Went all the way down to join the club and Frank was extremely unwelcoming, so I will not be…read morejoining or coming back to that club...ever **Thanks for your response Andrew and thanks for the invite to keep MY review up. You need to get the facts straight first before you jump the gun on how friendly Frank was to me because that's simply NOT the case... My ID is 100% valid. Im retired like I told him several times This is what I clearly told Frank a year ago and he said that it was" no issue at all" ..So I ended up coming back to the club a year later to finally join up. He asked me for ID which I showed him, then he started to say oh didn't you come in here a year ago etc, so I said yes I did. He then tells me "oh your ID says retired you can join at the full rate" and "I told you last time that im not giving you the discount we offer ...(that's not true at all ), What he said was that it was NO ISSUE".. He started to examine my ID, hold it up to the light literally about 5 different times ,,,Not sure what that was about...I said Frank, " WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH MY ID- YOURE EXAMINING IT LIKE ITS A FAKE $100 BILL OR SOMETHING, I said is there an issue?????..and he says " OH NOTHING I WAS JUST LOOKING AT IT. He then continues to say he's not giving me the discount and he told me this last year. I said NO PROBLEM...I was leaving, asked him for my ID back, and he started taking pictures of my ID with his phone... Maybe you can clear that up for me Andrew..what was that about after I said no problem and was clearly leaving the club with my coat on. Why did he start taking pictures of My ID? I mean I could care less that you or him think my ID is not valid, I could care less about any discount, or joining your club..Thats not the point at all.. I just didn't appreciate the way I was treated..PERIOD. Its really as Simple as that..I hope this clears it up for you. My experience was not good.

clean gym with good amenities and friendly staff. not quite enough equipment, especially for the…read morepopular machines. find I have to wait around to get on machines I need. group classes are good and energetic.

Had a FREAKIN BALL !!! I signed up for the trial run of this class since I saw my friends results…read more(has her post baby body snatched) The instructor (Kells for short) was great. The routine was clear, the music was bumpin, and he was very helpful making sure the exercises were done right and you were using the proper weights for your skill set. Location wise this is not possible to join BUT if I were closer it would be an obvious sign up. The facility was spacious, comfortable, good equipment, and a small shopping area. I was able to repeat a few routines in future workouts which is always great. I strongly suggest if you can to try it out and join. That workout was intense and through, and even though I was obviously the new girl the class was very welcoming in general.

Burn boot camp of Paramus is awesome! They opened up in May 2018 and I have been coming here since…read morethe opening. This boot camp is for women only! They have FREE child care when you have a full membership. The owners are very nice & so is the staff. Kelechi is the trainer and he is absolutely awesome. He is very motivating and makes you want to go to class. There are plenty of class 6 days per week. This is a definite musttttt!

Just like most people reading this review I was hesitant to start CrossFit because I let everything…read moreI heard about it deter me from wanting to join but good thing I got over that because joining was the best decision I ever made. Before CrossFit I did everything from a regular gym to kick boxing to spinning to a having personal trainer and I either didn't see results, got bored, or didn't develop a connection with the activity or the people. Maxability was different. On day one you are greeted with smiling faces and members going out of their way to introduce themselves and make you feel welcome. I can't stress the community enough. You will make lifelong friends and build lasting relationships that will continue outside of the gym. The coaches are incredibly well trained in every aspect of what they do and whether it's before, during, or after class they are always around helping and developing members. They will push you, but they know how to push you to your personal best, rather than holding you to a standard that doesn't make sense for you. They work with every age group, all levels of fitness, and will tailor any workout to work around an injury, condition, or limitation. The programming is so well thought out and is never monotonous. The facility is spacious, adorned with equipment, and always well maintained. I could go on forever but the point is, this box is like no other. Once you join, you will never want to leave. I don't remember ever feeling excited to workout, until I joined Maxability. I have completely transformed my thoughts and my body and I'm currently in the best shape of my life and every day I look forward to going to the gym. Maxability is unlike any other CrossFit box and I am so grateful to have found a home here.

Great clean gym with excellent coaching. If you're looking for a community to help motivate and…read moretransition/maintain a healthy lifestyle - look no further.

Had a 90 min massage with Thomas today. I had been 90 minutes of pure joy. Perfect pressure and…read moreflow of the massage made me so relaxed yet I felt the stretch in each muscle. He would work through every tight spot, using different techniques on each problematic area. Looking forward to my next massage in 4 weeks.

Wow. This place changed my life!! My 1 year anniversary is coming at the end of this month and I'm…read moreso grateful for all the trainers, staff and owner of the gym. It's perfect for any age, level of health and type of fitness/ fit goal Update: these guys are always doing the most!! If you go missing, they know and do their best to motivate you to kick butt! I have several months left on my membership so there is NO FISCAL INCENTIVE for them to care whether I am there or not other than pure sincerity. Granted, I was MIA due to travels bc I would never willingly choose to skip after the best glow up of my life.

I can't say enough good things about VIP. I was someone who hated working out and told people I…read morewill never like it and want to get where I won't hate it. I used to work out at one of those typical gyms but was bored to death and not challenging myself. I tried a trial month in September of 2018 and have been there ever since. I went from a person who hated working out to one who goes 7 days a week. The workouts are fabulous. I can do things I was never able to do before and didn't dream of being able to do. It's never boring because the music is playing and the trainers tell us the exercises and the reps. It is truly no judgment. 20 somethings men and women work out with 50-60 somethings. We partner up and we motivate and support each other. It's an amazing atmosphere. I have lost almost 30 pounds since I joined. I started on on one personal training with Charlene (Minarik) Conway a month ago twice a week and it has been life changing. She is amazing. She is friendly and nice and yet she pushes and motivates. I have made so much progress in one month with her that it boggles my mind. Her and Brian Hernandez have been my biggest cheerleaders in my fitness and weight loss journey. For the first time in my life I am motivated to lose weight the old fashioned way with diet and exercise and to maintain it. I have no doubt I'll reach my goals and keep going.

Are you working out at VIP fitness ? If not , why not?! I LOVE this place! It has totally changed…read moremy routine, challenged me and fits so well into my busy schedule! Brian is awesome, he's so knowledgeable about fitness and every workout is different ... you will never get bored . I love the 30 minute classes they are packed with challenging exercises and the results will change your life and your body! The facility is clean and the floor is so good for your knees. (Soft and movable) I had to take it to Yelp to tell the Yelpers how great this place is!

Great workout studio in Fort Lee. It is located in the center of town next to iPic, cafes and…read morerestaurants. (It's so tempting to eat around there after a workout!!). There is metered street parking as well as validated parking in the parking garage nearby. The studio is very clean and organized. They have lockers for everyone to put their stuff in before you enter the workout rooms. They also have a refillable water station. I took the Sunday 11am class and I loved it. Music was energetic and kept me motivated. Instructor had good energy. The instructor was friendly and guided us through every exercise. There were about 10 people in the class. We started off in the room at the end of the studio where we did jumping jacks, running, lat pull downs, and other exercises. Once we finished that circuit, we moved into the room with the weights. We did a full body workout from squats to burpees. I was challenged and pushed to do my best which I always appreciate. He believes in all his students and definitely did not go easy on us! They have classes everyday that you can do. I will definitely be coming back. If you're looking to get sweaty and challenge your normal workout routine, definitely check out this place!

The best Fitness studio in Bergen County The trainers are…read morecommitted in helping you achieve your fitness goals!!

Great full body workout. Each class is different. I have been at Crossfit Cliffhangers for a month…read morenow and I am hooked! I've said it before, you can't put a price tag on your health. The workouts are tough but the coaches take time to walk through the movements before each session and provide scaling options. Everyone goes at their own pace and there is definitely a sense of accomplishment when the workout is over. I appreciate the community and the encouragement that i have received from both the staff and members. The schedule accommodates busy work schedules with classes starting at 6:00am and ending at 8:15pm. There is an app that you allows you to check in to each class and see how many spots are left as well which is convenient. You track your progress by logging your score after each workout. I would 100% recommend.

From the owner: CrossFit Cliffhangers strives to help our clients achieve their fitness and life goals. CFC…read morefocuses on providing individual attention and instruction to maximize the fitness experience for all members, through strength and cardiovascular training. CrossFit is a fitness methodology featuring constantly varied, functional movements, performed at high intensity. Text "Cliffhangers" to 27677 for more information. Join CrossFit Cliffhangers today, and reach your fitness peak!

This Retro Fitness in Fort Lee is hands-down the best gym in the area. The equipment is always…read moreclean and actually works--you won't find "out of order" signs sitting on machines for weeks here. The owners are great people who are always around and friendly. Most importantly, they actually listen to feedback and make improvements based on what members say. It's a professional, well-run spot that's worth the membership.

For me, the great thing about this gym was always how close it was to my house. Recently, however,…read morethe facility experienced flooding that caused significant water damage, and the way the situation was handled has been extremely frustrating. Personally, I never received an email explaining how memberships would be handled during the closure, although I know some members did. Most of the updates I received were through social media. We were told we could use nearby locations while they worked on reopening. If you live in the Fort Lee area, you know there aren't many gyms around, and there are even fewer Retro Fitness locations nearby. I ended up driving over 20 minutes just to get to another location. I work out 6-7 times a week, so this became very inconvenient very quickly. While going to other gyms, I kept running into other members and hearing the same rumors--that the owner was waiting for the insurance payout and planning to sell the gym. Because updates were vague and inconsistent, I decided to email for clarification. I will say that the manager, Janee, has always been great--attentive, responsive, and helpful whenever I had questions. The issue seems to be more with ownership and the lack of customer-focused communication. My membership was frozen for a while when the flooding first happened because I was away, and they were helpful with that. However, once I returned and started going to other locations, I realized those gyms were cleaner, had better equipment, and overall provided a better experience. When I heard that the Fort Lee location was planning to reopen on March 11th but with limited machines and reduced space in what is already a small gym, I decided to request a refund for the remaining time on my membership. I paid for my membership in full, and it doesn't seem fair that members are expected to pay for what will essentially be half a gym while repairs continue. I completely understand that flooding is not their fault, and unexpected things happen. However, the lack of clear communication and the refusal to offer reasonable reimbursement options to members who paid upfront feels very customer-unfriendly. It's disappointing because this gym had the potential to be a great neighborhood spot. Unfortunately, the way this situation has been handled has left a lot of members frustrated. They did offer to give me a one month reimbursed of $24.99, I guess that is more than enough to the owner.

**This review is specifically for my experience with trying their Intro Class for first-timers…read more Warning: This is going to be a long one.** I'm an active person and I'm always looking for new ways to spice up my fitness routines. I've heard so much hype about Orange Theory over the past few years. I had to kill my curiosity and give it a try myself. SIGNING UP: The Hackensack location offers an intro class at $12 for first-timers. It's only free for specific locations. I signed up on the website and chose a 12pm class on a Friday. Keep in mind that they would like you to arrive around 30 minutes prior to the start time just so they can give you a mini "orientation". On the day of my class, I was greeted by one of the front desk employees, Jackie. She was enthusiastic, informative, and overall a pleasure to speak with. She explained what I would expect out of the class, gave me a tour of the studio, and went over my medical history/consent forms. WHAT IS ORANGE THEORY?: To sum OT up in a nutshell, it's basically a fitness studio that offers one hour group fitness classes, specifically two types: a HIIT-based one and a strength training one. I've only tried the HIIT one, so I can't speak on the other. Each class is led by a coach who instructs and guides you on the workout for the full hour. We rotate between three stations: treadmills, rower machines, and free weights/body weight exercises (planks, bicep curls, squats, lunges, etc.). The workouts change daily so there's always a new challenge. Everyone wears a heart monitor that the studio provides so we can track our heart rate. The monitors are synced up with each machine and on a giant screen so we can actually see how fast or slow we're going as well as everyone else's. There are different "zones" of heart rates, with each one representing the percentage of your maximum HR. For most of the workout, you want to try to stay in the ORANGE zone, which is 84-91% of your max HR. MY EXPERIENCE: Jeff was my coach. To put it simply, he was awesome. He had great energy, gave enough personal attention to everyone in class, and was encouraging the whole time. He also had a fire playlist, so that helped a lot haha. The other members were very friendly and welcoming. No judgment here- everyone came from varying level of fitness backgrounds, all shapes and sizes, and all ages. They have a strong sense of community, which is always nice in a fitness environment. I really enjoyed the class and I'm actually surprised at how much fun I was having. I'm not really into HIIT or cardio classes so this was a nice change from my usual weight lifting. I liked how I was able to see my heart rate and how hard I was working. After the class, Jackie followed up with me about how I felt and how I did. You're able to see your "stats" after every workout, like when and how fast your heart rate was changing and calories burned. She explained to me the different membership options and she wasn't pushy at all. Their memberships come in either a package of 4, 8, or unlimited classes each month. FINAL THOUGHTS: Although I had a positive experience, I decided not to sign up. Why? It doesn't exactly fit into my current fitness routine/goals. I'm a dancer and I also lift weights 4-5 times a week. I don't see myself taking their classes that often. At most, I might take a class twice a month, or maybe 3. I think their classes are motivating and challenging, but aren't my cup of tea. I prefer a gym floor with dumbbells, barbells, squat racks, benches, and machines... they don't have that here. Orange Theory is great for getting your cardio in and building your endurance, but I don't recommend it for those who really want to build more muscle, gain strength, and hit higher PRs. Last but not least, I think the prices are a little outrageous. $89/month for 4 classes, $189/month for unlimited, AND $100 for the heart rate monitor is not really worth it to me... Regardless of your fitness goals and experience, I still think taking an intro class is worth a try. If you like it and don't want to sign up for a membership, it's $28 for a drop-in rate + $10 for the heart rate monitor rental.

I've been working out my whole life and I was on this rut where I wanted to try different workouts…read moreso I tried OT. I love it. One hour of sweat and challenging myself - any of the workouts I do. The instructors are very knowledgeable and motivating. I love watching my splats and using the wristband to stay in the orange. I highly recommend trying as I have many friends that did not work out and they are now members.

Stroller strides has changed my post partum life and has exceeded expectations !!!! After sitting w…read morethe baby for a few weeks, I found myself not only wanting, but NEEDING to be around other moms ! The other moms have helped motivate me and seeing everyone w their baby gave me a new sense of confidence. The work outs helped remind me that I could still be active and having my baby with me is the delicious cherry on top. I couldn't think to leave him! Now that I've gone back to work, I can still fit in a work out w a cool crew w out spending MORE time away from my baby. It's perfection!

From the owner: Please Note that we Service ALL of Bergen County! Fit4Mom of…read moreNorthern NJ (Formerly Stroller Strides) offers Fit4Baby (prenatal strength/cardio classes), Stroller Strides (postnatal stroller fitness classes), Stroller BARRE (Ballet, Pilates, and Yoga fusion class with Strollers) and Body Back (a boot camp program for moms).