Great gym! Set up a training session with Eric Williams. You won't regret it. He knows his stuff.read more

My husband and I have been working with David Musciotto for about four months. We came to him with…read morea lot of pain, discomfort and limited range of motion resulting from number of persistent injuries, and exacerbated by the physical demands of a thirty-pound toddler. After just a few short weeks of intensive work-outs with David, we experienced a level of relief from joint problems (affecting knees, hips, shoulders, ankles and wrists) that had seemed unattainable despite several rounds of effort with physical therapists and consultations with orthopedists. David clearly has a keen understanding of joint function and inter-relationships among different parts of the body and nervous system, and a skilled eye for subtle signs of injury, muscle imbalance and misalignments. He not only designs the customized workouts to solve the problem, but also is passionate about educating clients on how to move with greater agility, flexibility and strength in ways that minimize toxic stress and build resilience to injury and the effects of aging, making it a great investment that goes well beyond our short-term recovery goals. He has a quirky and humorous style with enough "drill sergeant" to help you move beyond your comfort zone and accomplish things you wouldn't have thought possible or even worthwhile (like dead-lifting 150 lb), but balanced with enough support and encouragement to keep you from getting pissed off and discouraged. Absolute Fitness is a very positive, welcoming environment. The other trainers are also extremely friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging, and they foster good camaraderie among each other and their clients. It's fun and inspiring to cheer each other on as we try new things and struggle to build more strength and skill.

I can't say enough about UTG! This place has changed how I feel both mentally and physically!…read moreThere's an unexpected camaraderie here that you don't find anywhere else. Everyone supports each other and is respectful of one another. Constantly amazed at how my training is carefully thought out and planned each day with just the right amount of "you can do it" and "great job!" I have never met a trainer as knowledgeable as Patrick and love that he can explain the physiology behind everything. Since starting here, I feel so much better about myself on every level! The fact that I can work out at 5 am is extremely convenient for me but I know there are also a lot of people who like the evening hours better because of their schedules. The bottom line is...anybody who is wondering whether they should try this place out..do it! I highly recommend it..you will be so happy you did!

Had very high hopes for this place…read more Without going into all that I was disappointed with, the one thing that sticks with me on a daily basis is the severe tendinitis achieved by my 4th day. I'm unable to workout anything that requires lifting with my arms. Lifting a coffee mug is painful. Dr diagnosed me with tendinitis in both arms, the right being much worse than the left. Said it was from doing the same repetitive motions a few days in a row with heavy weight. He was shocked that anyone would suggest doing the same movements day after day. ... especially benching. The Dr was flabbergasted that UTG suggested I keep doing the same movements, even after pain was recognized. It only made the condition of my tendinitis worse. Apparently the young kid, who owns this place, has his own style of training - and was quite offended when I questioned it. Every Dr and physical therapist who I met with so far, thought that his "training protocols" were ridiculous and quick to injure. Hopefully, with tons of pt and rest, I'll be able to work out again in a few months. last gem on the situation: e-mail from the owner... "FWIW - since you're so smart - i suggest you read a book or two about what evidence based training protocols look like. Then come back and apologize for being clueless. Take care."

Extremely pushy and rude workers. I have never met instructors that are rude with their criticism…read more They make me never want to go back and even brought me to tears once. The people at the desk do not stop calling and talking to you even when you tell them you can not talk right then. DO NOT JOIN.

I signed up for a 5-day trial this morning and since that time have received an email, a text, and…read moreFOUR back to back phone calls (all placed between 5:10 - 5:12, see attached photo). I responded to the text noting that the excessive amount of phone calls in such a short period was not appropriate or a good way to gain business and did not receive a reply (but the phone calls did stop, which means the text was likely read and there was simply no reasonable excuse that could be made for four phone calls in a two minute period). I have not visited this location and it may very well be amazing - but I'll be finding a different studio to join after today's display of how potential future members are hounded to schedule their first class.

I struggled between 3 and 4 stars for this review....1st of all this gym is amazing for someone who…read morewants to get a good workout without going to a sterotypical gym with a bunch of muscle heads and work out freaks. for that I give them 5 stars. The people that work there are super friendly and always say hello to you when you walk in. They also have the fitlinxx system in place so that you can track your workouts and keep an online diary of your progress. The locker rooms are also super clean and have digital locks so you don't have to bring your own locks. I guess where this place lacks the 5, 4 , or even 3 star rating some times is in the price for what you get. The equipment is fairly outdated for spending $70/month to be a member there. I have also noticed that things take forever to get repaired if they breakdown. I believe they just changed over management which means that everything could be better now, but this was a huge issue when I was there. I also had issues with getting new machines and free weight exercises added to my fitlinxx profile. I asked a few different times, and they trainers that they have to assist you were unable to add new exercises in. It wasn't a huge deal, but was something that was annoying when you expect this great system to have exercises for all the equipment that they provide. Overall as I stated in the beginning. I went to this gym for over a year and really enjoyed it. If the gym was $20-$50/month it would be a 5 star joint in my book. For the price however...join New York Sports Club in Westwood. Twice as nice, and has alot more modern equipment.

This place is really falling apart. It has been as hot as hell to the point where you can't workout…read moremore than a bit, equipment is broken for weeks at a time, the locks on lockers have been broken for quite some time despite my reporting it to the front desk twice over a month ago. A fair amount of time there are no trainers on the floor, and the front desk actually let me go for 2-weeks before I NOTICED that I had to renew my annual membership. God only knows how much longer I could have gone without paying. They have no electronic workout tracking systems. The antiquated system they had is no barely functional because the company that runs and maintains it went out of business last January. I suspect they are getting ready to shut the place down. But if they aren't they really need to put some money into it and upgrade it to the 21st century. The new managers there are really running the place poorly.

I'm impressed. Decided to swing by for a freebie before…read more making a final decision on a membership. The Paramus location is spotless No offensive chemical smell or fragrance in the air Sales pitch wasn't aggressive The membership holds value, a bunch of classes to choose from, solid equipment, super nice ladies locker room with useful amenities Facility has a good vibe to it, oh and a juice bar, yes please! Worth considering, check it out!

I have been a member at Equinox Paramus for a long time, but I have finally decided to leave the…read moregym. At $250 a month for a single club access membership, it is simply not worth it anymore. The main issue is the deterioration of benefits without any change in the premium price point. Ever since Equinox decided to leave the partnership with Kiehl's and focus its expansion on the California network, the benefits of the gym have not improved; in fact, they've noticeably deteriorated. While the facility is still attractive, the value proposition has plummeted. I finally made the switch and decided to seek better value elsewhere. The high price no longer justifies the reduced perks and benefits offered at this location.

Place got a facelift under be ew management. Instructors are great but one needs to plan a…read moreworkout around them if U don't take their class. The volume they choose during their classes are ear piercing - prevent one from listening to ur choice of music or the tv monitors. Pretty inconsiderate. In addition. Most members are over 50 and management only plays techno music When at Crunch, the music is a variety

My son started here a week ago, he was terrified but the instructor is awesome he made him feel…read moresafe and secure. This is his second class and he loves it already see an improvement in his confidence. Would recommend everyone is very nice!

What are the best workouts I've ever had. Great instructors incredible cardio workout and really…read morefun to punch and kick the heavy bag.

Great place, brutal but good workout Look forward to coming…read moreback. This is definitely not for an easy going person.

I have never taken a rowing class before, and decided to do so at Row House in Washington…read more Currently, the complex is under construction but it was still easy to find. There is plenty of parking in the lot. I took the Restore class with Francesca, and it was great. I was given a little intro to rowing before class started, and she gave me all the props I needed for class. The energy was great and I was surprised at my rowing ability. I had always been nervous to try but Francesca was great at encouraging me. They have various themed music classes which seem like so much fun!

I took my 2nd class today, and I can't really stop thinking about how much I'm loving these…read moreclasses. I have rarely enjoyed working out in my life, and I'm not exactly in great shape. I've found workouts that I've tolerated over the years, but I always end up falling off. But something about Row House just feels different. Firstly, it's so close to my house and fits so well into my schedule, so that is really what prompted me to give it a try. I've taken two classes with Lynn, and I can't believe how good I feel. The rowing machine addresses so many of the issues I usually deal with - primarily knee pain and lower back pain which usually prevent me from being able to work my core properly or to do floor exercises well. Because the machine is so low-impact, I got an incredible full body workout without irritating any of my usual problem areas, and also without feeling like I wanted to die during the class (which is how spin class makes me feel). I like that there isn't any change in resistance to contend with. The difficulty of the workout is ENTIRELY up to your body, based on how fast you row and how hard you push with your legs, so I never felt like my body couldn't handle the machine. My body literally only did what it was capable of, and left me with a very healthy but not overwhelming soreness the next day. After trying two different class types, I decided to buy an 8 pack of classes. I've already scheduled my next 3 classes, and I'm considering adding on another one tomorrow. I'll probably end up buying a monthly unlimited plan. Thanks to Lynn and everyone at Row House for being so welcoming and encouraging. I almost cried today in class because I feel like I finally found something I can do with confidence. It really means the world.

Love this place! Trainers really care and correct you if your form is off. I love the camaraderie…read moreand the facility is meticulously clean.

I've never been one to look forward to a workout class, but F45 has done that for me. I find myself…read morescheduling classes a week in advance to get myself pumped and excited for awesome workouts ahead. Such a friendly, positive environment and everyone goes at their own pace! No gym intimidation at ALL! I'm a lifer.