JOY!!! Just the thought of her class invites a smile to my face! Joy is a yoga instructor, but…read morereally a magician in disguise. Her heart-opening practice and teaching literally breathes life into my own practice. She pours forth wisdom, poetry, and heart into an articulate stream of words. Each word she speaks offers space for her students to inhabit each yoga asana, each silence between words, holding sacredness and breath. She can say only a couple of words, and your entire pose will align itself. Her teaching truly unites both knowledge of the body and wisdom of the heart. I feel so blessed to have known Joy during her time in San Francisco!

Joy!!!! That is the word that FILLS your body, mind and SOUL when you take a class from her…read more Joy's own fascination with yoga keeps her consistently asking questions that clearly shows through her awakening new energy with EVERY posture. She is a master teacher and with her healing touch, powerful voice and intuitive sense of her student's physiology! I've been practicing for over 3 years and completed 200hr teacher training. I have found so much LOVE and GROWTH in my practice from having the privilege of going to Joy's classes. She has a integrated approach to yoga that will leave you wanting more! JAI JOY!

First of all, this space feels very safe during the pandemic. It's wide open, has air purifiers and…read moreoften open windows, everyone wears masks, and I've seen a maximum of five others in the gym at any given time (and we are well-spaced out). There's also a room in the back where one could work out, if concerned. It's been great for my mental health during these times. Second, the trainers are SO courteous, knowledgable and professional (and fun). I'm not only getting in shape, but I'm also receiving a resistance training education here, haha. They take into account your goals, any past injuries and limitations in range of motion, and design a personalized workout plan for each month. There is a focus on how to breathe properly during lifting (to maximize the benefit and avoid injuries), core exercises, and mix of bodyweight/band/free weight exercises. Finally, yes, this gym is expensive relative to a non-training gym. However, you get the education for life, and it is sooo much cheaper than getting a personalized trainer elsewhere. I feel grateful that there is a gym like this nearby.

Tommy, Ruben, and Elsie are the best. Honestly, they are why I am writing this review and not…read morekeeping this secret to myself. I've been in NYC for well over two decades and been a member of many gyms. Really, all of them. From luxury chains to neighborhood spots to everything in between and Brooklyn Health and Performance is the one place that I have found true success. They're motto "this is the last gym you'll ever join" is 100% spot on. I do semi private training with a custom workout and I add on unlimited bootcamp classes and it's everything I need to stay focused, accountable, and keep things interesting. The boot camp classes are different each day and the custom programs are on a 4 week cycle and get more difficult as you do them. Just when you feel you're getting slightly comfortable with them it's time to start all over. It's this combo that has lead to a complete transformation both physically and mentally. I can't say enough about the great team here. Friendly, knowledgeable, and serious about what they're doing.

I was looking for a comfortable well equipped gym in my area. This is it for me. There is a cardio…read moreroom with the usual stuff treads, elliptical, cycling and one Erg, rowing machine. As I am an erg fanatic, I can say that the chain needs some oil. The monitor does not work . The tension control does not allow for a variety of settings . It slips. However, I can still find a way to work on my core , arms and legs. The gym has not been crowded which I like. There is a pool a steam room and a sauna. The exercise equipment room seems to be well equipped with several machines and weights. The staff is friendly. The gym overlooks the hudson so exercising is made easier due to the view, the pool has a top that opens when the weather is warm. There is an outdoor patio and a very large indoor lounge room. The hours are: Weekdays 6:30am-10:30 and 4:30-9:00pm weekends 9:30-6pm

The pool has been taken over by the British swimming school all week and weekends members with…read morechildren have 3 tiny lanes except if a private teacher with non member child takes up the remaining lanes Members who pay $1800 are given 1/2 hours to swim while British school and private instructors with non member kids swim forever Screaming kids Nappies being changed poolside Not like it used to be

I signed up through ClassPass to do a Pure Barre Express - 30 minutes class which was more focused…read moreon Core. This was very beginner friendly, the instructor, Summer, was very personable and offered modifications to the exercise if needed. There are multiple stretches during the class which helped to slow down and catch your breath. I really enjoyed it, was definitely sore the next day but worth it. I also followed up and did a foundational class with Rosy, which was amazing to fully understand the various moves that are used in the classic classes. The instructors are all so friendly and remember your name. I appreciate the correction of my form while doing the workout, really helps motivate me during the classes. Rachel Eve, the manager, has been great as well - I don't think I would have continued to sign up if they didn't follow through but also to ask how my classes went! Love the instructors and environment - a lot better than some of the other studios that I have tried!

I came for a 4th anniversary complimentary class and loved it! The space was nice and clean. They…read morehave showers available along with towels and shower products. The only thing I noticed they didn't provide that other exercise studios usually do are hair ties and pads/tampons. They even have child watch. There is a space in the back with toys where someone can watch your child while you take a class. It is $15 and nice to have. The child area was a bit small and they said 5 children max. They take as young as 2 months. The instructor was fabulous. She really paid attention to form and was quick to correct you (but in a nice way) if you were doing it incorrectly. Every time she corrected me I felt the exercise get harder so I knew I was definitely doing it wrong before. On the weekends the classes get packed so it can feel a bit crowded in the room.

Easily the most disorganized pure/blink I've been to. None of the weights are put back, or…read moreseemingly have racks that the would even belong to. The bench's/machines are stacked on top of each other in a way that makes them unusable if someone is at the machine next to you. They have toilet paper instead of paper towels to clean the equipment. Only here while I wait for park slope to open back up, before this I was at Flatbush, both of those locations far better.

My goal is to visit as many Blink gyms in NYC…read more Location: 3 floors .. the main floor is on ground level (cardio machines, small workout area), locker rooms and additional equipment (circuit machines is downstairs), upper floor is free weight, cable machines, barbell Elevator: yes, to get downstairs and upstairs Convenience: eight outside of the 53rd St R station Gym Size: Large. 3 Floors but feels a bit cluttered. Tall "I" shape. Locker Room Size (Men's): Small for a gym this size. Equipment (outside of the basics mentioned below): no battle ropes or heavy kettlebells above 50 lbs, no TRX, 2-3 pylo boxes Crowdedness: Crowded. Audience trends to younger residents in the area Cleanliness: OK. not the best but clean enough Staff Friendliness: Average Hours: 7 days/wk. Better then other Blinks with later hours on weekdays (midnight) Overall: Rather large gym spread over 3 floors. Gets crowded especially on the 3rd floor and circuit machines downstairs. Ventilation isn't great either (gets hot and muggy). Gym audience here doesn't have the best etiquette, hogging machines and using their phones more vs working out. *Unless noted, assume all Blink gyms have locker rooms, water fountain, stretch area, dumbbells, kettlebells (up to 50lbs), smith machines, weight machines, cardio equipment (Rower, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, stairclimber), showers, wipes, Towel machine (pay separate charge). Assume you can scan in via App or Apple Wallet/Watch **Note: I am a Blink user with entry possibility of all their NYC area gyms via an Add-on to my Classpass membership. (I did not want to deal with Blink corporate in case I needed to cancel and wanted to avoid a startup fee or annual charge). I do not take showers at the gym and tend to go off-peak hours. I'm

I regularly worked with cadence in private lessons. At first it was fine. I came in because I was…read morefeeling deeply inflamed constantly and just wanting to get my health together. She recommended I not take vitamins and not to eat so much meat. Well it turns out I was anemic and had undiagnosed hashimotos disease. I was so deeply sick I won't even get into how bad my symptoms were and none of these things rung a bell to this person who sees herself as a heath guru / influencer? She also was super preachy and really tried to push me into having extra curricular activities. Again, I was deeply sick, the worst I felt in my life, and she would really guilt trip me and say that she didn't think I was sick but that my issues were because I was hyperfocusing because I didn't have enough hobbies LOL. My antibodies were actually 1,000+ and I was deficient in several vitamins and minerals. I will never fall for another health influencer gimmick again in my life.

I am Matt, I am in my late twenties. I was serious and conscientious and I had a lot of health…read moreproblems (or "problems") since I was young. When I decided to have an honest conversation with myself about my health, I walked into Brooklyn Strength and asked about what they do. Cadence, the owner, listened to me and paired me up with a trainer, whose ability to communicate honestly with humor and humility won me over and I began a sometimes three times-weekly routine. I have worked with four of their trainers now. One year later I am in the best shape of my life. As a bonus, I was able to defend myself against a late-night attacker, who fled as I put my fists into position as I was taught learning boxing and muay thai. Can't say enough. Stop by and talk to them.

The space is gorgeous, the classes and workshops diverse, but more importantly, the…read moreowners/instructors embody the spiritual/Bhakti yoga principles I seek when I'm on my mat in a yoga studio. Not all yoga studios are created equally. Prema yoga moved to this location a couple years ago and it's the one I'm familiar with. The room is serene, spacious and enlightening which is conducive in a yoga practice. Aside from workshops (I attended two onsite retreats with special guest and guru master Ragghunath Cappo), their website's calendar is packed with Kirtan and retreats (on my bucket list) as well as YTT. The instructors vary in their style of teaching and I'm sure all are very good. I've experienced a few but the owners Amanda and Bobbie tend to be my faves. I loved Bobbie's Sunday night Yin yoga which I think has made a comeback on the schedule. Prema is my favorite yoga studio in the neighborhood. This little oasis on Court Street can be the key to deepening one's practice while at the same time projecting a sense of community. If you live in the area, I would recommend checking them out Namaste.

Beautiful space, nice location in Cobble Hill, and lovely yoga instructor. While traveling, I…read moredropped by for their Saturday morning live music yoga and it was beautiful to hear the music and the yoga was good. The yogis were friendly as well. Overall, a nice vibe. Like lots of popular yoga places, it was pretty crowded in that class. They also burned sage, so if you're not into hippie incense stuff, get there a bit early and put yourself far away from it. Bathrooms: I believe there was just one bathroom, and it might be partially blocked by yogis on mats near the time class starts.

I think this is the best gym in this neighborhood, South Slope. Super friendly staff, very well…read moremanaged and always very clean for sure. I love the variety of free classes they offer throughout the day. Decent array of equipment to choose from although it can use a little updating. Also it could get too crowded during weekday peak hours, between 6pm to 9pm. Oh the juice bar is amazing. Hands down a must try! Definitely the best feature that earns this gym a 5 star review.

I've been a longtime member of harbor fitness and I think it's the best gym in brooklyn…read more But what the heck is going on with the men's sauna at park slope. It's horrible. The gold standard for sauna is 180 degrees Fahrenheit. It struggles to even get to 160. It's often at 140. This is not acceptable for a sauna. I also despise when people have taken to making it into a steam room. It's f$&ckin stupid. So to members who read this. Stop with that. You want steam go to 92nd location, they have a steam room. The point is to heat your body up and get blood flowing heart rate up and recover. Sauna is not about just getting wet and sweaty. When the sauna was renovated about 2 years ago. You also got rid of the second level , why? Some people want to be up there and get hotter. Also why is the temperature sensor inside with the sauna heater. Is there a reason why it's placed there ? The sauna will never get hot enough. If the sensor is basically next to it. I remember the original sensor before the sauna was renovated was by door. And back then the sauna, never really had stupid A holes putting water on the heater. We would police that and stop them. Please fix the sauna. Fix the sauna please. Please fix the sauna