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.

Life Time seems to have popped up overnight and taken over the luxury gym space. I first saw an ad…read morefor a free introductory class at this location which is how I learned of them and then I saw that they also have a location at Penn station. For my introductory class, I signed up for their Core Pilates. It was really difficult to sign up. I had a hard time getting in contact with anyone (it took about 4 attempts). But when I finally did, the sign up process was easy. They had a lot of classes to pick from, including Pilates, Barre and cardio classes. I didn't realize when I signed up that this was a reformer class. I usually do mat Pilates, but there were a few other beginners in the class and the teacher was very patient and nice. The great thing about the reformer machine is that you can turn up or turn down the intensity of the workout according to where you're at. It does take more coordination than I'm used to being on the machine, but it was fun! The teacher helped make adjustments so I could get the maximum benefit, which I appreciated. The Hackensack facility was really nice and big. They had complimentary lockers and towels and the changing room and restroom were both clean. The membership is kind of steep at $279 per month, but they do have discounts for 26 years old and under an 65 years old and over at their other locations.

Lifetime Studio is the best fitness studio in Bergen County ! They offer absolutely everything from…read moreyoga to running to Olympic lifting , and offer a number of services & a ton of amazing supplements! The trainers and team are the best and have helped me become a fitness animal ! Thank you lifetime studio community!!!

I come to the gym and I exercise on the treadmill and I have a good workout and I workout on the…read moremachines as well. The gym is clean and there is a locker room for convenience~ and there is a fit cafe for smoothies~

Women of a certain age should avoid this gym. The owners seem to only be interested in young men in…read moreparticular. If you look like me you're invisible. The owner first showed me a bike and said "don't worry, there is no weight limit." I have a great sense of humor and giggled internally, mostly because he thought that would go over my head. I calmly asked him why he would say that and he stammered. He may have thought I'd shrink. No sir, wrong lady. The Women's Locker Room is in need of a nice paint job to make it appealing. I can't tell you how many times I've gone in every stall to find one stall with toilet paper. Sometimes none found. One positive is that I've seen machines cleaned and vacuumed daily. The cleaning people on the floor are friendly and kind. There are a couple of trainers who made eye contact and spoke to me directly and I appreciated it. I had no luck making an appointment with any trainer. After making an appointment with one, he had a woman call me back to ask who I was and how I got an appointment with him. Shame for him, I was willing to buy a package from him after my first visit. I then had another trainer appointment and had car trouble so called to cancel 48 hours in advance and she called me back and blasted me that her time was valuable too. I gave 48 hours notice. Their arrogance was a lost opportunity for them. I found an excellent trainer outside this gym. As for the muscular brother/owner. Yeesh "dude" - you've officially won the "Get Over Yourself" Award. People come in all sizes and shapes. There was another woman here who wrote about you in particular. It's not a one-off. I've had a similar experience. I did not speak or complain to you or anyone in that gym ever and you still managed to do that to me.

Only my second day here. Actually I was only there today for ten minutes so it doesn't count. I…read morebooked a court yesterday for today only came in to do that and they made a mistake and didn't book it. So frustrating bc I forced myself to get up and show up. And I need to do specific things. 1st day they also made mistakes about training and other things. Sky tried to make it better and I appreciate her for that. But only two days there and already full of mistakes and apologies. I signed up for two years and I really really hope it wasn't a mistake. Everyone so far has been very nice. But if you're not giving me the right info...i don't know I'm frustrated And it's not 24 hours ‍‍‍

Unfortunately, I'm not God's favorite... so I have to work out to maintain my figure... which…read morebrings me to my 8 year rollercoaster of a relationship with 24 Hour Fitness. I first joined in 2018 and it's sad to see how downhill the corporation has gone. The glory days ended shortly after the COVID pandemic. Since then, they've closed over 7 NJ locations, cut down opening hours, cut down on group classes, removed towel service, and have limited sauna and pool hours. I understand that it took time for gyms to recover and get back into full swing. But it's 2025 now. There's way too much competition in the fitness industry for 24 to be operating the way it is. I switch between the Paramus and Englewood Cliffs location, but I prefer this one since it's much bigger and has later hours. My biggest ick? The gym is not maintained well at all. Machines, equipment, hand dryers, and bathroom sinks are broken down for months. Dumbbells and plates are scattered everywhere, which is not 100% the employees' fault. There's a constant foul smell in certain areas, most likely due to broken pipes. The entire facility needs a deep cleaning from head to toe. What are we paying a maintenance fee for? Come on... Putting the negatives aside, there are some positives. *The Paramus location is spacious and has two floors. *The floor has all of your basic equipment: treadmills, bikes, stairmasters, squat racks, barbells, benches, dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX, cables, and machines. I can recommend this gym for beginner to intermediate lifters. It's not a bodybuilder or powerlifting gym. *Their Zumba classes are SO MUCH FUN. Don't judge a book by its cover... get in there!!! Take Lucia, Lynn, or Melissa's classes. Check the website for the full class schedule. *There's a basketball court, pickle ball games, and a racquetball court. *They have a sauna, steam room, pool, and showers with limited hours. I only use the sauna and it's relaxing when it's not super crowded. *My membership allows me to have access to other regional locations as well as bringing guests. Pricing is a bit all over the place. It all depends on when you join, what kind of membership you have, and what sales/promotions are going on. Some members pay $24 or $34 a month, while others are paying $54. It's best to ask the front desk what the lowest rate is. Overall, it's not the worst gym in the world. It gets the job done for my fitness routine. I just wish the maintenance was a lot better and that they would have later hours. Honestly, I've been thinking about finding another gym. If it weren't for the friends and community I've made and my lower price rate, I would have left awhile ago. I'm willing to spend more $$$ on a membership for a much better experience.

Good place to work out. The gym is clean, the equipment is in good condition, and the staff is…read morefriendly. It has a nice atmosphere and is a comfortable place to exercise regularly.

The place is so dirty. There are huge spider webs in every window and layers of dust in every the…read moreunused parts of the machines. Even on the top of weights. The only reason why I'm giving them 3 stars is because they did a renovation and replaced most of the machines. I like that they have 3 rowers. HITT classes are every morning in the open area so don't plan on doing abs at 8/830. The instructors kick you out of that area.

I've been going to this Retro Fitness for over 10 years. Back then they even offered childcare,…read morewhich was amazing for parents--I used to drop off my daughter and work out with total peace of mind. I mostly take classes and absolutely love Donovan and Marieliz's classes. They know exactly what they're doing and always give a great workout. Because of my schedule, I can't always join other classes, but whenever I had the chance, those were great too. The gym is overall clean, but by the end of the day it can get a bit crowded, especially when teens come after school, and it doesn't smell as fresh. Mornings and midday are definitely cleaner. The location is convenient, there's a big parking lot, and the hours are perfect. The membership is pretty affordable, and mine even lets me bring a guest--my teenage son comes with me all the time. After so many years here, I can honestly say I highly recommend this gym.

Classes at this location are great. It's not the newest. Equipment isn't in great condition. But…read morethe trainers who do the classes are fantastic. I go for the classes.

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.

Gym is not clean. Standing water in Sauna, Dust and dirt…read moreunder machines they clean around equipment. Padding on some equipment worn out Pool has been closed for over 6 months. Old machines and most have weight numbers worn off . Treadmills have the original iPhone plug. Locker rooms are not cleaned frequently and inside the lockers seem like they are never cleaned. It's Clear that the company puts no money back into this club. Spoke to a manager there and he basically had no answers. It's a far cry from their "premier fitness club" You can get a workout in but .......

A horrible gym in every respect--except for the staff. Equipment is constantly broken, often taking…read moreweeks to be repaired, if it gets repaired at all. Some machines are missing handles and cushions. Cable clips, which cost about $12, are broken and never replaced. There are very few cable accessories, and the rope attachment is literally frayed. And let's not even mention the pool, which has been closed since November and remains closed. Rumor has it the health department shut it down--which wouldn't be surprising. Lastly, I injured my back on a lat machine when the seat literally collapsed while I was lifting (and yes, I checked to make sure it was secured beforehand). I left a month ago--one of the best decisions I've made. DON'T JOIN!