I've been going to this gym for a few months now, but I haven't seen many reviews on how it is for…read moreOlympic weightlifting yet. I thought I'd leave a review on my experience here so far. Their setup is awesome, with 6 hardwood platforms with infinity racks that span all of them. They have all the standard kg bumpers and nice 15 / 20 kg bars available. There's two power racks on the first floor and many more on the second, and they all have safeties. The first floor doesnt usually get very crowded except for a couple days during which there are classes between 6-8 but even then, you should be able to find a place to lift. If you're looking for coaching, Coach Joey runs two 90min sessions a week and provides exercises for a third session in the week. The first day is usually focused on snatch and the second on clean and jerk. There's a heavy emphasis on proper form, and I've found it to be an excellent environment for someone who is still learning the lifts. Usually there's no more than 6 people in the class, so each person gets plenty of individual attention. Lastly, I just want to mention how great the weightlifting community is here! Everyone I've met is pretty dedicated to the sport and super welcoming of new lifters. I've been given a few tips from others that have really helped me get better.

I went to this gym for about 3 years, mostly using the cardio equipment. Liked: mellow vibe, not…read morecrowded 10-11am, very decent locker room, and loved the 3rd floor yoga studio with view of park for stretching after work out. Disliked: terrible ventilation/climate control (asked if they could install fan, but they said nah), music too loud (had to wear earplugs), and the final straw: they rented out the yoga studio, so there is no quiet, out of the way place to stretch. Ended my membership and joined Grindhouse, which is cheaper, has good AC and high ceilings, plenty of machines, music not too loud, and has an OK place to stretch-- alas with no views.

Elana is an incredible human being. I am lucky enough to have found her. She not only serves the…read moreneeds of my physical body with her expertise and compassion but she has impacted my psyche in such a calming supportive way as well. She is literally a well spring of knowledge on nutrition and Pilates. I trust her implicitly. The combination of her knowledge base and who she is as a person allows one to feel truly taken care of from a professional point of view and, in my words, I would say also from a spiritual point of view. She teaches no spirituality. I don't mean that. I mean that the sheer love she had for Pilates and nutrition and her caring nature, for me, have translated into raising my consciousness. I know my body and myself better as a result of knowing her. Plus I look grrreat!

Elana's careful, targeted one-on-one work is helping me strengthen the muscles that weren't firing…read moreproperly in my abs and hips (due to a previous injury). I've tried PT, massage, and yoga .... and so far only Pilates really takes my pain away. She has experience and pushes you to do a very tough workout without going overboard. Her equipment is clean and the space - while located in her home - feels private, neutral, and professional. If you sit at a desk all day, suffer from back pain, or just want to feel better and get in shape, I recommend this instructor! Also, her prices are competitive with the neighborhood... my other instructor charged $10 more per hour.

It took a long time for someone to get back to me. When I set up a meeting or someone finally got…read moreback to me there was no trainer available. I paid less somewhere else and got the body of my dreams. I found a trainer who was flexible but also able to work within my limitations. Smart advertising geared towards woman trying to feel good on their wedding day. Do your research before spending big money. I am now on a road to health and wellness and glad I did not choose this company.

Molly is pretty amazing. I've been working w her for about one year now and she has been incredible…read moreto work with. I'm a pretty busy guy and she has worked very well to deal w my schedule and still motivate me to work diligently with her twice a week (by my choice) and on my own another two times. She motivates me to want to do better and really challenges me. Friends family and my partner have all told me they've seen differences in my body. I owe it all to Molly - well except for the hard work and sweat I put into it - thats all me. :-) Hire Molly you'll love the experience.

You know that one class instructor in your gym that is so good you can't wait for that day of the…read moreweek again? EVERY trainer at this gym is that instructor. This place is a 21st century version of Cheers minus the alcoholics. I've been a member since the day Chalk Gyms opened and no matter how far I moved, I could not find a gym that is even remotely as good as this one. Chalk has a great sense of community, everyone knows your name and the people that run the place really care about your experience. Great variety of equipment? Check! Equipment well maintained? Check! Super clean? Check! Allot of space? Check! 360 sunlight!? Check! Covid safe? Double check Typical "gym vibe" free (aka- body building folk drinking from a jug and grunting while lifting weights ). Neither is it a yuppy douche spot where the members come in to look pretty and judge you. We all know the reasons you don't want to sign up to a gym, it's gross, it's smelly, grunty sweaty gorilla types are dragging their knuckles on the floor, you feel self conscious about not knowing what to do... All of this goes out the window here, this is a fun space with quality people that will let you do you. Btw, they have freaking free saunas!!! (minus the current covid restrictions), good luck finding that even at gyms that are triple the price!

Chalk gym is the best gym in Brooklyn , I have been a member at Chalk for the past 6 years and…read moreit exceeded all of my expectations. the gym offers vast variety of equipment that are up to date and very well maintained. the variety of classes it offers is being led by professional trainers / instructors. there is NO gym that offers as many classes as CHALK. every visit to the CHALK gym is a new experience. i must add that the place is always CLEAN and pleasant atmosphere

I highly recommend Luisa as a personal trainer!! She's wonderful to work with and was great at…read moreworking around my busy work schedule. We ended up doing a combination of in-person and virtual visits based on what was best for my schedule. I also appreciated the precautions she takes around COVID. She's also just extremely knowledgeable about the human body, which made me feel very confident in the exercises she led me in and guidance she gave. If an exercise ever felt weird, she always seems to know exactly what muscle I need to stretch/open up. Luisa was able to meet me where I was at, taking it a little slow at first, but then she really kicked our sessions up a notch when she realized I had some of the basics down. I loved that she sent me videos of the exercises for me to save and practice on my own. Overall, a great experience and I would work with her again anytime I needed a personal trainer.

Luisa has been a life-changing experience for me. She is not your typical trainer. She possesses…read morekiller intuition, immense technical/human body knowledge, and calculated patience. If you are looking for custom training with long-term impact, and are willing to put the work in, Luisa is outstanding. We have been working together about 2x a week for over 4 months and I have unlocked strength in my body and aligned my body in ways I could not have imagined. The knowledge you gain from Luisa is for life.

This is the best OTF studio!! I love all the coaches and the staff. My fitness routine has…read morecompletely changed because of them. They have such a great sense of community and are so welcoming!

I was devastated to have hated this studio :( I love OTF and was excited to try this studio since…read moreit's close by. Pros: staff is friendly and knowledgeable, facilities are clean Cons: Terrible studio set up !!! It's NYC and they can't control this, but i can't pay $30 / class to feel like im in danger. The rowers are literally directly behind the treadmill. They have you do some floor work in front of the rowers too, so while somebody is going "all out" and sprinting on the treds, your face is like 6" from their ass. If somebody trips (you OR them) somebody is going to be seriously injured. Another con is the music. Usually studios have a good cohesive playlist going, but this studio was terrible. They started with latin music, then switched to blink182? Then gaga and megan the stallion? then suddenly cut the music and switched to hardcore rap, then back to latin music. It sounded like they hit a random music generator button. it would be better if they just picked a general lane and stuck to that. Truly never knew what was gonna come next lol (in the worst way) If music and feeling safe isn't important to you, this studio is fine.

Best gym in Williamsburg... very central and a cool, rustic vibe inside. Has everything you need no…read morematter the experience level and everyone is very welcoming. Awesome trainers as well. I started working with Austin Stoner (@stones_throne.sc) after having long standing issues with my back. Physical therapy let me down because it was boring and expensive but Austin took a really smart approach to my recovery, while also working on general strength training, mobility, and wellness. After the 3rd session I already felt relief on my back and after 2 months I started waking up feeling like a new person, having zero pain or discomfort. It's been over 5 months working with him and can honestly say I've never felt better in my adult life. Would recommend Austin to anyone who feels physically stuck and is looking for a change in body and mind. He is an incredibly positive, uplifting guy, who takes a well researched approach to physical health and I'm very grateful for him and his work.

I love this gym. First of all, excellent location in the heart of Williamsburg. Most of the time I…read morehave no trouble getting free street parking. The gym has amenities like a sauna in the bathrooms, excellent showers, and state of the art equipment.

I feel amazing after every workout! I'm writing this review with hesitation because I'm worried it…read morewill get so popular and the secret will be out! But seriously, the workouts make you feel amazing and tap into muscles that strengthen the entire body and not just arms or legs but abs and back and glutes, etc!!

Maximum 28 is great. The trainers are personable, skilled and, motivating. I like how the exercise…read moreclasses are small so everyone gets the attention they need. I have been doing Maximum 28 since the very beginning and my results have been amazing. I have lost over 5 inches in my abdomen and dropped over 25 pounds. I definitely recommend this workout program.

These folks are really top-notch. I've worked for over a year primarily with Jesse, who's…read morefantastic, but have also had sessions with three other trainers (Iliana, Angie, and Susan), and I've found them all to be fun, helpful, and really professional. They've implemented a program that has gotten me in much better shape. There's no gimmicks or fads, either, unlike some other trainers I've seen. The prices are very fair, too, and they don't pressure you into training with a trainer three times a week with a trainer if you don't want to (and don't want to pay for that) --- it's all been very tailored to what I was looking for. If you've come this far, email them and give it a shot!

The L Trainer's Reboot program is great in it's approach...with the ability to choose between 3…read moreseparate goals, I was able to work towards a goal I could actually achieve rather than randomly deciding to 'get in shape' and giving up within a few weeks. With so many other programs, I feel like I'm being set up to fail. But I was amazed at how quickly I went from dreading the exercise to actually canceling plans because I didn't want to sacrifice my workout. My body definitely responded to the routine, which has continued beyond the 'last day' of the Reboot. Camille herself is a wonderful support and really makes me feel comfortable. She'll explain why I'm doing what I'm doing in a way that doesn't make me feel stupid, which I really appreciate. She's the personal training version of a non-judgmental sommelier (yeah, they're rare...I know)! Highly recommended!!!

The instructors here have been very, very hit or miss for me. I've been to this studio 3 times to…read moredate via ClassPass. I've had two really awful classes here with instructors that I really did not "prefer," but this studio has been redeemed by Anna Farkas. Her class was fantastic, well constructed, and thoughtful. Showers/ bathrooms are very clean. They offer excellent shampoos/ conditioners/ cleansers/ lotions etc. The cleaning crew is constantly tidying/ mopping/ cleaning the bathrooms. I always get a little skeeved when I have to use a gym shower, but I dare say that this shower was as clean as the shower in my home. Also, I will note that this is not a studio for people who are new to yoga. In all the times I have been to a Y7 studio (WillyB, Bryant Park, UES), not once has an instructor made adjustments. I have been doing yoga for over 10 years, but that doesn't mean I don't need help and adjustments sometimes! The darkness in the studio definitely throws your balance off and is hard to get used to unless you take classes there constantly.

The room smelt disgusting for starters. Then I realize I left my keys on the bench after I left. So…read moreabout 12 mins go by, I come back and I SEE MY KEYS THROUGH THE DOOR. No one is at the front desk, the door is locked, there is no doorbell and I'm out of options. This place is a pathetic zoo, and it's a matter of time until all of their operations shut down. 0/10 for class, ambiance, professionalism, and now this.