I feel lucky to have found Greys Gym for a few reasons: 1) It's small and the one-on-one training…read moreis personable, effective and avoids the chaos of a big chain gym like Crunch. 2) As an over-50 guy, I need a training program that will challenge me, but not risk injury and the trainer I work with, Serge, is very sensitive to that. 3) It's in Clinton Hill, really close to my house in Fort Greene, and being able to walk down leafy residential streets a couple blocks to get to the gym and then stop in for a neighborhood coffee on the way home beats dealing with subways or traffic-clogged streets.

The gym is small but well maintained and has solid equipment. And the trainers that I had: Brad…read morethen Charles were both great. So you might be wondering, why the two stars? The owner. He churns through trainers like nobody's business. He went through at least 6 of them in the 15 months I worked out there. There was a point at which he got into a dispute with the landlord of the building that resulted in a cease and desist from the city for failure to have proper permitting. I'm told it was over a leak that had not been fixed, and indeed for at least 6 months, there has been a jury-rigged funnel and tube to deal with a leak coming from the apartment above. Despite the owner, I enjoyed the trainers and continued working out there twice a week until I moved.

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.

I was able to take two introduction courses and found them to be both challenging and fun! The…read moreenvironment is supportive and welcoming, with mostly female classes. There's definitely a slight bit of a learning curve learning the moves, that might require you to take a few classes before you feel have it figured out. Is it just me being old or is it just a tad too loud in this studio? I fear I'm probably just too old. The class itself are dance/ Pilates inspired and are low intensity but with more reps.

I had always belonged to a large gym. After the pandemic, I joined Pure Barre in Park Slope and…read morehave never looked back. Classes are in a small setting where the instructors are friendly, high energy, knowledgeable, and still able to give you individual correction on positioning and technique. As an older member, I see that my body is leaner, my core is stronger, and most importantly my balanced is better. Melissa C

I'm obsessed with SLT and this Park Slope location in particular!…read more The reformers are top-notch, the method is very traditional and classic lagree, and the instructors are very well-trained. They have a keen eye on form, cue transitions seamlessly, and sequence moves in a way that causes muscle fatigue while switching it up and not leaving you lingering in one particular move for too long. My favorite coaches are Casey (she used to teach at Studio MDR in Southern California, which is major lagree street cred), Elissa and Chase. Their routines are always creative, spicy and leave you wanting more! Happy working out, Yelpers!

I signed up for a class through the Gympass app 4 days ago and arrived early to complete any…read morewaivers as it was my first time attending. Upon my arrival, the receptionist informed me that my reservation was not showing up in the system, despite having email and app confirmation directly from the studio. Despite presenting evidence, I was told there was nothing she could do. I suggested manually signing me up due to what appeared to be a system error, but she claimed she lacked the authority to do so. When I requested to speak to the manager for authorization, I was informed that the manager was off that day. Given the half-empty class and my effort in traveling 40 minutes to attend, I expected some level of leniency or understanding. Unfortunately, I was not permitted to take the class. I understand that technical glitches can occur, but the lack of a backup plan or any effort to accommodate the situation was disheartening. I believe in fair treatment and flexibility, especially in situations where the fault lies with the studio's reservation system. Edited to say: the instructor also walked up to say "luckily there's an extra space in the class! This is not a review on the instructor but of the reception's handling of the situation.

Nic is cool, and he's always looking out for any friend I have that wants to get with him. So…read moreoften, if I have a not-totally-hetero buddy, I'll send my Buddy-to-Nic. This is not that. Pretty cool Pilates Gym in Brooklyn with lots of friendly people coming in and out and a friendly woman giving me advice about it. We come to New York a lot because Bae models and works here and some of my music stuff is based here and I just like to come here for Boba, let's be honest. So I was looking in, in case we could find a little place to add to our workout repertoires specifically for Barbie doll. Cuz she does this kind of thing. We will definitely consider it in future and I hope they stay open long enough because we usually never get around to what we want to do for years.

I've taken many classes here. Most of them have been a healthy balance of challenging and relaxing…read more The teenie weenie muscles that support the big ones get an excellent workout as does the pelvic floor. Yes. Keep it tight. I have loved most of them. There was one tower class that I did have qualms with, but upon expressing dissatisfaction I was immediately extended a refund.The customer service is fantastic and kind. Make sure you arrive early so you get a tower, and enjoy.

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.

Very big climbing gym with also a small lifting gym as well. Multiple levels of bouldering with…read moremany different options for all levels. The locker room was pretty clean too. The only thing is that it's pretty expensive to join and the day pass is pretty expensive too unless it's your first time. Still had a great time. It was pretty crowded on Saturday during the day.

Came in for Movement's Global Climbing day and had a blast. This Brooklyn location is huge with…read morefour floors with different level play. This is rock/boulder climbing for multi skill levels, there's even a gym section for players wanting a total workout without the climb. All climbing harness and shoes are provided by the facility and staff were friendly and knowledgeable to the course levels to get ready for the climbs. My child had to exchange climbing shoes three times to get the best fit for her feet and easily exchanged it for her. The fourth floor was basically for younger kids practicing wall climbs with safety harnesses. While the 3rd floor were basically for slope boulder climbing with a soft foam floor. Either of the floor levels were interactive and fun. This was a free event so the facility was jammed packed with a lot of people. Will return on the week-day to practice more with the climbs.

Not so bad as far as Crunch in the city goes. Did a Diesel full body class with the instructor…read morePatrick. He had good energy and a fun attitude. Special plus to the recovery station equip with leg muscles recovery boots and two massage Matt's. I see how it could get busy and overpacked at peak hours.

Pros: I've been coming here for years, mostly out of convenience, but also because I actually like…read moreits older machines; they're better quality than what I've found at Blink, Planet Fitness, or other Crunch locations. Cons: Overcrowded, poorly managed, and inadequately maintained. Machines are often placed in strange locations or too close to one another as the gym has made more room for group/trainer activities. The locker room usually has piles of its dirty OLD towels (and usually very few clean ones), grubby lockers with broken latches, and showers with terrible water pressure and temperature control. And the recently updated black stairs between floors lack the safety markings they previously had. Most baffling and infuriating is the closing-time cleaning during peak hours (around 5PM). I've repeatedly witnessed staff vacuuming carelessly around members, their belongings, and occupied machines, with cords stretched across busy workout areas. I've also seen floors being mopped during these hours. WHY schedule such disruptive, potentially hazardous cleaning when the gym is PACKED? I've seen people trip over the cords, though partially because everyone is staring at their phones... That's another thing that's getting worse here: members monopolize machines while scrolling through their phones, people set up tripods and make content without regard for others' privacy (this should not be allowed), some of the trainers are obnoxious/loud, and the gym floor seems largely unsupervised. (You'd think with all the cleaning, someone could pick up the numerous discarded wet wipes or equipment tossed wherever.) Even the front desk often feels indifferent to hostile; I'd say I get an actual hello back/acknowledgement 1 out of 10 times I check in. It's rude. But this whole location has become more rude in general. Again: POORLY MANAGED. None of these problems is particularly difficult to address. They simply require attentive management, sensible policies, and basic consideration for paying members. And renovate the locker rooms/showers already, for real this time. Considering the cost of membership here, they should be nicer. Unfortunately, after years of declining standards, members increasingly seem to be this location's last priority.

Although there is, of course, the annoyance of certain children and such messing around in the gym…read more(which I can't blame on the gym itself), the gym is very neat and organized. However, the only complaints I have on the gym itself, is that: 1: there is only 1 flat, incline, and decline bench press, which creates a problem (especially on the flat bench press) with everyone trying to use it. 2: the amount of chlorine in the pool is very high, although it is understandable due to the nature and the amount of people that go there. 3: This only applies to this one older lady who monitors the weightlifting area occasionally, but I consistently see her peering disgustedly at the young men as they talk to each other or work out, and she'll sometimes interrupt or intrude upon somone mid set to yell at them about some minuscule thing. Although I don't really see her anymore.

Really crowded, surly people, crummy machines. Locker rooms are old and dirty. The pool has SO MUCH…read morechlorine, it irritated my eyes and sinuses. The smell lingers on my skin for several days despite showering immediately and using chlorine removal soap. The staff is super unhelpful too. Nobody gives you a friendly "hi" or smile or nod even when you try to be a normal person and acknowledge them as you walk past. More importantly, registration and cancellation are very frustrating experiences. Their website didn't work when trying to register due to a past YMCA registration I had in the system from over a decade ago. And forget about cancelling - it's like trying to get someone at the DMV to respond to you. It's taken 3+ phone calls and 5 unanswered emails from me and I'm about to call my credit card company Agree with the other people that the sauna is not hot either. If I didn't need pool access for awhile due to physical limitations, there's absolutely no way this is worth the value of $99 a month versus going to blink fitness.

I used to be a regular at this dance studio. They had special deals on Groupon and LivingSocial…read more Their hip-hop dancing classes were the best! I loved the music the instructor played. If you want a good workout, I highly recommend this place.

Dancewave is conveniently located right off the Atlantic/Barclays train station and just one block…read moreaway from the Barclays Stadium. I have not taken a dance class with this studio per se, but have taken classes here with an instructor who rents the space. The dance studio is small, but well kept with clean bathrooms, a clear entrance way and space to maneuver. The studio has nice wooden floors and large mirrors, always convenient for practicing dance and rehearsing a choreographed piece. I did take off one star because the space is quite small and when the room gets full it's difficult to "let loose" and branch out as a dancer. I found that it can feel cramped with upwards of 12 adults in the room. Nonetheless, this is NYC and space is hard to come by anywhere! All in all, a conveniently located, well maintained studio that is perfect for small dance classes and workshops.