I've been a on and off member of this gym for about 10 years and couldn't recommend it any higher…read more A family run business that continuously reinvests into their equipment and expansion. Over the past four years, they have purchased new equipment, and bought adjacent buildings/rooms to give their customers more space and selection. The staff is very friendly and flexible for students and people coming in and out of Ithaca as long as you're upfront with them. As a gym alone, it's certainly the best gym in Ithaca amongst it's competitors, and one of my favorites that I've ever been apart of.

Really nice gym with great options for everyone. I love how they separate the different equipment…read moretypes into their own room so they each have a unique vibe and feel. Lara is of course the star of the show and is that incredibly hardworking and friendly. The 2 for 1 membership option is a steal. You can visit both locations, each with their own style for less than the cost of any other gym membership here.

I have long had an "off-again, on-again" membership at Island, but this year decided to really go…read morefor it. Starting in the summer of 2025, I started going more regularly, and the facilities are just great, the staff are attentive and knowledgeable, and the place is always very clean. Now, even in the New Year when gyms get crazy for a month, it is possible to find a quiet time to come work out. I tend to use the hydrotherapy pool and have signed up for a fitness trainer. The steam room makes it possible for me to do "contrast therapy" (hot and cold) and I am feeling very comfortable in this routine. We also have the membership that allows us to go uptown as well and this works really well for us. A great place and worth the fee. I think this is contributing to my health.

This gym charges a $50.00 fee to cancel a membership and $25 if you put it on hold. This is not…read moreethical or fair. I have never heard of this. I am very disappointed . They should change this policy and member beware.

The ShockYard is absolutely the greatest gym/fitness club in Plymouth. I've never been one to…read morereally enjoy typical gyms, but ShockYard is far from typical. They really get to know their clients and make working out enjoyable. The bootcamps that I attend seem to fly by! They are super knowledgable and are always willing to help you work on whatever you feel you need to work on. It's a positive atmosphere where you can feel free to ask questions and share some laughs. They have really fun and interesting monthly group activities that you can sign up for. ShockYard also gives back to the community by participating in workouts and tying them into some kind of community service. They've participated in kickball tournaments to raise money for dog rescues, Relay for Life walks, and kayaking and hiking while cleaning up Morton Park. I would recommend this gym to anyone who is looking to get a great workout while having fun.

I have been doing personal training Shock Yard for about 2 months now and absolutely love it! Casey…read moreand Laura are fantastic trainers and make it really fun too! I officially don't hate working out anymore!

I like the facility but they can't seem to keep staff. I pay for the black card and many times I…read morecan't use the tanning or other benefits because there is no one up front. Recently there was a day when there was no one there at all. I believe the overnight person left and the day person didn't show. I may cancel my membership or drop out of the black card

So, the gym is now very clean and everything works great! They hired a new wonderful lady, who is…read moretaking great care of the facility. Everything is spotless, and the customer service is great. I am staying!

Helen Newman recreation center has bowling lanes, cardio machines, free dumbbell and crossbar…read moreweights and resistance machines, basketball and badminton courts, and swimming pool. The bowling ally is cheap, but you have to keep track of your score by hand. The gym is usually very crowded, but it is less crowded than Noyes, and does not have Olympic lift platforms or exercise balls like Noyes or Teagle. It also lacks adequate public transportation to the location on weekend and late night hours.

From the owner: Helen Newman Recreation Center includes several places to achieve your fitness goals: the Helen…read moreNewman Fitness Center, bowling alley, swimming pool, and basketball courts. Additionally, our gyms offer fitness classes through our membership program. We pride ourselves on being a safe, positive environment for any person to improve their health and fitness.

I love this place. Got almost everything you need and if not, you can make it work. Nicest owner…read moreand staff. Great location.

Finger Lakes Fitness Center is a small gym located on the Ithaca Commons, in the basement of Center…read moreIthaca. It's in a convenient location for people living near the Commons, has a decent number of cardio and weight machines, and offers yoga and dance classes that are included in the price of membership. Student memberships are available for $178 a semester or $326 for two semesters. I think they are expanding the gym once Cinemapolis moves into its new space, but I'm not sure when that might happen. I like the relaxed environment and most of all the convenient location. I'm so glad I don't have to schlep up to campus or drive somewhere to go to the gym. I wish they were open later than 9:00 on weeknights and 6:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, but they do open wicked early in the morning.

I never thought I'd be "that person". You know the kind, she works out every day and she actually…read morelikes it. But here I am, Ms. Ruthy coming in 7 days a week, not to brag , but sometimes I'm working out even twice a day!! Cuz I love it that much. Look I only have good things to say about FLX Fitclub. The instructors are so friendly, enthusiastic and very helpful. Everyone I have met in the classes have been so kind and welcoming. The gym itself is always really clean, organized and everything is wiped down after it has been used. So far I haven't taken a class that I didn't like. I feel like there are a lot of different options, depending on what your looking for. I really enjoy their cycling classes. Body pump is a must. I've felt comfortable enough to try things that I have never tried before like Barre, it was definitely harder then it looks. Then Sh'Bam was something I'd never thought I'd like and It is SO much fun. The class goes by so quickly. I love the Bodyflow and core classes on Fridays. It's a Great workout to do back to back, You feel very zen and sweaty. I have yet to try BodyCombat, BodyAttack and Grit. Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous, but I'll report back and let you know what I think. Look...if you're looking for a clean gym with an array of great classes, amazing instructors and a fun crew of people to work out with. FLX is for you. Just come and take the 3 classes, to try it out. I bet you'll love it! Anyways thank you FLX family for starting me on my journey to getting healthy!

I love all of the classes that I have taken at FLX - virtual Body Pump, virtual Body Step, outdoor…read moreGrit, outdoor Body Attack and all of the in-person classes in the before times, too. The instructors are all fun and funny, and although they have lots of long standing relationships, it doesn't feel clique-y. I highly recommend FLX Fitclub!

I recently joined island fitness. Since my first day there, I have been experiencing a welcoming…read moreexperience . I love the variety of the classes,machines and the warm pool. Its a great place ! Joan brown

IHF is the best fitness facility in the area. It is big and clean and there is so much equipment…read morethat you can do something different every visit. Nice array of group fitness, though I think Tues/Thurs should offer something in the 11am-1pm timeframe (preferably yoga). It has a pool, hot tub, sauna, many eliptical, stationary bikes and treadmills as well as other types of stationary machines. The view of the inlet and nearby park is wonderful while you work out. The free weight area is nice and the members and staff are very willing to help you and show you how to use the machines. The personal training pros can really help you meet your fitness goals. I love it!

To say this gym is crowded is an insane understatement. This is easily the most dangerous location…read moreon Cornell's campus for blunt trauma injuries (dense crowds + occasional accidentally dropped weights = you are going to get hit). Peak hours are now 5:00-11:30pm (close). In fact you may have to wait up to an hour just to get let in during the January new years resolution rush. They don't start doing this until the gym reaches about one and half times the allowable fire code maximum occupancy. Basically between the hours of 6-11pm the gym is extremely unsafe. I have had one bone fractured due to someone dropping an 45lb bar + several weights on me near the Olympic lift area (there isn't enough space to stand and lift so people will lift almost a few inches away from you). On another occasion someone dropped a 100 pound dumbbell in the fee weight area - it bounced a few inches and cut and bruised my ankle. I fear for safety every time I enter this gym during peak hours. I have never had any accidental injury from any other gym at Cornell or elsewhere, and I don't go to Noyes that often. The gym is reasonably uncrowded during the mid-day, so this is the time to go if you want to avoid serious injuries. Otherwise, stay away at all costs.

I like to lift. I lived on West. it's no surprise then that Noyes was my second home…read more In addition to its convenient location for those on West, the facility and the equipment is pretty new. But those perks are offset by some not so great things. During peak hours, usually 5-7pm on weekdays, the gym gets hella crowded with free weights and towels scattered around. It's almost expected that you'd have to share benches or machines during peak times. The gym has these awkward support columns that clutter the open space and make the free weights section feel like a cluster fock. Avoid the zoo and go off peak, and if you've timed it right you almost feel like you've got the whole gym to yourself. The variety of machines is pretty limited, probably because the gym is so small. The other gyms, Teagle and Helen Newman, have a cable crossover machine but Noyes doesn't. There was also a bench that was broken at the beginning of summer and wasn't fixed until early December. But overall, thumbs up for this fitness center. The convenience of the overpriced quicky mart right next to the gym comes in handy, and the hours are pretty accommodating.

Teagle is by far the best Fitness Center at Cornell. It is conveniently located, has a swimming…read morepool and has two floors creating a great cultural split for working out. The top floor is dedicated to machines (cardio and isolation resistance training) and the bottom floor is dedicated to Olympic lifts, free weights, and bar weights. So naturally the top floor is friendly for people of all body types; people don't have to worry about being intimidated, judged, or having to deal with meat-head behavior (like excessive grunting). The bottom floor is where the intense (potentially aspiring) muscle men and women go, and they don't have to be bothered by people who are less intense about excercise than them. The gym does get crowded, but far less than Noyes or Helen Newman. I have never had to wait for a treadmill longer than 1 hour here. Most of the time you can sign up for a spot within 30 minutes of your arrival, so you can comfortably do a little resistance training before your cardio workout without waiting endlessly afterwards (like you have to at Noyes).

This is the largest athletic building on campus for non athletes. There is a pretty nice swimming…read morepool, a room that holds yoga and other classes, a free weight gym and a cardio / weight training equipment room. Teagle is conveniently located on campus, so students and staff can go better classes or right after class. The only negative of the building is the locker rooms. They are pretty outdated and several of the toilets and sinks are in pretty bad shape. The locker rooms could use a renovation. As far as the workout facilities though, there is a large range of equipment and plenty of space.