WRP provides a comfortable environment with a friendly and loyal clientele. The staff is kind and…read morehelpful and that has been consistent for years. It's a place you enjoy coming to every day. They have really stepped up their game since the lockdown. When they opened up, the entire thing had been redone, cleaned and re-organized. The machines are cleaned often and strict rules have been set in place to assure member's safety. I know that there isn't another gym in the area that matches WRP's consideration for members.

A friend turned me on to this gym. I signed up for the 1 week trial and did the pilates class this…read moremorning. Everyone was friendly and the environment wasn't intimidating. The class, which was tough, but not overly so was a really good workout. The instructor was great. She new I was new to the class and checked on me ro make sure I was ok and offered me tips. It was a great experience. I'll definitely sign up for membership when I can get to the gym more.

So, they have an ad on Facebook saying "Join our FREE six week challenge!". What they don't tell…read moreyou is that it's basically a way to get you to the location, make you feel like an idiot and push sales on you. And surprise, surprise. It's not free either. The six week challenge sounds great in black and white. However, you have to show up 3 days a week so they can care less about your work/personal life. Their hours are a joke weeknights. The latest class is 7:30. But the shade of gray is that you have to put a $499 deposit down. And if you are able to lose 25 lbs in the six week challenge, you get your money back. That's 4 lbs a week, not realistic so you won't ever see that money again. What annoyed me the most was how pushy this guy Jay was. He needed an answer immediately if I was to sign up yet couldnt take no for an answer. First impressions are real important to me. There was no geniune, caring personalities; they spew off their sales pitch to you and bank $499 to every naive person. This business is not worth a $499 deposit nor $145 a month. These are money hungry people that see dollar signs in their sleep. My advice? Save your money. Not worth it.

FREE 6 WEEK CHALLENGE: LEGIT OR SCAM? Read on to find out!…read more For all intents and purposes, this is based on my own experience as a person who was lured in to try the 6 week program for "Free". ILKB runs Facebook ads constantly saying they want ladies to come in to challenge themselves with a free six week challenge. What they don't tell you is that it really isn't free...and if you don't complete a "Successful" challenge, well, then they get to keep the required $499 deposit (taken before you can even consider starting the program). What is considered "Successful"? In order to get your $499 back, you MUST: Lose 25 pounds in 6 weeks OR lose 6% body fat. Attend 3 classes a week for 6 weeks. Check in online for each class (18 classes). Take pictures of your food each week and post online. Weigh in each week. I MUST REPEAT THIS: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE 25 POUNDS OR 6% BODY FAT TO LOSE, DO NOT ACCEPT! ALSO DO NOT ACCEPT IF YOU: Prone to injury (if you get injured, they keep 50%) Inflexible schedule (they keep 50%) Move away 20 miles+ (they keep 50%) I asked, repeatedly, if I would get my money back. They smiled, assured me, "Yes of course, THE ONLY REASON why we charge is because the financial incentive is a good motivator" and they would return it based on "Successful" completion of the challenge. Now, you know where this is going. Before even taking my body fat %, the owner looked at me and gladly signed me up. I couldn't realize why he was so happy to do so, but when the 6 weeks was up, I realized why. I'm 5'9", and I started the program around 127lbs. My body fat (using their highly questionable BIA device) was 24%. Clearly, the owner knew there was NO POSSIBLE WAY I was ever going to complete this challenge "successfully". I already ate a clean diet, weight lifted 4 times a week. I was easy money for him and he knew it. The moment they ran my card, they knew they turned a profit. Around Week 5, I got injured. My right hand was sprained and the doctor told me I couldn't box for about 3 weeks. I called to get out of the program, as the contract states that if you have an injury, you can get 50% back. But the owner hemmed and hawed, said that, "We could work around it. You're so close to being done." At first, I thought "Oh, maybe he wants me to get my deposit back, as I've only got 1 week left." I thought he was being kind when he adjusted the workout for me. I WAS WRONG. Because I completed the 6 weeks, I was ineligible to get the 50% back. So, do I think ILKB is a scam or legit? The workout is okay. It's your average HIIT workout that you can get at any pop up fitness store and if I had joined ILKB as a regular member and paid per class, I would say legit for sure. I won't call them scammers but I will say BUYER BEWARE! I think the only reason why the gym has any business at all is because of this scheme. They set up the challenge in waves and they have around 4-5 groups of challengers (they stagger the start weeks and cycle through the same 4-5 team names) with about 15 people per challenge group. Around 4 people completed the 6 weeks in my group. LET. THAT. SINK. IN. I don't need to spell out the math to see where most of their income is coming from. As long as they keep running ads, they'll have income. But businesses that practice misleading their customers only have so long before people catch on. Have a great day! :)

Our daughter Heather competes for Special Olympics on the Ironmen Powerlifting Team. Not too long…read moreafter she began participating, we realized she would need more one on one training if she wanted to perfect her skills. Luckily we were referred to Shawna at Blue Collar Barbell! Our lives are forever changed!!! Anyone who knows a person with special needs, knows that things are not always as straightforward as they seem! Shawna thinks "outside the box" on a weekly basis, and has brought Heather to new and unbelievable heights to her powerlifting career! More importantly, she and her Special Olympics coaches, have helped Heather to be a more confident, caring, and compassionate individual! She has morphed into quite an amazing person! She grows stronger every week! We are so fortunate to have Shawna in our lives! My husband and I are learning new skills every week as well! It's truly a family affair! Thanks so much Shawna for your continued patience and perseverance, and for creating our gold medal hopeful! ( Heather started her powerlifting career at age 41! She recently deadlifted 300lbs! )

Jay and Shawna are extremely knowledgeable and amazing to train with. I trained with Jay for a few…read moreyears and the results were incredible. He was able to instill a work ethic in me to continue to achieve my workout goals, as well as making it fun!! The combination of both Jay and Shawna is a win-win!!! If you are thinking about changing up your workout, looking for individual expert advice, then Blue Collar Barbell is the place to go!!

Wonderful! I have gone to Kathy for her yoga classes, both classes and privates, for years! I've…read moregone to other yoga studios here and there but Kathy's is BY FAR the best, and the ONLY place I would go on Long Island! The yoga studio is located in a converted garage in her home - a little yoga oasis with a peaceful atmosphere and relating music upon entering. She is so knowledgeable and has about 40 years experience that she shares with her students. Whether you are more advanced or just a beginner she gears the class toward the needs of those attending, reminding them that there are multiple levels in the class - focus on your own body and not what your neighbor is doing. She has always made me feel extremely comfortable, no matter which level I was at, and there have even been one or two poses which my body just won't allow me to do, so she would give me an alternative to make sure the area of the body we were working on can still benefit. Her years of experience kicks in there! With her help I have grown so much in my yoga practice, which certainly helps as I get older and start to notice new aches and pains which yoga can help! She truly cares for everyone, available to discuss ANY questions afterwards (Over the years I've personally discussed questions about yoga, health concerns, diet options, motivation, etc. where her knowledge and experience was able to contribute and expose me to new options and ideas), and even offers a lending library of books for students who may be interested to read up on any particular topics as they explore yoga and health more deeply. I'll also share that when I first wanted to start yoga I didn't know exactly what I was looking for but that I'd know it when I heard it. I didn't want that "cookie-cutter" and "watered-down" yoga that you might find in gyms... I wanted the real thing. When I called Kathy and asked her about the classes she offers and how they were run, I could tell that she had tons of experience, an organization to her classes, and a personalization in making sure you try a class that's right for you and what you were looking for. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone reading this review and would say to CALL HER and LEAVE A MESSAGE to begin your yoga journey!

Today I checked out the local F45 location. F45 is a 45-minute high-intensity interval training…read more(HIIT), circuit, and functional workout program. I signed up for guest day pass to try it out. The class went by quickly. There were stations set up and we rould complete 4 sets in each station. The exercises were demonstrated on tv screens throughout the gym. The class felt manageable due to the circuit set up and the quick rotations. You're able to customize your workout by selecting the amount of weight you use and/or by selecting to focus on upper,lower body or a mix of the both. Today it was a strength training class, other days of the week they offer cardio and hybrid sessions. I really enjoyed my workout. It had been a while I felt tired but in a good way from a workout. The movements are definitely functional and effective.

I Have been coming here almost a year and LOVE it! Every day is different. Good vibes, amazing…read morecoaching to help push you or meet you where you're at/provide modifications as needed. Amazing culture and a great workout for 45 minutes!

Hmmm...What can I say? I was making progress with one of the trainers/owners until he and his…read morepartner closed the gym. There were issues with the landlord. They started a new gym down the road, but it was only open for a couple of months until it abruptly closed. Since I prepaid my sessions in cash, I lost $90 for my final session. I therefore cannot give this business a good rating!

This is your one stop gym for everything you need. From creative trainers that have a style fitting…read moreto your individual needs to unique training programs.. It's a environment for you to be comfortable, safe, and to crush your goals. They welcome you with open arms, so definitely check them out....Gary, Steve, Phoniex Fitness LI.....BOOM!

I took my first class with Thomas today and it was awesome! I was worried since I've been out of…read moreshape since COVID started, but he was super patient and the class was challenging but fun! I appreciate learning proper form for boxing, having solid time on the bags, and having some other cross training as well. I used to take boxing classes in the city (including boutique ones like rumble) but this is better because it's no frills, you learn to box, and it's super affordable. Everything was wiped down, well ventilated (garage door/other doors were open) and masks are required so it's still taking covid precautions. Will be back!

Coach T was great. Really pushed me to the limit! Each punching bag has its own bluetooth censor,…read moreWill def go back here!

This is a cute local yoga center. It is clearly visited by regulars and locals. It is an easy…read moredrop in studio. The people seem nice. However I visited two times. I can't review the actual instruction quality because to be fair, each experience is personal and it is really a reflection of your own ability to participate and your expectations. But I have to say as a small older building my first time was in the summer and the air conditioner was turned on or up at the beginning of the session not leaving enough time to acclimate the room before we started and there was a gym odor in the warm room most of the time during the class so I felt as if it was not particularly conducive to a calming yoga experience where sound and smell are an important part. My second visit in the fall the room was cool and comfortable but it was a more intense combo class so attendees did work up a sweat and the room became humid and again, it was not a pleasant environment. Maybe they should have turned on a fan to stir the air. This is my pet peeve that gyms or exercise facilities should smell as though it is cleaned regularly which includes washing the equipment regularly and wiping down surfaces used by customers. I do bring my own matt and blocks and bands where I can rather than complain but weights are needed in some of their classes and you have no choice to use them. All in all, they have been there for quite some time because they are convenient and familiar and I might return for those reasons. Last word, the instructors were nice and supportive.

This is a cozy, friendly studio. The students are fun and dedicated. I have enjoyed taking classes…read moreand learning from a diverse and committed staff of instructors. As an instructor at Yogaholic, I can tell you the students are a great source of inspiration, they are dedicated to their practice and everyone here is super easy going and fun to be around. The owner, Diane, is supportive of the teachers and students. It's a fun and safe place to learn yoga, no matter what level yogi you are.