When I first signed up with Monique this past January it was because I wanted to look good for my…read moreupcoming trip to the beach in April. Prior to that I was exercising sporadically - boxing here and there, running some days, going to the gym inconsistently and with no specific regimen in mind. Monique did help me reach my goal of looking halfway decent in a bikini by the time April rolled around! But more than that she has inspired me to keep at it outside of our sessions. So aside from the 2-3 times a week we spend together, I have been more consistent in working out on the other days of the week. Whether it be running or boxing or yoga (coming soon!) I have a desire to keep active. Fitness is no longer a fad for me - it has become a way of life. Five months later I'm still working out with Monique's help. There's no specific trip or event in mind to prep for - just looking to stay fit and live a healthy lifestyle. And on those days I feel lazy to go do anything, her voice suddenly pops up in my head telling me to get cracking!

If I could give Monique 10 stars I would. First off Monique is an amazing trainer. She always has…read moregreat and challenging workouts that deliver results. She works with me to build upon my strengths each week while always changing workouts each session. Her workouts are fun, innovative, and she always pushes me to work harder. I have been woking out with her for over four months and she is super nice, very patient, and a wonderful cheerleader. Working out with Monique is fun and stress free. She is dedicated to working out with the best form and safety. She is quite knowledgeable in the field of fitness and is always making great suggestions to help me reach my goals. Working out with Monique has been the best thing I did for myself this year.

My name is Denise and I purchased the 3 month personal training with Mary and yesterday was my…read morefinal day. I've done personal training with other trainers in the past and I have to say that working with Mary was great!!! She is so sweet but at the same time pushes you to work hard during your workouts. Every workout was different and fun. Once the weather started getting warmer we headed to the park and had some great workouts. She made sure I never gave up and kept me going. I feel such a difference with my body. I feel stronger, my clothes feel great and I don't feel sluggish anymore. If you are looking for a trainer who will make you feel comfortable and push you to do things you think you couldn't do, Mary is the Trainer for you.....

Bayside is the BEST SIDE babiii…read more People work out for different reasons. Some need that endorphin rush. Some have pent up anger. Some wanna look hot, whatever that means to them. I started going to BBB because if I ever got into a fight at a bar, I wanted to feel confident kicking someone's ass. Plain and simple. I'm 5'1 so... Napoleonic Complex I guess? I LOVE BBB at Bayside because well first of all there is actual parking next door for it. Parking for a classes-only gym... In QUEENS?? Unheard of. But more importantly, everyone is serious about fitness and works really hard exercising, but no one takes themSELVES too seriously. It's not a popularity contest. It's mostly young professionals who are there to do their thing, hype you up if necessary, and peace out. The music pumps you up, and like my favorite instructor Carlos says, this place encourages you to "Eat something healthy and don't be a jerk".

Pros: + Great instructors…read more+ Lots of motivation to continue with fitness + Discounts from signing up for a long term contract. Cons: - Pricey - Limited Parking - Limited changing rooms - HUGE CON for me, because it makes it difficult to go to work after working out - No water fountains - They do sell water bottles, but I think it's super silly to have a gym/bootcamp, but limited access to water.

I starting working out begrudgingly with a friend for 50% off my first class, and now I workout 3…read moretimes a week, and I actually look forward to it! Liz Baslow has been the biggest inspiration. She challenges me to do things I never thought I could do. I do spin, personal training, and barre class with her, and talk about accountability - she checks in on what I eat, and what let's me know how to balance my diet. I've lost 10lb in 2 months. I could not be happier with my new lifestyle, I feel great and empowered. Liz is my #fairyspinmother

Liz is amazing in every way! Her energy and her vibe ! She is professional and knows so much about…read morehow the body works . Her barre classes and personal training is on point . She transformed my body and continues to push me to new goals weekly. Everyone needs Liz In their life !!

The ultimate full body outdoor workout that's so fun and different each time! Amazing energy from…read moreSabrina & Kolby, pushing and motivating you from beginning to end. They truly bring out the best in you and I loved everything about it!

Did a 5 class package. I really liked the workouts. Made me want to throw up after, but that's how…read moreyou know you're pushing your body. Everyone was extremely nice and I love that the classes aren't super packed. They use high quality equipment and the vibe was great. Their manager Michelle texted me after my first few classes to check in on me and see how I was liking it and I really appreciated that.

I am not here to write about Fitness R Us/soon to be Holistic Fitness, I am here to simply write…read moreabout the owner Joanne Barry and her Joanne's Healing Within talk show as a scam artist. Joanne contacted me after seeing me on an acquaintance Live feed on Facebook. She said she interviews people. It turns out that she interviews them for a charge. Fair enough, she is new in her business and I am promoting mine. This was a win-win in my book. I could use the video on any of my social media platforms and I thought that would be great. I paid $177 for a 15 min interview via Skype. 3 days prior to our interview, she gave me a phone number and a website to call in through Skype and told me what time to call in at. I tried 7 times and no one answered. I wrote in the chat area that I was there and having difficulties, one person said that that was just a phone number to call in via phone. (that message, as well as a few others, are now deleted). I ended up calling in on the phone and spoke with Joanne for a total of 8 minutes. 4 minutes of my interview and 4 minutes with her card reading. (not what I paid for). Joanne did not contact me, I contacted her the next day. Her rely upon "Hi Rockie, I will need to find out what the policy is as we did do a 10 minute interview." Her second reply actually 3rd, "Hello Rockie, I checked in with Strong Island Television and rewatched our show and your interview was awesome. We had 1.2k viewers and counting. Congratulations. Within the week I will email you the YouTube link to this episode, which you can post on all your social media pages. Again thank you for a great interview." I am now led to believe it was a scam from the start. She never intended to interview me. What the heck, She is in New York, I am in California. What can I do right? This is what I can do. I am sure it would have been a whole different experience had I been able to be on her couch. Here is the video, you decide if I got my money's worth. Keep in mind, I tried 7 times in 30 minutes to get on Skype, I tried to chat with someone to get them to come and help me. They deleted several of the chats between me and 2 other people. (I am not sure who they are. Could be Joanne herself or the people who work and or own Strong Island Television). But someone did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBu4B3orIcw&feature=youtu.be This has been a very disappointing experience from someone calling themselves "spiritual". I am here to warn you that this is not a good spiritual person. Hopefully, this will help you save your money and not be scammed.

Rev Joanne Angel Barry Colon is an excellent fitness trainer and Reiki Master. I have been working…read morewith her for several years now, and have gotten stronger and feel more confident in my body. I know I can trust her to make sure I am safe and will not get injured while in her care. I really respect the fact that she is always self improving, keeping up on new workshops and information in all areas of wellness, and she practices what she preaches

If there is one thing I wanted to try the most in the world besides food, it was reformer pilates…read more I've always heard of this studio and passed it a few times over the years, I never took the leap and signed up for a class until this year. I started my journey earlier this year and it's been roughly 8 months now and I am extremely happy that I did. The studio, firstly, is very clean and well-maintained. You can see very clearly that the staff puts a lot of care into the space through their facilities and equipment. They enforce a no-shoes policy and recommend shoes off inside, which really makes it feel even cleaner inside. The instructors here are also very welcoming and understanding of each individual. I had a neck injury halfway through the year and had to adjust the way I did some of the workouts and I was not pressured to complete a workout if I felt I couldn't. You will definitely feel supported in every aspect of your workout here as the staff is very accommodating. I have always felt comfortable and safe attending a class even throughout my recovery. I have noticed that my posture, physical health, mental health, and body have gotten 100x better. I feel stronger every day and more confident as the day continues. Doing mat pilates over the years at home, you aren't certain you are performing the moves correctly but after joining this studio I can confidently do mat pilates on the days I can't attend a class. I've since moved further away from this studio and I still make my now 1.5-hour commute to come to this studio. They have many classes throughout the week and their app makes it easy to sign up. I love their class size of 7, though it isn't 1 on 1, you still get a very similar feeling since the class is on the smaller side compared to other studios. Overall, I would 100% recommend this studio to anyone who is looking to strengthen their body inside and out. I've already invited several friends to join me and they have all loved it. Don't forget to bring grip socks though :)!

I have a bad back and was looking for a Pilates studio to help strengthen it. Looking at the…read morestudios available by me, Studio Square seem to be the most honest and straightforward around. I called other places that just want to sign you not caring if they actually have room to take in additional students with the reduced class sizes due to COVID. Studio Square not only was up front on pricing, they advised me which classes were smaller so I can get the attention I need as a beginner. I have been going now for a month and the studio is clean and we wipe down each bench at the end of each session. The instructors are patient and they push you just a little to get the best workout possible. They also offer alternative for the excepciones for any issue you might have like my bad back.