So over this place. I give up trying to join or do a class. The b---- at the front desk waved me…read moreaway like I was a criminal today. Sick of it being locked/closed/so exclusive. It's a freaking YMCA. I live right there. I don't get how people get in. If it's not an exclusive club, how can you get people to sign up if there is no one there to take your money or there are sour pusses at the desk who don't like people. Maybe I'm the crazy one but I'd had zero problems at any other sort of establishment. Non-ironically wondering if I look like a horrible member from the past and they think I am him I've done all sorts of classes across the city and do not get the way this particular local place runs/is so unaccommodating

The poor wouldn't like using this facility, but the Ridgewood…read more This is a pretty cool YMCA, and the main problem here is parking. Also it's a little bit cramped and gets a little bit busy in some regards but overall I like the place and they think it's a good gym - better than a lot of the ones in Queens and Brooklyn as well. Not as lavish and fancy as Manhattan but then you wouldn't expect to be. They've done a good job for Ridgewood and if they just had some great parking then I would probably give them five stars. Fairly new equipment across the board kind of like mine. I parked illegally for 3 hours and nothing happened to my car, but the fact that there was no legal parking (and I looked for a long time) is the only reason I can't give 5. One of the employees had a crush on me, and it was mutual. She gets 5, easy. I guess I'm easy, too.

Love love love this place!…read more I have taken yoga and pilates at this location and absolutely love it. The studio is intimate, clean, and welcoming. I love all of their classes and just started an equipment class which has improved my body and overall mood. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Love this studio and so glad I found it. Highly recommend.

Today was my first visit and what an amazing place extremely organized and very clean. The owner…read moreElaine was very nice. My yoga, instructor Kay was so on point and very attentive. She was helping and guiding me throughout the session. I highly recommend this place. I will definitely return.

The one star is for the ridiculous non-responsiveness of this business…read more I recently purchased a class online, they accepted my money but to date (almost two months later) I haven't been able to register for a class, or get anyone to call me back from this business. Left messages and sent emails. Nothing. Finally gave up on confirming a class for the money I paid, I simply asked for a refund. Again, I requested the refund of my online payment via email and phone. NO RESPONSE.

I absolutely love this space! It's such a great addition to the LIC community…read more The classes are fun, challenging, and well rounded, and the instructors are motivating and super friendly. There is also a fantastic variety of classes. My personal favorite is Power Tower, which will make you sweat and have your abs sore every time . Go here and do Pilates! It works!!!

I have been going to Westside Pilates for the past few months. The studio is clean and bright, with…read moreI think four or five reformers, a couple of chairs, and a couple of towers. This studio has been in the neighborhood for years, and is a very great fitness staple in an area with a dearth of exercise studios ( maybe because most buildings have their own gyms). I have found Westside Pilates to typically be quick to respond over email, and are always easy to reach that way. I've been doing duet lessons with a friend, which have been great. We have had Lindsey as our instructor. She is very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and friendly. I am currently pregnant, and Lindsey has been making really great modifications for me based on the progression of my pregnancy and my physical limitations. I have enjoyed my experience with Westside Pilates and would definitely recommend!

I usually only leave five-star reviews. But my experience with Westside Pilates is very…read moredisappointing. This review is about the management, not the instructors -- I have no complaints about the instructors themselves. I was extremely disappointed by the way my cancellation was handled, particularly by Anna's dismissive and unprofessional communication. I became suddenly ill (possibly stomach flu) and contacted the studio to cancel and reschedule. I was told that I could make up the session with any instructor or with my previous instructor. The wording was vague, and I was never told that I had to contact the studio again within one or two weeks. When I later tried to use the session, I was told that this newly stated one- or two-week requirement meant the session was forfeited. I explained that this requirement had never been communicated to me. I told the instructor before that I had to go back to Asia with my kid for the summer. However, my request was denied and my follow-up email was ultimately ignored. My issue is not with the instructors. It is with the lack of clear communication and the management's handling of the situation, which I found unnecessarily dismissive and arrogant.

As you'll see from the other 1 star reviews on Google this place is NOT IT. I've been a member of…read morethis studio since 2021. Today they decided to cancel my membership and kick me out of the studio (I see I'm not the only one they've done this to) for asking to be refunded $10 for cancelling a class less than 8 hours in advance because something with my sick dad came up. This studio is built on greed and the only thing that made me stay so long was the convenience and the few good teachers. I wish I had never given them my business. I have nothing good to say about the management staff who are rude, insensitive and incompassionate, all they care about is making money. I recommend finding a studio that isn't built on taking advantage of students, and built on the actual principles of practicing yoga. I'm sure the owner will respond by making something up about how I've been "disrespectful" which is just a blatant lie since all I do is come in, take the class and leave. Do yourself a favor and DON'T GO HERE. Like others have said, I'll be finding where else the teachers instruct and take my money there.

This yoga place rocks! I've done bikram 90 and bikram 60 with music. Both times the teacher was…read morevery knowledgeable, fit, and had a calming voice. They also both remembered my name which is better than average. The music was not distracting either. The studio itself is alright. The room is sufficiently hot, there is only one bathroom and shower combo. But they have a coed changing room in the back down some steep stairs. Also there's a shoe rack and cubbies in the lobby, so two places for storing your stuff. They offer some good deals through Groupon and such so keep Those eyes peeled for that. I think the most disappointing thing is that it's not super close to the MtA so I gotta trek a bit from my home

I've been going to this gym for a few months now, but I haven't seen many reviews on how it is for…read moreOlympic weightlifting yet. I thought I'd leave a review on my experience here so far. Their setup is awesome, with 6 hardwood platforms with infinity racks that span all of them. They have all the standard kg bumpers and nice 15 / 20 kg bars available. There's two power racks on the first floor and many more on the second, and they all have safeties. The first floor doesnt usually get very crowded except for a couple days during which there are classes between 6-8 but even then, you should be able to find a place to lift. If you're looking for coaching, Coach Joey runs two 90min sessions a week and provides exercises for a third session in the week. The first day is usually focused on snatch and the second on clean and jerk. There's a heavy emphasis on proper form, and I've found it to be an excellent environment for someone who is still learning the lifts. Usually there's no more than 6 people in the class, so each person gets plenty of individual attention. Lastly, I just want to mention how great the weightlifting community is here! Everyone I've met is pretty dedicated to the sport and super welcoming of new lifters. I've been given a few tips from others that have really helped me get better.

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 have been working with Mary for over three years. Through regular sessions and listening to her…read moremany tips, I got in control of my flexibility, appearance and weight. I leave her sessions appeased, and she always adapts our work to my personality, goals and physical state. Pilates with Mary is a key helper to your health.

I came to Ragan Pilates after hip surgery and a year of PT. I never thought I would be active again…read moreand within one year I have no more hip or lower back pain. I had taken other Pilates classes before, at gyms but Ragan Pilates is a much more hands on, personalized and professional experience. If you want to get fit & or feel good then try it!

You know that one class instructor in your gym that is so good you can't wait for that day of the…read moreweek again? EVERY trainer at this gym is that instructor. This place is a 21st century version of Cheers minus the alcoholics. I've been a member since the day Chalk Gyms opened and no matter how far I moved, I could not find a gym that is even remotely as good as this one. Chalk has a great sense of community, everyone knows your name and the people that run the place really care about your experience. Great variety of equipment? Check! Equipment well maintained? Check! Super clean? Check! Allot of space? Check! 360 sunlight!? Check! Covid safe? Double check Typical "gym vibe" free (aka- body building folk drinking from a jug and grunting while lifting weights ). Neither is it a yuppy douche spot where the members come in to look pretty and judge you. We all know the reasons you don't want to sign up to a gym, it's gross, it's smelly, grunty sweaty gorilla types are dragging their knuckles on the floor, you feel self conscious about not knowing what to do... All of this goes out the window here, this is a fun space with quality people that will let you do you. Btw, they have freaking free saunas!!! (minus the current covid restrictions), good luck finding that even at gyms that are triple the price!

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