This gym is the GYM TO BE AT. Nothing else more to say. Gym community is amazing , atmosphere like…read moreno other gym I've been too. So much equipment you'll never have to wait for a machine. Highly recommend.

This place is amazing! If you're looking for a place that takes fitness and health seriously- this…read moreis the spot!! With Machines and equipment as far as the eye can see, there is something for everyone! When you walk in, it instantly feels like you are transported into a Rocky or Creed movie with the energy S&S brings. It is so easy to lock in and focus on your workout because you are surrounded by so many like minded people who are there to do the exact same thing. It seems like we all have one goal in mind and that is to be the best and strongest version of ourselves. The staff is super friendly, the members are always willing to lend you a hand racking weights or correcting your form without feeling like you're an idiot for doing it incorrectly in the first place haha, and the owners are so nice and knowledgeable - you can tell they really care about this space and it's members. They are constantly updating and adding new machines, while keeping the spark of good old fashioned American muscle. They have been around for over 40 years, and I can see them up and running for another 40 years EASILY. I love it here and look forward to building more muscle, friendships, and confidence thanks to Strong & Shapely!

Fun, active and motivating! Tried Method Climbing and loved it. The playlist was on point, staff is…read morecool, the environment felt super chill (no intimidating gym energy), and perfect to hit with a group of friends. I went Monday 9pm-11pm and we were able to rotate through most of the walls, which made it feel like we got the full experience. Pro Tip: They offer first responder, student and climbing club discounts. Pricing is pretty solid: Day pass: $23 (unlimited climbing and access to gym for the day) Intro Package: $50 (2 week trial membership,unlimited climbing for 2 weeks, free intro classes, free rental gear and no initiation fee) Rental Gear: shoes $7 | harness $4 | chalk $4 | full package $12 If you want something social, challenging and fun.. this is it!

I have yet to actually practice in this gym, but I was invited for a tour and I was welcomed with…read moresuch warmth and excitement! I can't wait to follow up this review once I've tried it out!

In my opinion this gym has the best sets in the nyc area even though it takes ages for them to…read morereset the walls. The grading has recently been very off with v4s feeling like a v8 and v8s feeling like a v4. Overall my favorite gym in the city with lots of stuff to do for hours.

Cane here for the first time and signed up for the staff belay where they take you around for an…read morehour and help you rope climb by assisted rope? Not sure if that a correct explanation but it's perfect for beginners like us. Arsenio was our staff belay person and he was great at encouraging my son and I (especially) to keep going to the top and we did on a couple walls! Staff here is nice and welcoming but we were a little confused on where to leave our things but luckily I spotted lockers in the bathrooms, no lock needed - there's instructions on how to set it up nearby! We had so much fun challenging ourselves to something new like this and will be back again, soon. Parking in Hoboken is always tricky but not too bad on a Thursday night when we came just arrive early to look for a spot. And book online!

Just recently started climbing and found this place less beginner friendly than other climbing gyms…read morein the city. There were only a few v0s and v1s. The space itself is also pretty small, though it has a really cozy vibe.

Usually never on this side of town and wasn't aware that there was a rock climbing gym in Hell's…read moreKitchen. All the staff that I encountered were super friendly and helpful. Not to mention that my fellow climbers where very welcoming and shared the wall. Will definitely be returning to do some climbing at this MPHC Climbing Gym. Good Vibes!

First time trying Rock Climbing was a great experience thanks to this awesome location and the…read moreknowledgeable & friendly staff.

I recently moved to the area and was eager to find a new climbing gym. I figured I'd lay out all…read morethe pros and cons, since I've been a member of many types of gyms in the past. Pros: 1) It's one of the few gyms in the area, and it offers a few ropes routes which is nice. 2) This location is chill and not crowded after work, which is a plus if you work 9-6. You never have to fight over a route even though the gym isn't huge. 3) The employees are super friendly and wonderful. We felt welcomed as soon as we walked through the door. 4) Despite not being new, it seems clean and well maintained. 5) This may be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it, but the grades are slightly soft. I'll frame this as a pro because it makes it a more approachable gym for people who are new to climbing. 6) The climbers I spoke to were all super nice. I've noticed all gyms seem to have their own "culture." This one is welcoming and approachable. 7) There seems to be a good range of setting styles. Cons: 1) While it is nice that there is a rope/sport climbing section, it is pretty teeny, the routes are short, and the grades are pretty much limited to soft 5.11+ and below. That being said, space is a hot commodity in Manhattan so I'm appreciative of any ropes gym. 2) It would be nice if they sold snacks/refreshments. Most gyms offer this and it's a nice way to get more out of your session if you forget to bring your own. 3) With approachability comes climbers who are still learning gym courtesy. Things like starting a route that overlaps with someone else's or not untying one's figure eight knot were things that I noticed. This isn't so much a reflection of the gym, but more of the gym goers which I'm sure they'll learn with time. That being said, I've really enjoyed climbing here! I love the staff and the setting is interesting. I will definitely be coming back here in the future!

Decent climbing gym…read more I've climbed here for a few months while also going to another climbing gym. And the difference is clearly palpable since I'm able to compare them back to back. I'm not the biggest fan of this gym because for the monthly price of $120, you could go to a gym with better equipment, more space, and cleaner holds. There just isn't much to CRG (maybe just the location?) compared to others. It's also underground, so there isn't any natural sunlight and it feels quite stuffy especially with the chalk. Staff 5/5 Facilities 2/5 - Not a fan of their bathrooms (the door slams hard and the locks are different...) or their changing rooms. No showers. No natural lighting. Also, there's crack on the wall with water leakage. Equipment 3/5 - The routes don't get reset often enough (a con for me cause it can feel stale over time). Some of the holds have accumulated so much dirt and chalk that it feels slippery to hold. I don't see much cleaning. Amenities 4/5 - Your typical climbing gym extras, like bandaids, hair ties. Nothing special. No extras like feminine hygiene products, dry shampoo, deodorant that some other gyms have.

Friendly staff, clean and professional. Giving this just 3 stars because it's pretty tiny…read more There's only a few boulders of each grade, so you'll probably "finish" the gym in 3 sessions or less.

If you want to be transformed, mind, body, and spirit... this is the place to be! VidaProject…read moreprovides a great environment in becoming a stronger & more resilient individual than you first arrive. To quote Robert Baden-Powell, "try to leave the world a little better than you found it", VidaProject capitalizes this statement 10-fold. Vidaproject offers group classes, private sessions, kids classes, a nutritional program and much more. VidaProject's group classes are called Mixed Exercise Movement Arts which start off with "warming up" our joints & body before honing onto the day's specific body part/joint, such as the lumbar flexion (of the spine), targeting the glenohumeral muscle and much more. Following the warm-up, we perform a set of exercises to gauge the range of mobility and flexibility of the targeted body part and condition the body to strengthen that body part & the ones surrounding it. During the middle of the session we partake in a "flow", which is a set of exercises being done at high intensity in a small alotted time. This strengthens the muscles and joints & calcifies the mind to battle through hardships. Finally, we finish off with a set of "cool down" exercises to help bring down our heart rate. We end off all classes with a showing of gratitude (simplying stating what you are grateful for) and a short breathing exercise. Throughout the whole exercise routine, we are given a heart rate monitor to help track our progress VidaProject is not your regular gym; VidaProject builds community with the people who are apart of it. Along with physical training, they have a self development session once a week to strengthen your mind and spirit as well. VidaProject is a judge-free space that fundamentally works what we lack, which is freedom: the freedom to move efficiently, the freedom from pain, the freedom to become a better person. I can not end off this review without commending and appreciating the trainers who make this place incredible. Both Rances Perez and Moises Santos are exemplary trainers who are calm and professional & provide the know-how and motivation to get you through the toughest of challenges. Thanks to these two, I can transformed myself in way I couldn't imagine and there's still more to come!

A unique program called Mixed Exercise Movement Arts. It is a program of understanding your body…read morethat will free you of any restrictions, develop true intrinsic strength, and create a thriving healthy life. My boyfriend and I signed up for our free class last week. Holy Mackerel! The last half hour is the most intense. Almost immediately we were able to find the pain from certain joints in our body that are limiting are strength and mobility. Vida Project hands out a wristband in the beginning of class that records your heartbeat throughout the session. You are also able to see your heartbeat on the monitor that is hung inside the class. There are 5 zones that are color coordinated. Red being maximum effort, which is what we would all like to see to try and push our limits because we can! We go through a variety of stretches to release tensions throughout our body. And then comes the "THUNDA". I'm not kidding. People who join the class go through a circuit of 10 minutes however, newcomers start off with 7 minutes. You are to follow four "simple" workouts, but have to do it repeatedly for 7 minutes to get those muscles workin! I definitely enjoy the class because I am able to recognize my weaknesses and I love improving my body everyday. My lower body seems to be my stronger point, not so much my upper body. I was struggling yesterday. Below I have attached my results within the few days going. Rances and Moises are great owners. They have a calm and professional demeanor making myself feel comfortable at all times and never pushed. They continue to help fix my posture or encourage me to finish strong. I hope they continue to succeed with their business so that they can expand their practices. A larger space will definitely be needed in the future! I enjoy our gratitude practice at the end of each class!

Northeastern & mid-Atlantic US - my 200th review and the honor goes to an organization that's close…read moreto my heart, the Appalachian Mountain Club! I can't believe there aren't more reviews for the AMC, and I don't mean the movie theater. This is the BEST organization if you love the outdoors and live in the northeast! I belong to the NY-NJ chapter (https://amc-ny.org) but AMC has 11 local chapters also in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, RI, and the Potomac region (DC, MA, VA). AMC is the oldest outdoor club in the United States, and works to support and promote outdoor recreation & education, and environmental stewardship. The organization is filled with wonderful and dedicated people. Its trained leaders and volunteers organize SO many hiking, camping, backpacking, paddling, biking, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, sailing. etc. trips; as well as offer instructional & skills courses, wilderness first aid certification, and fun outdoor events accessible to everyone and at all levels of aptitude - and mostly for free or at low cost! They also offer incredible guided adventure travel and trekking all around the world to places like Patagonia, the Himalayas, Scotland, Switzerland, Canada, US national parks, Italy, Greece, southeast Asia, the Balkans, Africa, New Zealand, Fiji, etc. etc. You don't have to be a member to join most of the activities, events and trainings, but membership gets you a significant discount to paid events and trips, as well as 20% off lodging at their huts, cabins, and campsites, and on AMC books/maps & merch. We have a family membership and it's totally worth it. I've stayed in several of their lodgings but am particularly fond of the Harriman Outdoors Center here in Rockland County, NY - you can rough it or glamp, as it has excellent facilities, and FABULOUS food at their dining hall if you don't wish to give up your creature comforts while taking in some nature. Events can be searched on their website: https://www.outdoors.org/adventures/ (There's also a way to set up an activities digest email to get notified of new postings, but I leave that for the devoted to find. ;)) The NY-NJ leaders also post many of their hikes and other events on Meetup.com so you can look there for activities to join as well. There is also a young members group for under 40s. The groups are very active and often organize multiple events per week. All are welcome! By the way I don't work for AMC - I'm just a very passionate member and advocate and outdoor enthusiast, and think more people should know about them! (Even as I want to keep this best kept secret to myself lol.)

AMC is a great way to get active outdoors. Beyond the low membership fee, there are ways to…read morecontribute to the organizations conservation mission. www.outdoors.org

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This gym is as good as it gets. After moving to NYC, I was disappointed by several crowded,…read moremulti-floor options before finding Chelsea Piers. The facility is immaculate, with top-notch equipment and dedicated spaces for Olympic lifting and powerlifting. The membership coordinator, Stephanie, was wonderful to work with. At $185/month, it might seem steep, but the superior training experience makes it worth every penny.