I joined LA Fitness in December 2013, back when they were at the old Bally location. The current…read morelocation on Route 18 opened in summer 2014. I used to do mostly strength training and it certainly offers enough space and equipment, although during peak hours you may be waiting a while for a squat rack or bench press. There may also be a wait for the cardio machines, especially the Lateral X since there are only two. (It's a very expensive machine.) Unfortunately, I've found that it's fairly common for members to not be very courteous and not rack their weights when done using them, or put them in the wrong spot. There have been several occasions where my workout has been interrupted by me having to play Where's Waldo for a pair of dumbbells when the other pair in the same weight was taken. At least the other members don't bother me when I'm exercising or try to rush me off of a bench or machine. I used to do personal training here. I wish there were different packages offered, like 3 months or 6 months, but the only option is a 1-year contract for $200 a month where you need to pay an early termination fee of 50% of the remaining months' cost if you cancel. After the 1 year is up, it's month to month. They'll have you sign your initials a few times on an electronic pad, but insist on reading the contract. (They'll also email you a copy and you can cancel within 3 days for a full refund.) I had my personal training for over a year, with Evelyn. She is great! I've done one-on-one sessions and small group training with her. I eventually cancelled my personal training but would recommend her to anyone. For the past several months I've mainly been coming here just for the classes, which are included with the membership. Zumba is very popular and there are always at least a few men there, for anyone who thought it was just for women. I also enjoy the cycle classes. I had been going to yoga every Monday night but haven't really been going since Sal the instructor left. He also used to do cycle classes and he was so motivating! I also enjoy Sylvia's cycle classes and Stacey's Zumba classes, but I'll go to classes with various other instructors too. The hours are pretty good. Monday evenings are very crowded, so are Tuesdays, then it starts to taper off through Friday, when the place is dead. I have to leave my house quite early for the 6:45 and 7pm classes due to the traffic in the area. Careful in the women's locker room. The floors tend to be wet a lot since women don't properly dry themselves off after using the pool or the shower. I've also, on two different occasions, seen an abandoned pair of underwear on the floor. I've never used the showers or the pool at this location so I can't comment on those. They used to have a smoothie/snack bar but got rid of it a few months ago. They don't even have the vending machines anymore! How is anyone supposed to get a drink if they don't have an empty bottle they could fill at the water fountain, or what if they want to drink something else? Even though there are a few things about this LA Fitness that I don't like, I'm overall pretty happy with it. Unfortunately, I'm cancelling my membership since I'm moving. Cancelling is an easy process; just log into the website, get the cancellation form, and mail it out, preferably via certified mail. (I used an online certified mail website to save a trip to the post office.) Wish I knew that when I cancelled my personal training, since I waited for one specific employee for over half an hour just to get the cancellation form when the exact same one was available through the website. A few days after sending the form out, I got an email alert that they received my request and it specified my last day of service, and refunded me for my most recent monthly payment since I already paid for that when I signed up. I'm not sure what kinds of rates or packages are currently available but I paid $170 due upon signup (initiation fee plus first and last month of membership) and $32 monthly.

The smoothie bar is always a place! I've only seen a handful of them. This gym was clean but didn't…read morereally have much stuff as the new updated LA's.

Absolutely love the instructors - that's why would accept a gym without no pool or sauna: love…read moreRachel, Vicki, Judy, Linda and others I may not hv mentioned. BUT, am sure there's a pretty good reason why there's no air-conditioning in the workout studio. Oh, there are 2 ratty fans that fall apart when moved, but they only circulate hot, humid air. When staff is requested to fix this, they say there's no manager around, coming later, n that they cannot fix it nor bring it to anyone's attention to do so. Oh, and one cannot keep door open to let the air circulate. The other other door cannot b touched by anyone - sure there's a good reason for that too. For some reason, staff n team seem rather paralyzed about talking any action on this issue. I guess, until someone faints with heat exhaustion, when it'll all b miraculously fixed, one has to add this to the list of filthy floors n questionable cleanliness of bathrooms. As temperatures seem to b controlled at the main office in LA( so we've been told), maybe thermostats can b adjusted to cater to NJ Temps and time difference? The front desk lady, often times snippy, took it upon herself to wish me a good day, after I complained.

The staff here are always so friendly and helpful. I just got a membership at this gym mostly…read morebecause they have group fitness classes which makes the membership extra worth it. It's also a great price as other places cost up to $100 a month for group classes. There's a huge variety of equipment here and every person that I've talked to (staff and other customers) are always so friendly and helpful. The people in the group classes are so welcoming and nice. I would definelty recommend coming here

This Crossfit gym is absolutely amazing. I was a member for only 5 months and I wish I joined years…read moreearlier. I had to move due to work and I have a very hard time finding a gym that would come even close to what Isabella Fitness has to offer. Isabella provides and amazing Foundations class that would teach you about all different Crossfit movements. I found it very important and absolutely beneficial as a first time crossfiter. They have a very personal approach to every athlete and make you feel comfortable during every workout. Before you even start CrossFit classes they will figure out your appropriate weight for every exercise and give you extra guidance during class for at least first 3 months until you feel prepared to be on your own. Plus, they keep a track of your weights for as long as you are a member (not many gyms do that). In addition, their programming is amazing. They include a variety of exercises that can be scaled down but you will feel every time that you got an awesome workout. If you want to have a CrossFit experience of your life - go to Isabella fitness. I truly wish I could come back to north Jersey to be back at that gym! In my search of a new gym I found out that it very hard to find a good CrossFit gym! Isabella fitness set a bar soooo high that I have a hard time finding a decent gym that would match at least 10-20% of what Isabella has to offer. And I went thru 4-5 gyms at this point! If you ever hesitate about joining a CrossFit gym, go to Isabella and you will never look back! And you cannot put a price tag on everything that you learn from these amazing people! Do not wait another day- just go and check out for yourself. My review cannot explain how thankful I am for going to Isabella as my first CrossFit gym. They changed my life forever!

Such an awesome gym with amazing Coaches! Ben, Sky, Kevin, Rich, Tom, Mike, Amanda and Alex push…read moreeveryone in the gym to get better everyday. Been going here for almost 3 years and it's the best gym I've been to, hands down!

Great place to workout! They recently got new equipment which is amazing. The gym is very clean and…read morethe staff is friendly.

This gym has very nice staff- however can they PLEASE STOP RINGING THE ALARM FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE…read moreOR ON 10PM!!!! It is so disturbingly loud. Also a staff member interrupted in the locker room at 10:03pm to let me know they're closed. Yes I know it's closed! You don't think we hear the alarm. This + there not being a mirror that goes to the ground in a separate fitness room or a free standing squat rack are my main drawbacks with this place.

So far so good. For those that have never been to a Y for the purpose of getting in a workout but…read morehave used traditional gyms, there are normally quite a few differences. Some good some just ok. I'll speak about that shortly. The facility itself is fairly new - 2009 I believe and overall all very clean. The staff seems to be pretty good too. I've only engaged with the front desk, some lifeguards and a hello here and there with some other staff. The one person I dealt with at the front desk (first over the phone, then in person) is fantastic - Gabby (sp?). She knows how everything works in terms of memberships, facilities, and the overall YMCA experience and is genuinely kind and willing to help, super customer service! I signed up on the spot, it's really not that expensive and I get access to 2 facilities, OB and Freehold (which has a lot more amenities) as well as a nationwide network - still don't know which centers specifically are included in that tho. It's month to month and there are no contracts or additional fees, but there is process to terminate your membership, such as requesting by a certain time of the month. The price for a family is almost the same price that I pay for myself at NYSC and once you factor in the yearly dues etc at NYSC, probably a wash. Cost aside, the Y may or may not provide you with everything you need in a gym however. The amount of free weights for instance is significantly less than you would find in a traditional gym. Machines for weight lifting are not as abundant as well but they basically have at least one of each that you may be used to. As for treadmills, elliptical and those sort of machines, I think they have a fair amount and their equipment seems to be very current and all in working condition. They actually have a cycling machine (2 of them) that I have never seen in any other gym which I became an instant fan of. This gym has a full sized pool with lifeguards and is primarily why I even looked outside of my current gym. NYSC offers a pool at the Marlboro location but I think this one blows it away, plus the Freehold Y that I now have access to has at least 3 pools, some indoor and some outdoor that I have full access to as well. There is a full gym for basketball (they have leagues you can sign up for) and 2 studios for a wide variety of classes that are all included in the cost of your monthly membership. While the NYSC in Matawan has racquetball which I am a big fan of and the Old Bridge Y does not have a court, the Freehold Y does have racquetball so despite a longer ride, I can maintain that activity as well. All in all, this is a great option for me personally, it has all of the tools I need for the type of workout and training that I am currently participating in. The price is fine and the location is close. I've been on the weekend only so far but will be attending early in the morning and after work to see what the crowd is like at all different times of the day/week. For me I give the OB YMCA a solid thumbs up!

From Bridgewater , to Somerville , to Hillsborough hands down Oldbridge is the nicest facility !…read moreThe staff is wonderful and the place is always clean with a fantastic gym , to the pool , hot tub , sauna and steam room you just can't ask for more .

Equipment is dirty and breaks. Nothing new ever. Place is dirty, parking lot is like driving on an…read moreabandon road. Place is beat up and not worth the money.

I've been a member there for years. They take care of the basics. However, the few times I've…read moreever had a problem they go to extreme lengths to make things difficult. Cancellations are extremely cumbersome, they ignore customer service requests, don't honor their contracts, and provide you with misleading information. For example, when you call their customer service, they politely tell you they can't help and that you must submit it in writing. Then they give you a bad email address and a URL that doesn't exist. Unsurprisingly, they haven't connected directly on Yelp for customer feedback because they likely don't want to address their problems anyway.

No doubt this is the best indoor cycling studio in NJ! The bikes are well maintained and…read moreclean...studio is very clean as well. I've rode with all the instructors here...all do a great class. There are video boards that also track your progress. So much better than any gym spin classes. If you like spin you need to come try classes Still at it! I lost 33 lbs since I started doing this...truly a workout anyone can do. I mean if I can do so can you. If you ever wanted to try spin this is the place

Although way out of my way, I took my first class here this morning and it was amazing. Everyone is…read moreso friendly and I was assisted with bike setup and correct form. It was a challenging workout and I would definitely try this studio again. I love how the first class is free.

Speaking from a bit of experience (19 years as a referee at a different YMCA) I can say that what…read moremakes the Raritan Valley YMCA special is their people. The staff at this Y is friendly, caring and just generally nice happy people. Although Raritan Valley isn't the largest and most complete Y in central New Jersey it does a great job at servicing the needs of their community. Their Daycare and Summer Camp programs are a great help to working families and swimming lessons are included. They are the YMCA for youth competitive swimming. Fitness programs are available for Senior citizens with their Silver Sneakers. Zumba and Yoga classes are available for a more intense workout and a complete fitness center with no wait for a treadmill, bike, stepper or weight machine. Personal trainers can help you achieve your personal goals. Open basketball and pickleball are available in their gym for those who play. I highly recommend that you join the Raritan Valley YMCA and take advantage of this great underutilized facility.

I can't believe this place even has 2.9 stars. They should have zero. Horrible security for child…read morecare - any person can walk in. Counselors do not care. So much more. The 5 star reviews have to be from management.

CFBB East Brunswick has saved my life. As an aging post mid…read morelife crisis man, finding the right gym or health club facility is really important to me. When I first joined 14 months ago I had no clue how I would accomplish anything they do at a Crossfit box. These guys modified and scaled every exercise there is to match my level of skill and mobility. The owners of this place genuinely care about the members. They are there to help people improve their lives through fitness and training. We have all been to gyms that only cared about signing up new members. This place is not like that. The trainers that work there are just as caring as the owners are. If you're thinking about joining a new gym or changing the outcome of your life physically and mentally you must try training at CrossFit Barbending in East Brunswick. Tell them Norman sent you.

I've been coming to this gym whenever I'm back home visiting family during school and now work for…read morealmost the last 10 years. Their prices are great for drop in, memberships. Large clean facility with top tier knowledgeable coaches who care. They've been adding upgrades like a sauna. Community is supportive, have nutrition, PT,and I've taken many friends here over the years who were intimidated by the idea of CrossFit, but they loved the workouts which are challenging, but can always be scaled to your level. Coaches are very conscious of injuries and make sure you don't hurt yourself.

I would strongly encourage anyone who is looking for a gym for any reason to look no further than…read morehere. Training with the knowledgable and personable staff at Phoenix will help you achieve any fitness goals you set for yourself. I personally have trained here for the last three years and have even rehabbed a shoulder injury with Ned's help . What is great about Phoenix is the one on one attention you get from the trainers who develop a fitness program based on you and your wants/needs. But on top of that, you can use the equipment on your own anytime you are not with a trainer.And you can be sure that you will learn haw to properly use all of the equipment and to use proper form in all exercises. Try it. I think you will be very happy you did. I know I am.

One of the most important things I do for my health. At 75 I've rarely have to see doctors and…read moreusing the expert trainers at phoenix with their custom tailored programs they design for me -along with careful nutrition -has I am sure helped me avoid many potential medical issues I see a lot of people in my age group suffer from. One of the best investments in your health that you can make. Obviously highly recommend.