Great environment, great work outs... Looking to lose weight, get fit, get big or just get right this is the place for you

Great classes! Each instructor has his/her own style, but all everything results in getting your @ss kicked! Total Body and spin are the best in the neighborhood. read more

I LOVE this place- the trainers are super tough, encouraging, inspiring... I know I will be in the best shape of my life if I take advantage of their flexible schedule of classes 3-4x/week- The offerings are amazingly varied- There's something for everyone and each and every class is tailored to target specific muscle groups, cardio goals, etc- Honestly, can't say enough good things about this place- I'm hooked! Looking forward to spending many of these upcoming cold winter months sweating my butt off at Bad Ass Academy! read more

I've been going to this gym since February after a realization that I've let myself go because of the happy weight associated with new relationships. Yes, when you find the love of your life you go out more and eat, you vacation and eat, you watch t.v and eat, you eat and eat. Nowhere in there I tried to fit any working out. After looking at recent cruise photos and memories of "sucking it in" during the formal photos I thought to myself "its time". I wanted to wait to give an honest review. If you're into boot camp workouts this is the gym for you. No, they do not have a shower and yes you will be doing planks and burpees in a mixture of sweat. But honestly, I don't think that sweat will be on your mind when you're in the middle of working out. You will be sweating so much and thinking about surviving the workout you won't care. However, I do believe they should think about showers but I'm not sure where they would put them. This gym is not that big and the boot camps work because no machines are involved so there is more space ( sometimes one row machine is involved). In the beginning, it can definitely be intimidating when you're coming into a class with veteran bad asses but that is the moment when you have to look within yourself and say "I can do this too, it is not impossible". Everyone there is working at becoming better too, they are not criticizing you. Your determination and hard work will pay off. I definitely saw a difference after the first month! I go Mon-Fri. They have a shake/smoothie/juice bar too. I definitely believe the membership prices are high. The price is so high it's my motivation to go, lmao! But then again this is my first boot camp style gym so I'm not fond with the price range for these types gyms. But it's 100+. Their spin classes are awesome, its the first time I did a spin class. If you never took a spin class before you should come in early and ask the instructor how your bike should be set. Okay, so let's talk about the big elephant in the room..... Where in the hell did this gym find Adrian. Adrian is a class instructor. I usually catch his morning boot camp and lately, I been catching him in his full house spin classes. So I'm just gonna throw this out there.... I'm convinced that he is a machine. The terminator. He's crazy. The good challenging crazy but also the "this guy is trying to kill me crazy." But that's the kind of crazy you need to become stronger and get in shape. This gym has become a routine for me. I love it. read more

I must say that after reading the first review I was a bit taken back. Have you ever been inside or taken a class at Bad Ass Academy to actually comment that way? Bad Ass Academy has changed my life. It has given me the confidence and self-motivation to be proud of who I am. It has changed my body, my mind, and my life. The place is a tremendous 6,000 square foot, two story facility. When I walk into the facility, I feel like I walk into my family. Everyone is so close knit and the energy they give off is amazing. I walk out feeling like a new person everyday. They offer fully functional training programs to accommodate all skill levels. Bad Ass has concentrated on bootcamps through the years, however, if you look at their website badassacademy.com there are a number of different classes, all great in their own way targeting different areas of the body. These classes include everything from SpinSanity to Yoga and Pilates. The prices fall fairly low considering the treatment given by each and every instructor. If you were to go and get personal training you would pay triple the price. You can take as many classes as you want per day with no restrictions. Then you can get a fresh juice to keep you going too because they have a juice bar that stocks everything. The instructors individualize each class based on the needs of the people taking it. They go even further during the class to check form, encourage you to keep going, all the while doing the classes themselves. "A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way". This certainly falls true for the instructors in this gym. They show interest in your improvement whatever your shape and size is. Each instructor has their way of teaching. Some focus on strength training, while others are more aerobic oriented. Some choose to jog outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, while others choose to remain indoors and sweat it out! When class begins and is over instructors are always there to meet and greet you. They are there to answer any and all questions. There is even a nutritionist on site!!! Doesn't get any better than that! There is tons of equipment at this gym. There may not be the typical treadmills and elliptical but this is not a traditional gym! There is no need for machines of that type when you can use your own body to see changes and create results. There are spin bikes, rowing machines, kettle bells, medicine balls, monkey bars, ropes, nets, heavy bags, trampolines, sledgehammers, tires, etc. It is like an indoor playground for adults. There are locker rooms downstairs, as well. Not to mention, this is the most immaculate of the gyms I have ever been to and trust me I have been to many. Everything is neat and in place. Not only that but bikes and mats are to be wiped down after each use. Anyway, if I could give this gym 10 stars I would. Not only have they given this neighborhood a positive addition, but they are encouraging fitness and good health, for adults and teens alike. For someone to go and comment without actually taking part in something is not what reviews are supposed to be for. Take a class there. I believe the first class is free. Trust me!! It will change your life! read more

Awesome place; instructors are great, and push you PAST THE LIMIT. When you start going to BAA, it's like you gain a new family - everyone there is so friendly, and not in a fake way - you genuinely feel comfortable being a part of the BA culture. But it wouldn't mean much if the classes weren't good. These, though, are spectacular. Jose, the FDNY 2012 Calendar Cover Boy, runs classes with a very disciplined but friendly attitude. Anthony, one of the owners, is another great instructor. And Steve is just a freak of nature. Check out his IG - Stephen2277; this guy does the most amazing things and knows how to teach them as well. All the trainers are great, though, imo. But don't take my word for it - go there once and see for yourself. The first class is free! read more

This place is packed with motivation. To the brim. There are a ton of classes everyday, and the trainers really know how to push you to the limit and keep you motivated. There is no regular routine, which keeps the exercises fun. What I really appreciate though, is that the instructors keep their eyes peeled on your form, which helps you from being injured (super important!) and prevents you from cheating. Then again, as nice as the group classes are, if you go to the morning classes, there are so few people you are basically getting personal training. Just give it a shot, no matter what your fitness level. read more

Awesome classes by awesome instructors.... I lost 25 lbs in 5 months and have kept it off. I was never one for group classes with angry people yelling but it's different here. The instructors push you to do your best and you really are only competing against yourself. The spin classes are my favorite, but every class is good! I've been asking Anthony to open up another location since I moved to the UES because no other gym I've been to compares... I still make time to go whenever I'm back in Bay Ridge! I love BA! read more

My Wife and I took our first boot camp class at Bad Ass this morning and I have to say it was as equally tough as it was enjoyable. I felt great after I left and am certain that these classes will get us where we would like to be physically in no time. The gym is super clean and the equipment top of the line. The instructor we had was Anthony who is absolutely fantastic- a true professional who is super passionate about getting people into shape and very knowledgable. It's also nice to see that he's in perfect shape unlike some of these other places where the instructors look like absolute slobs. I was reading some of these negative reviews about poor customer service and billing issues and think they might have reviewed the wrong business. The customer service was top notch and the fees associated were crystal clear and transparent. After all they are running a business and need to have policies in place to keep operating right ? Can't wait to go back!! read more

This gym is great. The instructors are super friendly and motivating. Makes for a fun place to return to every other day of the week.