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!

I am an Orangetheory Junkie! Honestly, I hated the thought…read moreof working out in any way, shape or form! However, I signed up for Orangetheory last year and my perspective has.definitely changed. I am originally from the Totowa studio, but I feel like that location has been slowly declining throughout the years. The Hackensack location, however, just gets better and better! The coaches have such lively energy and they care for all of their members. I remember I thought about cancelling my membership, but then I started going to this studio. In my first few classes, some of the coaches approached me and asked for my name because they didn't want to mispronounce it. That made me feel at home and keeps bringing me back everyday!

**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.

What a great motivator! If you are looking to get in shape they are the trainers for you…read more Love them, especially Iris - she is the best!

From the owner: Goal-specific approach to a brand new you. Certified trainers with well over 15 years of experience…read morewill tailor an amazingly enjoyable workout, perfect for your personal level of fitness. At-home sessions are very effective and usually run 2-3 times a week based on your schedule. Trainer comes to your house with all the equipment. Our Glen Rock studio offers Personal, Small Group and Evaluations on a daily basis. A larger setting is offered at our Fair Lawn location. Check out our corporate programs, school events and outdoors track workouts!

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.

Overall a decent gym. Its luxurious and very spacious. I would prefer more free weights and less…read morecardio/studio space but that's my preference. Personally, I don't care much for eucalyptus towels and I don't care much for the showers as I prefer to shower at home. They have 3 racks and tons of treadmills/ellipticals, etc. They have the basics to do a decent workout but they need some extra cable attachments and some additional benches imo. The overall layout of the gym didn't make much sense to me either. The racks are upstairs and the leg extension and hamstring curl machines are downstairs. I think the overall placement of the equipment can use some work.

I love this gym! This was my first strength training gym. I used to go to the regular gyms for the…read moretreadmill and some leg equipment, but that got old after some time. Coming here for classes keeps me accountable and challenges me to do better (I don't really push myself in the gym otherwise). Perfect for beginners to experts at CrossFit, strongman, or just anyone trying to get in better shape.

Definitely one of the best facilities I have ever worked out at! This facility is highly equipped…read morewith everything your every need! The classes are led by head coach Frank, who definitely knows his stuff. If you wanna make a change in your health and in your physique, this is the place to go! I already dropped 30 lbs in 3 months. Definitely worth coming in and trying it out.

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).

I'm just a week in and can say that the environment is great and welcoming. Every coach approaches…read moretheir classes differently, which makes it new and exciting every single time. If you haven't tried it yet, I strongly advise you to come check it out.

This gym is fantastic! The equipment is top-notch, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the…read moreatmosphere is always motivating. Plenty of classes (HIIT, JIU-JITSU, BOXING, etc) Everything is clean, well-organized, and welcoming for all fitness levels. I've made great progress since joining and actually look forward to every workout. Highly recommend it to anyone serious about fitness!

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.

I have been a member of this gym for more than ten years. However, in recent years I find myself…read moremore in agreement with Eliza G (Jun 9 25) who wrote: they only care about money and don't take members seriously. I had questions regarding options and changes to my membership and the manager Frances Frierson gave me a song and a dance "we'll get back to you". I waited several days, then went again in person and still could not get answers. Based on their their lack of caring regarding a member who still was looking to keep a membership, I decided to cancel instead-- why should I be loyal when they obviously didn't appreciate my long time membership and recommendation for them?

Decided to get a free 1 week pass at Escape Fitness Now. Great place to work out. The intensity of…read morethe class is based off of the individual athlete. Go at your own speed and choose your own weight for the workouts. The instructors and members are all very motivating.

Top notch trainers and classes. The transformations I have witnessed of so many members is…read moreamazing! If you are looking to trim down or gain some muscle, this is the gym for you.