I have never taken a rowing class before, and decided to do so at Row House in Washington…read more Currently, the complex is under construction but it was still easy to find. There is plenty of parking in the lot. I took the Restore class with Francesca, and it was great. I was given a little intro to rowing before class started, and she gave me all the props I needed for class. The energy was great and I was surprised at my rowing ability. I had always been nervous to try but Francesca was great at encouraging me. They have various themed music classes which seem like so much fun!

I took my 2nd class today, and I can't really stop thinking about how much I'm loving these…read moreclasses. I have rarely enjoyed working out in my life, and I'm not exactly in great shape. I've found workouts that I've tolerated over the years, but I always end up falling off. But something about Row House just feels different. Firstly, it's so close to my house and fits so well into my schedule, so that is really what prompted me to give it a try. I've taken two classes with Lynn, and I can't believe how good I feel. The rowing machine addresses so many of the issues I usually deal with - primarily knee pain and lower back pain which usually prevent me from being able to work my core properly or to do floor exercises well. Because the machine is so low-impact, I got an incredible full body workout without irritating any of my usual problem areas, and also without feeling like I wanted to die during the class (which is how spin class makes me feel). I like that there isn't any change in resistance to contend with. The difficulty of the workout is ENTIRELY up to your body, based on how fast you row and how hard you push with your legs, so I never felt like my body couldn't handle the machine. My body literally only did what it was capable of, and left me with a very healthy but not overwhelming soreness the next day. After trying two different class types, I decided to buy an 8 pack of classes. I've already scheduled my next 3 classes, and I'm considering adding on another one tomorrow. I'll probably end up buying a monthly unlimited plan. Thanks to Lynn and everyone at Row House for being so welcoming and encouraging. I almost cried today in class because I feel like I finally found something I can do with confidence. It really means the world.

I have been a member at Equinox Paramus for a long time, but I have finally decided to leave the…read moregym. At $250 a month for a single club access membership, it is simply not worth it anymore. The main issue is the deterioration of benefits without any change in the premium price point. Ever since Equinox decided to leave the partnership with Kiehl's and focus its expansion on the California network, the benefits of the gym have not improved; in fact, they've noticeably deteriorated. While the facility is still attractive, the value proposition has plummeted. I finally made the switch and decided to seek better value elsewhere. The high price no longer justifies the reduced perks and benefits offered at this location.

Overall a decent gym. Its luxurious and very spacious. I would prefer more free weights and less…read morecardio/studio space but that's my preference. Personally, I don't care much for eucalyptus towels and I don't care much for the showers as I prefer to shower at home. They have 3 racks and tons of treadmills/ellipticals, etc. They have the basics to do a decent workout but they need some extra cable attachments and some additional benches imo. The overall layout of the gym didn't make much sense to me either. The racks are upstairs and the leg extension and hamstring curl machines are downstairs. I think the overall placement of the equipment can use some work.

Good place to work out. The gym is clean, the equipment is in good condition, and the staff is…read morefriendly. It has a nice atmosphere and is a comfortable place to exercise regularly.

The place is so dirty. There are huge spider webs in every window and layers of dust in every the…read moreunused parts of the machines. Even on the top of weights. The only reason why I'm giving them 3 stars is because they did a renovation and replaced most of the machines. I like that they have 3 rowers. HITT classes are every morning in the open area so don't plan on doing abs at 8/830. The instructors kick you out of that area.

I struggled between 3 and 4 stars for this review....1st of all this gym is amazing for someone who…read morewants to get a good workout without going to a sterotypical gym with a bunch of muscle heads and work out freaks. for that I give them 5 stars. The people that work there are super friendly and always say hello to you when you walk in. They also have the fitlinxx system in place so that you can track your workouts and keep an online diary of your progress. The locker rooms are also super clean and have digital locks so you don't have to bring your own locks. I guess where this place lacks the 5, 4 , or even 3 star rating some times is in the price for what you get. The equipment is fairly outdated for spending $70/month to be a member there. I have also noticed that things take forever to get repaired if they breakdown. I believe they just changed over management which means that everything could be better now, but this was a huge issue when I was there. I also had issues with getting new machines and free weight exercises added to my fitlinxx profile. I asked a few different times, and they trainers that they have to assist you were unable to add new exercises in. It wasn't a huge deal, but was something that was annoying when you expect this great system to have exercises for all the equipment that they provide. Overall as I stated in the beginning. I went to this gym for over a year and really enjoyed it. If the gym was $20-$50/month it would be a 5 star joint in my book. For the price however...join New York Sports Club in Westwood. Twice as nice, and has alot more modern equipment.

This place is really falling apart. It has been as hot as hell to the point where you can't workout…read moremore than a bit, equipment is broken for weeks at a time, the locks on lockers have been broken for quite some time despite my reporting it to the front desk twice over a month ago. A fair amount of time there are no trainers on the floor, and the front desk actually let me go for 2-weeks before I NOTICED that I had to renew my annual membership. God only knows how much longer I could have gone without paying. They have no electronic workout tracking systems. The antiquated system they had is no barely functional because the company that runs and maintains it went out of business last January. I suspect they are getting ready to shut the place down. But if they aren't they really need to put some money into it and upgrade it to the 21st century. The new managers there are really running the place poorly.

Terrific experience working with Kim today, who helped me select the right treadmill to replace the…read moreone I have loved for nearly 20 years. She patiently explained all the differences and trade offs between manufacturers and models and then customized a solution for me that worked for my budget. I highly recommend Johnson Fitness in general and Kim in particular. You won't be disappointed.

Kimberly was great, very satisfied with how the transaction went, she is very professional and will…read moreabsolutely work with her again. Thanks Kim!

Tugba, is by far the best Flow teacher I've had the pleasure working out with at FireShaper…read moreWestwood. Her music selection is on point. She guides you into the next pose with ease and doesn't make you feel rushed at all. I leave her class feeling leaner and taller. Thank you, Tugba

Great instructors, amazing work out! Variety of classes and times. Love hot yoga! Highly recommend…read moreif hot yoga is your thing.

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.

Most amazing workout I've ever had hands down. The owner/trainer Vinny recently moved to a brand…read morespankin' new location and he has it set up beautifully with new equipment. I'm down 5 pounds in the past two weeks and I already feel a difference in my overall fitness level. Vinny is encouraging and motivating, and while he will push you there is never any screaming or denigrating. I'm a psychologist, so motivation for change is kinda my business, and Vinny's motivational style makes you want to work harder and never makes you feel self conscious, regardless of your fitness level. The workouts change every week so there's no boredom factor, and Vinny offers lots of personalized attention whether it's to correct your form or modify an exercise. The crowd is also very friendly...all fitness levels and welcoming. I will be coming here for years to come!

Pains me to write this but I won't be coming back. I loved Claudia's classes and really started to…read morenotice a difference in my weight and strength. However the actual administration of the business is woefully unprofessional. Vinny is unresponsive to emails, and today was the final straw: the class I booked to attend was canceled without any warning. I caught a train in the snow and then waited outside like a doofus. I'm officially over it.