I'm in my mid-sixties, and for most of my life, my body was just a means to transport my head. But…read morewhen overall wear-and-tear began to creep in, I decided to join this neighborhood gym to delay the ravages of time. Since the last time I did weight machines was in the Jack LaLanne/ Bally Total Fitness era, I decided to hire a trainer to give me a kind of orientation and help me launch a fitness routine. Liam came highly recommended. He customizes our sessions to reach my goals, and modifies them as my goals change. Liam knows my medical conditions, which he works with, and weak areas, which he helps me to strengthen. He suggests exercises I feel comfortable doing on my own in the gym, or at home. Liam can point out details of how a position or motion should feel, so I know when I'm doing it correctly. I have the attention span of a flea, yet he designs routines that are challenging and entertaining. He checks in often during a session, yet he can somehow inspire one or two more reps out of me than I believe possible. Befitnyc has a variety of classes which I've just begun to check out, from barre-pilates and tai chi to cross- and interval-training to zumba, all included in the very reasonable cost of membership. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the facilities are clean and well designed for a relatively small space. Best of all, the laid-back, diverse clientele makes me feel like I belong.

i joined because it's close to my apartment. on my very…read morefirst day i was discriminated against by another gym member due to a disability and having a service animal. upon signing up, i was told this would happily be accommodated. this gym allows other gym members to harass people with service animals and they did nothing to fix the situation. they just kept telling me to exile myself in another room instead of use the machine i wanted to use. they allow toxic white male members to boss around female members who aren't even doing anything wrong. i will be filing a lawsuit for disability discrimination and will not be coming back here. this was a traumatic experience that i never hope to go through ever again.

Top notch work outs in 30min. Great groups and the people are very supportive!…read more Great spot to learn form and get a daily full body work out! Definitely recommend!

Be aware that this place is a bit different from a typical crossfit / cross-training box:…read more 1. There is very little equipment. Classes are without barbells, abmats, ropes, rings, and for the most part, boxes for box-jumps. There are pullup bars and barbells. 2. The workout is 30 mins, not a full 55 mins or 60 mins. This means, basically, that there is no warmup, and no strengthening phase. If you are part of the over-40 set, this might be a deal-breaker, since it spells pain the next day and cumulative pain if you have joint issues. There are good points: - Coaches pay attention and will help you get it right. Kudos to coaches. - Workouts (which are mostly body-weight workouts) have a good flow, and are just fine, if you don't care about the warmup or building strength on a bar. - Nice group spirit among participants. There are bad points: - Gym is quite dirty. The ritual of spraying windex where you sweated is a little absurd; somebody needs to come in and mop the chunks of dirt up -- at the end of the day, at the very least. - No locker room; you had better live nearby. - Gym is cramped, dark, with a low ceiling. Saturday morning classes are packed too tight. - No a/c in the warm weather -- maybe not even fans, sometimes. In sum, I found that the gym wasn't delivering enought for $199/mo. Really not a good deal; I might have stayed for $150 or $100. Too much pain per gain.

This place was such an exciting discovery that it got me inspired to start Yelping again, after 4…read moreyears! I moved into my boyfriend's house in the S. Bronx this past January and am slowly getting familiarized with the area. Being a b-girl and all, it was inevitable that I would end up in here at some point, right? =] For anyone who knows me, I've been a dedicated Brooklyn-head and Harlemite during my time in NYC. Yes, I've also been known to sneer at the hardcore gentrification of both of my old 'hoods, but I definitely got used to the wine shops/health food stores/restaurants that come with all that. Due to the 2008 market crash, the "SoBro" tag has yet to fully realize itself, but there are a few signs that it's encroaching. One could say that South Bronx Yoga is a sign of the times, but it's not a snotty, overpriced yoga studio that caters solely to the local gentrifiers. The teacher/yogi Amy Moran has been running SBY for about 8 months out the beautiful 810 Studio, a mere 3 blocks away from and in the shadow of the most overpriced thing in NYC: Yankee Stadium. Classes are $10 (or $3/sliding scale) for an hour long class that begins with some centering, chanting, poses, inversion, rest and end chanting, making it both affordable and accessible to all. It was not too packed, and people varied in levels from beginner, to people who had taken 5-10 classes previously, to me (dancer and former yogi-wannabe). Though home-grown, SBY provides a limited number of yoga mats, as well as support blocks, straps, blankets, and tissues. Classes are only a couple of times a week and clearly listed at www.southbronxyoga.com. Definitely go to the website and reserve a spot in class if you plan to go. I have to say that I've taken a LOT of yoga classes all over the country, ranging from the real stuff to the craptastic-$20-run-through-poses-scary-fast-just-so-you-sweat-but-the-teacher-don't-know-shit classes. I went in with an open mind, and Amy's guidance got me centered in a way that I have missed over the past few years of not practicing. I can do all this stuff by myself, but it's definitely better to practice with this humble sangha. Anyone in the neighborhood can benefit from Amy's dedication to her yoga practice that inspired her to start SBY. Overall, it's a great place for a beginner or an advanced practitioner who would just like some guidance from a well-centered yogi and to practice with others. And it rocks that if you live in the BX that you can walk here!

Awesome studio, convenient location and affordable! The instructor is really nice. I honestly…read moreforgot where i was for a little while, so happy i found it!

Women's World of Boxing has high ratings but the information on this business page is incorrect…read more The hours on the website link are by Appointment only starting at 9am. It was three minutes to 9 when I took the photos. There was no sign of life. I guess if they don't have any appointments they don't open. I appreciate two things, first you can pay as you go and second they will work with you no matter what your level of ability. You must show proof of vaccination according to the website. I'm really not sure how much of the information is correct. For now it's disappointing. I have always thought I would like to try boxing. I'm going to have to investigate further. I can't really recommend at this time.

I found WWB shortly before I had to leave NY in 2020 and I've missed it ever since. I haven't found…read moreanything like it. The owner is such an honorable person. So full of integrity. And just a good person overall. It's easy to feel safe with her, and she knows how to make workouts fun and challenging at the same time. She doesn't do it through dumb gimmicks. She does it through being authentic, and that is a priceless experience. I wish more gyms like this existed. Where women can go just for them, to build skill, to be in community. Most women's gyms seem to be focused on losing weight or for appearances, or they're run by owners with a tendency towards shitty policies that screw over the consumer or treat them like just a number. This is not that. This is priceless. Please continue to flourish. And please find your way to creating a second branch in LA lol. Thank you.

he Guest WiFi at the Pure Gym on 125th st in Harlem rarely works. It's located in a basement so…read morethere is limited service. Im not able to pull up my bar code to exit because the WiFi doesn't work.

Location: ground floor Convenience: OK. on 116th st betw…read moreLenox and 5th. closest train is 2/3 at 116th. Gym Size: big, "square" box shape Locker Room Size: large enough Equipment (outside of the basics mentioned below): brand new Matrix cardio machines, sandbags, heavy Kettlebells (max weight of 40lbs), TRX, battle ropes, assault bikes Crowdedness: Crowded. Biggest negative of this location. Cleanliness: OK. poor air ventilation Staff Friendliness: OK Hours: 7 days/wk. On par with other NYC Blinks. Overall: Was in the neighborhood and stopped by. Was impressed by new matrix equipment. Like that everything is on 1 floor. Biggest negative is that this place is super crowded which is why, along with location, is a hard pass for me *Unless noted, assume all Blink gyms have locker rooms, water fountain, stretch area, dumbbells, kettlebells, 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.

JDI is different. JDI makes powerlifters. JDI helps build the confidence that you don't get at a…read morecommercial gym. It's a small family, and that's beautiful. I started using the bar because of JDI. I no longer fear heavy weight; I no longer fear the barbell; I no longer worry about not being able to lift. JDI also has a community of girls who lift and empower each other through friendship and every lift. Once a month, the Strong Gurls Club gets together and has an event which I look forward to. The best part of my experience is not only am I getting stronger, but my mental health has done a 180, and that's priceless for me. free endorphins!!!!

Took a Barbell Basics class with Coach Nate for 8 weeks, and made some consistent gains in my…read morelifts. JDI truly embodies the values of community, it's the unique value proposition that they offer. It feels amazing every time I would walk into the gym, and people see you, acknowledge you, the coaches on the floor are approachable and helpful with offering tips or coaching on form. Honestly, it's unlike any commercial gym I've experienced and truly a gem!

From the day the doors opened, this gym has been welcoming, supportive and has the most amazing set…read moreof coaches. Each brings something different to the gym & their classes, it's where they shine the brightest. From friendly competitions and more, this gym will give you exactly what you need. A great workout, motivation, and wide range of equipment that'll help you reach whatever goals you have. Either drop in or sign up for a membership, you won't be disappointed.

Doesn't look like much outside, but this gym is THE best, hands down. In the span of just one year…read moreI got stronger, lost 30 lbs, and have become the most fit/athletic I've been after seriously committing to working out on my own for 10 years. Def a place to try, even for a drop in class!

Just moved to this area recently and met the manager of this location. Had tried other gyms before…read moreand hadn't heard many good things about PF overall but it was my nearest gym. The manager was very helpful in explaining the benefits of each plan and breaking down monthly costs for me before signing up which ultimately made my decision easier. I've been going here for a month now and have no complaints. The gym is maintained clean and the staff is always pleasant and walking through the gym to make sure its equipment is in order and organized. Would def recommend coming here as it's been an incredible shift in my daily gym routine!

My gf had a wallet stolen from the locker room. Multiple Front desk Staff hit on female gym…read morecustomers. The towels for cleaning machines are often not restocked so there are times where no one wipes anything down. The Toilet paper was not restocked. Machines are limited compared to other planet fitness. It is below a medical facility and the roof was leaking medical waste so they closed half of it for a time and another just put up "wet floor" signs so they did not have to close that section. (Unsanitary) It is Expensive to park in the mall lot. The elevator and escalator are often broken to get to this 3rd floor gym. There are some steroid users here and individuals that are loud and distracting. Fox news is also on multiple channels of the tv.

Way too small for how expensive this school is. It's crowded no matter when u go. I have social…read moreanxiety in the gym and having to deal with such rigjt spaced and none of the machines are open genuinely just makes me consider to not work out.

After being spoiled with the huge, but still decently priced, gyms in CA this gym was just an…read moreextreme disappointment. I paid for 2 semesters access, but probably only went a handful a times -- needless to say, I seriously wasted my money. After doing some research for other gyms in the surrounding area, this gym started to look better -- price, location, amenities, and options-wise. I, once again, paid for access for 2 semesters but this time went quite often. I've come to understand that this gym takes some getting used to. The top one being the issue of signing up for machines. I find that if I go during off-peak times, I can usually sign up for the machine I want with no issues at all. You just have to be open to options if you're going during the busier hours; i.e. running on the track instead of going on the treadmill, etc. They offer lots of classes as well, but I haven't gotten a chance to try them yet. I'm planning on trying to catch a Zumba class one of these days. The BF plays basketball a lot here, but that is definitely where this gym lacks order. There are sometimes groups of people that will hog the court and not be fair with allowing everyone the chance to play. It gets a bit "heated" and I feel like one day may break out into a huge fight; which could easily be prevented by just setting up a type of list that makes things fair for everything there ... like how they do the machines. Unsure why they haven't had anything set in place for that yet.

They just "renovated " this dump. It still smells like a homeless shelter. The layout makes zero…read moresense. Also it's the most oversold gym I've ever seen in my life. How is this even legal? People waiting for a machine 4 deep. It's absurd.

Was happy to quit this gym last week. It's the lack of manners and gym etiquette that is appalling…read more Every time you go to a machine, somebody comes over and says "I'm on that," like they own it. They leave their phones and bags on machines so no one else can use it. You go to the dumbbells, people are coveting them so you have to wait. its completely ghetto, and I grew up on 125th st. Upstairs the Nautilus machines have people hogging them and resting in place between sets. Most of the TVs don't work, and getting on a machine that does not feel rickety is a joke. The staff is oblivious, and the owner probably does not care.