Racked, a female co-founded startup, offers a great way to get a rejuvenating stretch!…read more I was at the mile high run club and one of the founders, Dawn, struck up a conversation with me. She is a lovely person with an inspiring story. I'm glad I got a chance to try a session with Racked, which has a location on the lower level of the mile high run club. My Racker (practitioner who stretches you) was really kind and knowledgeable about the Racked methodology. It was a gentle, but deep, stretch that left me feeling refreshed rather than ripped apart. I'd definitely return!

I was really looking forward to this, but it left my right scapula totally tweaked for a week. The…read more"therapist" bashed me around even though I told her to take it easy on my upper back closer to my neck. And I work out regularly (Pilates & boxing). Also, it's in some running club space and the table is right in the middle of where people cool down, as opposed to private. I would not go back again.

I've been going to this gym since 2019 when they started CrossFit and was new to the area. I was so…read morehappy to find a CrossFit gym that was walking distance. This year they made major renovations and improvements which included a sauna and showers. It's a good looking gym! Community is small which is great cause you'll know everyone's name! If you've never tried CrossFit, this is definitely a place to start. Not pretentious or intimidating at all. If you need help with nutrition Coach Kim is your go to as well as help with scaling movements Manager Coach Jan is an easy going guy you can talk to if you want to improve your lifting techniques. Overall it's a clean facility with great people and coaches! A vending machine for pre/post workout snacks. Also I heard they have a coffee shop opening up any day now that's attached to the gym! What more can you ask for!

I recently moved back to Jersey City and was in search of a home gym. Thankfully, I found Chilltown…read moreFitness and instantly felt at home. I dropped into an evening class and was immediately welcomed by both the coaches and members alike. My interactions were genuine and I was not met with a sales pitch or conversation about packages and payment plans. I was met with a conversation about what I was looking for and my goals. Being a member now for months, I can attest to the fact that the genuine community that I met on day one is still just as real and genuine today. The physical space of the gym works perfectly for me! It's clean, has good music, and all the equipment that I regularly use. All trainers are knowledgeable and friendly. The classes are challenging, fun, and have plenty of scaled options for all fitness levels! I definitely recommend dropping in and giving it a try!

I took a HIIT class here via class pass man was it good. I arrived and had to sign a waiver and…read morealso received a tour of the gym and was told what the gym offered. The front desk attendant was nice enough and after brief pleasantries I went to the woman's locker room which was stocked like a nice gyms locker rooms are normally.- Toiletries, electric lock lockers, steam room and sauna. The workout room was clean, it HIIT stations had accompanying iPads so that if you forgot a exercise there was a literal moving reminder. A day later the instructor call as a follow-up and asked about my experience, requested feedback, and invited me back for another class. I thought it was a nice touch. I'll be back

Had a great workout with Ricky. Still felt sore after 2 days. Ricky provided clear instructions for…read morefirst timers like me and motivated us to push harder in an encouraging way. The showers and locker rooms were clean. I would have loved to have used the sauna but was already over heated from the workout. Will definitely be back for a fun and sweaty workout with Ricky.

I've been to two boot camps this year in NYC. The first one, I injured myself to the point that I…read moream STILL visiting the chiropractor for adjustments. The other one was so light that I barely feel like I worked out at all. Phoenyx Fitness has been THE BEST one I have attended so far. For one, this truly is a "at your own pace" workout. My biggest grips with previous classes is that they either killed you and if you weren't prepared too damn bad, no pain no gain. The other was just you can work at your own pace but the instructor set such a low pace that it wasn't very challenging . You definitely get your money's worth with Malenna and the awesome instructors at Phoenyx (I've had most exposure with Kaelynn - sp?). I also started this in the summer so the classes are outdoors. The bad news is - it's rain or shine. the good news is, the classes keep you on your toes with differentiating workouts AND parks. I love when they are held on the UWS for selfish reasons (ha ha). The class runs by so quickly that before you know it, the hour is up. I especially love the 6 am classes - by 7 am you are completely done for the day. That is totally cool.

Malenna totally rocks. She keeps us moving without barking and is genuinely excited to be there and…read moreto keep us going. The moves aren't complicated, but she knows how to use them to work you to the core. I am so happily sore now that I could cry. Looking forward to the next hour-long warrior workout!

I have been attending weekly intro pole dancing classes for 10 weeks, I have taken the chair dance…read moreclass and the floor flexibility class. All of these classes have been great and I highly recommend trying them. First of all, I'm new in town and don't know anyone so I took my very first pole class by myself. I was nervous, but the instructor, Autumn and other students were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. Secondly, I don't have any gymnastics or dance background, but Autumn structures the class to accommodate each student's ability. So if you're feeling like you're not capable of learning pole dance I assure you that you are and there's a class at this studio that is suitable for your needs. Also, with the price and parking it's incredibly accessible. The price is really reasonable. The intro package was the best deal around. At the time, (not sure if it's still going on) it was just $30 for three classes. The parking situation is THE BEST! They have two lots right in front with open free parking. I couldn't write this review without mentioning the beauty of this studio. It's on the 4th floor of the historic Yardly building in Union City. It has a spacious loft feel with high ceilings, lots of windows and city skyline views of the Freedom Tower. It's the perfect space to inspire movement and feel empowered. Lastly, it's important to mention COVID precautions. Masks are recommended and most people wear them. The poles are set 6 feet apart and are wiped down with alcohol frequently throughout class. I always feel really safe there and appreciate the precautions taken. I feel like I'm just starting a long journey with pole dancing and I'm really happy to begin here with Lovely Lioness. I sincerely recommend giving this studio a try because I think you might fall in love with pole dancing and their community the same way that I have.

Love this studio! The prices are very reasonable and the instructors are amazing! Super encouraging…read moreand are always helping you to improve. Definitely recommend taking a class if you never have, they have a beginner package that's cheaper so you can try out 3 classes.

Shout out to Sarah, Tomas, Autumn, & Melanie!…read more I completed the Fall 200 Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training with FlorYoga in 2020. Although the program was virtual in its entirety, it still managed to have the perfect level of feeling intimate and immersive - as there were enough of us to be able to work with a "buddy system" when preparing for practice teaching and other reviews. Just about our entire cohort still keeps in touch with one another. We're a supportive bunch, and I'm happy to have met some new friends :) The team's teachings are very inclusive; reiterating that teaching yoga is beyond what we might see in the media (fit women that are extremely flexible and can do complicated postures). The yogic practice is about feeling good, so as teachers, we learn to let anyone feel good in their bodies - *ahem* modifications and props are key and great to have in practice! FlorYoga's manual is thorough and is definitely something that I'll keep referring back to for years. Some bonuses: for someone like me that isn't all into science, Melanie did such an awesome job at teaching the anatomy portion of training (I genuinely enjoyed it). There are additional workshops throughout the training for TTs (ex. Autumn's Chakra Workshop / Janine's Meditation Workshop) which was yet another added component to be excited about. Though the exams are lengthy, they're nothing to be scared about and are actually an amazing opportunity to get the creative juices flowing and find your voice as an instructor.

The 200 hour YTT program was great and I chose it because of the many years of experience both…read moreSarah and Tomas have practicing and teaching yoga. The training cohort was small and intimate enough that each student got very valuable feedback and personalized attention yet big and diverse enough that we were also able to lean in and learn from one another. It was a well rounded foundational course that gave me all the skills, knowledge and confidence to begin my professional yoga journey. Highly recommend!!!

If you're already a member at The Cliffs, you've probably been upstairs to the fitness loft. If…read moreyou're looking to take your climbing or just your general health further, then First Ascent Fitness works. Here's how I know: It started in late 2015 when I realized my climbing at The Cliffs was plateauing - that is to say I wasn't progressing to more challenging climbs. I'm 5'3" and then weighed 145lbs with 22% body fat. I was struggling to send 5.8 routes. So in mid-December (before the New Years Resolution Rush) I decided to get a fitness assessment at the gym upstairs. I was never a "gym guy" but I had participated in fitness activities before - cycling, martial arts, and of course most recently, indoor rock climbing. I met with Trevor who set me up with Peter (who is no longer there) for a 30 min fitness assessment. Half way through Peter asked, "Do you want to try some moves?" We went through a few core exercises, push-ups, pull ups, and box-steps. I got through them all no problem. It was actually fun. We fist-bumped and I sat down on a blue chair next to Trevor's desk. As soon as Trevor came over to ask how my assessment went, the lights started to go dark and colors faded. My head felt like an anchor and my mouth was dry. My chest was heaving and I was soaked with sweat. Just as I was about to black out, I stumbled over to the trash can at the top of the stars and vomited. I heard people sarcastically cheering downstairs at the check-in desk. I needed no further justification to sign up for their 3-month deal. This was not how I wanted to enter my 30's. I trained the first month with Peter at 30 min. sessions 3 x week. The next month with Chad and Trevor for 60 min. sessions 3 x week. The last month was with Trevor back at 30 min. sessions 3 x week at a playground near The Cliffs where Trevor put me through what he fondly refers to as "Schoolyard Bully" sessions. Then I signed up for a fourth month of Schoolyard Bully sessions with Trevor because I liked it so much. Kettle-bells, pull-ups, box-jumps, resistance-band sprints, tricep-dips, medicine ball tosses, and every variation of pushup imaginable, all while continuing to climb and participate in Chad's Climber Core classes on Weds. & Thurs. I also worked with Dan the nutritionist. When we started I had already worked much of the "junk" out of my diet. He helped me focus on the macro and micro-nutrients I'd need to keep training and maintain energy while losing fat-weight. With his help I've moved into a vegan diet without losing muscle mass. I now weigh 125lbs and have 12% body fat which sometimes dips below 10% if I cycle to the gym. I can send most 5.10s on the 55' wall and can now work through 5.11s. You will sweat. You will breath heavily. You will be sore. But if you commit and trust Trevor, Chad, and Dan at First Ascent Fitness, you will look and feel the best you ever have in your life.

If you have fitness goals then go see Trevor! He's AMAZING! While in NYC for 2 weeks, we worked…read moretogether on achieving my objectives during this short period of time. Trevor created a wonderful balance between pushing my limits and post workout recovery. He has given me tools that I can now use to address areas of mobility that have been a constant issue. Six training sessions later I am stronger and have less strain in my back than I've ever had.

I took Declan's Strength and Conditioning class. It was a good workout. We used dumbbells. The…read moreclass took a full 45 minutes. I like how he encouraged the 10-15 members in the class to push themselves. When he passed by me with my 10 lbs weights, he advised me to take my neighbor's 20 lbs ones. If you want a class where the instructor shows you the right form, I highly recommend taking his class.

I've been coming to Byklyn for just over a year. I've gone to spin classes, strength and…read moreconditioning classes, and their new (and much loved) heavy lifting class. while I have my favorite instructors, every instructor is extremely kind, motivating, and approachable. the facilities are probably not as flashy as pricier gyms but it doesn't matter. the people there (both staff and other members) are friendly and it's good vibes all around. the quality of the rides and classes are stellar the gym feels like a community as you see the same people every week and it feels rooted in Brooklyn. Even so Byklyn is welcoming to new members and already you feel like part of the community from your first few sessions.