What makes Retro in Middletown stand apart from the rest of the gyms in the area? Let me tell you…read morebecause I am so glad I made the switch over from another gym last year. This Retro is run by owners Alan and Stella and they are to be commended for their commitment to running a gym that operates very professionally while maintaining a hometown feel to it. I really appreciate the fact that the owners are onsite making sure the gym runs smoothly. They are very friendly and available to their clients. Their gym is very clean and the locker room smells good. The ladies locker room often has fresh flowers. They have a great selection of equipment. I especially appreciate that they have two excellent rowers and four excercise bikes with arms that provide more of a full body workout. The other gym I went to only had one mediocre rower and two of those bikes which meant oftentimes you had to wait to use them. And that was at a much larger gym. They have an outstanding training team that really care and go above and beyond led by Tom Wiley. Without his encouragement I wouldn't be much healthier today and 40 pounds lighter. They also provide nutritional assistance which I have found immensely helpful in helping me attain my weight goals. Trainer Elyse Kakos has been especially helpful in guiding me thru weight training and providing meal plans and recipes. Her passion to help clients holistically goes above and beyond any experience I have had or heard about being provided at any other gym. I would continue at this gym just for the excellent training provided to me that is invaluable. It's not expensive! Compared to many other gyms I think you get the most for your money at Retro Middletown. I also like that there is a wide age range of people there and people at all different levels of fitness. It's a very welcoming atmosphere I don't feel intimidated and people are polite. Lastly, I like their location with Walgreens right next door and Shop Rite in the same plaza. It's very convenient to work out and then go and get my groceries. For these reasons I think Retro of Middletown stands out and is an excellent choice!

Way too many young kids going there - they sit on their phone or have conversations while on…read moreequipment (they aren't using) and staff doesn't pay attention and says nothing. Left over a year ago because of it.

They are definitely improving this place - new cardio equipment and have taken initiative to spruce…read morethings up a bit and have a really nice shake bar and sitting area. The roof leaking is their biggest issue - fix that and this place is great!

Have been a member for years. Some of the front desk people have an attitude especially one of the…read moreolder lady's who works the desk and thinks she's the owner. Always something broken. Rain buckets when it rains. Pool is dirty. Also very expensive compared to other gyms around for what you get. Bad interaction with staff is a negative for me. Had an issue with a key tag... Provide a key tag and fix the problem. Handled very poorly. Equipment isn't that good, terrible atmosphere and the gym is cold in the winter.

This is not your typical small/non franchise gym, they treat everyone here like family and you feel…read moreit the second you walk through the open overhead garage door. Their slogan is "Always clean. Never crowded." and I have never heard of a slogan for a business to hold more true. The place is immaculate! The floors and all of the equipment are spotless! You could eat off the floors in this place. They have everything you need and it doesn't feel like your typical small gym where people are pushing you or have you on a regime. You can workout at your own pace or take part in a class, whatever fits your needs. There has never been more than two other people in there working out at the same time as me so you just feel like you can let loose and breath freely. Amenities are great as well, shower rooms, bathroom and lockers are always super clean and tidy. Definitely recommend checking out the garage if you want to switch up your average gym routine!

From the owner: A private gym built for good people. Membership is capped and application-based so it stays clean…read moreand never over crowded. Train on your schedule, 24/7. Apply at thegaragegym.co.

I'm not sure why the other reviews are so low I find that the lifetime gym is a great place to go…read moreto the amenities are very convenient and the Staffing is extremely professional as well as friendly I would highly recommend anyone the lifetime gym . In my history of going to different gyms I think what's important is that the gym doesn't take on an excessive amount of members where you have too much wait time in between doing your regimented workouts

I've been a day one member at Life Time Fitness Middletown, joining when the doors first opened --…read moreback when the gym didn't even have its liquor license or reliable electricity. That's why it's frustrating to see the direction things have gone less than a year later. For a gym of this size and caliber, the sauna and steam room are shockingly small. They feel like an afterthought compared to the massive footprint of the rest of the facility, and it's disappointing considering how much members are paying. What stings even more is being hit with a $75 per member increase in under a year. As someone who supported the gym from day one, it feels like loyalty isn't valued -- instead, members are left to absorb constant price hikes. Life Time has the potential to be the premier club in the area, but issues like these make it hard to justify the cost.

Great leg press! Like the real deal…read more Smaller than most pfits. Better than many others. Pfits comes through with a consistent clean space for getting pumped

I just switched to Middletown from another location out of plain curiosity, and two of the days I…read morecame in this week alone people were cleaning the gym. (At my last location I'm honestly not sure they ever left the front desk) Also the staff was extremely patient when I had a billing questions and explained everything to me. Highly recommend!

The place to work out. A gym with the latest equipment and a fantastic owner and trainer who is…read morealways there for you.

Been going here for the last 3 years and it's everything you could want in a gym. Has every machine…read moreyou could possibly need, with a great staff and community that makes me excited to lift everyday. Will always be grateful for the navesink fitness community!!

The service at this gym is fantastic. Individualized programs that can cost more or less based on…read moreyour physical needs. One on one instruction gets you moving without pressure. Caters to the 40+ set and ensures training and exercises that will challenge but not tax you. Eric is the best trainer!

Was excited to go in and get some help with Arthritis pain and lose weight! Sergei told me I needed…read morea therapist because I was not motivated enough! I showed up to the appointment- which was motivation enough for someone who is on constant pain! I have never been more humiliated and insulted in my life! Upon sitting down with him in the first minute he said he had doubts about me. This not a respectful environment or owner! An owner should not beat someone down for no reason

I like that the workout always changes and is never boring, yet the type of work out is predictable…read moreenough that I feel comfortable that I can follow along. I know I can rely on a treadmill component and a floor/row component and mentally prepare for those tasks. I also like that I can adjust my workout based on how I'm feeling that day (walk vs run ,heavier or lighter weights ). I very much value the professional trainers who guide us through the work outs and answer questions. Front desk staff are great too!

Worst place ever. Stalked me for months via annoying text messages about coming in for a free…read moretrial. I finally decided to give it a shot, and called about an hour prior to a class, they said they could accommodate me and needed me there 20 min before class to fill out paper work (and I am sure listen to a sales pitch). I said I would do my best, but there was fresh snow on the ground and the class started so soon. I rush there and arrived about 12 min before class, and they rudely announce they need to reschedule me because I was "late". It takes about 5 min to fill out paper work at a doctor's office, so I have no idea what they needed me to do there. Horrendous service. Bad attitude. Invasive marketing. Places like this should close. Working out should be a nice experience, it should relieve stress - rather than add it. I've had better experiences in NYC Orange Theories, but now will NEVER return to the franchise.

I cancelled my membership, in person, mere hours after the first of the month deadline. The…read moreAtlantic Club "wellness coordinator" said this wouldn't be a problem, so I joined another gym. I got stuck paying two gym fees at the same time because Atlantic Club lied about giving me a few hours grace. I would not have joined another gym if the rep had been honest in the first place. When I saw the charge on my credit card, I called the gym. According to the membership rep, no one should have told me that the computer system could be changed. There was one person who had authority to change the computer system and that was Kevin McHugh-COO of Genesis Health System. I have emailed Kevin McHugh four times and only once did he get back to me to tell me he would get back to me. The Atlantic Club passes the buck and hopes you forget that you've paid them any money. I have not forgotten. I have tried in good faith to discuss this with them. They have my money; they no longer wish to speak with me. Consider this before you give them your credit card number.

lots of potential on paper but guests in this facility make it impossible to come here. people have…read moreno courtesy. noone is aware of their space and everyone this they're home, my locker has been attempted to be open by gd knows who, people take your equipment. no parking and always fights in the lot. they are def way over capacity and the level of ghetto trash guests is really bad. maybe diff locations appeal to different people.

So I stumbled across D1 after realizing that a personal trainer is about $50 per session. I felt…read morethat I just needed someone to tell me what to do and for someone else to organize a workout. While a personal trainer would have done this, I also know a group exercise can do that as well. I saw some of D1's social media posts and watched some videos and I inquired over the phone. The owner of the gym called me back and spent about 10 minutes on the phone  with me. He went over what they offer, what the gym is like and was very thorough and ultimately he invited me to check them out.  I made my mind up and decided to give them a visit. Upon my arrival they said that they were expecting me and already knew my name. I was introduced to the staff and signed some release forms. They asked me if I would like to join them on their 4:00 PM workout, which I did.  D1 is pretty straight forward. A green turf area takes up most of the floor space, but there's also some really great weights and equipment in the back. The place looks and smells clean, the equipment is wiped off after every workout.  The workouts were awesome. The trainers were very professional and motivating as well. They pushed me in a way that made me push myself further than I probably would have myself, in a good way. I even was able to workout with the owner, he is really motivating as well. Classes that I have attended for adults were smaller, 5-7 people. I believe they also offer private lessons as well.  The schedule has workouts for children, teens and adults. Each day focuses on a different group; upper body, lower body or full body.  They did a consultation on my second night. Went over my weight, my body fat percent, and we created goals. They never made me feel awkward in the process and were incredibly professional.  I signed up for 2 classes a week. They also have unlimited membership that give access to unlimited classes.  I would recommend D1 gym to someone who is tired of the same results of some of the other commercial gyms. It is a great gym on it's own. It's also a good gym to supplement your other gym or workout routine. I would also suggest D1 for anyone looking for group workouts. I would definitely give them a try.

They advertise that they have equipment not found anywhere else. I sent my son there. The one on…read moreone is expensive $100 hour. So I enrolled him in group ... they have him doing dead lifts with no experience and throwing the same heavy medicine ball I saw adults using. End result after 1 session two fractures in arm. Orthopedic said I should write this because he said it's irresponsible of them.