South Park Slope friendly. Downstairs can get crowded but like the vibe of this place. Smoothies…read moreare good too.

Two stories of equipment!…read more I've been a member for a few years, as well as a client of Evolve for some of those years. The first floor also houses Evolve Physical Therapy which has two office spaces in the facility, as well as shares the equipment and space at Harbor, meaning whether you are a member of Harbor or a client at Evolve you can use the equipment. The front desk staff is very friendly and recognize you after awhile. They even have fitness coaches you can employ (I believe the first session is comlimentary. There are television screens in front of most of the ellipticals as well treadmills; each treadmill, universal, bike and elliptical has their own screens as well although they either don't work for tv (just workout data) or I haven't figured it out yet. On the main floor also has a myriad of cardio and resistance gym equipment, different sized towels, a large spin or pilates room main floor, water fountain, alcohol wipe dispenser stations throughout, and one person restroom, and small lounge area. They also sell smoothies and protein shakes at reception. Downstairs are the punch/kick bags, free weights, and another room (yoga?), free men's and women's locker rooms (there are private ones upstairs, and a few downstairs as well), and a sauna (I don't remember if there was a shower - but there may be as I see people with towels and a hair dryer in restroom. The first floor which also serves the PT patients is ADA compliant. There is no elevator that I know of so the lower level is not. Most of the members are mindful in wiping down the equipment after they use it, for the next person to use. The building is right on the corner. Street meter parking on 5th Avenue, and free alternate side of the street parking on side streets - if you are lucky enough to find it. One block up from R train (closest station may be Prospect Avenue and 4th Avenue; whereas F and G at 9th Street and 4th Avenue). Their website has photos of the location - make sure you choose the one in South Slope on 550 5th Avenue because they have several locations in Brooklyn.

Great meal preps from Studio 16! I am able to have breakfast, lunch and dinner all with meal prep…read more I don't need to think about my calories and macros. I notice that whenever I'm eating meal prep, I drop weight because wiser decisions are made easy!

The space: Its cozy, simple, clean and still smells new…read more It's designed to make you feel like you're the only girl/boy in the world with your dedicated trainer. I'm impressed at how efficient and configurable Nate has made this space. I hardly notice when he's setting up to have me work on the next thing. That said the equipment is basic enough that you can replicate the routines at any commercial gym. The Trainer: Nate knows his stuff! First of all I blew my lower back out doing burpees in a kickboxing class due to the recommended form. My partner who also trains with him recommended Nate to me. So we met and right away Nate evaluated me and built a 4 day workout plan that I can do on my own. Additionally, he's corrected everything I've done wrong for years and helped me isolate muscles to maximize the effectiveness of the workout. He's also introduced me to amino acids (I know...basic stuff, but not to me) he also taught me a lot of new challenging stuff and makes sure I keep up with my diaphragm exercises to strengthen my back. So far my results have been great (lost 12lbs, increased muscle mass) which is a bit of a mind trip because I'm never tired or in pain! Above all, Nate is very personable and charming! I've seen him flex his communication style to work with people all over the spectrum (a business man at heart). He's also in great shape which is aspirational and I guess what you'd want in a personal trainer. I haul my developing buns of steel 18 blocks to train with Nate, he's been worth every penny, I doubt you'll be disappointed!

Dino takes his work seriously and is a very talented personal trainer and boxer. Also he is a local…read moreand I wouldn't have asked for a better personal training session.

I was training with Dino for a few years now. We started with personal training and eventually…read moreswitched to kickboxing. Dino has been great: he is patient, professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable. Also, personally pleasant and fun to talk to. He listens to his clients and customizes training to one's needs. I highly recommend Dino!

I joined Speakeasy in early April 2022, looking for my version of the perfect strength training…read moreclass and thankfully for me, I found it! Their classes are the perfect amount of time and use various tools for moves (kettlebells, trx, clubs and bodyweight), have minimal cardio and no more than 5-6 people in group size which allows for plenty of attention/form correction if needed. Classes are challenging but NEVER feel like torture, I always enjoy them which has not always been the case in other studios' classes. They change their programming up every 4 weeks and each program targets the full body. Since starting about 2.5 years ago, in addition to getting stronger in general, I've noticed that some irritating chronic issues in my body have gone away by strength training. I haven't felt the need to go to the chiropractor in a year, my posture is better and shoulder and hip irritation are gone. Clearly these issues were being caused by muscle weakness and I just didn't know it. I wasn't expecting these issues to clear up from strength training but am so grateful that they did! In addition, Steve the owner is truly a community minded guy. He's generous and kind and has created a great place (all of the coaches are wonderful). Can say I still recommend Speakeasy 10/10 two and a half years later!

When all the gyms closed and it felt like the world ended in 2020, Fury showed up to keep me moving…read more(remotely/outside/distanced). Now in 2021, he continues to bring the heart, sweat, and weirdness. Fury and team are a delightful part of my life. They get me moving after a long day of Zoom meetings. Come join our super fun group. He played a metal version of Let it Go during a snowstorm for crying out loud.

Fabulous experience. I have many neck and back problems which she was able to work through and…read moreease my pain. When I had acute flare ups she calmed them. Her knowledge of the body and its mechanics is huge in working out the kinks. I recommend wholeheartedly.

I am a runner and a brand-new client of Jennie KixMiller for therapeutic massage (she's also a…read morepersonal trainer and has a yoga/pilates studio). Although Jennie came highly recommended by 2 very athletic Brooklyn frends (who credit her personal training and therapeutic massages with allowing them to maintain ambitious fitness regimens), I never used her services before because I live in Manhattan and Hands On Health's studio is in Park Slope, Brooklyn. That is, until today. I had a "runner's emergency", namely a horribly painful piriformis muscle in my tush that caused radiating pain in my legs which made it almost impossible to walk...much less to run! In desperation, I decided that I would finally make the trek to Brooklyn to seek relief from Jennie - so I phoned her, and although I was a new customer, she squeezed me in (pardon the pun) on a last-minute basis to her very busy schedule, because she knew I was acutely suffering. After an hour at Hands on Health (an unassuming but serene setting, located 2 blocks from the 15th Street F subway in Park Slope) and some amazingly expert therapeutic massage, I was able to stand upright again. Unlike a number of massage practitioners at the local Chinese "Qi Gong Tui Na" places I've tried for prior sports injuries, Jennie KixMiller really knows exactly what she is doing. Aside from giving me a great massage, she also showed me some preventive and remedial stretches and exercises for the acute problem I was having, and provided other helpful fitness guidance. My particular issue is severe and will require a few more massage treatments, but based upon my pain-relieving experience today, I am really looking forward to continuing to work with Jennie until the last kink is out of my butt and my legs! I don't even mind the F train ride : )).

Really nice fitness studio in a very convenient location close to Prospect Park. Friendly people…read more The Zumba class that I took was fantastic, great work out, the instructor has great moves. Will be back.

Maureen and the rest of the trainers at the studio were so welcoming when I came here for the first…read moretime last week. I booked my class through class pass. The Pilates classes are great and they provide all the equipment you would need for the class which is a plus because most places I have to take my own yoga mat, etc. Definitely recommend and will be coming back!

Natalie is an excellent and flexible trainer who truly cares about her clients. Since working with…read moreher, I've lost weight, gained strength, and move with more energy and confidence. She is personable, encouraging, and always makes the workouts challenging but fun. I'm grateful for her support and the results speak for themselves.

When I signed up, they say it's super easy to cancel. But now what I'm trying to cancel they're…read moremaking it complicated. I literally cannot stand when companies do this. Just wasting my time for nothing.

I've been working with Jake three-times a week for several months now. My main goals were to lose a…read morebit of weight, gain muscle and strength, and to improve my bone density. Jake has helped me achieve all three! The most impressive is my increase in bone density, which improved very significantly. I, and my doctors, are impressed. Jake gets to know you and your specific goals and needs. He's extremely knowledgeable about fitness and is personable and welcoming. He doesn't go easy in the work-outs (a fortunately/unfortunately situation!). It has really worked for me!

Jake is really great. I told him my goals and my budget, and he went above and beyond to create and…read moreteach me 3 separate workouts that I can continue to do independently. He helped me address previous issues with form and pain, and was more than willing to pass on his knowledge. Thanks so much Jake!!!

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.

After nearly a year of emailing and notifying the gym staff and "complaint box" about, I finally…read morequit this place. The staff doesn't help clean the place up, people don't re-rack their weights, the free weights and kettlebells are impossible to use because they can only be accessed by the classes, there's a single bench press area, a single squat rack/deadlift platform, spin bikes are only available during classes, two benches, and as I mentioned, nearly no available kettlebells and free weights outside of classrooms. Teens take over the place, as do unsupervised children. Lifting on a wooden floor is dangerous. I personally had to put up a "broken do not use sign" on a broken peleton, because the staff didn't notice. There's one plyo box that you have to run around to find. NO showers...in a gym. The manager, Chris, does not address your concerns, even after contacting him personally.

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.