Been coming to OTF Bayonne for the last two months and LOVE it. Cannot say enough good things about…read morethis location. The staff and coaches are great (shout out to coach Amanda who does the morning classes; she has an awesome music selection). The coaches really push you to do your best and get those splat points! The front staff are super accommodating/friendly and will help you with whatever you need (had trouble linking my accounts in the beginning and they were helpful). The location is also brand new and spotless. The rowers aren't updated with touch screens yet but hopefully will come soon. They do have the elliptical and bike for those who need that option. They have started challenges like marathon month which is a really fun way to keep yourself accountable. No fun calendar's or theme days yet but hoping they will start. Pro's: they do temperature checks, have you wipe off each machine after use, mandatory masks (no face shields), and enforce social distancing by having us use every other machine. Also, there are many class times to choose from. Did I mention free and abundant parking?! End point: you like to work out, GO NOW! You will not regret it. Don't like to work out? GO NOW! It will change your mind set.

*** Update June/2024 ***…read more Once again teenagers 14-19 work out free for 3 months, from June 1st to August 31st. Planet fitness should have more respect with the members that pay their membership. The gym is crowded even during off hours by teens who talk and use their phones more than they work out.

this gym is no good anymore, ALWAYS broken machines! ALways takes weeks for repairs, dirty…read morebathrooms, constantly. we pay black card and always broken machines. Never mind the free summer for teenagers. Planet Fitness doesn't care about paying members. Gym is crowded enough and they took out the whole row of treadmills. Less machines all over. Then allow people to hangout on machines like a social club. Bathrooms are like High School Hangouts.

*** Update. This location was permanently closed as of 12/21/2025.***…read more They did not inform members in advance about their closure and people who didn't cancel on time got their membership transferred to another Retro location which was ridiculous. It was a sad and melancholic end for a gym that had been declining over the past few years and won't be missed.

Again problems with this place. Equipment not working and seems to take forever to repair…read more During fitness classes, they blast the music and will not close the door. The music is so loud that you can't think straight. I was told just to go upstairs. Most of the staff is rude and complacent. And the bathroom light still doesn't work. Can't wait until my membership runs out.

I am now done 5 classes so i can fully give an honest review:…read more How I found out about this place was at a community event and I got to try to rowing machine. First day of class was with Neil, very welcoming and listened to all of my concerns as I had a HORRIBLE experience at Club Pilates in Bayonne. He assured me he would watch me carefully and if at anytime i can ask questions. so going in to class we had a warmup... not too bad took about 10 mins to explain each station while showing a demo of how each station works (btw every week is a different set of stations AND pace of said class will go into further detail) okay jumping into it.... did squats (OUCH) i never did well with squats and man i was crying.... being that i am in no shape whatsoever i took a lot of breaks in between reps to catch my breath and all. Neil gave me a few pointers which I thought was great being that I haven't workouts in a while... I am asthmatic and again let me stress i have not worked out since the BS at CP so i left the class and sat down because my legs were in shock.. Neil came out to check on me frequently. Again HIGHLY appreciated of that as that shows the care a manager/owner SHOULD DO! (no i am not being nice to CP) so once the class was over i felt that it was a bit fast pace and I wasn't truly sure I was ready to commit so he gave me an additional free class (strength) to try out. I went back one week later to do the strength class. this one is indeed slower BUT as they say no pain no gain... the reps are more and or on the controlling side where the other classes is cardio, getting your heart rate up for the burn... i took less breaks with the strength but i also step outside to take it easy as this is still very much new to me. the coach for strength was Neil's sister Celine (family own) now the weekend classes changed from the normal 5 stations to 7 stations so I took the challenge and took a weekend class (that Wednesday I had made the commitment to join the pack) Sunday class was with coach Devon and she (Sorry Neil) is the absolute best coach i have had so far... her attention to your form and her pointers to do your best and just overall energy and good vibe made the Sunday class the best i ever had! My main focus is getting healthy, but making friends along the way would be cool... and i think and maybe hopefully i'll make a friend... i really like this place and did i mention there's two showers here??? they also have a recovery room but you have to pay extra for that (boo!) the gym is located at the old bayonne theater that has since been renovated to a multi office building. it is new and clean so yea i really like it here.. I hope this is detailed and it would help those who are also trying to be healthy but feel lost if they have ever been to a gym or if they had a bad experience at a boutique gym... not sure where alpha fit club falls but again i like it here and i hope they will continue to support me and others be well ohhhh i have to say i just had my class with Jon and one feedback i would say is that he lets us do our own warmups... which is okay i prefer to be instructed. nevertheless his positivity and high energy made his class also very enjoyable. tho my arms begs to differ as its been so sore... but in a good way!

Amazing HIT workout! It was my first time here since I was invited to celebrate my friend's…read morebirthday here! Besides work out it was so much fun! Location: it is located in Bayonne. The gym is on the second floor. Entrance is the door with a sign Optum above it. Gym: the gym was huge, equip with proper and functional gym equipments. You can see it is well maintained and everything seems to be cleaned regularly. There are lockers and showers too. And recovery room as well where you can use massage chairs, normatec leg compressions. Classes: well it was my first time and I felt amazing afterwards. They have 6 stations that you follow and each stations has different equipments and things to follow. There is a screen that shows you the training and rep to follow. Employees: Jon was amazing as a trainer/coach. He helped me all through out. Sasha the front desk is so kind. And lastly Bommer the dog is the star of the gym! Definitely will recommend this if HIT training gym in Bayonne. Will come back if I'm in the area.

it's not the equipment or the owner it's the first impression and the no-great and the attitude…read morefrom the kids running the place that doesn't make the difference. you can go visit Plant Fitness and see how it's done or LA fitness.

Clean, lots of machines. Friendly and helpful employees. Well rounded gym with reasonable rates.read more

I have recently joined Retro Fitness Bayonne with the Ultimate membership and I am overall…read moresatisfied with the Bayonne location. However, my experience with the Jersey City/Twin City location hasn't been very pleasant. First, let's go with the pros. Staff, similar to the Bayonne location, is friendly. Also, there's free parking since this gym is located near other stores and there's a big parking lot so even during peak hours you can find parking. The gym isn't big but it has decent equipment and the percentage of broken machines is small which is good. It does get crowded after 5pm but that's the case with the gyms in the area. Gym is clean, including the bathrooms which is good. The annoyance of people leaving stuff in the lockers without a pad lock is present so if you go during busy hours get ready to open at least 10 lockers until you find an empty one. Once again, this is a problem at other locations, I hope there was someone to check this and enforce the rules so that people can start locking their stuff. Now the cons. I live 2 blocks away from a Planet Fitness location but the main reason I joined Retro Fitness is because of the group classes. My wife takes Zumba and Body Combat and I take Spin classes. The Twin City location only offers Spin classes 3 days a week at 6pm and if the instructor is off by any chance there is no coverage. I took a Spin class for the first time yesterday and although the instructor was friendly, the class was very bad. It wasn't a true spin class. Lots of push ups on the handlebar and the exercises were all over the place. The worst thing in my opinion was when everyone was supposed to pedal backwards. I'm a experienced cyclist and I've been taking hundreds of Spin classes for the past 20 years and I've never seen such a thing. Pedal backwards? Also, this location doesn't update the website/app so according to their site there are Spin classes 6 days a week including Friday and Saturday which isn't true. Also, there are no Zumba classes on Saturdays although they are listed on their website. I'm disappointed because that was one of the reasons I joined Retro Fitness. If you want to know the correct schedule you need to call them every day or go there in person and check the board they have near the front desk. For now I will stick with the Bayonne location. If the twin city location find better instructors or adds more Spin classes I will update my review.

Good gym to go to. Not as big or fancy as the other gyms in the area but it gets the job done…read more Staff is friendly and they do an ok keeping it clean. Spray and paper towels are easy to find for the most part. Its a bit on the small side so when its busy you may have to wait a while for a machine. Atmosphere is ok, not full of meatheads. Plenty of parking and hours are convenient.

I first encountered Shape Fitness was in 2019. I had to abruptly leave the program a few months…read morelater. I returned in 5/2026 and Paula and Ray got me on track again. I tried many other programs, and this has been the most effective at reshaping my physical and mental approach towards fitness and nutrition. About two months in and my strength and posture has improved. The group sessions at 30 minutes, small groups - so far for my sessions 2 to 4 people. For the groups, your work out is what you make of it, the trainer offers modification for mobility limits (or until you get strong enough). Generally, the workouts are moderately challenging, so if you are lazy, you will not get the most out of the 30 minutes- so don't complain, give it your all and you will feel it! And if you want more challenge, the trainer will offer a modification. This is also all women, which I prefer. Pricing is more than most, but you are paying for the quality of your workouts and not the quantity of the square feet. Scheduling is flexible, but you must be on time for your sessions or else you lose it- again it is what you make of it The space is clean, temperature cool, and they offer free beverages and snacks.

Paula and Ray truly care about their clients and are incredibly knowledgeable about what they do…read more The 30-minute workouts are efficient, challenging, and always make the most of every minute. They have a great variety of equipment and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported. Since joining, my health has improved so much, and I'm grateful for their dedication and encouragement. They are also super flexible with their schedule.they do group classes and 1 on 1s.

I decided to try out CKO due to a Groupon and it was a interesting experience to say the least!…read moreThey do run specials such as $19.99 for 3 classes and gloves for new beginners to get a feel for the gym before joining. Located on Broadway, which is a super busy street, and all metered parking so make sure you come early to find a spot. Walking in for the first time was really intimating but everyone was very nice and welcoming. I explained it was my first time and they showed me the ropes and encouraged me to do better. I've taken classes with Juliana, Mallory and Marion and BOY, they were tough! I've never been more sore than after a class here, it definitely makes you work for sure. There are classes throughout the day, starting at 530A through the evening, which is beneficially for working people. Definitely worth the experience, will come back for more classes soon!

As someone who cannot workout without a trainer, CKO is perfect! The instructors really really…read moremotivate you to do more and challenge yourself. But don't be intimidated by that, they super encourage you to go at your own pace and modify if you have to (i.e. instead of doing laps around the gym, march in place between the bags!) The class also motivates each other. It truly is a great community that I'm so glad to be a part of. (I've personally been a member for probably 10 years or so at this point.) Also Juliana is the best, I almost exclusively take her classes. You see results so quickly too. They've recently included the use of heavy weights in class, which is my absolute favorite. Joining will be the best decision you'll ever make. Don't let fear or nerves stop you!