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.

I need to come back for class. I came just to get a workout in but did not take my night too…read moreseriously. I did 30 min on the stationary bike and 30 on the treadmill . I was ecstatic to see a stairclimber aka stair master machine but it was occupied. The locker room is narrrow and awkwardly built but you won't spend much time in there. There are 3 floors including an infinity pool The front desk staff was very nice and everyone seemed serious about working out. I must return for a group fitness class. I was impressed by the circuit taking place as I got ready to exit . A-ok

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.

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

The cleaner in the men's gym was so rude to a customer. He basically shut down the sauna with a…read morecustomer still In there without any warning or polite communication. Gym is good overall but the changing rooms are not Mainted well and there is always a smell. My advice shower at home.

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.

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.

I dragged myself to an early morning class just so I could finally try the InBody scan, something I…read morewas actually pretty excited about. When I got there, though, I was told the scan had to be done before class and since there was no time before class it couldn't be done today (wish this information was given to me prior), when I asked nicely and said I'd be comfortable doing it post-workout - the person at the desk refused to budge and honestly came off a little combative. Then during class, my heart rate monitor didn't even work for half the time, so none of my effort got tracked -super frustrating. On top of that, they gave me the wrong monitor... which happened to belong to another Indian person. Coincidence? Hmm. Overall just a really disappointing experience. Not what I expected at all from this studio.

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.

Maurice at the front desk was fantastic!!! He was super friendly and helpful, excellent customer…read moreservice!!

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!!!

I took a we flow class on Friday at 5:30 PM. The class was pretty full. When you get in, you can…read morehang your coat by the front and there are a lot of lockers as you walk in right across from the lockers, there is a refresh station with deodorant, lotion, dry shampoo, a plastic bag for wet clothing, mints, tissues, face wipes. There's also a blow dryer. There is a water refill station right before you enter the studio. The studio is a rectangle so there's one row in the back and one row in the front. I've taken a class before in the east village, but never in this studio. I don't remember much except I love the music, which is why I go and it did not disappoint this time either. the class had the instructor announced positions, which is fine, but I do wish she could've demonstrated since I'm not an avid Yogi. You do about three or four different flows and then after you learn one flow, you have three minutes to do it on your own. that part I didn't really enjoy because sometimes I would forget the sequence and just felt lost. I could've done without that part and just had More instruction.

Staff was nice and class was great, but one of the regulars was really loud, rude, and ranting…read moreabout another yogi inside the class. No way to control that, but it makes me never want to go back.

I'm going to say this without hyperbole: This gym and the people in it have changed my life. My…read morebody and mind have gone through dramatic shifts in just over 3 months; from the darkest depths of depression, self-doubt, weakness, and laziness, to camaraderie, purpose, strength, and positivity. This is the type of gym you come to to learn and work at. The mirrors here are for technique, not flexing. The ring is for work, not Instagram. You don't want to waste a single minute of your time here, because any time this gym offers you is limited time that you need to value. And if you don't, you're stealing from the next person in line who cares more than you do. There is an air of machismo that permeates the space, but that doesn't imply sexism - it's something different. It's something that anyone of any gender can appreciate and use as a tool to advance their craft. It's something hard, smart, vicious - it feels revived and repurposed from days past, and it's something you may not even know you need. I did. And if you're reading this, you might too. Try to get a spot here. Sign up for just one class. It's not going to be for everyone, but you'll know right away if it's for you. And if it is, you're going to find exactly what you needed. Thank God this spot is here. I don't know what I'd do without it.

A great place to learn Boxing without breaking the bank. The setup is very much like a college gym…read morethat is: the workout of the day is written on the board, you do it to the best of your ability followed by bag work, pad work and coaching advice on your boxing technique. Overall I think that this gym offers a great Bang For The Buck considering that most Manhattan style Boxing gym's Segment and Monetize individual activities such as one on one coaching, pad-work or even the opportunity to spar. This gym, however, does it more or less as a complete package and at a reasonable rate. Including, if you can make it, Boxing/Boot Camp style classes in the morning, instructed by the owner. Like most boxing gyms in NYC, this GYM is somewhat rough around the edges. But when you get to know the people that work here and the trainers you will soon see you made a good discussion joining this gym, if your intentions are to get in shape and learn the art of pugilism. In a Nutshell, ... A TOTAL PACKAGE ....it's a good place to learn the sweet science without burning a big hole in your wallet.