I signed up for Crossfit Giant with a Groupon back in May, and I'm still receiving Spam mail and…read moreoffers to join their gym until now even though I've applied blocks and filters in my email relating to their emails; they regenerate new emails through their Wodified app. Where do I start with my horrible experience with this box? I really dislike the owner Tarzan. He nickels and dimes people, and is just a terrible business person. He wasn't straightforward with any of the prices or rules relating to gym prices. I signed up for the $99 deal with unlimited two months to any of the Giant boxes (Edgewater and Englewood). I show up to a foundation class (beginner's) even though I've been Crossfitting for multiple years, and he sends me an invoice for another $200 for the class a week after I took my first beginner's class. What? I called the gym in advance and spoke with him on the phone before I attended the class, and he never mentioned that to me on the phone or in person while I was in the class he was coaching. This box does not make you sign any liability waivers like every other Crossfit box does. (Lawsuit waiting to happen...) Instead, Tarzan wants to manually confirm you've finished an On Ramp/foundations course with the previous box you were at. I have 8 email correspondences with him regarding this, and he snapshots emails of previous clients that haven't done this to send to me as proof. That's cool, not. His gym in Edgewater is overcrowded, so he tries to redirect as much traffic as possible to his Englewood gym. That's great but I didn't sign up to CrossFit in Englewood, I live in Edgewater and that's where I want to work out. He wouldn't accept this until I finished the Foundations class... I wouldn't give this gym another hour of my time, much less a monthly membership.

Always wanted to try crossfit but was hesitant due to the cost and honestly I was a little…read moreintimidated. Came across a groupon for Crossfit Giant and finally decided to give it a try. I have been working out all my life and without hesitation I can say this is the most intense experience of any I've tried before. As difficult as the workouts are I find myself looking forward to my next class and I can't say that at all about my regular gym. Great locations in Edgewater and Englewood Thanks Tarzan, Lana & Josh for helping this crossfit newbie get off the treadmill and motivated again!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Following a recent flood, this gym was in a state where everything needed to be updated due to mold…read moresmells and heavy dust, so I placed my membership on hold. When I recently visited(July), the mold smell had decreased, but the floors still hadn't been repaired, causing dust to fly everywhere. Despite a long time passing, management only expected understanding from its members instead of fixing the issues, which led me to cancel my membership. ​However, I found out I had already been charged for June and July without even realizing it. I exchanged emails with the Assistant Manager regarding this issue, but she refused to provide a refund for those months, strictly citing their policy. I told her I understand their stance, but in fairness, I would be leaving a review about this experience. I have been a member here for over 5 years, but in the end, it is clear that they do not care about their members' health or safety. Horrible facility management and completely unfair billing. Avoid this place.

**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.