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

The cleaner in the men's gym was so rude to a customer. He basically shut down the sauna with a…read morecustomer still In there without any warning or polite communication. Gym is good overall but the changing rooms are not Mainted well and there is always a smell. My advice shower at home.

I love this gym. First of all, excellent location in the heart of Williamsburg. Most of the time I…read morehave no trouble getting free street parking. The gym has amenities like a sauna in the bathrooms, excellent showers, and state of the art equipment.

Maurice at the front desk was fantastic!!! He was super friendly and helpful, excellent customer…read moreservice!!

I stop going to gym since Covid started and the gym that I went closed after that. I was looking…read morefor 24hours gym in my neighborhood and I found this place. They have pretty much most equipment I want and the one they don't have I just have to find the way to get a replacement exercise by using the equipment they have which is I have no problem about it. Mostly this gym focusing extremely heavy lifting weight that regular gym doesn't have, and I like it. Everyone seems to be very friendly, and I feel free to do my exercises.

This is the best gym in NYC! My husband and I found this gym because we lived nearby and were…read moreinterested in power lifting. At first I thought the atmosphere would be intimidating for a beginner like me, but nothing could be further from the truth. This gym has a true community. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging, regardless of your level of experience. As a woman, I was particularly encouraged to see how many other women train at SNS since gyms like this are often very male-dominated spaces. The athletes who train here are true inspirations! The real highlight of this gym is Coach Joe, who also owns and manages the gym as well as providing personal training services. My husband and I both work with him for personal training and customized programming. Joe primarily coaches competitive athletes, but is equally as adept at coaching "gen pop" beginners like us. He has incredibly high level and nuanced understanding of lifting technique, but is able to break it down and explain it in simple and understandable terms, even if you are brand new to the barbell. He is kind, encouraging, approachable, and fun to work with. He meets the lifter where they are and can easily identify what to prioritize so the lifter makes rapid progress but does not become overwhelmed. It is not an exaggeration to say that finding SNS and working with Joe changed my life for the better. I cannot recommend Joe's coaching and this gym enough!

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.

I've been to other branches of YMCA and so far every branch has a different swimming pool. All the…read morepools are different in deepness and sizes. The swimming pool in Greenpoint has some strict staff that opens their doors at the time of the class otherwise the door is locked to the pool. The pool is very clean but very small. I did not expect the pool to be really deep when I got in. It seemed like it was 5 feet deep when the sign on the wall said 4 feet. Lockers are very clean. The only con I have is the entrance to this branch is it is not stroller and wheelchair accessible. Wish there was a ramp going up and down.

I'm working on my review about this place, still. Check out my pictures in meantime. They're 100%…read moreLEGIT!!!! I saw/killed TWO ROACHES IN THE ROOM within first HOUR OF MY ARRIVAL!!!! (The roach in the door frame, I managed to photograph, I saw, LITERALLY, upon entering my room, initially.) This sort of thing has NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE - and I'm in my late fifties!!!! Due to above & the dirty bathroom, I definitely don't recommend this joint. Find something better!

I usually only like weight lifting, and was initially a little bit reluctant to try something…read morenew....but damn. This was one of the best decisions i've made lately. WillyB Crossfit was everything I was looking for in a crossfit class. The instructors all brought their own personal styles and knowledge to all of the classes which helped to shake things up and stop anyone from getting bored. Being completely new to the world of crossfit I also had some issues with being intimidated to all the new stuff I was going to have to learn, but everyone (instructors as well as other people in my classes) was very approachable and was quick to assist with any questions or concerns I had. Lastly, and most importantly, I am a person with a disability. One of my main concerns was not being integrated into the classes with other able bodied people. This ended up never being an issue because everyone at WillyB took the time to work with me personally to adapt our daily WOD's and warm-ups to something that was realistic but still challenging for my body. If you are on the fence about diving into the world of crossfit I can honestly think of no better place to start with than WillyB Crossfit.

Was here since the end of last year but now leaving because of moving. Overall I feel like I've…read moregot stronger than before, and have known more about how to make it most efficient of my energy and strength. The coaches were very encouraging and helpful. Some of my fav: Will (hilarious & every time was a good workout), Abbee (encouraging & help me challenge myself), Jeff(very professional & nice). Things that could be improved: showers (I didn't need it cuz I lived in the neighborhood), changing rooms, stronger AC Thank you all and wish you all the best! -Tammy

I dropped in for Murph, my one annual CrossFit workout (after many years of being a devoted…read moreCrossFit athlete). Super impressed by the facilities and staff. CrossFit Virtuosity is hands down the cleanest and most amenity-rich box I've ever experienced. As far as the workout, instructions were detailed and clear but not exhausting and redundant. The gym is also conveniently located adjacent to McCarren park, so we ran our two miles around the track, which was awesome. I enjoyed my experience so much that I may actually consider starting CrossFit again. Thanks again CrossFit Virtuosity for a wonderful Murph workout.

Stopped by to inquire about personal training only to stand around waiting to speak to someone…read more When I finally spoke to a staff member, I experienced ageism (he suggested that I work with trainer who works with older women) and was informed that he was too busy working with a client to provide further details (asked me to follow up with an email). This place is clearly not as inclusive as they purport to be. Got the message that they don't want my money and are not interested in working with anyone over 30, regardless of fitness level. They seem short staffed and not much interested in expanding their existing clientele. If you don't mind waiting and being judged without even discussing your actual fitness level, then check them out. Otherwise, caveat emptor/buyer beware.

I feel amazing after every workout! I'm writing this review with hesitation because I'm worried it…read morewill get so popular and the secret will be out! But seriously, the workouts make you feel amazing and tap into muscles that strengthen the entire body and not just arms or legs but abs and back and glutes, etc!!

Maximum 28 is great. The trainers are personable, skilled and, motivating. I like how the exercise…read moreclasses are small so everyone gets the attention they need. I have been doing Maximum 28 since the very beginning and my results have been amazing. I have lost over 5 inches in my abdomen and dropped over 25 pounds. I definitely recommend this workout program.