I am writing this review to express my gratitude to Carly a personal trainer at Base gym in Jersey City. My experience was exceptional and I would recommend her to anyone looking to work with a personal trainer. Her vast knowledge in the physical fitness world is an asset to Base gym. read more

We are already in the beginning of June 2026 and there's no better gym to join than Base at 60 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ. Base is very inviting with 2 floors of all types of workout equipment and various classes. The locker rooms are clean and appealing with showers and steam rooms. One of the main amenities is the great location near the PATH trains, the fabulous pedestrian walk with shops a few blocks away on Newark Avenue. The patrons are mixed and the great staff is the best in town. This includes dedicated owner Craig, managers Erin, Mayrin and Caesar, and Franklin, Vika, Emily, Carly, Igor and Ebai, to name a few. Do stop in to have a look. read more

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The gym is OK. But the office that charges and controls membership is horrible and not helpful.

My happy place in JC. You can find everything you need here, from a solo workout area to fitness classes. My favorite class is HIIT with Sam, it's challenging but rewarding. This is also my go-to place if I need to study because there's a cafe there. Reasonable membership price, and I love the summer time b/c so many outdoor events they host. read more

literally the steam rooms break all the time. 12 days ago it was broken and today it is too. so not worth $165 a month, plus the manager is rude. read more

I've been a member at Base for about 6 months now, having signed up for a 1-year upfront prepaid membership and some personal training. No regrets. Pre-COVID I went to Equinox in the city, conveniently located in my office building. That membership quickly dissolved once COVID hit, and as I'm not in the physical office very often anymore, going back makes very little sense. Base has me covered! The space is large, and as someone that goes to the gym in the morning before work, I never find myself waiting for anything too long. On weights days I may have to change my order a little here and there, but I've never waited for cardio. I've yet to take any classes, but they seem frequent, and popular. The equipment (cardio and strength) is updated, they keep everything nice and clean, and there are always towels at the ready. Locker rooms are nice, and the steam room and a shower is always a good way to end a workout. My only note is that the shampoo and body wash in the showers are rarely labeled correctly, and often present themselves as different colors, so I have no idea which is which. So, I just bring my own. There are also some great lounge areas if you need to take a quick meeting (I speak from experience) and the attached coffee and smoothie bar is fantastic and well-priced. read more

Best gym ever staff is very friendly clean love this place It has every machine possible!! read more

I felt very uncomfortable in here. There are too much people. I was considering changing the hours, but it is still to crowded. Due to this factor, I do not feel free to do my job in here. Moreover, most of the equipemnt I want to use usually is occupied by someone else, and I can not catch up with them! I see progress, which is good. But I can only thank myself for it. Overall, the place is good, but you need to do something about people. Solve this problem pls. read more

I've been at Base since 2017 and training with Coach Igor since 2021. Base is the most welcoming, inclusive, community-oriented gym I've ever been to. It's a gym for beginners, experts, those who like strength training, those who like to focus on cardio and everything in between. Igor has single-handedly turned the gym from being a chore into being one of the most exciting parts of my day. He designs programs curated to your specific goals and the programs cycle every month, so you're always learning new things and challenging yourself in different ways. I've reached weightlifting goals I've been trying to hit since I was in high school (I'm 30), I've nearly perfected my form on my main lifts, and I'm doing swing speed training with him for golf (top speed 135mph) so I'm hitting bombs on the course now too thanks to him. If he has an open time slot, don't think twice about taking it. read more

I have been a member of Base for the last 2 years and just renewed my contract! The best facilities, plenty of machines and very helpful team! Everyone is nice and it feels nice training here! The best gym in all Jersey City, hands down! read more

Phenomenal gym, super friendly staff - 11/10. I've been a member for over a year, and have enjoyed every interaction at BASE. They always go out of their way to make things happen - which I deeply appreciate. The equipment is great, everything is well stocked, the people are super friendly. Huge shoutout to Erin especially for everything she does! read more

After moving into the area I join this gym. It's very clean very modern and the locker rooms are fantastic. The staff is very friendly, and the people Who go here are friendly also. I'm trying to find the best times to go, because It can get busy. But that's the same in any good place. I look forward to becoming familiar with the gym I'm not a diehard but I do like to keep the weight off. The place is good for both an amateur and professional workouts read more

Sigh, I joined Base when NYSC closed. Yes, Base is a really really really nice gym. Spotless, clean, huge, insane amount of equipment, lots of classes (if you're into that kind of thing), a health food/smoothie bar, and sanitizing stations all over. I'm very happy with it, the only thing is, it is SO outrageously expensive, but there aren't many other options so they have an advantage. It's approx. $135/month, but you can likely snag a deal because they offer them all the time. Download their app and you get even more perks like discounts at the spa and notifications about the club. Staff is friendly, especially when I go at 6am when the gym opens and it's still dark out (lol). read more

BASE is a great gym for people who like to workout. The equipment is first rate, there are lots of classes, the locker rooms are spacious and clean and the gym is well run and managed. The staff is friendly and it feels like a community working our there! read more

Good gym with lots of options. Definitely has the gym culture/community. The front desk workers are always kind. I've only gone for weightlifting and cardio machines but they do have classes which is cool. Better than other commercial gyms I've gone to. It is a pricy membership with a hefty activation fee but brings a good crowd of people. Right in downtown JC near the path train and grove/newark area. Be aware: very crowded. read more

Very high quality gym! It's very close to the path public transit, and there's parking underground. A lot of variety of equipment, but I think the classes are the real highlight. Sam's HIIT workout class is a real killer. I'm practically dead from one class. Everyone is pretty friendly here. The chilled menthol towels make me feel like it's equinox?! There's a spa here, so maybe one day when I have terrible back pain, I'll schedule an appointment. Sometimes there's special events like BMI measurements or the gym's anniversary free dinner too read more

I love this gym and train with Igor Fernandes who is the absolute best! This place is huge with incredible ceiling height and giant windows that fill the space with tons of natural light, it's a bright, energetic and motivating place. The staff is super helpful, the equipment is new and the sauna/steam room are clean and perfect after a hard workout. Second to none. read more

I've been a member of Base since 2017 and this is the best gym ever. I train with Igor, who constantly pushes me and is the best. All of the trainers are so great, as well as the staff. Working from home has been difficult, so the trainers have provided me motivation and laughter. Even if you don't have a trainer, the equipment is constantly being upgraded and there is variety of classes with great instructors. read more

I've been a patron of Base for 5+ years now. Hands down the best gym facility in JC, with incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional trainers and great class selection. Improvements are consistently being made, through equipment or redesign, and the investments are always made with care and thought to providing what the Base community needs as a whole. read more

This is a beautiful gym. Super fun and all that. However, they will steal your money, overcharge you, and break their agreements with you. Just be careful going here because they certainly do not return any money that they stole from you bank account. Also, the gym is nice. Because I'm super upset they charged my account when I was no longer a member there (I have proof of contracts signed by Traci), the showers are gross, the sauna wreaks havoc, and the gym is not as clean as it looks. read more

Love their classes. Certainly the nicest gym in jersey city and the staff are so friendly. It gets overly crowded after work though.

These people are con-artists. They won't refund your memebership time during COVID when they were closed. They won't let you cancel if you have pre-existing conditions and can't safely attend the gym. And they won't refund your money if you move away for any reason. I can't believe I signed their bullshit contracts. They really should be reported to the better business bureau. Also, all the weight racks are always busy. People will hog equipment for hours, have chats with friends instead of working out. Not a very friendly community. No one wipes down their equipment. When you bring it up to management they make no attempt to enforce it. The FACT that is this is considered a luxury gym is beyond me. Cause y'all have some west elm furniture and fancy plants? Cause y'all have some scented soaps and lotions in the locker rooms and hot girls manning the front desk? It's all a ruse. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

It's over $100 per month. Their best trainer (Ashley) left and patrons are snooty without respect for the space. Employees have to take care of this, and do so reluctantly. Massages, PT sessions, IV's, Drinks/food all cost extra. They are branded as a high-class fitness club while they offer the same layout and downsides of your local planet fitness. Most of the people in here live nextdoor, where they can get the plan at a discounted rate. Guys, the normal monthly fee for a gym is 20-30 per month, not including maintenance fee (annual.) These people jack up the price to like 150/month and fine/penalize you any way possible. Sexist policy at the front desk, where only women are allowed to work for the blonde spin class overlord who bitterly manages the front office and has childish fits every other day. Xcel Fitness or Crunch in Hoboken are better, although the gyms in the area are overpriced. read more

Continued to charge my credit card after expired agreement. Found out hundreds of dollars, could've been thousands, were paid to base gym without my consent. Check your statements! read more

I may be a bit biased, but as a former Equinox member this is as close as it gets. BASE has a really great group exercise schedule and the instructors are top notch. There are plenty of machines and the layout works for most. Be sure to grab a eucalyptus towel after your workout for a nice rejuvenation! BASE Bar is great for pre or post workouts. All members have been courteous when it comes to wiping down machines. I come to BASE because it's always CLEAN and there's a heavy emphasis on cleanliness. Steam room is good, but aesthetically it's not an Equinox, so don't expect fancy rocks and a spa experience. The steam room is a bit dated for $140 per month. Sauna is spacious and always clean. Overall, I've been able to achieve my fitness goals here and I really enjoy coming here. read more

This gymn is a powerhouse of energy and inspiration! Membership to the gymn is on the pricier side but you definitely get bang for the buck. Operating hours span to cover early risers or professionals who prefer to workout after work late into the night. It's a block away from bus & train stops and has plenty of parking available. Base has an app through which one can check-in (with this you can monitor how many times you visited the gymn in a week/month/year - gives bar diagrams!!), enroll for their wide range of group fitness classes (Zumba, yoga, spinning to name a few), get notified about changes in hours of operations during holidays or plumbing activities etc. There is always surplus equipment, some of which can be connected through Bluetooth/WiFi etc. Elegant, colorful decor puts you in a peaceful and a happier mood to workout. The gymn offers personal training, merchandise (gymn wear, smoothie station, prepared meals), IV-drips, chiropractors onsite. For toxin-flush and relaxation after workout, they have sauna, steam rooms and spa massages. There are plenty of lockers, clean towels, bathrooms that come with body soap, shampoo& conditioner. They offer free razors, body lotion & hair dryers. Several janitorial staff are always busy cleaning (bathrooms/equipment) and keeping the area dry. If you are considering this gymn, be sure to take advantage of their free trial period before you sign up for a membership. Each member has 5 guest passes to bring in a friend who has never been at Base. read more

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As a longtime member of Base (I was around when it opened in 2013) I've been happy with the quality of class offerings and equipment/space that is well suited to my needs. The instructors motivate me and make my day happier! Love the airy feeling that the high ceilings and windows offer. My usual workout time is early morning, and I can typically access the machines I'm most interested in - which are well maintained - or opt for a free weight and kettlebell workout in the large studio. Good times! read more

Best gym ever. My membership came with my residency in 70 Columbus and the gym community is great as everyone from its members, staffs and instructors are friendly, respectful and supportive. They have a variety of classes (HIIT, TRX, Spin, Yoga..etc) and each and every one of them are fun yet challenging, led by great instructors (Kara, Cait, Susan, Sam, Morgan, Maureen....etc) I can't recommend this gym enough! read more

Customer service is okay but the prices are a joke. This is not equinox and not a luxury facility, yet they're charging alarming prices for a standard facility. Doesn't make any sense. Especially since they're so many options in the area. read more

Way too crowded and hot even in the early morning right when it opens and as mentioned in a few other reviews it always smells terrible. About half of the TVs on the treadmill are broken and don't get a signal (and then there is one weird treadmill that is permanently stuck on Fox News). Gives you an idea of how maintenance at this place goes. Has recently started opening 15+ minutes after its posted opening time of 5am on weekdays, which is terrible for someone like myself who works early and only has a brief window to squeeze a workout in before work. Fees are way too high for what you get. Once my membership expires I think I'm just going to bike to the Crunch in Hoboken instead. read more

I'm from Cali and a member of 24 hour fitness which there is a ton of locations everywhere, but since moving east 24 hour isn't popular so I had to find a new home. I tried other gyms and Base has been the best. I recently joined a month ago and loved how it reminds me of Equinox (I been a member there too) but less stuffy crowd. A lot of weights and cardio equipment even when busy I don't feel like I have to wait there's always another option. I love the fitness classes just wish they had cycle. I was told they just removed it due to low attendance which is a bummer I'm a cycle girlie. They keep the gym super clean and staff is friendly. The locker rooms have saunas inside and are separated by each genders locker which makes it comfortable due to clothing restrictions (wear a towel around you) and the showers are nice. I also love the smoothie shop attached! Happy I found a great gym to train at. It's pricy but worth it if you want access to a ton of equipment, classes, and amenities. Overall clean environment. read more

I'm a member from base gym since 2022, and I love the people there. They are very friendly, helpful and thoughtful. It feels like home being apart of the base gym. Also, I've been training with personal Igor for 4 months and he's great personal trainer. Plenty of variety of group classes and 2 hours for free parking. I love going to workout out there! read more

Igor is an excel trainer, I have been working with him for a number of years and he has helped me tremendously. I've gotten much stronger and also really improved my golf game with the work we do. read more

Easily the best gym in the city, reasonably priced and a great workout atmosphere with lots of people serious about fitness. Their group classes are challenging and fun they focus on strength training. Changing rooms are super clean with lots of available lockers. Sauna and Spa are spacious and amazing and one of the important part of my workout. Unfortunately its closed because of COVID. Gym is super clean during the corona time and management has done amazing job in term of maintaining social distancing and sensitization. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get in shape. I am certainly satisfied thus far read more

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I love this place. Serious about your health, well-being and friendly just like a family. The gym is always looking to ensure you have the best experience if that's upgrading the locker room to making sure equipment is exactly what you need for a great workout; they've got it. Its not always easy motivating myself to get there but once I'm in, it's the best hour I could have spent. Best massages in Jersey City! read more

Love everything about this gym. It's a cute boutique gym. Soon as you walk it smells amazing the receptionist are always cheerful. Locker room is super clean and stocked with water, lotion, towels, shaving sticks, shampoo etc. Sauna and steamroom is safe to use and never full. The gym is constantly cleaned every is respectful. Your free to use any of the studios when there's no class and OMG! The classes are so good! The teachers are professional, they set everything up for prior to the class and are super encouraging. I love it here. read more

Beautiful facility but very crowded most times. Typically this would be a 4 star gym but the trainers make being in this space absolutely horrible. Monopolizing equipment, being rude to members who don't purchase training, and refusing to share space. Members look to trainers as an example and unfortunately the ones at Base set a very poor example. read more

Been going to this gym for almost 6 or 7 years now. It is such a great place celebrating their 9 years being open. There is legit no competition for this place in JC as it blows anything else out of the water so can't recommend it enough! read more

I've been at Base almost a year and I really love the environment and people. I especially love the spa, Francesca is one of the best massage therapists I've ever been to! She's greatly improved my pain and it's helped my training! Highly recommend! read more

Expensive but worth the price. It's difficult to find fault with the workout experience here. The staff smile and look like they actually want to be at work here. Patrons are cool too with no over the top antics while lifting/working out. Best in the JC and probably beats a few high end Manhattan gyms too. read more