I absolutely love this gym. Michael the owner is awesome, and so reasonable. Lina has been so…read morehelpful to me. The gym is clean and so well managed. So wonderful how quiet and clean it is. Im very happy I decided to start living healthy again. Everyone is vaccinated. I feel safe and confident.

Great gym! I joined because of the location but have stayed because it's never crowded and very…read moreclean. When I requested a couple of additional pieces of equipment like bumper plates, the owner personally reached out and got them within the week. Very impressed!

Unfortunately, I just canceled my membership a few minutes ago. When the membership costs 330.00…read moreper month, I don't want to hear you're out of things(NO DISINFECTING WIPES FOR THREE DAYS NOW) or I can not buy a pre workout drink or protein shake because the cafe is closed for inventory. Lifetime has taught me a valuable lesson. Paying three times the rate of surrounding gyms does not guarantee better service. LIFE TIME - I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED. I was expecting so much more for that kind of money.

Nasty stuck up people. What happened to the Brooklyn of real human beings. I asked to use he men's…read moreroom urgently was told that the don't have a public bathroom and was a private club-thought by the signage it was a restaurant, every othr place I have used has been more than cordial to let an older person in to use that facility but not these arrogent .....!

Brooklyn Heights is a terrific neighborhood Equinox, set above a fairly commercial stretch but…read moreclearly woven into the daily life of the surrounding community. The club itself feels polished, spacious, and easy to settle into, with the second-floor setting giving it a welcome sense of separation from the street below.

Hello, my old friend. I've been on a bit of a hiatus from Equinox (and instead becoming a Barry's…read moredevotee), though I'll never say no to a good chilled eucalyptus towel. We were staying nearby and my husband had a guest pass and it was either vegging out in the hotel room, eyeing the minibar, or moving my butt, so off I went. This Equinox is situated pretty close to the Insta-famous picture spot of the Brooklyn Bridge that all the movies and TV shows feature, so be prepared to wade through a camera-wielding crowd. The stairs to the check-in desk aren't bad at all. If you want a Stairmaster workout before your actual workout, try the stairs at the Seaport location in Boston. Brutal. Layout is pretty typical for an Equinox - I did appreciate the natural light facing the weights area. Perhaps in a nod to what the clientele are clamoring for, much of the space is devoted to weights/machines, with all the cardio equipment in a smaller cluster near the back. When we went in the afternoon on a weekday, the space, particularly the locker room, was completely deserted. There's also a smoothie/juice bar on the first floor.

After decades of feeling uncomfortable about fitness, I started going to Orangetheory Park Slope in…read moreOctober--and I've been showing up almost every week since. The classes keep me on track, and I'm seeing real results. I never, ever thought I'd be someone who enjoys jogging on a treadmill, but now I actually look forward to it. Coach Maddy brings great energy and creative themed classes. I love Coach Frankie's music picks--they make early morning workouts go by faster. And Coach Nai has a great way of offering helpful tips without making anything feel awkward. Luke is always so welcoming at the front desk. This location stands out for its thoughtful amenities: they offer gym and shower towels and a full locker room--something you don't always find at other storefront studios. OTF Park Slope is also a fun way to meet more people in the neighborhood, and the Instagram shout-outs add a nice touch of motivation. I hope corporate OTF will upgrade the app and the fitness band to more modern tech - I'd love AI analysis of my stats. I recommend Orangetheory Park Slope to anyone looking for a fresh, encouraging way to get into fitness.

I LOVE this OT. I've actually never been to any other location, so I don't have much to compare it…read moreto, but when I first when in here I new I could see myself becoming a member (so I did). I first came in because of an offer for a first class free. My rep showed me how everything worked, including the heartbeat monitor on the arm band, which they give you for free on your first visit. An instructor walked me around the studio explaining the class format and made sure I was comfortable with water and a towel. When class started he periodically checked in with me but was not overbearing. I loved how while everyone worked out individually, seeing everyone's stats on the screen did make it feel like a team effort. I really appreciated learning about the different heart rate "zones" and later did research on this when I got home. My sales rep explained the pricing tiers yet was not pushy which I appreciated and I signed up within the week. The app made it very easy to book, see stats, etc. The club has fun challenges each month and really does have a sense of community. It was always clean and you can tell instructors here really care about the members. I only quit because I ended up moving to another neighborhood but this gym truly did change my physique while I was a member, making me stronger and noticeably had an impact on my cardio endurance. I'd recommend this gym to anyone.

Best gym in the city! It's expensive, but not nearly as much as equinox, and there are so many…read moreclasses / amenities that if you can afford it, it really is worth the price. I've tried a bunch of the classes but my favorites are hot yoga athletic, spin, boxing, and barre. Great instructors and challenging workouts. There's also a lap pool! You do have to reserve a spot, but I think that's for the best since it insures you don't have to wait for space to clear up. There are tons of squat racks / deadlift platforms, and while it often gets crowded, I'm generally able to find a spot within a minute or two if I'm flexible about what lift I do first. Same goes for the benching area. I don't use the other machines but it seems like there are enough to go around! There's a big turf where. they often run classes. It gets pretty crowded / tough to use if you're not a part of the class, though there is another room with turf / DBs and etc if you're looking to stretch or do HITT workouts or something. I almost always do spin for my cardio, so I'm rarely in the upstairs cardio area, but liek most gyms there are a million treadmills of various sorts, ellipticals, and etc. It looks pretty crowded up there post work, but my husband likes using the treadmill after work sometimes and he's never mentioned any issues getting a machine. A few other great perks: sauna / steam room, hot tub, robes in the locker rooms and Malin+Goetz products in the showers, a work space with plenty of seating, cafe with snacks and smoothies and etc (never tried it so can't speak to the quality), childcare (as long as your kid is 3 months or older you can drop them off for two hours while you work out). Probably more things I'm forgetting. It seems like some people have issues canceling. I had to deal with that, but hopefully that's been worked out! All in all a fantastic gym. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

I love Chelsea Piers Fitness! I'm a member at the Downtown Brooklyn location and I used to be a…read moremember at the Chelsea location (the best gym in nyc). The Downtown Brooklyn location has the BEST group of yoga instructors in NYC! I take an early evening hot yoga class Sunday through Friday. The gym also has great weight lifting and boxing classes. All the staff members are amazing, and the gym is very clean. I used to be a member of Equinox and LifeTime and I would definitely recommend Chelsea Piers Fitness over them.

All I can say is the place is legit and if you want to hit the bag or even get some mitt rounds in…read more This is the place to be. I went to Gleasons since I needed some bag work since I just got to New York. Coming in front desk personal will help you with your needs and charge you for your drop in and from there really you're ready to go. It's fairly an old school boxing gym and has a lot of culture. There was times when I would just mire the pictures all over the gym and really look at the history of how boxing came to be. I was offered to get some mitt work from one of the trainers but respectfully declined and was thankful though because some gyms just let you come in and out which is the goal overall. The gym was pretty busy at the time as well because the nearby hs youth came by for a fundraiser and there was free food and just prizes being given to the youth which was nice to see. I was also able to train near Pro boxers that were being filmed by either Top Rank/Dazn and it was amazing! I really was fanboying it out since I was training there and being surrounded by so much! All in all I'd recommend this gym to those who are either starting out in boxing and need a boxing home base near the Brooklyn area but also very friendly to those who just are in town and need a good sweat in or even just learn boxing basics!

Incredible gym in Dumbo We're all the real wrestlers come to work out and spar. Staff is friendly…read moreand it's always entertaining. Johnny Rodz is the club pro and he os as nice and friendly as can be. It's always a pleasure to pop in and talk to Johnny, as he says he's a great storyteller. 60+ years of wrestling, and he has experiences to share.

I have been a loyal patron of this gym for about ~3ish years but only recently started taking my…read moremembership seriously in the past year and started going here regularly. This gym is the best gym in the area by miles and I thoroughly enjoy my workouts here. Yoga classes are super fun, I love the instructors and unlike a lot of other gyms this place is truly home to a community. I enjoy seeing people of all ages and walks of life work out here, it's truly amazing and representative of the neighborhood. The high schoolers can be super annoying in the weight room and I know the staff has worked to curb their rowdiness by assigning them specific hours. I've heard a lot about towel service that used to be here but I've never experienced it, that would be nice to have back. The steam room and sauna are an absolute God send in the locker rooms and I really enjoy that the large pool has been segmented to avoid conflict with other swimmers. I've noticed if anything is out of order it doesn't stay that way for too long which I absolutely love. It's understandable in a big facility like this things will go out of order but maintenance is definitely on top of everything and deserves a shout out. It used to annoy me that the gym closed early but they definitely listened and extended their hours recently till 10 PM which I also greatly appreciate!!

I have been a member at the Prospect Park YMCA since 2021, and this has got to be the most poorly…read moremanaged YMCA I have ever been to. I stayed a member for so long because it's a convenient walk from my house, but I recently left here to join the Life Time and I couldn't be happier. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from my experience. The good: The pool. You really cannot get this anywhere else in/around Park Slope. That said, it is often crowded, with 4+ swimmers per lane, and the swim lane etiquette is not the best. They have lanes divided by speed - low, low/medium, medium, and fast - but basically I've found there is one fast lane, and all of the rest are slow. It feels like the fast-lane users are either former Olympic / Masters level swimmers, so I have to be in this awful position where I'm getting passed all the time in the fast lane, yet people get angry with me for going too fast in the other lanes. That's just my experience though. The bad: The free weight room. Basically, everything is overcrowded, and the etiquette is horrible. The free weight room has ONE power rack, which is insane for such a large gym. This is compounded by the hoards of teenagers that camp at the gym during peak time, sometimes leading to long queues to use any of the equipment. And the etiquette is some of the worst I have seen. People leave weights lying around on the floor or haphazardly put plates back wherever they feel, leading to a ton of clutter and general chaos. There is usually an attendant in the free weight room, yet they do absolutely nothing. Generally, the staff sucks. They do not greet you and just generally seem disinterested except when they are talking amongst themselves. The ugly: The locker rooms are just horrendous. Everything is filthy with dust everywhere. The lockers are super outdated, busted and rusting all over. There are often cockroaches in the dry sauna. But the worst is the showers. I think that was the final straw for me. It genuinely feels like a prison shower in that half the shower curtains are missing, and I even saw a bunch of blood on one of them. The ceiling is covered in mold; they don't even bother to paint over it. I don't need much, but I at least expect a clean and pest-free locker room. The state of it is shameful honestly. There is also no towel service, which is insane for how much you pay. Meanwhile, Harbor Fitness has towels, and the membership there is $76/month. All of this would be fine out of a low-cost, no-frills gym, but the cost of the regular individual membership is $96 per month, which is just out of line. The value is practically non-existent. They will also try to scam you when you try to cancel, saying there is a 15-day notice period, despite that being against the law in NYS. Bottom line, do yourself a favor and don't join this gym.

I've been training at 5th Ave for over 4 years and I love it…read more This place is different from a lot of other places I've been, so it's worth understanding that before you go. This is a boutique gym with a focus on personal training. I'm not a fitness buff -- I go to 5th Ave 1x / week to ensure I have at least one solid workout focused on strength training. The rest of the week I run, yoga, do workout classes or do strength training on my own with varying degrees of intensity/dedication. The trainers are experienced and high-quality, but above all this place provides a great place to work out in a relaxed atmosphere with a sense of community.

Let me say, I am not a gym person - I've joined several over the years and have never been able to…read morestick with it. But I needed to get in shape (for my wedding - cliche, yes, but a great motivator) and thought I would give FC a try. I live close by so convenience was a big selling point (I'm a little lazy - also a road block to the whole gym thing). As it turns out, I really like working out. Still not sure I'd feel comfortable surrounded by super fit gym rats at, say, Crunch, but I'm much more confident in my abilities now, not to mention physically trimmer and stronger. FC has a great system, with wonderful trainers who are friendly and supportive and not at all intimidating. I only with I could train with them indefinitely! It's not cheap but definitely worth it.

Let me start by saying that I'm not really a participant nor do I hold a YMCA membership. I took a…read morecouple of kids here for activities and this was my first time stepping into this enormous beauty. That being said, the Armory is pretty awesome. I enjoyed some cool air on this hot and humid day. I loved walking in and being greeted by smiling faces. I loved the space and the cleanliness of everything from the play areas to the bathrooms. The vibe is great. My entire time there I was thinking about making "roots." I'm talking about having kids and growing old... Forging a community with my kids and others people's kids for generations to come. No place in BK has ever done that to me before. Talk about warm and fuzzy feelings. I had them all.

I decided to quit the Armory after a promising few months. I got tired of waiting to use equipment…read morein the weight room, of the teens who never wipe anything down and of the kids in the cardio room who are there to play. Sad to go, it's a beautiful space and the staff is friendly. BTW quitting is NOT easy. I tried numerous times by email while I was travelling for work and landed up paying for months I never used.