I worked out at HIT Factory Brooklyn twice for two Yelp events, so this is a review purely for the…read moreclasses I took: spinning and total body conditioning. The spinning class was taught by Paul and he pushed us HARD. He also made sure everyone was all set in the beginning, had a set of weights for arm exercises, and sometimes check people's forms while spinning. He kept me motivated to keep going and had great music. One thing I didn't like was that the bikes don't have a number for the resistance level; you just turn a knob and judge it based on how difficult it feels riding the bike. My opinion is that a quantifiable factor makes way for measuring improvement in fitness levels and health. The total body conditioning class was taught by Tom and I don't want to give away too much, but the class was amazing. It truly was total body; I came away with everything feeling sore in a good way. There were two sets of each workout (which equates to a round, for me) and then we jump rope 100 times. Each set had a variety of moves, some of them new to me, and I've already done many workout videos and been to other fitness classes. The workout area was also unforgiving yet encouraging. It was dim and mostly black, with the materials needed for the workouts all set up with minimal space taken up. However, we faced each other and Tom when working out, so this egged us on. In response to other review(s): Yes, this place isn't very big overall and doesn't seem to have the locker room that conventional gyms have. I always come in my gym clothes and leave in my gym clothes, and I literally only bring my phone and a water bottle. I also can't speak to how much each class costs and whether it's worth it or not, but judging by experiences themselves, I certainly enjoyed the classes.

Guys...The atmosphere in THIS gym is so fire, they have an open floor plan so everything is right…read morethere in front of you, with boxing cubbies all around. The owners are amazing, they interact with everybody they teach everybody. Honestly every instructor there just wants you to win every fucking time you take a class. You'll love this place! Best crew, best classes, best vibe in Brooklyn, I'd even be willing to say best vibe in general. If you're from Manhattan don't let the distance sway you..it's worth the ride #promise. Each class has an element of athletic training..if you like that, you'll fit right in! Steve, Tommy, you guys ROCK, Thanks for bringing that heat!

I've been coming to this gym for almost a year now and it has everything I need. There is usually…read morelittle to no wait during the times that I come which is fantastic. The staff is on top of their maintenance, constantly reracking the weights. Haven't had any issues with other gymgoers either. Everyone seems to be coming here for the right reasons and keeps to themselves. The layout of the gym can also take some time to get used to as it involves a lot of stairs. Highly recommend a trial and/or tour before committing. The only issues I've experienced are with the lockers. There is not enough ventilation in the locker bathrooms. Any smells coming from the bathroom can fill up the entire locker room which can be very unpleasant. The steam from a hot shower can also make the room stuffy and hot during the summer months.

Have been a member here for a few years and I highly recommend this location. The amenities, size…read moreand equipment are great. Spacious enough that even on peak times there's machines available. The shakes are pretty good too.

The gym is large, has great equipment and amenities, is always clean, and has lovely workersread more

I have been with Harbor for 20 plus years. I cannot say enough about the cleanliness and well…read moremaintained equipment hygiene. The staff are helpful and kind. Tiffany Flores, in particular is amazing. i recently had to reach out to her and she assisted me with kindness and efficiency. I highly recommend this facility - conveniently located in Bay Ridge. I can only speak to the female locker rooms, but they are constantly being upkept. The saunas are wonderful. The other patrons are respectful. Truly, a wonderful gym that will not break your budget.

Love harbor fitness. Long live this gym and the good people and vibes. Can't have it any other way…read morehere. I've been coming here for 3 years now. This is my home.

I've had plenty of gym memberships, and tried many trainers ... Harbor GO!'s size, efficiency,…read moreconsistent crew of morning community members, and especially my trainer have been the magic combination. I have showed up several days a week for over 2 years now. The big shout out goes to Kyle Bryan, the head trainer for GO! & 72nd street (but works across all 3 Bay Ridge spots) he is calm, but pushes. Has a degree in sports. Understands anatomy and modifications. And has helped me gain consistent growth, strength and development (I fractured a knee cap and tore my meniscus with another trainer at another gym). If you're hesitant to step into a gym, or work with a trainer, see what it feels like to have a collaborative, kind, and informed experience. :-)

I have been going here the last few months and love it. All the front desk staff are very friendly…read more The coaches are great in particular Jade, Kailey, Hailey and Jesse who I usually take classes with. They are all very helpful and will help you make adjustments to your form if needed. I feel very comfortable coming here and I have been someone who has been too shy to work out in the past. The facilities itself are very clean. They have plenty of lockers to use. They have morning classes and evening classes so you are able to book classes that fit your schedule.

From the owner: Orangetheory Fitness in Brooklyn, NY offers heart rate zone training that delivers a smarter way to…read morework out. Experience an expertly designed, full-body group workout combining cardio and strength training with real-time tracking for measurable results you can see and feel. Here in Brooklyn, your heart rate sets the pace, enabling our triple-certified coaches to get you into the optimal zone. The result is a personalized fitness experience tailored to your fitness level.

I've been going to this gym now for about 2 years. They offer great high intensity weight training…read more& cardio classes! (also have yoga, boxing, & spin classes I've yet to try). The staff care more about getting you to workout than enforcing strict cancellation/sign up policies, or squeezing you for pennies (the only strict sign up/cancellation I've heard about is for spin classes). You won't get unbearable unlimited texts & calls from them or hard sales pitches like the new workout chain that recently opened in Bay Ridge, good god! You can pay-per-class, and at $25 it's a pretty good deal! But I have an unlimited membership. Here are my suggestions: - Beginners: take Anthony or Daniel. Super helpful & approachable. If you're feeling intimidated, do Saturday @ 10:30am with Daniel. The time & day make it a smaller class. Or Anthony Tuesday @4pm. - Toning w a cardio focus: Total Body class with Anthony, Aiden, or Daniel. (Bernie will fill in, & she's also great). - Muscle building focus: Bernie has THE BEST straight forward weight lifting classes. Especially Arms. She doesn't add tons of cardio. - Booty toning: Aiden's class is legit cheeks on fire. - Weight loss / cardio / fat burn: Jose's classes. He's a really great motivator. His style is much more boot camp drill sergeant. He's doing it so you don't quit! If I could add anything: I'd love an exclusive Ab Only class! Slow, focused ab/deep core the entire time. ESPECIALLY upstairs with the gym equipment (cable machine, captains chair, roman chair, pull up, etc) used for each station, with the remaining people doing ab floor work as we rotate. No cardio. I just want to murder my abs! They also plan special events. They recently held a unique class with a drummer playing live hip hop / dance music with the lights low. I really loved that class! Push past any intimidation or fear & you'll do great. We're all just getting in a good workout. You've got this!

You get fit fast in all programs As needed am pm 7 days of…read morethe week. 52 days of the year it comes fast...

Just signed up and it's pure joy to go to Alana Life & Fitness and work with their fitness coach…read more By far, this is the most inclusive gym I've ever been to. Female only, all body types, all faiths, all lifestyles. I felt immediately welcomed and at ease. A Bay Ridge gem.

I just recently joined this gym because I needed have more of fat-burn exercises. Their Zumba…read moreclasses are great! Just wish they had more Zumba classes. Anyhow, they are doing amazing Black Friday sale, you should get this deal!

I just wrapped up my 4th session with Evans and it's not easy, but it's worth it. I'm so happy to…read morehave this spot in Bay Ridge, and they just celebrated their 1 year anniversary. The small space has all the equipment you might need and/or what you might find in a much larger space. It's much more than I would want to keep at home. Evans takes a, highly tailored, approach to your needs. He mixes up the exercises during each session. Much better than I could do on my own. I had surgery about a year ago, and still favor my leg. That hasn't been a problem, and all of this has picked up where my physical therapy left off. Evans also provides positive reinforcement, and no judgement. I was having some lower back pain during my most recent session and we spent the second half of it on the massage table. Even that time was informative and helpful to me. Whatever it takes! You'll make progress quickly. That's what these guys do. Worth it!

I'm not the fitness-y type. I've had gym memberships where I've paid my monthly fees and never…read moreshowed up. Time and time again I've gone through this routine, before I realized that, to me, gyms are just intimidating. I figured, maybe I should find a small space and get 1 on 1 training. I found this place. I started training with Evans, and after my first meeting with him, I decided I had to booked 10 trainings. During the initial meeting, Evans really went through what my expectations, previous experiences, and my overall fitness level, before tailoring sessions to fit my needs. I've had 5 sessions to date, and am just thrilled with the quality and thought Evans puts into each one of my sessions. Wholeheartedly recommend training with Evans! If you have any reservations, put them aside and try at least one session with him. It'll be worth it!

I was visiting a friend who lives nearby and my body was screaming for some movement in between all…read morethe bagels and pizza I fill up on when I head back to visit NYC from Hawai'i. I decided to go check this place out for a morning session and it unlocked something that I needed to release. I've heard stories of friends who have cried in yoga classes but it never hit me like that until my savasana release in Brooklyn. Yoooooo! The vinyasa class itself was great. The studio is very inviting and cozy and I could tell a lot of the students were regulars. The owner was wonderful as our guide. It was a nice mix of hard, medium and chill poses. Good music, great vibes. Very clean space. Then as I laid there in savasana, tears just flowed out of me. Idk what it was, I wasn't sad. Just grateful to be able to finally move my body after all the inevitable schlepping and revisit the place I grew up. Travel can be stressful and I'd had a killer trip to DC for work the week before and visiting family always drags it out of me. And then I found this wonderful place with amazing women and I got to release what I was holding in and back. The owner could tell my back was arching when I laid flat so she put yoga blocks under my feet to flatten my spine out more and this adjustment is a game changer! Who knew?! I've been to 100's of yoga classes at many places over the years and nobody pointed this out to me before. I use this technique all the time now. Coming out of it wasn't awkward either. The space and people just let me release what I needed to and sent me on my way to make another bagel stop lol.

A beautiful, welcoming yoga studio that is spotless & peaceful. I am a novice, and the teacher was…read moreclear on directions, and helpful to shape my form-- a great way to start the day! Hopefully I can check on some remote sessions next.

Yesterday I booked myself an intro class at this location and wasn't sure what to expect. What I…read moredidn't expect was how this "free" class, wasn't actually free at all, leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Let me break it down. The class is "free" but you need to pay a non-refundable $10 to secure your spot. I asked over the phone if I was confirming I was going to be there, why did I have to pay? Again, a formality. I also asked to pay on the day of, but was discouraged saying that if the class was booked up, they would need to reschedule my intro class. A verbal "yes, I will be there" is of no value here. So, $10 was charged to my credit card. I arrived, with my grip socks that I brought from the last time I went to Space Club with my son, but was told the grips weren't good enough, and had to buy socks there. $18 later, I had them for the "free" class which was now costing me $28 to be at. Oh, and the class wasn't booked up; maybe 6 spots remained empty. The space is clean, bright, and well maintained. There's cubes to store your stuff when you walk in as well as inside the studio. The instructor was nice, clear, and professional - had no issues with that. Again, what I wasn't a fan of was how immediately after the class, they pitch all their packages for you. As a new client, they would waive a registration fee of $149 (one time fee) if I signed up for $239/month for up to 8 classes. The $149 is a separate charge. Drop-in classes without a package are $45. They really try to get you to commit before you head out the door, but for me personally, I wouldn't ever be able to do 8 classes a month; I probably couldn't even do 4 classes. This might work out for others, but in terms of costs and frequency, it didn't make sense for me.

I love this studio! Instructors are amazing front desk staff is helpful. The studio is nice and…read moreclean. It's always a pleasure to be here.