I started fitness training at BODY BY BERLE when the center was still in Great Neck, before moving…read moreto its present location in Fresh Meadows. I was a working single mom in my late 30s at the time. I became a regular customer three mornings a week, and by the time I turned 40 I was in the best shape of my life -- thanks to BBB. I went there for years. I am now retired, remarried and I live in New Mexico. This morning, as I was getting ready to go to our community gym, I thought about BODY BY BERLE all those years ago. I mentioned to my husband what a great trainer Richard Berle was -- as were the other trainers I'd worked with there, and how I wished there were some place even remotely similar to that here where we live now. (There isn't). Then I googled to see if Body by Berle was still around, and I am SO happy to see that it still is! BBB's customers are very lucky! They are getting the very best fitness training there is! I never experienced a fitness program as good as that one -- anywhere. Which is what prompted me to write this review.

The Gift.......Body By Berle Better posture, more energy,…read moremore physical strength, flexibility and endurance are the most immediate benefits of my months of workouts at Body By Berle. It's a place of peace, wellness and comfort with personal attention from the moment you walk in the door. You know you are in good hands. The longer range benefit is the knowledge that in my senior decades I am building a more resilient body to maintain my independence and enable me to continue the quality of life I have enjoyed to this point. Richard Berle and his team create the best prescription for a more fulfilled, better lived life. I would recommend this excellent practice to anyone - at any age.

Had a stretch session with Melanie this morning and I will tell you that is a game changer!!…read more Immediate impact on both performance and recovery Melanie knows more about muscle connectivity than any doctor or chiropractor in my life experience. If you are not only interested in fitness but wellness too, schedule a complimentary session with Melanie I say! Hi

My experience was overall mid. Impact management was amazing up until new management. I will say…read moreretraining definitely doesn't hurt to re establish! Gym etiquette is a real thing! Smiley face! The atmosphere is amazing ish. Almost like a second home! They keep the gym clean every single day throughout the day, friendly ish environment. However, I experienced serious life threatening issues, one of them being from a personal trainer at the time. DEFINITELY WAS UNCOMFORTABLE BUT WHATEVER ABOUT THE SITUATION FOR WEEKS. I'll attach the text chain below. The towels were never dry,available, they always had a strong chemical smell and always made me itch. You'd have to be there right when they open to get one lol. Members lockers are never locked to avoid inconvenience of getting glitched out your locker if you use the touch pad. Me and others were locked out a few times. We would come out the showers in towels and everything and hope someone would walk into locker rooms so we can tell them to tell front desk. The floors in the girls locker room were always wet. You'd have to walk in and around with extreme caution even if there was a wet floor sign, it's so hard to tell since the floors are super glossy. I've fallen before and even seen elderly women fall and hit the back of their heads or hear them fall from the sauna room. The sauna room is directly under the weight section. It's been impossible to close your eyes or relax when there's someone repping out deadlifts lol. The "high quality sticker label" shampoo and conditioner were something, I mean something's better than nothing? It would cause breakage and dry my hair out. Grateful anyways if I ever forgot my own even if I was paying the price I was. The toilets were always broken and there were only 2. On occasion I and others would walk into or out of the shower/sauna/steam rooms to grown men in our locker rooms. Never warned about it. We would change either out in the open or in the see through stall they were working next too. It's literally see through it's just blurry. They can still see ME LOL. NAKED! I'd always shower with water up to my feet since the drains were always clogged with the amount of hair caught. Impact management thought a mini power fan aimed at the showers/ steam room would solve the flooding problem. I've experienced a moment on my way to the gym with having pure fear for my life witnessing the french owner Johnathan running out of the gym attacking and chasing these members or people unrelated to the gym and seeing a group outside like if it was a high school fight. Diana was screaming no and was in complete fear and tears because of that. I was walking in the gym with shock and left immediately right after because who knows if I'm going to get stuck in the locker room or somewhere with no way out if they pew pew pew it up or something out of retaliation. I swear I spent the following days in fear of my life. Wondering if someone or something's going to go down again. The hydro massage chairs are amazing but your limit is only 10 minutes. You can come throughout the day if you have the time or that added to your membership. You would need to go upstairs to front desk to activate this session. There was an inconvenience where I was with someone and I waited in the empty hydro massage chair room while the person I was with went upstairs to activate 2 sessions. In the middle of that a random women who was a worker for impact just came and sat in the empty hydro massage chair and was putting in a code on the screen to activate the hydro massage chair. Like hello ? I had left since I was running on time and expressed to Diane to cancel both and was met with confusion because she told me and the person I was with that they were empty. Later discovered that the worker did not choose to go upstairs like everyone else and request the hydro chair to be activated. I thought to myself self if anyone can do that. If a worker from impact can just do that then why am I paying so much money for ?

Best gym in the area…read more No shady billing practices like you see at 99% of gyms. Signup and payment is easy, cancelling is easy. Most of the machines work, plenty of weights. Everything you need in a gym.

Great gym to get your workout in. If you hate commercial gyms like me then this is the gym for you…read more I personally don't like over crowded gym which is why I love this gym too. The owner also has kickboxing sessions which is a plus, definitely need to try it in the future.

I highly recommend my fantastic personal trainer Love Constant. We meet at the body king, which is…read morefull of excellent equipment so you never have the same workout repeatedly. It's never too packed since it's private appointments only, that's my favorite part. The privacy gives me confidence and the satisfaction to keep coming back. Find Love on instagram at @ConstantFitness365

Today was my first day here, and I gotta say, they totally beat my expectations! My friend…read morerecommended coming here after I mentioned how I wanted to get a personal training experience. I belong to another gym and seem to never get myself motivated enough to go and actually try. I called Mike, the owner, a couple of days prior to coming in, and he was super helpful and friendly in getting me scheduled to come in for an assessment. The assessment included somewhat intense (at least for me since I'm pretty out of shape) work out routines, BMI testing, and body/weight measurements. Mike guided each routine and offered great advice/leadership throughout. At the end, another trainer offered some great tips on clean eating/meal options. Overall, everyone seems very helpful and friendly. The place is not big by any means but definitely large enough for a few people to be working out simultaneously. I'll be back here again throughout the upcoming months, so I'm excited to see where it goes. Definitely recommend!

best gym ever. the best thing about this gym is the layout. its usually clean…read more i wish they added more chain machines and delt fly instead of all the cardio equipment

Nice gym, price point great, all equipment, and that hydromachine A+, Made me choosing really hard…read more Why I went other choice no parking, and the lightening really low kinda of depressing.

I live fairly close to this gym so it is super convenient for me. The gym hours open early and stay…read moreopen late. There's an outdoor parking lot and an indoor basement garage. If you park in the indoor basement garage, there's a staircase that brings you right up to the entrance of the gym. You enter the gym by fingerprint reader. Right outside, street level, there's restaurants/bakery coffee shop. I utilized the gym today, 6:30pm to 7:30 pm and although there were other people exercising, there was still plenty of space for everyone. Plenty of machines and free weights to use. Plenty of lockers and ample showers in the locker rooms. The restroom facilities are right outside of the gym in the hallways. WiFi is provided if you require the internet to stream music for your workout. I would suggest to bring your own towel. Paper towels with spray disinfectant were available at the front desk. Met eric, he seemed very cordial and was very helpful with anything he can further provide.

Great gym, great machines and great people here. A lot of parking spaces surrounded by supermarket…read moreand restaurants.

If there is one thing I wanted to try the most in the world besides food, it was reformer pilates…read more I've always heard of this studio and passed it a few times over the years, I never took the leap and signed up for a class until this year. I started my journey earlier this year and it's been roughly 8 months now and I am extremely happy that I did. The studio, firstly, is very clean and well-maintained. You can see very clearly that the staff puts a lot of care into the space through their facilities and equipment. They enforce a no-shoes policy and recommend shoes off inside, which really makes it feel even cleaner inside. The instructors here are also very welcoming and understanding of each individual. I had a neck injury halfway through the year and had to adjust the way I did some of the workouts and I was not pressured to complete a workout if I felt I couldn't. You will definitely feel supported in every aspect of your workout here as the staff is very accommodating. I have always felt comfortable and safe attending a class even throughout my recovery. I have noticed that my posture, physical health, mental health, and body have gotten 100x better. I feel stronger every day and more confident as the day continues. Doing mat pilates over the years at home, you aren't certain you are performing the moves correctly but after joining this studio I can confidently do mat pilates on the days I can't attend a class. I've since moved further away from this studio and I still make my now 1.5-hour commute to come to this studio. They have many classes throughout the week and their app makes it easy to sign up. I love their class size of 7, though it isn't 1 on 1, you still get a very similar feeling since the class is on the smaller side compared to other studios. Overall, I would 100% recommend this studio to anyone who is looking to strengthen their body inside and out. I've already invited several friends to join me and they have all loved it. Don't forget to bring grip socks though :)!

I have a bad back and was looking for a Pilates studio to help strengthen it. Looking at the…read morestudios available by me, Studio Square seem to be the most honest and straightforward around. I called other places that just want to sign you not caring if they actually have room to take in additional students with the reduced class sizes due to COVID. Studio Square not only was up front on pricing, they advised me which classes were smaller so I can get the attention I need as a beginner. I have been going now for a month and the studio is clean and we wipe down each bench at the end of each session. The instructors are patient and they push you just a little to get the best workout possible. They also offer alternative for the excepciones for any issue you might have like my bad back.

I joined Crunch Rochdale in 2021, and my journey with the gym has been nothing short of…read moreextraordinary. From the very beginning, I have felt embraced by a community that truly feels like family. It's hard to recall any real challenges because the sense of support and encouragement here is so strong. Every day at Crunch Rochdale begins with simple, warm gestures; even in the parking lot, we greet each other with smiles, eager to start our routines without delay. As we enter, Tina and the front desk staff welcome us by name, making everyone feel seen and valued. Our group HIIT and workout classes are guided by inspiring instructors; Vaughn, Malik, Mrs. Fabby, Khalilah, Ricardo, Victoria, Jennifer, among others, provide constant motivation and emotional support. Whether you choose morning or afternoon sessions, the uplifting atmosphere remains the same. The encouragement we receive nurtures not only our physical strength but also our mental well-being. The friendships formed here are genuine, built on shared effort and mutual encouragement. Crunch Rochdale goes far beyond being just a fitness center; it is a community rooted in love, understanding, and unwavering support. Even if life keeps you away for a few days, the instructors welcome you back with open arms and renewed encouragement, making you feel right at home. As Mrs. Fabby always reminds us, " Your Health is Your Wealth." This isn't just our Sunday motto. It is one of many guiding principles that help us overcome life's obstacles. Each day at Crunch Rochdale is a blessing and an opportunity, allowing us to nurture our strong minds, bodies, and souls within a truly loving community. Brenda C. Taveras member since 2021

I've been a member of this gym for quite some time, and unfortunately, I haven't seen any…read moremeaningful improvements. In fact, many of the same issues continue to get worse. First thing in the morning, there are often no cleaning wipes available to wipe down machines. I don't understand why this isn't addressed before the gym closes at night so members have what they need when the doors open. Basic cleanliness should not be an issue at a gym. I also don't know who the manager is at this location because there doesn't seem to be any visible accountability. At 5:00 a.m., there is often yelling, screaming, excessive grunting, and loud music. It can be overwhelming and makes it difficult to focus on a workout. Many people come to the gym early for a productive and stress-free start to their day, not to walk into chaos. The gym often feels like an "anything goes" environment where rules are either unclear or not enforced. People regularly film workouts, set up cameras and tripods, and occupy large sections of the gym as if it were their personal studio. Meanwhile, other members are left trying to work around them. Machine etiquette is another major issue. Some members sit on machines while scrolling through their phones, socialize between sets for extended periods, or leave personal belongings on equipment as placeholders. During busy times, it can feel like a few people are treating the gym as their private facility while everyone else waits. There also seems to be very little staff presence on the gym floor. Whether it's cleanliness, noise levels, filming, machine hogging, or general gym etiquette, there doesn't appear to be consistent oversight. What is most frustrating is that these are not new concerns. Many reviews mention similar issues year after year, which creates the impression that member feedback is not being taken seriously. A gym should be clean, organized, welcoming, and professionally managed. Instead, the experience often feels disorganized and stressful. I am not writing this review simply to complain. I'm writing it because this location has the potential to be much better. However, until management addresses cleanliness, noise levels, filming, machine etiquette, and overall accountability, I don't see how the member experience will improve. At this point, I'm seriously questioning whether my membership is worth keeping.