On 12/7/2024, I saw an instagram post where BKLA was offering a discount for their swim academy for…read moreages 5-8. I purchase the swim package that's originally $300 but with the discount the new price was $240. My daughter and I were excited for the lessons that were supposed to start on 1/12/2025. On 1/11/2025, I received a call from BKLA stated that their contract had expired and they were relocating to another location. The other location was in a different area of Brooklyn, only offered lessons on Saturdays and Sundays, and only evening classes (specifically after 5 o'clock). This did not work with my schedule so I was told I had the option to cancel without being charged. I agreed to cancel my order on 1/11/2025. Today 3/7/2025, I have yet to receive a refund or any contact from BKLA. I've tried numerous attempts at outreach but their number continuously rings out or sends me to voicemail. I've left multiple voice messages, but to no avail. DO NOT do business with this company unless you want to be scammed out of your money. Such a horrible experience!! I would NEVER recommend anyone to purchase any service from this business. All I want is my refund so I can move forward in placing my daughter in a swimming program.

DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE. My daughter attended every session faithfully for three years and does…read morenot know how to swim or even float. These instructors are inexperienced in teaching. Each session my daughter is doing the same moves and they instructors dont differentiate levels. Plus no reputable swim program teaches people to swim with floaties. I reached out several times to swim Directors who have changed as well as the VP of customer Relations. Even the founder herself Tamara Galloway was contacted through linkedIn. She looked at my message and gave no response. These people do not care about customer service or providing quality service.

The Canarsie Blinks gym definitely deserves better…read more It's one of the few gyms in the area with a significant number of Black women, which is important because cardio equipment, in particular, is lacking and outdated compared to gyms in other neighborhoods, even ones just miles away. For example, the Blink Fitness at 2166 Nostrand Ave, near the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Junction Road, is much better than this location. Additionally, the Blink Fitness at 81 E 98th St in Brownsville offers a better experience with updated equipment and a more accommodating atmosphere. The equipment at this Canarsie location, on the other hand, feels worn out--loose, light, and ineffective. Some of the treadmills and step climbers are either broken or overcrowded, and there just aren't enough machines to meet the demand. This gym serves a lot of Black women in a predominantly Black neighborhood who depend on reliable cardio equipment, but I've noticed many of them are forced to go elsewhere. It's frustrating because a good gym location should serve the people in the community well, and this one doesn't seem to. I also had a strange experience in the locker room: there was a guy with a leaf blower drying the floor, and when I walked past, he yelled at me for walking on the wet floor. This was really off-putting. I understand he wanted the floor dry, but using a leaf blower seems like an ineffective and unprofessional method for a gym. I've never seen anyone use a leaf blower in a gym, and as someone who worked as a custodian before, I can tell that a mop or towel would be much more effective. It just added to the overall sense that this location isn't up to par. On a positive note, the lifting equipment is fine if you're into weight training, and the staff downstairs is friendly. If you're looking for something quick to drink, there's a dollar store nearby that sells energy drinks and water. I also like the smoothie and bowl shop across the street. It's frustrating because, with all the great supporting stores around, there's no reason why the equipment here can't be updated to better serve the community.

No hot water or heat over a month in February. Smh Machines…read morebroken for weeks at a time. Great staff but corporate it doing a good job.

I just stratred they made me feel at home. No judgment. A great place people friendly staff amazing…read morewelcoming. Highly recommend.

This is the best workout place ever. Coach Duffy is him!!!!! I totally recommend coming to this…read morespot if you need a coach to guide you in your workouts!

I heard about this place through a friend who was learning how to swim. As I am ending my 1st level…read moreof swim, I can say that I enjoy this very much. My swim instructor, Michael R, has been supportive and kind throughout the whole process and very patient with dramatics. If you would like to learn to swim, even at your big age, I would encourage you to check this facility out. There are so many activities for all ages to engage in. Tell a friend, tell a friend, tell a friend. The only complaint I have is the number of classes in one pool. It can be annoying to bump into another class space, especially when you are nearing the deep end of the pool.

My son takes swimming lessons here. Things seem semi organized. The staff looks pretty young but…read moreknows what they're doing. The locker room needs a facelift. The pool is a pretty decent size. My son enjoys it and thats all that matters to me.

Nice gym, friendly employees unfortunately of the 6 exercise bikes in the gym 2 have be in out of…read moreservice for weeks.

Horrible just horrible! Boss critiques the way the customers works out meanwhile he is frail…read morehimself! Old people bad music! Only good thing are the workers very friendly! Don't recommend this place too anyone tho. You will be critiqued if u lift too heavy or superset and stuff like that! Owner doesn't have a clue what bodybuilding is! Tried too say I don't know how too lift meanwhile I made more gains in 4 months than many do in a year! Stay away from this place! Heard the tennis is overpriced as well!

I just finished a 42 day challenge at Flatbush Crossfit. I lost exactly 20lbs in 42 Days. They…read moregave me a full meal plan. An accountability coach and I went to 3 classes a week for 42 days. It was challenging. Fun. And rewarding. It feels like a real community!! More like a family. Coach Orrie and Coach Jennie are both so motivating and caring. Thank you for keeping me on my game and make this an amazing experience. I am excited to start Crossfit full time and keep up a new healthy lifestyle. Thank you Flatbush Crossfit!!!!

Five words only.... I effin love this place…read more So what does that mean... Get your effin ass there quick to lose fat, gain muscle, become stronger, and be in the best shape of your life. Need I say more..... ok so go.... hahaha... Flatbush crossfit is definitely it!!!!!!!!!

I have been a member of Planet Fitness for over eight years. The management of PF of Remsen does…read morenot have any respect for the patrons. The "Stand Up Cable" has been broken for over a month and they never fixed it. It would have been fixed if the gym was in an affluent area. We, the people, demand better. We expect better from management and no wonder many people are leaving the gym. I am appalled by the way management treats the patrons. Disgusted Patron

If you live in the neighborhood, it's accessible which is the good part. However, it can get…read morecrowded af. Gangs of people who know one another hog equipment and too often equipment is broken. Certain days and times can make being there a nightmare.

I retired from the NYPD in September 2023, weighing 183 pounds and in good shape. Within two months…read moreof retirement, I gained 24 pounds due to poor eating habits and semi-depression. A part of me missed my job, and I lost myself in the process. Fast forward two years later, and I am 4 pounds away from what I weighed in the NYPD academy 22 years ago. I've achieved a 27-pound weight loss, and now I know how to fight. I couldn't have done this without Coach Terry and BKMMA.

Great crop of amateur and pro mma fighters at this gym. Well structured classes that make a whole…read morelot of sense compared to other gyms I've been to. They also have a variety of women's fitness (or mma) and a huge kids program as well. The head coach Terry really knows his stuff and has been running this gym since 2008. A hidden gem deep in Brooklyn

Overall a good gym, not great. The membership fees increase but the quality has declined. As of…read morethe first week of March 2025, the steam room is out of service. Let's see how long it takes for them to fix it. In September 2025, it was also out of service for nearly three weeks to replace light bulbs. The sauna gets full; especially before it closes. The pool is well maintained and the weights and exercise equipment is good. However don't go on Mondays bc everyone seems to go to the gym.

I had gotten a Groupon trial for a week. I was unaware that…read morethey had a lap swimming pool. After attending a few classes within the week, I joined. The staff are all professional. Joining was easy. The locker room is spacious. Plenty of showers. The steam room and sauna have plenty of seating. The place is very clean inside and out. I have been in the pool about five times and there are always 2-3 lifeguards. The gym had plenty of gym stuff, but I LOVE the pool! So happy I joined!