Had a 90 min massage with Thomas today. I had been 90 minutes of pure joy. Perfect pressure and flow of the massage made me so relaxed yet I felt the stretch in each muscle. He would work through every tight spot, using different techniques on each problematic area. Looking forward to my next massage in 4 weeks. read more

Wow. This place changed my life!! My 1 year anniversary is coming at the end of this month and I'm so grateful for all the trainers, staff and owner of the gym. It's perfect for any age, level of health and type of fitness/ fit goal Update: these guys are always doing the most!! If you go missing, they know and do their best to motivate you to kick butt! I have several months left on my membership so there is NO FISCAL INCENTIVE for them to care whether I am there or not other than pure sincerity. Granted, I was MIA due to travels bc I would never willingly choose to skip after the best glow up of my life. read more

Moving to Edgewater after living in Manhattan for 7 years (and being around the best gyms) it was tough to find a gym to meet my needs. I found that very quickly at Body Culture. From the moment I stepped in the coaches were welcoming and professional. I tried it out for a week and knew I had to sign up but never felt pushed to join. I've been lifting weights for over 16 years, done CrossFit, ran half marathons and took part in many obstacle races, yet I'm still learning new things as a member at Body Culture. I'm excited to push myself to new limits (and keep track of all this via their app) and value the personal attention set forth by the coaches. It's great to have an extra eye on form and follow excellent programming (which helps when you're a busy professional and can get stuck in workout ruts). The gym is clean and well maintained. I look forward to many more workouts! read more

Take a seat! This could take a while... I was one hopeless fool before I joined the Fit Republic who signed up for gym memberships thinking that I would eventually "get back into a routine." You know, that routine that you say you'll stick to but never do? Yes, that one! I once felt fit, but somewhere along in this journey called life I lost it! Depression, stress, overeating, etc. Just one HOT MESS. I felt awful. I couldn't even look at myself in the mirror! Anyway, enough with the self-pity. So I needed that push that some of us need in order to get it together. I decided to do some research on this wonderful website called Yelp (have you heard of it? Check out my review!) and came across this gym (which is now my sanctuary, but we'll get to that in a bit) and I read all the wonderful reviews and I figured why not give it a try? They have personal trainers! PERFECT! I called, set up an appointment, and I met with two of the professional trainers who walked me through the consultation and I remember leaving there knowing I was in the right place. They're actually VERY nice so if you're a shy person you'll be just fine. So on to my first workout... I wanted to die! Ok ok I'm over-exaggerating, but it was pretty tough since I was ridiculously out of shape. I used to knock out push-ups out like nothing, but I could barely hang with the rest now! What the hell did I just get myself into? But this is EXACTLY what I was looking for right? They WILL do on the spot corrections! You can't get away with slacking. They'll push you to your limits, and then some! So they asked me how I felt. I was out of breath. So they said they'll see me tomorrow. Drink lots of water. Eat this, eat that, stay away from this, stay away from that (they're obviously more professional than how I'm writing this but you get the point). Oh, and DON'T MISS ANY DAYS! You'll get there! Just KEEP GOING. So I listened...It took me a while to get it, but eventually I got it (But that's just me personally since I'm pretty damn slow at things). I began to feel more energetic, and I was beginning to feel good about myself like I used to! Perfect! I have lost 20 pounds of fat already thanks to all of the coaches at The Fit Republic so this is a BIG THANK YOU to all the coaches for constantly pushing me and believing in me! I am absolutely addicted to this place like everyone else who comes here! read more

Fit republic has transformed my life in 2 months. My fiancé and I joined fit republic 2 months ago after our move to cliffside park. We joined on a monthly buddy challenge first and quickly signed up for a full year after seeing realer results than we saw in years of fad diets and trying to go to the gym. What has really helped me is the accountability. Monthly measurements give me manageable goals, and the trainers really help me reach them. Whether its emailing Andrea (the nutritionist) about recipe questions, or being encouraged daily by great trainers who know just where to push I am actually accomplishing my health goals. For the first time in my life I am actually prioritizing my health- and it feels great! 22 lbs (on the scale!) down in 2 months! Fat mass WAY down, and muscle WAY up! Thanks to Byron, Geryl, Bena, Jonathan, Carlos, and Andrea for working with us every week! You guys are awesome!! read more

I am the type of person that have tried everything and anything to loose weight. Two months ago I found the solution I've been looking for my entire life. I've lost 12 lbs of body fat and dropped 7% of body fat. I feel energetic and super motivated. This place is special because of the trainers. They are awesome and make you want to go further. Two months ago I wanted just to loose weight and now I decided that I want to transform my body. Thanks FR team, you guys gonna see my face at least this whole entire year. lol. Love, Camy. read more

By far rhe best gym I've ever been to period! You dont just come in and do a routine, you hop on a new lifestyle where everyone there shares, enbraces, and helps you day by day. The coaches are THE.BEST! I found my fitfam and am never leaving them now. read more

If you want to get in shape quickly, efficiently, and get one on one training without paying extra, this is the place to go. After 1 month I saw real changes. I like how they do exercises that always work the core muscles. It's a group setting and you're not limited by class times bc once you walk in, the trainers check your profile and see what your goals and weaknesses/injuries are and then adjust the training accordingly. Thomas and George always bring the energy and contagious enthusiasm. My one comment would be that one or two of the other trainers could take note of Thomas and George's professionalism and enthusiasm. Sometimes we need the trainer to excite us too. The Debbie downer monotone voice doesn't fit this gym's energy. read more

I absolutely love Body Culture!! Best atmosphere with not only the coaches but the people. Both make it really feel like a family.

I've had consultations at chain gyms before and it's less about you, more about getting your business. Not once during my first experience with The Fit Republic did I feel like I was being pushed to purchase anything. On the contrary, I felt Thomas was really trying to make me aware of my strengths and weaknesses and give me advice that I would be able to apply regardless of whether I went ahead with the program. He took into account that I am 3 months postpartum and showed me techniques to alleviate my joint pain. When he reviewed exercises he took the time to explain them and make sure I understood and performed them correctly. What I liked the most was that he didnt just tell me what to do, but why to do it and what the benefit would be from each movement. Thomas was super thorough, took ample time to answer my questions and made me feel really comfortable despite the dreaded bodyfat measurement! I expected my consultation to last 45 minutes at the most, but it lasted almost 2 hours. Hes also really nice and has a great sense of humor. i had a great time and my expectations were more than exceeded. Needless to say I became a citizen of The Fit Republic, and so should you!!! read more

Best decision ever to join this gym everyone is so nice and knowledgeable ... I would suggest this gym to anyone who is serious about getting stronger and in shape.. read more

This place is great! Love the fact that you don't need to come at a certain time since my schedule is always changing. Jon & George are awesome coaches and keep you motivated the whole time. Would recommend this place to everyone! read more

The gym is great but the reason for one star is because of one trainer. He's just creepy. In fact I try my very best not to go workout when he's there. I feel like he was always trying to hit on me or stand by me and stared at me creepily. At first I thought it was to watch how I do each workout but then I caught him staring at my backend. One time he dropped his hat (that he never takes off) and while picking it up peeked inside my shirt while I was kneeling on the floor. So unprofessional and so creepy. He even said 'nice legs' to me once. He seemed very shy at first but when it was just me and him he made me very uncomfortable. I don't want to say anything to the owner because someone told me they're related not sure. I had to disguise my name just to feel comfortable to write this. Anyway, ladies wear more clothes and watch out for him. Otherwise, gym is great. read more

I went to see the facility because I was highly interested in there 12 week program when I met with the young lady Liz she was rude and not forth coming with info. I was rushed and she made me feel so uncomfortable I opted out. Truly unprofessional read more

There is no fitness solution out there that can even compare to Fit Republic and the trainers there. If you were to go out and hire a personal trainer, a nutritionist and lifestyle coach, you'd be paying hundreds of dollars a week. Before you join, you'll have a 1 on 1 session with a trainer who will thoroughly explain the program, go through a series of exercises, measure you and discuss the proper plan for you. After you join, you can expect to learn proper technique, proper nutrition for your body type, have constant motivators and coaches behind you setting new goals and challenges for you, daily personal nutrition advice, and exercises modified for your level of fitness and amazing results. What you do in 1 hour at Fit Republic, most people don't do in a week of workouts at a regular gym. There is no question in my mind that Fit Republic is worth every single penny and I can't imagine my life without it. I thank the person who introduced me to Fit Republic every single time I see her, because not only has my body made a drastic transformation, but my mind as well. read more

My first session at the Fit Republic was great! Trainer was thorough and informative. Looking forward to training sessions to come.

there are not enough good things a can say about TFR! i signed up for a one month challenge they were offering at a steal. my goal was to loose some weight and try and tone up a bit. I've never been a fan of working out (and still am not) so i figured i could just get through the month since it wasn't a long commitment and then re evaluate after the challenge was over. i was very anxious my first day because i haven't worked out in so long. when i got to TFR i was immediately greeted by a very friendly receptionist. from there, he showed me to the back where one of the trainers showed me step by step what i would be doing. i love the fit republic because i feel as if i am getting a one on one training session in a group environment. all the trainers are excellent and very patient. i sometimes had to ask them (and still do) to show me the exercise again or how many reps am i doing again. they are so knowledgable in their field and you really see results quickly. the whole staff at TFR are very uplifting and encouraging which makes it so much more enjoyable for me. they praise you when you have reached a new goal and correct you when you are struggling with something. i felt confident because i was equipped with a meal plan and work out plan from the start. it was honestly fail proof as long as i was willing to stick to it and do the work. since i have started i feel more empowered and better about myself. i still don't necessarily "enjoy" working out, but i feel on top of the world when i leave which is good enough for me! i loved my experience so much that i decided to join for another 8 months. The Fit Republic is such a great place to learn and strengthen yourself both mentally and physically. **** here are my stats after the one month promotion (so you know it works and I'm not blowing smoke) my BMI (body mass index) when i started was 31 (which was a lot for my more petite frame) at the end of the month challenge my BMI was a 26 ( which i was told is awesome) i lost 7% body fat and gained 3lbs of muscle. not to mention the ton of inches i lost (don't remember exact number) read more

I've started Fit Republic 2 months ago and am sooo happy with my progress. I've lost over 12 pounds of FAT! That's just fat. My body is much leaner and I feel so much stronger. These guys are a lot of fun. Great motivators and make all the workouts super fun. They guide you through the whole process from learning what to eat, how to plan meals and activities, workout traveling tips, and so much more. I don't want to train anywhere else. read more

I usually never write reviews...unless something is so great or so bad. Unfortunately, this time, it's pretty poor in my opinion. I recently tried this facility because a friend told me about it. I decided to give it a try. I don't know what to do at a regular gym. I require extra attention but can't afford personal training. This seemed like it could be the right fit. No price is listed on their site but it's basically just as expensive as personal training in my opinion. The gym itself wasn't bad. It was clean and enough equipment. The music wasn't too loud which was great because I don't like loud music. Not too, too many people so not that crowded. There's also parking in the back. But the trainer I had? He was terrible. His name was Carlos. Not sure he knew what he was doing. It was like a 10 year old training me with no experience. I told him I have an injury and he basically gave me 'busy work' just to keep me out of his way. He didn't seem to know an alternative. Having an injury doesn't mean I'm crippled. He wasn't motivating me at all. He seemed emotionless and uninterested in what I was doing. Not what I need in a trainer. Also, he was not professional. I didn't know what I was doing but neither did he. He just looked at me a few times from a far and nodded and walked away even further. He barely watched me. His attention were on the younger females. Seemed like he was busy flirting versus training. How unprofessional of him?? Go to a bar to pick up girls. This is not the place. I'm not young but I'd be paying the same money. Not sure why I'd pay so much for no attention. Would NOT recommend him at all. For that price, find a trainer that's certified and experienced!! Maybe the other ones are better but unfortunately, I won't be coming back to find out. Only way I'd come back is if he never trains me. Or please hire other trainers. He was terrible and ruined my first experience there. read more

Fit Republic you rock!!! Thank you to the entire Fit Republic staff for changing my lifestyle. I have signed up for an 8-month program and know that I will definitely renew my plan. As you may have read from previous reviews, this place is NOT a gym. I have been to numerous gyms before and the usual thing happened: I signed up, had a quick orientation session with a trainer only to be left with hundreds of equipment that I would not even know how to use. That being said, I would end up not going anymore and the whole thing would be for nothing. Fit Republic just has a different approach to it. You are not anonymous; the trainers are great and very knowledgeable (my personal thanks to Mobina and Carlos), they are so committed in giving you the best workout session; they constantly watch your progress and never neglet any physical injury that you may suffer from. It is so refreshing not to be surrounded by intimidating equipment all over the place. It is rather a workout that includes your own body weight with a serie of excercises. There is so much more to tell about the greatness of this place but I think you have to try it yourself. I started about 4 months ago and have lost 10 lbs by now. But more importantly, I managed to reduce my body fat percentage from 18% to 13%. I love more and more how my body changes and I am so glad that I gave Fit Republic the chance to change my life:) Thank you Fit Republic. read more

Thomas and George are great trainers and great people. They care about their clients and are more than willing to help you out. Their vision is to see a place where everyone cares about their body. I have yet to have a complaint with these guys, you get results, you get it in a realistic time and you get it done! They're there to motivate you and push you to your goal. If you want to go to a gym that's fine, go to a gym. If you want to go to a gym and see results, go to The Fit Republic. read more

After seeing my best friend completely transform her life I had to find out what she was doing. Turns out she had joined the Fit Republic in Cliffside Park. After a trial session I immediately knew that I wanted to join. I had my orientation session with Thomas. I came into it thinking I was just going to get my key card, but instead I had a personal 1 to 1 session discussing my weight goals, eating habits, and proper exercise techniques. At no point did I feel like I was being "sold" on anything. This company is clearly run by people who want to help you. In my first hour with the Fit Republic I had already learned about many new things I should be focusing on, as well as what I was probably doing wrong in the past. I think I learned more from Thomas in 1 hour than I did in all my biology and anatomy classes in school! I've never been this excited to start working out and this is all because of the amazing attitude I've seen from the guys at the Fit Republic. read more

I had my orientation with Mobina on Friday and it went great! She was both professional and personable. Mobina was relate-able which I found most comforting. My 6 week challenge starts tomorrow and I look forward to joining this highly recommended gym. read more

I had my consultation with coach/trainer Liz! And she was great! She explained the program great, did my measurements, went over some exercises and warm ups! I immediately had a positive vibe from the consultation. I signed up for the 6 week challange and I am on week 1 day 3 and I am already feeling great. The coaches and trainers are all awesome! So helpful! It has such positive vibes that it is so motivating to want to continue to go and work out. I am in love with this place! read more

Body Culture...where to start...What a great place with outstanding trainers and great workouts! I came to this place weighing in at 210 lbs with 31.1 body fat %. Six weeks later, after working out 5 days a week, following the nutrition plan given to us in the beginning, I am proud to say that I weigh now 181.9 lbs with a 21.3 body fat percent! I lost 28.6 lbs and melted 9.8%! The trainers are very attentive and guide you on how to perform the workout correctly. All the trainers, Thomas, Gabe, Javier, Jonathan and big shout out to George for pushing me past my comfort zone! I love challenges like these because it pushes me to be the best. In the beginning of the 6 weeks, I thought to myself, Let me do everything exactly to the T and find out what results I'll obtain. I wasn't able to fit into my pants at work and during the 2nd to 3rd week, I was able to finally once again fit comfortably into the uniform. The owners are very humble people and are not the type that ignore you and are solely after your money. They actually want the communities to be healthier and fit, so they do promotions like do our challenge lose weight and get your money back! The workouts are great! Never fails to sweat in there, really! They have protein drinks for sale, water, cookies, protein powder and more. I really love it here, great atmosphere and great trainers! Clean environment and fun. It's too bad there is only one location and its located in Cliffside Park, but totally worth the time to travel. I would've liked if they added mirrors in the gym though to see if one is doing the exercises the proper form. Anyway, I really loved their system, people working out the sessions with you, and the results you get if you follow their directions. Thank you so much! read more

Is this a good gym? - Yes. Could it be better? - Yes. Am I happy with the way I was treated and the results? - Partially. Not really. Sorry, Fit Republic citizens. Before I joined, I did read most of the reviews and what's on their website, walked in to get some info straight from the source and decided to participate in their six week extreme transformation program; meal plan and semi-personal training included, unlimited access. First off, unlimited is great but their hours can be difficult to combine with work and life, they are open from 5:30am-11am, close during lunch and re-open from 4pm-9pm. They are only open for a few hours on the weekends. If you don't show up early-early in the morning, you might come across way too many people in a - what I thought too tiny - room where everybody works out. No mirrors which made working out after being explained the exercises a bit harder. You start off with an orientation where you talk about your goals and dreams, your nutritional behavior, take measurements and photos, weigh-in, discuss the program and go through a movement test, basically an assessment of what you are able to do balance-wise and a bit strength. I liked that. Based on that they tell you what warm up exercises to do and determine your "red lights", the areas you need to focus and improve on. Within 24 hours you get a meal plan and all the exercises for the warm up explained via email. So far, so good. At this point, I am still positive and excited. I get an email and it's not even personalized to me, it's a forwarded old email from a former group with a meal plan attached. Confusing. The meal plan is such a disappointment, if the trainer listened to what I was concerned about during the orientation. It cuts out all bread, pasta, complex carbs - I thought we discussed how important it is to not cut out a food group. Anyways, she tells me that I don't have to stick to the plan, just use it as inspiration for recipes. I stuck to the plan regardless. But I felt abandoned nutrition-wise most of the time during the program. Especially, since I planned on working out at 5:30am in the morning (which i did) but nobody could really tell me how to arrange the pre-workout and post-workout food. "Just swap the snack with your breakfast", they said. So I worked out on 14 almonds? I questioned it and was declared crazy, I should have something more nutritional before the workout. Made sense. Still confusing and not helpful as I still think it's half the rent what you eat if you want to transform. Also stuck to the plan and ate string cheese, which I disagreed at first and then halfway through the program was told how dare I eat string cheese, no wonder I don't see progress. Thank you. In general, I had a feeling every trainer told me something else and they don't always know where you are at - I mean, how? They train a bunch of people and I don't blame them for not remembering how many reps I did the week before. The way the training is set up in general is a great - if only all the trainers worked together and consistently. George and Thomas are the best, no doubt: they know how to motivate you and they know their stuff when it comes to training. But I feel like nobody really kept track of my workout unless I worked out with George / same trainer regularly. Overall, I think the training is amazing and it works. You can definitely transform. I do not regret taking part in this six week program, it helped me physically and mentally. What I was disappointed about was some of their trainers are not professional and seem to only care about your money asking you if you want to take the unlimited-package or the 3-times-a-week-membership instead of how you feel, how you did. Maybe I am just frustrated as I didn't reach my goal despite doing what I was told and I was expecting a bit more follow ups / guidance as they promoted it beforehand. Other than that, new facility, clean and nice - a bit tiny during peak hours. read more

Dear Everyone Who's in Search of a Gym, Today was my before and after picture day (3 months) and I've never felt more compelled to write a review than today and share my experience. I am one who never writes reviews but if I'm going to do it, nobody deserves it more than the Body Culture family. Let's face it, younger people go to the gym primarily for aesthetic reasons, to get in shape for the summer and show off their beach bods, to seek revenge on their exes, or to look more attractive to find their next significant others. Older people like me who are married and on the verge of a mid life crisis, also ironically go to the gym predominantly for the same reasons. It's the ultimate confidence booster when others comment about how great you look or even check you out. For me, while I love getting compliments, I needed to find more consistency in my life and my sole goal was to quit smoking. So instead of buying a sports car or getting a tattoo, I decided to give Body Culture a shot. When I first walked in, the space seemed welcoming but nothing special yet. I got an initial tour, an explanation of schedule, and a summary of equipment. Then, I was brought into a room to discuss my goals, habits, diet, workout out history, the whole nine. Last, I got my measurements done and took pictures. On that day, I weighed in at 163 which was on the scrawnier side for my height. I'm not blessed with Herculean genetics, even if my ancestor may have been Genghis Kahn. And at my age (32), there's no diet that can bulk you up without risking tremendous weight gain. So when I was shown the before and after pics of current clients, I was skeptical. I thought, "oh, here's another infomercial where their models are all on steroids or taking dangerous diet pills." Nonetheless, I decided to trust BC. The first week I was even more skeptical. The routines seemed a little too passive than what I imagined and my body during the first week actually didn't feel sore at all. But what I immediately noticed was the level of attention and detail trainers discern in your movements. My whole life I've been working out wrong. The trainers told me that I needed to first learn proper form and technique to mitigate the potential of injury. Consequently, this would maximize my mobility and strength. I saw the logic so I decided to trust the trainers. As I got better with form and movement, the workouts got more intense. It was like all the trainers knew exactly how I was progressing. Whatever routines were on the chalkboard, trainers altered some for me to make it more challenging and more catered to my weak points. All you have to do is take initiative and ask a lot of questions and all the trainers give you a plethora of information. After two months, I decided it was time to kick it up a notch and try personal training to accelerate my goals and keep me even more disciplined. I chose to work with Thomas only because he has my ideal body type and similar frame. I thought to myself, "maybe if I work with him, I can look like him." Little did I know that this would be the worst and best decision I've ever made. Thomas got me started by using the Body Culture App which can be the devil. The app is so detailed and so precise in documenting what you eat and what you do, one is forced to be accountable. And then you have Thomas who sends you sarcastic remarks when you're not logging properly or documenting enough. Trust me, the last thing I want to do is input a log of meals or take pictures of food when all I want to do is devour it. But the app keeps you responsible. It reminds you why you've invested and what you're bound to gain. So when my coworkers order pizza for lunch, I stare with eyes glistening, mouth salivating, stomach grumbling, and conflicting thoughts flurrying. And when I'm about to gorge into the pizza, Thomas's angelic voice with a hint of sarcasm reemerges and asks "are you sure?" I'm brought down to reality and instead of having 5 slices of pizza, I have 1 out of spite and wash it down with my kale smoothie. We're all human, and we're all going to falter in our diets. But trainers like Thomas and the Body Culture app make it very realistic to fulfill your goals. I know in the future, I'll learn how to fly on my own. My wife is my biggest critic and cynical in nature, but even she is turning into a believer. She's meticulous with every penny we spend and during tax season, I saw all the useless crap I bought, and the eating out, and drinking I did last year. I've spent 4 times as much on these social habits than I will spend on Body Culture this year. Recently, my wife has even commented that my performance in bed is better: happy wife, happy life. I saw some reviews disappointed about the lack of mirrors and inconvenient schedule. But the trainers are your mirror (if you're a narcissist like me, check yourself out at home) and nobody works at 5:30am. We all can make time. Thank you BC family for changing my life! read more

Had my consultation with Liz on Tuesday!!! From the start I got a good vibe and realized this place is different from other gyms. They care! Liz was so patient with me and made sure to fully explain every step!! For the first time I'm looking forward to working out! read more

I'm waaay over due in writing this. I've been going to FR for just about 7 months and this is the only workout ever, that I have been able to stick with (I've tried everything under the sun) and dareI say look forward to. The trainers are professional, knowledgeable and will tailor the workout to each person's athletic ability. They always know exactly when to push you to maximize your potential. I started seeing more muscle tone about 3-4 months in and look forward to more change. Thank you Thomas, George, Bina and Carlos for being the best. read more

Absolutely awful customer service. They never pick up the phone or answer emails. I will not be returning.

Nothing better than getting to the gym and feeling like you're home and surrounded by family. I've been a member of so many gyms but after becoming a member at this gym, I'm not going anywhere! read more

The Fit Republic in Cliffside Park gets results because they will not let you fail! If you're ready to get into the best shape of your life, The Fit Republic offers flexible hours, reasonable prices and trainers who are 100% dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals. Thomas and George keep me motivated and focused because they love what they do. I've called Thomas from the supermarket at random times to ask whether something would work within my diet plan...and he always answers. You can't get support like that anywhere else! read more

Why Body Culture? If you want your life ( not just your body) to change you will check out Body Culture. I've always worked out ( so I thought it was a work out) but it was mediocre at best. Spent endless hrs on a treadmill while on my phone not getting anything done. Weight wasn't budging and I was spinning in circles. Never picked up a weight until friend got me into BC. Things changes, not only food choices, but I lift weights I didn't think I ever could, got stronger, lost fat, gained muscles. Beyond that at BC you will gain friendships, work out partners, motivation and personal satisfaction. I love their schedule, you can come work out at any time during open hrs, so no need to rush to make it to a class. There are always 2 trainers on the floor who tailor the work out to your physical ability. They will help you meet your goal, whether it is to lose weight, gain strength, run marathon or just get lean. If you have medical issues you are dealing with such as,HBP, diabetes etc, trainers work with you, tailor dietary plan and work out to help you make that change . Speaking of trainers, I can't say enough,they are great group of people who love what they do and also make it fun. You feel like you going to hang out with your friend and you look forward to going there. Besides working out at BC, I also run, I was encouraged by trainers to run 5Ks and did many of them since, now I do 10Ks and coming up soon will do Half marathon. If you are contemplating on joining, your are one step closer than you were before. Next step - action. read more

I absolutely love this place! The staff is super friendly, they greet you with a smile and even know their clients' name. They offer privates, semi-privates and group training. The energy level is phenomenal. The cleanliness is on point! Before starting, the coaches at Body Culture performs the FMS screening to see if one has any weak points or injuries before training, that way, the coaches are aware of any modifications that must be done for each member. The routines are posted on the wall and there are 2-3 coaches on the floor to aid during the fitness routine. The coaches are motivating and genuinely care about each and every single individual. Thank you George and Thomas for offering an environment where one enjoys to really workout, and better oneself, but also a place that we call our second home! read more

my friend told me about this place. i'm so glad she did! my first impression is that they are serious about helping you lose weight and train properly. the orientation was great and the staffs are friendly. not a typical meat-head you normally see at other gym. my only worries are the weekly food planner - the amount of preparation looks insane. i'm going to need help! other than that - i'll let you know what the result will be in 6 weeks. read more

I have been going to Fit Republic for a little over than a year now and the experience has been everything I would hope for in a fitness center. Its imperative that I state that this is not a gym; consider this an all about center of knowledge and expertise that will guide you to your goals. With charismatic trainers like Thomas, George, Andrea, and Mobina, there is never a dull moment. Something where they excel at is being able to replace movements of exercises if your your hurt or injured insuring you that you will have a solid workout and still remain safe. I spent a long time being Thomas's client and I appreciate him for everything he has done. Since being with him my form has been super solid and my knowledge has increased exponentially. What I look for in a trainer is the ability to push me beyond my limits and not let me get away with cheating myself. I've gained 15 lbs of muscle and still remain in the single number percentage of body fat! On days where I haven't been myself he has been patient and has stuck with me through out my adventure. Training under him is not a chore or an errand, it is simply building a better me. I am glad to say I'm a citizen of the Fit Republic. read more

I began my training at the Fit Republic in 2014 to join a six week challenge. Due to my schedule and the distance from work and home I decided not to sign up after completing the challenge. Subsequently I joined two other facilities and soon decided I was going to come back to The Fit Republic. I had to make it work... I realized if I wanted to accomplish my goal in becoming fit again I had to be in a place where everyone believed in being healthy just as much as they believed in getting stronger. I also appreciate that they are concern in any prior injuries and adjust your training accordingly. I've been consistently training at The Fit Republic for 10 months and during this time I have seen tremendous improvement in my strength, weight, BMI and energy. The trainers at The Fit Republic are all FANTASTIC!!! I must say I do have my favorites, only because they push me past my limits. I began meeting with Mobina monthly and this I believe has kept me on track. I look forward to attaining my physical goals with the Trainers at The Fit Republic motivating, pushing and keeping me focus. If you are looking to transform yourself physically. This is the place to be. read more

I just signed up for their 6 week challenge and I'm excited .My first impression of Thomas and his staff is that they are serious about helping you train properly and loose weight. The orientation was great and the staff is friendly . I'll let you know my results in 6 weeks..... read more

i am 64 years old and i had sheared off my left quadricep muscle in november of 2009 in a freak accident- after having had surgery to repair the tear, i spent 3 months, 3 days a week, in physical therapy- at the same time my wife was going to the fit republic, using thomas and george as personal trainers and enjoying the weight, burn and boot camp regiment they were conducting- after seeing the positive results of my wife's physical transformation and with her urging me, i joined the fit republic as well- i had never seriously worked out before but was motivated by my recent injury and desire to finally lose some fat, shape up, tone up, build strength and increase my cardio profile- i knew for me the only way i would be able to achieve this was to have a personal trainer to guide and motivate me through this process- now it is a year later and i can't tell you how happy i am to have reached about every goal ( i even won a major challenge) i set out to achieve- of course, having a personal trainer(s) who not only designs a personal program for you but also advises you on nutrition as well, is hard to beat- my wife and i who live in cliffside park go to the fit republic 5-6 days a week, week in and week out- it gives us both great joy, self esteem and confidence in our business and personal lives- we enjoy the camaraderie at the gym and the attention we receive from our personal trainers-we would and have recommended both thomas and george to all we have come into contact with- fitness has never been so much fun and exciting, especially when the results are very positive and very personal- it goes without saying, i owe a lot to the trainers at the fit republic who have been a major positive impact on my wife's and my life- read more

Before the Fit Republic I was someone who wasted so much money on gym memberships for nothing because I never went. I can't even tell you how many gym's I tried. It was all the same, sign up, go for a month and never go back. But my experience with the Fit Republic has been the complete opposite. My boyfriend and I had always heard good reviews but never really went to try it until one day they had this amazing deal (they always have great deals going on) for a trial for 2 weeks and we said well this is our chance. We both wanted to lose some pounds and tone. We did the two weeks just to try it and we LOVED IT! We have never worked out more like we have in these past 3 months especially ME, I am a new person thanks to the Fit Republic. We have seen so much results in these past 3 months and seeing those numbers when we have measurements every 4 weeks truly makes you want to work even harder. We have one more month to go in our membership and we already renewed our contract for 8 months! Thomas is great, truly caring for his customers and always looking out for them. And the trainers I mean they are truly AMAZING! It's great to come to a gym where you feel like family, everyone is super nice, supportive and empowering. I am not lying when I say this program, what they have going on here really works. I am so happy for the day we decided to be a part of the Fit Family and I wouldn't see myself anywhere else. read more