I'd give it six stars if I could. The clientelle looks very much like the neighborhood. Younger,…read morelots of students, a LBG population. Lots of people in great shape. I was a little afraid, as I am neither young nor in good shape. Fears unfounded. I find the staff and most of the other clients to be polite and supportive. The classes are the best. Lots of them, everything included in the membership. People encourage each other and the trainers are very good.

Excellent front desk staff, Colby , Barbara and Sara very helpful, very hard workers always doing…read moresomething.

Best gym in the New Haven area! Welcoming community and excellent facility - spin classes,…read moreCrossFit-like programming, powerlifting and Olympic lifting, yoga... they really cover a lot. Great staff that motivate you. Stay strong, my friends!

This gym is really nice and is affordable for the fitness center ($40/month) which gives you access…read moreto the sauna, one class a week and free hand towels. It's pretty generous. The space itself is very inclusive and they take anti-discrimination seriously. Pre-Covid they weren't the most attentive to cleanliness and sometimes ran out of cleaner and paper towels in the gym but that changed during Covid and they are extremely safe and strict on that and mask wearing. Gendered locker rooms, and nice showers with expensive amenities (shampoo/soaps/air fresheners). They also have a refrigerator and a common working space which was a bit utilitarian (read: the seats are uncomfortable), but hey, it existed. Plenty of parking in front and behind the building (closer to Bear's Smokehouse, even though it's a bit of a walk). Staff is friendly, but you may find that many of the people mentioned in these reviews are no longer at DAC. I would come during off peak hours and would be able to mess with the rack (two) or treadmills if I was into that. They have also have two peloton bikes that use the LOOK Delta clips so if you have SPDs, sorry. They also have a TRX machine, but I think you need a trainer with that one. I didn't love it enough to renew my membership because the fitness center is a bit small and completely got mobbed during peak hours pre COVID, but I felt like it offered a better value than similar fitness center style clubs in the area.

Though the space is small, you've got up-to-date equipment, personalized tv on the ellipticals and…read moretreadmills as well as space to lift weights with lots of mirrors. If you're looking for a no-nonsense quick local and safe place to workout, look no further. Unlike PWG, you don't have to wait for equipment during "rush hours." Happy sweating!

If you want to get in shape, really get in shape there is no other choice. I drive past 4 gyms to…read morebe here. It's a gift

An Iron Paradise...!!! THE place to be if you're in CT and…read morehave a love for iron. Old school vibes, a huge space, a ton of equipment and overall great gym to be a member of or catch a workout at if passing through. I visit Powerhouse every time I visit CT. Don't expect no Lifetime Fitness or spa like amenities. People go here to work hard. You don't take it easy. You push, you lift like demons & you cause some havoc. Iron sharpens Iron.

John set up our team of 30 with a private class. John was extremely proactive in ensuring a smooth…read moreclass for our team. The crew at Orangetheory preemptively set up our heart rate monitors and OTF profiles so we were able to go as soon as we showed up to class. Our instructor was the right blend of energetic and motivating. She got our team moving and provided alternative exercises for those that needed them. Really amazing experience & we look forward to coming for another class soon. Thank you so much John & the team at OTF!

OTF New Haven is a great spot to come to, especially if visiting CT and the Yale / New Haven area!…read more This gym does have the "newer" treads that go up to 15 mph, and is one of the few OTF gyms in the area that do. Fore-informed is fore-armed, as they say! Great friendly staff and coaches aren't too bad here. I like the studio layout, it's open and inviting and different from what I'm used to. Parking is a bit of pickle, but if you come here on weekends, there's free street parking outside. I came here for the day of the 12-minute tread benchmark challenge! Got a PR and definitely the ability to push the treads past 12 mph was a real game changer! Overall great spot in New Haven, if you want recommendations for places to eat or visit around the area, check out my other reviews. Yale University campus is also great place to stop by! Last visited: Aug 2024

The pool only opens 5 days a week, 2 hours per day. Yale is really not the place for sports.read more

Seats are uncomfortable. Gymnasium in need of renovations. No bad seats when watching girls game.read more

This is a remarkable fitness space that is committed to creating safe, positive, and challenging…read moreexperiences for its members. The knowledgeable team of well trained and caring coaches bring energy and enthusiasm to every work-out session. Highly recommend!

Amazing gym and community. Any age, size or fitness level Christa, Mike and the other coaches will…read moreguide and cheer you on. At 61 I am stronger than I have ever been. Highly recommend!

Thrilled that New Haven got a spinning studio back - and not just any studio. Joyride has a few…read moredifferent locations, and this is the first one in New Haven. They come with a fresh spin (haha) on cycling and have big shoes to fill. They deliver! Leon and Kacey's class opening day had so much energy and great music. There are no screens or metrics anymore, which I thought I'd miss, but it actually let me feel the music and my body throughout the ride more. I was hoping they'd do something better with the bathrooms, which are cramped during busy classes, but I definitely appreciate the more fans and space in the studio itself. Your efforts did not go unnoticed! I'm eager to see how the community grows with Joyride. Welcome to the 'hood!

Wasn't sure about taking a cycling class but decided to give it a try. And I have to say I was…read morepretty impressed. They have great customer service at joyride new haven. They were very friendly and made sure we knew exactly what was going on. The class experience was amazing. Christina did a great job at keeping the energy up. And needless to say, it would of been a good idea to bring an extra set of clothes. We walked out of there drenched in sweat. Great workout. Great experience overall. We will definitely be back

First time ever doing pilates and I signed up for a membership immediately. Very welcoming and…read moreclean environment. Bonus points for being near my favorite cafe.

I've been going to this Pilates club for almost two years and really love it. The instructors are…read morewarm and very experienced, and the classmates are great too. The overall atmosphere is supportive and motivating, and I always leave feeling refreshed. Highly recommend!

The trainers here are knowledgeable, and the locker room is clean and safe. There is a wide variety…read moreof equipment available, as well as an extensive selection of classes ranging from spinning to other popular options, with more to explore. At the end of your workout, you can enjoy free massage chairs and a juice bar stocked with healthy beverages. The members interact politely and treat each other with respect--there's no fat-shaming here. If you prefer, you can work with a personal trainer who will design a customized exercise program tailored to your needs and guide you through its implementation. However, there are two drawbacks: when equipment breaks, it can take some time to get it repaired, and the music selection could be improved. Overall, it's worth checking out; you can get a great workout here, though don't expect any pizza, bagels, or Tootsie Rolls.

They take advantage of customers by locking them into a contract for a year. The contract agreement…read moreis also INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT to read as it is in grey font and they don't follow FTC guidelines for click to cancel. There should be no reason that a person has to jump through hoops to cancel a membership if you decide you are no longer interested.