After doing CrossFit for about a year, I decided to focus on weightlifting because I was tried of…read moredoing burpees. Since the seven months I've been training at Brooklyn Barbell, I have definitely seen progress in my strength and technique with the highlight being a 13 kilo increase in my clean. I highly recommend the coaching and programming to anyone seeking to weight lift. The recent addition of the AM session is great as well.

This place is great. Coaches are knowledgeable and amazing, and the community is rad. I'd write…read moremore, but I think that sums it up.

The sign is like the ones you set out for mosquitos. Let me explain I went here to review the…read morelocation for yellow and being an intermediate Pilates girlie I said I got this, I lied and felt like I got drawn in by the light and got my ass Zapped by the instructor one move almost took all of my oxygen and what was in reserve. Definitely contemplated life for a moment but baby was I snatched the next day.

Solidcore is the best Pilates I've ever experienced. The staff here is so sweet and the trainers…read moreare top Terry. I always get a phenomenal workout and I highly recommend everyone give this a shot and try and stick it out for the first three weeks and your body will transform. the space is always clean and it's very secure. I've never had any problems here. I want to give a shout out to my favorite trainers who are blaise, kasey and april!

My fiancée and I participated in the Movement 101 class and had an absolute amazing time: as a…read morecouple who have sustained sports injuries and are constantly hunched over a keyboard for work, it felt great to challenge ourselves with functional movements that go beyond the traditional yoga or CrossFit class. In lieu of the standard "fitness class", Movement Brooklyn focuses on incorporating movements from a variety of disciplines to help folks more efficiently and without pain. We can't wait to incorporate more movement classes into our workout routine! Kyle and Alexa have systemized their approach to teaching proper movement; the cross functional aspect of the curriculum makes every class unique yet applicable to one another. The best part about the classes is that anyone can join and you don't have to be a fitness guru to have an awesome time. If you're looking to feel better physically and mentally, I highly recommend trying Movement Brooklyn!

By far the most talented movement people in NYC. Kyle, the owner/teacher is an incredible guy…read more Highly recommended for those looking for a challenge beyond crossfit and all the other structured workout systems available today. They are on it!

I got a gilt package for 6 training sessions with Laura. She is very professional, but also very…read morepersonable. Laura is knowledgeable in fitness and I felt like the exercises we did were tailored for me-not just some cookie cutter fitness regimen. Laura pushed me to learn new things about my body-my strengths and capabilities, but she always made sure I did things safely and that I was not overexerting myself. I will miss working out with her!

Laura is one of the most professional and caring personal trainers I know. She truly cares about…read moreher clients and she gets results. Not only does she have a great knowledge of exercise science, she also understands people, and how to motivate the workouts so that they are fun AND effective. She will give you her undivided attention during every training session and will keep close track of your progress. As a fellow trainer, who has worked with Laura for 8 years, I can't recommend her more. She is a joy to be with and will make you feel good about your body and your fitness progress.

I visited Brooklyn CrossFit when I was in NYC for a week. I just emailed them and asked for their…read moredrop-in-policy. After they made sure I had the needed experience I paid 25$ for a drop-in and had a very, very nice workout with them! The location is just perfect, right next to the East River with a great view of the Manhattan Skyline. Nice new equipment and a great industrial feel! Coach Morgan did a very good job at explaining all the movements needed for the Workout of the Day and made sure to offer scaled-down versions where necessary. (And she had a more than impressive time for 15.5 on the Whiteboard!) The atmosphere overall was very friendly and welcoming! The other CrossFitters were really nice and had some good recommendations on where to get the best burger after the WOD. =) It's been the best CrossFit box I visited on my trips so far! I'd train here regularly if I lived in NYC!

Brooklyn Crossfit's coaches are welcoming, supportive, and helpful, and the quality of the classes…read moreis excellent. The programs are thoughtful and well-planned, and each session leaves me the appropriate amount of sore (as opposed to dead and unable to walk the next day!) It's a tough but sustainable workout with the bonus of a great group of people to do it with. The community of CrossFitters here is a positive one, and helpful to newbies! The gym itself is amazing; the light always seems to be just right, and there's a huge garage door that comes up when it's nice out.

Having lived in the neighborhood for 15 years, I can safely say Progressive Pilates is the best…read morestudio in Brooklyn. I've taken both group mat classes and private sessions and find all the instructors have a gentle yet challenging style that I haven't come across anywhere else. Working with the owner, Brynne, is particularly healing. I somehow feel like I've had a massage but also got a good workout afterwards.

I'm a guy who regularly lifts weights, runs on a treadmill, and plays softball. Despite doing all…read moreof those activities, I have a gut that makes me look like I'm 6 months pregnant (I do eat like a pig). I also have 33 years worth of wear and tear on my knees. I regularly practice yoga since it's a great way to mitigate stress. However, I've recently started to feel disconnected from yoga. You don't get individual attention in a crowded room with 70 people. The donation classes are smaller, but have inexperienced instructors. I'm not quitting yoga altogether. To quote Ross Geller, I'm on a break. I decided to try out Pilates, which is basically yoga sans random Hindu chants. Almost every Pilates studio that I Googled was prohibitively expensive. Fortunately, I stumbled upon Progressive, which has reasonable prices compared to other Pilates studios. After reading all of the positive Yelp reviews, I gave Progressive a shot and took the Monday 8 PM class. When I entered the studio, I was bewildered by all of the fancy equipment. The instructor was a woman who was about 5 feet tall, 95 pounds. I thought to myself that the class would be a cakewalk. I was in for a rude awakening. This class pushed me to the limit. There were times when I wanted to cry. Nevertheless, it was exactly what I needed. The mantra "no pain, no gain" is so true. Many of the poses worked my abs. There were also a few which caused me to feel a burn in my biceps and triceps. And unlike in yoga classes that I've taken, the instructor in this class worked out with us- she didn't just tell us what to do. Although we didn't use the fancy equipment, I definitely got my money's worth. There are a few flaws, none of which will deter me from coming back. The studio is very small- there was only one other student in the class. The space where the class is held is literally right near the door. This will be a serious issue in the winter. Another flaw is that the times in which the classes are offered are extremely limited. There's only one class per day on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The only evening classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays. A third flaw that's not the fault of the studio is that once the L train shuts down next year, it will be a pain in the ass getting here. Nevertheless, I'll cross that (Williamsburg) bridge when I get there.

The stretches we did felt felt good.  I have a stressful job with a lot of multi-tasking. One of…read morethe steps I really enjoyed was Gotcha Back. It felt like I was stretching and strengthening muscles I didn't know I even had  --my legs, arms, back, even my face! . As a matter of fact it felt almost like a 1 on 1 private session because the classes are small and Monifa spends a lot of time making sure you get the most from every minute of the class. I have to say I especially loved the affirmations because they're a good distraction from counting repetitions, instead you just recite the positive affirmations that encourage you to actually finish the workout. It's different, and I loved it! I would highly recommend this class yes!  This new location is beautiful and very accessible, Addo and Monifa are great people who are truly into helping others achieve their all around health goals!! Janice

Took the Monday 730pm legs and butt LTHYPE with Milan and it kicked my butt. You used 15-50lb…read moreweights, resistance bands and straps on a mat and on bench. You can adjust your weight and do it without weights. Lots of repetition and adjustment depending on your level. Great weight and resistance class, only negative is there's just lockers, spray deodorant, tissues, earplugs and bathrooms. There's not much of an entrance waiting area and the amenities are not really there. Took this class with class pass credits.

"Perfect workout for casually building the muscles"…read more I don't know of another place like this in NYC. No overly muscled meat heads here. Just regular people trying to go along a 45 minutes class and get their lifting in. - Well paces - Instructors explain everything - Mix of men and women. - Clean Downside - no showers and no real locker room Worth a try !!