I've taken two classes here, one with Sandy and one with Leslie. Leslie was amazing and probably…read morethe only reason why I would consider coming back. Sandy on the other hand, is a different story. At first I was very impressed by the workout Sandy had us do. It flowed great and I was confused by the bad reviews I'd seen about her on Google. But someone didn't sit right with me. I scrolled Instagram later on that day and saw a pilates instructor post their flow. IT WAS THE EXACT SAME FLOW SANDY HAD US DO. I looked through the following and sure enough, Sandy follows this creator. Sandy completely took another instructor's flow, cue for cue. This makes me wonder what her training was like. If she can't create her own class flows, what is she even doing as an instructor?

Do NOT take the intro class with Sandy F. She's completely unrealistic in what she expects a…read morebeginner to do and she's all over the place with her "teaching". She's not motivating like the other instructors and overall awkward

I am new to barre and I have to say that I'm really enjoying the classes. There's a great variety…read moreof classes offered throughout the day. I think I've taken classes with every instructor there and they are all great. They offer small classes where you really get individual attention. The instructors walk around and correct your form if you're not doing the exercise correctly to prevent injuries. There's lots of modifications to try where you get the same results. I'm 30 classes in and always look forward to the next class. While they work the same muscle groups, each class differs just enough to keep things interesting! So glad I inquired about their classes and took the intro class.

My favorites place to spend my mornings! Pure barre is such a great workout and the instructors and…read morecommunity are equally amazing

Great space. Small group classes with experienced and knowledgable instructors. So many different…read moreclasses to choose from.

Life Time seems to have popped up overnight and taken over the luxury gym space. I first saw an ad…read morefor a free introductory class at this location which is how I learned of them and then I saw that they also have a location at Penn station. For my introductory class, I signed up for their Core Pilates. It was really difficult to sign up. I had a hard time getting in contact with anyone (it took about 4 attempts). But when I finally did, the sign up process was easy. They had a lot of classes to pick from, including Pilates, Barre and cardio classes. I didn't realize when I signed up that this was a reformer class. I usually do mat Pilates, but there were a few other beginners in the class and the teacher was very patient and nice. The great thing about the reformer machine is that you can turn up or turn down the intensity of the workout according to where you're at. It does take more coordination than I'm used to being on the machine, but it was fun! The teacher helped make adjustments so I could get the maximum benefit, which I appreciated. The Hackensack facility was really nice and big. They had complimentary lockers and towels and the changing room and restroom were both clean. The membership is kind of steep at $279 per month, but they do have discounts for 26 years old and under an 65 years old and over at their other locations.

I love this studio. It's clean and their approach to yoga is wonderful: serious about yoga but also…read moreextremely down to earth, friendly, and helpful. I've taken classes with Kip, Kelly S., Kelly C., Anjali, Sonia, Judy, Matt, and Lisa and even though their styles are all COMPLETELY different, I loved every class in a different way. Your first class is free so you can try it out without having to pay. Most of the classes are 90 minutes but some are only an hour if you're looking for something shorter. Single classes are $18 each but if you purchase packages online, you save 5%. In addition, they also offer student/senior deals on TOP of that so it truly pays to book online! My 6-class package came out to $68. My only complaint is that on hot days, it gets HOT in there. I've done hot yoga before, but this is a little different: it's just stuffy, humid, and uncomfortable. I'm not sure if they don't have A/C or just choose not to use it but if you're planning on going in the summer, dress lightly and bring a headband and towel. The Ramsey location has an overhead fan. They also have a brand new GORGEOUS location in Chestnut Ridge, although the air situation is comparable (and no overhead fan). It's also next door to a coffee shop and the walls are VERY thin, however, the coffee is great!

I've been a student at yoga synthesis for just shy of a year, and I'm incredibly grateful I came…read moreacross this gem. I only wish I found it sooner. I haven't had the pleasure of taking class with every teacher who works at both this location and the Chestnut Ridge location, but the instructors that I have taken (Judy, Alane, Lisa, Rose, Tenley, Trish, Kelly S.) are lovely individuals, and incredibly knowledgeable. The latter is evident in not only the way they guide you, but the way they can move their bodies. It's so inspirational. I'm sure the rest of the teachers are no different. Recently they've decided to add a Pilates class, taught by the fabulous Ms. Anjali and I couldn't be happier! While this is a yoga studio, I think it was such a phenomenal idea to introduce Pilates into the weekly schedule. I'm crossing my fingers that in the near future I'll see this class offered more than once a week!

I am an Orangetheory Junkie! Honestly, I hated the thought…read moreof working out in any way, shape or form! However, I signed up for Orangetheory last year and my perspective has.definitely changed. I am originally from the Totowa studio, but I feel like that location has been slowly declining throughout the years. The Hackensack location, however, just gets better and better! The coaches have such lively energy and they care for all of their members. I remember I thought about cancelling my membership, but then I started going to this studio. In my first few classes, some of the coaches approached me and asked for my name because they didn't want to mispronounce it. That made me feel at home and keeps bringing me back everyday!

**This review is specifically for my experience with trying their Intro Class for first-timers…read more Warning: This is going to be a long one.** I'm an active person and I'm always looking for new ways to spice up my fitness routines. I've heard so much hype about Orange Theory over the past few years. I had to kill my curiosity and give it a try myself. SIGNING UP: The Hackensack location offers an intro class at $12 for first-timers. It's only free for specific locations. I signed up on the website and chose a 12pm class on a Friday. Keep in mind that they would like you to arrive around 30 minutes prior to the start time just so they can give you a mini "orientation". On the day of my class, I was greeted by one of the front desk employees, Jackie. She was enthusiastic, informative, and overall a pleasure to speak with. She explained what I would expect out of the class, gave me a tour of the studio, and went over my medical history/consent forms. WHAT IS ORANGE THEORY?: To sum OT up in a nutshell, it's basically a fitness studio that offers one hour group fitness classes, specifically two types: a HIIT-based one and a strength training one. I've only tried the HIIT one, so I can't speak on the other. Each class is led by a coach who instructs and guides you on the workout for the full hour. We rotate between three stations: treadmills, rower machines, and free weights/body weight exercises (planks, bicep curls, squats, lunges, etc.). The workouts change daily so there's always a new challenge. Everyone wears a heart monitor that the studio provides so we can track our heart rate. The monitors are synced up with each machine and on a giant screen so we can actually see how fast or slow we're going as well as everyone else's. There are different "zones" of heart rates, with each one representing the percentage of your maximum HR. For most of the workout, you want to try to stay in the ORANGE zone, which is 84-91% of your max HR. MY EXPERIENCE: Jeff was my coach. To put it simply, he was awesome. He had great energy, gave enough personal attention to everyone in class, and was encouraging the whole time. He also had a fire playlist, so that helped a lot haha. The other members were very friendly and welcoming. No judgment here- everyone came from varying level of fitness backgrounds, all shapes and sizes, and all ages. They have a strong sense of community, which is always nice in a fitness environment. I really enjoyed the class and I'm actually surprised at how much fun I was having. I'm not really into HIIT or cardio classes so this was a nice change from my usual weight lifting. I liked how I was able to see my heart rate and how hard I was working. After the class, Jackie followed up with me about how I felt and how I did. You're able to see your "stats" after every workout, like when and how fast your heart rate was changing and calories burned. She explained to me the different membership options and she wasn't pushy at all. Their memberships come in either a package of 4, 8, or unlimited classes each month. FINAL THOUGHTS: Although I had a positive experience, I decided not to sign up. Why? It doesn't exactly fit into my current fitness routine/goals. I'm a dancer and I also lift weights 4-5 times a week. I don't see myself taking their classes that often. At most, I might take a class twice a month, or maybe 3. I think their classes are motivating and challenging, but aren't my cup of tea. I prefer a gym floor with dumbbells, barbells, squat racks, benches, and machines... they don't have that here. Orange Theory is great for getting your cardio in and building your endurance, but I don't recommend it for those who really want to build more muscle, gain strength, and hit higher PRs. Last but not least, I think the prices are a little outrageous. $89/month for 4 classes, $189/month for unlimited, AND $100 for the heart rate monitor is not really worth it to me... Regardless of your fitness goals and experience, I still think taking an intro class is worth a try. If you like it and don't want to sign up for a membership, it's $28 for a drop-in rate + $10 for the heart rate monitor rental.

Tons of kids hogging machines while texting - everywhere . Nice gym , clean but the texting is…read morecompletely out of control

Very clean and new equipment. Has multiple amenities. This is not a normal location it's a…read morefranchise, so crunch members from out of town will either get a free one day pass or have to pay for a day pass of $20. But I would recommend it. Other locations around the area are pretty rough. It's worth the extra few min drive and few dollars.

Extremely pushy and rude workers. I have never met instructors that are rude with their criticism…read more They make me never want to go back and even brought me to tears once. The people at the desk do not stop calling and talking to you even when you tell them you can not talk right then. DO NOT JOIN.

I signed up for a 5-day trial this morning and since that time have received an email, a text, and…read moreFOUR back to back phone calls (all placed between 5:10 - 5:12, see attached photo). I responded to the text noting that the excessive amount of phone calls in such a short period was not appropriate or a good way to gain business and did not receive a reply (but the phone calls did stop, which means the text was likely read and there was simply no reasonable excuse that could be made for four phone calls in a two minute period). I have not visited this location and it may very well be amazing - but I'll be finding a different studio to join after today's display of how potential future members are hounded to schedule their first class.

Love going to this gym! Every trainer has their own unique style that makes each class different…read moreand fun. Doesn't even feel like you've been working out for an hour! Highly recommend

I absolutely love the workouts and community that CKO provides. The classes are so intense but…read morealways rewarding. The environment is so motivating and supportive which makes the experience so enjoyable. I love and strongly recommend CKO!!!