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with a significant number of Black women, which is important because cardio equipment, in particular, is lacking and outdated compared to gyms in other neighborhoods, even ones just miles away.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!

This is an incredible facility. Honestly I can't believe the service that I received!…read more Pros: - Gabrielle helped me book a coach (and we had a lot of back and forth and she was so patient) - The courts are incredibly clean, new and the nets are in great shape too. - There are showers to use with body wash, shampoo and conditioner. - The other staff offered us rides back to our hotel! Wow. We declined and ordered a taxi. It was raining and they even tried to stay until our car came so that we would be cold instead of shutting shop and going home! - The price is incredible $125 for a semi private indoors. Other NY lessons I called on were $150-$400!!! - Here comes the best bit. Our AMAZING lesson. My husband and I are good players (rated 4.5) but this man MAJORLY improved our game in ONE HOUR. His name is Arcadi Edelman and whether you are a beginner, advanced, a junior or adult - this man will make a powerful difference in your game. Fast. Cons: - You need to bring your own towel for the shower. - No water on the courts.

Thank for opening new location! You guys awesome ! Great, clean, spacious facility, amazing…read moretrainers and in general- atmosphere is very positive

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 have been going to this gym for two months since my previous gym closed. I have tried other gyms…read morebut this by far is my favorite. Sam (owner), Arianna and Savannah are very friendly and welcoming. They are knowledgeable and take their time when they train people. Unlike other trainers I've seen in other gyms they take an actual interest in the person they're training. Their classes are always well attended and the people that take them genuinely enjoy them. The gym is itself has top of the line equipment that is well maintained. It's never "crowded" and the people that train there are all friendly and down-to-earth. If you're looking for a gym I highly recommend BK Fitness

New gym in the neighborhood with organic supplements to help fuel those muscles. Thank you to the…read moreowner who was on premises as well as the staff for giving me this impromptu tour. I will be back soon!!

A couple of the trainers are very rude, unprofessional, and lack customer service. They are…read moreactually part of the management staff and think they can be assertive to people that are paying for a membership, a membership that is part of how they make a living. I think August and Leroy should be demoted/transferred they don't know how to address strangers that they don't know with respect and dignity. I keep speaking up for myself and people are treating me like I'm not the customer that's being treated unfairly. The gym, location and atmosphere are great for me just a couple of small men with a power complex that need to be reminded they are at work and not outside!

I am currently on my 4th membership with this gym since the gym opened. I started shortly after…read more24-hour fitness on Tilden Avenue, closed their doors and honestly, I have never had a problem with any of the staff members. in the gym. The staff there are respectful and courteous. Now the way that I am built represents my competitive background. I have gained and loss weight over the years. I try my best to stay in shape and have recently loss at least two dress sizes. The management recently brought on a new staff member who is so obnoxious, she saw me once and she just openly started to criticize me with the other trainers. that one of the trainers asked her openly, "why are you talking this way? "Hello, I am not deaf, I heard what you said." "Who does she think she is, a bodybuilder? BTW: I am and it's none of your concern. You are not paying for my membership or anything that I do. She appears to be extremely uncomfortable with my presence, either she is intimidated or jealous. She continues to make disparaging remarks whenever she sees me, and I am shocked that the management team would put someone with this level of unprofessionalism to represent their establishment. Dear, I understand you'll never be able to train me, but you don't have to make yourself so obvious nor do you need to present yourself as a street thug. Your behavior scares me, I feel that I might have to call the police on you if you keep up the harassments.

Overcrowded, hard to get equipment. There are so many people that a lot of exercise machines,…read moreweights are hard to get. Once you get a hold of the weights there is no room to exercise as the equipment and the racks with weights and people already exercising are so close to each other that it is difficult to find space to work out. Same for the parking. It is usually full, so allow extra time to drive around to find a spot in the street.

Been coming here for years even back when it was golds gym. Gym equipment staff and amenities have…read morealways been top notch just a overall great place. But in recent years seems the standards that were upheld that made this place great have greatly diminished. Customers no longer clean up after themselves, re rack weights or treat the equipment with respect. This place has become just another fade gym that people follow and come and ruin. The actual culture of this gym has disappeared and it looks like I be looking for a new place to call piece.

The gym is pretty good, the only thing I'll change is adding a smith machine that goes down alllll…read morethe way down!! or just changing the hip thrust machine it bruises my pelvic bone the next day ouch!! but overall good gym , could upgrade some machines though

I LOVE me a good gym at a good price. Harbor has both. Yeah, it's no-frills but they have all the…read moreequipment you need AND a smoothie bar. It's cheap, has great hours, and the staff is awesome too. Downstairs is all weights and they have a bunch of cardio upstairs. It's cheap cheap cheap and you get a sports bag when you join. Glad I found my Brooklyn gym.

I appreciate Skip's unique knowledge and understanding of anatomy/physiology, something you…read morecertainly do not experience with average trainers of this era. Also, he is fair in his pricing model and operates with integrity. I have trained off and on for 5-6 years at this point and each time I return, there is no judgment. Say it with me: working out is a lifestyle and NOT a fad. Note that the program works when you do, just like anything else in this thing called life. One key to remember is that your diet is 85%. Again, diet is 85% of this and you will never outperform a bad one. Every personal trainer isn't for every single trainee and that is okay. If you want an Equinox experience, you must pay that cost! Chatter aside, you cannot discount the brilliant personal training and nutrition program that Skip has built which focuses on a few core things: water intake, macronutrients, plus an abbreviated training schedule. Just do it.

Terrible attitude. I usually don't leave bad reviews for black owned business because I understand…read morethere are growing pains, but after coming here and reading other reviews, I see I'm not alone in this experience. Sharing mine so you can make an informed decision. I DM'd for more info on the program because I'm not gonna spend hundreds for something that's not sustainable for me. Skip was rude, dismissive, and refused to provide info about what kind of nutrition and exercise is part of his program. That's basic customer service. Go to any website and you get at least a FAQ overview. I provided 1 screenshot for context on the way he speaks to people, but there are many more examples. Also check out the not recommended reviews. There are Black health/fitness coaches out there that value and respect their potential clients. Skip is unfortunately not one of them. Do not recommend.

The best in Brooklyn Solid well maintained equipment organized clean open convenient hoursread more

On Friday evening, the Booty Builder and Core More classes had more than 60 people. And I think…read morethis can be hazardous. I also doubt that your insurance allows this... Why do you run Zumba or cardio dance every day, when almost no one shows up for them, but the popular classes are only once a week? Why don't you just add more sessions of the popular ones? You can delete as many bad reviews as you want, but that doesn't change the fact that the gym is overcrowded because of your unprofessional management.