's office upstairs. The manager, Mirliane, is incredibly friendly and offers superb restaurant suggestions. They have a parking lot, but it's pretty easy to find parking in the area as well. A welcome location in Newark compared to the other crowded areas.