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.

Hackensack Meridian Fitness is a nice facility but I do not like using the locker room. I find it…read morewarm, poor ventilation to and too crowded. The best group classes are offered at times I cannot get there. And I think the gym membership is costly. There are no discounts and no perks. I've tried to stick by it but decided to look for another location.

i love this gym. the classes are the best!! i like the cafe and the equipment is in very good…read morecondition. the front desk can smile a little and try harder to look engaged and make people feel welcome. and i do not like the idea of children running around the gym and locker room. hackensack, please lay some ground rules of kids needing supervision while at the gym.

Clean Gym- friendly staff. Wonderful classes. Accepts ClassPass…read more My favorite class is AquaFit taught by Karen Victor- She's amazing!

The cleanliness of the gym and the functionality of machines. I was using the sauna a couple weeks…read moreago and I saw the BIGGEST roach in my life. nearly bigger than the size of my palm. I immediately left and reported it to a manager and nothing happened. The reason I know this is because I used the sauna the day after, and I must've saw the roach's kids because it was another one but a little smaller. out of a ten, I'd give this gym a 4.

F45 offers a great workout routine with well-set-up stations. I attend the resistance training…read moreclasses, and the trainers are motivating and in excellent shape themselves. The studio is conveniently nearby. However, there's one issue: members need to do a better job cleaning up their sweat. I recommend that the gym provide paper towels or more cleaning supplies to encourage this. Parking is available, which is a plus. Next door there's a great cafe with pastries

Hands down the BEST workout experience I've ever had! F45 Bogota trainers are absolutely amazing-…read moreso motivating, knowledgeable and they genuinely care about every single person in the room. If you're thinking about trying F45 Bogota ... DO IT. You won't regret it. This place is special, I'm so sad to have to leave due to moving out of the area. I will miss everyone.

I don't really know how to dance, but I learned some very basic Salsa and Merengue at this studio,…read morewhich I have enthusiastically used for the past nine years with great success. Seriously, this is no small achievement, as I have a typical fear of looking stupid on the dance floor. After learning how to move, and direct a partner, I can confidently pair up with my Wife and enjoy the music completely. The studio spaces are beautiful, very large and partitioned during the week, and fully open during competitions and the weekend socials. Socials here are a great way to meet new people and practice among people who are at your level, and even beyond your level. Everyone is friendly and pleasant, and it's the safest venue for you to practice what you've learned. We initially took group lessons at some ridiculously low rate. They have three tracks for Salsa/ Latin dance, and we took all three tracks in order. I would say that's 18 weeks of practice, and we got much better. My Wife already knew how to move, so this was in essence remedial instruction for me and partnering lessons for us both. You do not stay with one partner, so you are forced to call up adaptability early, which is a good learning principle. The instructors were very warm, friendly, knowledgeable individuals who put you at ease; in only one case did I ever see another student get visibly frustrated by the lesson, so 36 trips and only one bad day is remarkable. The private lessons, which are extremely worthwhile if you are far below your nominal partner's level of expertise, are affordable and a tremendous asset. You get better, quicker, and the one-on-one instruction is always better than a group class for working on your specific deficiencies. So, to wrap up, great venue, great people, affordable lessons, and a real sleeper hit with the Friday night socials. In all, this is the dance studio I would recommend to anyone with the means to get there. Top-notch. -C

I have nothing bad to say about this place. I really don't…read more Compared to other dance studios, there aren't really any "hidden expenses" when you go to dance at this studio. The lessons cost what they cost, and if anything additional costs more they're the first to tell you immediately. From a business standpoint this is how other dance studios should strive to be like. Let your reputation precede you (this place is run by a great family), value your clients, and slowly but surely they'll come streaming in... and stay! The only reason why I don't dance here myself is that I use a private instructor in the local area. We do use this studio often though, as they have tons of floor rental space. Group lessons can be mixed here though. The ones that are filled are wonderful. They're taught by instructors that like to push people. If you get with a group of people that is just there to mess around though, this can be a somewhat miserable experience, much like anything, Private lessons here are great, though. The instructors have decades of experience in teaching and know exactly how to simplify and layer according to the student's abilities. If you're new to dance and want to learn? Go here. No exceptions that they are the undisputed king of the area. Most ballroom dancers would agree with this.

**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.

Carlos is the best! As a coach myself, I'm very picky and critical of teaching/training styles. If…read moreyou're looking for an unenthusiastic trainer who has you repeat the same workouts week after week, then this isn't your place. Carlos' expertise shines through his ability to 1. Make every workout class different 2. Kick your butt 3. Correct form and 4. Keep you motivated while holding you accountable. I look forward to every session & feel myself getting stronger week after week. I highly recommend!

I have been training with You and I Fitness since 2015. Carlos had whipped me into shape when I was…read morepreparing for my wedding. He modified exercises when I was pregnant. And now I'm postpartum, and we are getting back into the groove! Each time, he modified our routines according to what my body needed. I've continued to train with Carlos all these years because he is a great motivator, he holds me accountable, and he continues to challenge me. Carlos is really the best, and I wouldn't trust anybody else to get me into shape. I've had other personal trainers in the past, and Carlos' knowledge and expertise is unparalleled. I have a tough work schedule, and I'm grateful that Carlos is flexible so that I can get my sessions in. I look forward to my sessions with Carlos, and I know I will be a forever client.

PROS: The gym has all that you need. It has a free weight room with a few essential pieces of…read moreequipment, an assisted weight room that's not too bad, and a nice cardio room. In addition to those, it has an aerobics room along with a gymnasium. It also has a hang out lounge with tables and billiards. For something that's free to students and faculty members, it's not bad. CONS: Not the ideal gym at all. The free weight section may have a what you need, but only has 3 pieces of equipment along with dumbbells. This room can become crowded easily. Guests need to pay about $5 rather than being on a guest pass. OVERALL: This gym is all that you need if your someone who isn't a gym rat. It has the essentials in equipment and has a full basketball court. Thankfully to people who belong to the school, this is all for free. I suggest going to Retro Fitness in Hackensack if you want something more.

It's not the flashiest gym around but damnit it's my gym. E.S por vida. --------------- -------read more

Hometown gym with a old school vibe. Has everything you need to hit the goals you are striving for…read more Owners and employees are great people.