I went to this gym for about 3 years, mostly using the cardio equipment. Liked: mellow vibe, not…read morecrowded 10-11am, very decent locker room, and loved the 3rd floor yoga studio with view of park for stretching after work out. Disliked: terrible ventilation/climate control (asked if they could install fan, but they said nah), music too loud (had to wear earplugs), and the final straw: they rented out the yoga studio, so there is no quiet, out of the way place to stretch. Ended my membership and joined Grindhouse, which is cheaper, has good AC and high ceilings, plenty of machines, music not too loud, and has an OK place to stretch-- alas with no views.

I need to come back for class. I came just to get a workout in but did not take my night too…read moreseriously. I did 30 min on the stationary bike and 30 on the treadmill . I was ecstatic to see a stairclimber aka stair master machine but it was occupied. The locker room is narrrow and awkwardly built but you won't spend much time in there. There are 3 floors including an infinity pool The front desk staff was very nice and everyone seemed serious about working out. I must return for a group fitness class. I was impressed by the circuit taking place as I got ready to exit . A-ok

I have been coming to SevenBell Fitness and working with Gashford for the past couple months. I…read moreoriginally reached out to lose weight and get healthy, but I have felt challenged and encouraged to do more. Gashford's training sessions mix Muay Thai and regular weight lifting with some cardio. In only a couple months, I feel much stronger and have noticed increased focus and energy during the day after each session. He also has helped with meal planning and explains the science behind his workouts which i really appreciate. I've never really seen more than 10-15 people in the facility at a time, and as someone who hates big gyms, it's a super welcoming environments for complete newbies like myself. Perfect place and trainer if you're looking to mix up your workouts and create a real life style change!

I came to SevenBell this March to work on building upper and lower body strength despite living…read morewith a minor case of cerebral palsy. Upon taking a tour and listening to my goals, SevenBell placed me with Sergio who is a mobility expert and has experience training people with disabilities. In the last 7 weeks working with Sergio, I've gained more than just muscle, I've gained confidence in my body and the strength I have inside and out. He continually finds new, creative ways to push my limits and I actually look forward to what he cooks up every session, so much so that I booked sessions with him through the end of the year. I can't recommend him and SevenBell Fitness enough!

I have been a member at the Prospect Park YMCA since 2021, and this has got to be the most poorly…read moremanaged YMCA I have ever been to. I stayed a member for so long because it's a convenient walk from my house, but I recently left here to join the Life Time and I couldn't be happier. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from my experience. The good: The pool. You really cannot get this anywhere else in/around Park Slope. That said, it is often crowded, with 4+ swimmers per lane, and the swim lane etiquette is not the best. They have lanes divided by speed - low, low/medium, medium, and fast - but basically I've found there is one fast lane, and all of the rest are slow. It feels like the fast-lane users are either former Olympic / Masters level swimmers, so I have to be in this awful position where I'm getting passed all the time in the fast lane, yet people get angry with me for going too fast in the other lanes. That's just my experience though. The bad: The free weight room. Basically, everything is overcrowded, and the etiquette is horrible. The free weight room has ONE power rack, which is insane for such a large gym. This is compounded by the hoards of teenagers that camp at the gym during peak time, sometimes leading to long queues to use any of the equipment. And the etiquette is some of the worst I have seen. People leave weights lying around on the floor or haphazardly put plates back wherever they feel, leading to a ton of clutter and general chaos. There is usually an attendant in the free weight room, yet they do absolutely nothing. Generally, the staff sucks. They do not greet you and just generally seem disinterested except when they are talking amongst themselves. The ugly: The locker rooms are just horrendous. Everything is filthy with dust everywhere. The lockers are super outdated, busted and rusting all over. There are often cockroaches in the dry sauna. But the worst is the showers. I think that was the final straw for me. It genuinely feels like a prison shower in that half the shower curtains are missing, and I even saw a bunch of blood on one of them. The ceiling is covered in mold; they don't even bother to paint over it. I don't need much, but I at least expect a clean and pest-free locker room. The state of it is shameful honestly. There is also no towel service, which is insane for how much you pay. Meanwhile, Harbor Fitness has towels, and the membership there is $76/month. All of this would be fine out of a low-cost, no-frills gym, but the cost of the regular individual membership is $96 per month, which is just out of line. The value is practically non-existent. They will also try to scam you when you try to cancel, saying there is a 15-day notice period, despite that being against the law in NYS. Bottom line, do yourself a favor and don't join this gym.

I have been a loyal patron of this gym for about ~3ish years but only recently started taking my…read moremembership seriously in the past year and started going here regularly. This gym is the best gym in the area by miles and I thoroughly enjoy my workouts here. Yoga classes are super fun, I love the instructors and unlike a lot of other gyms this place is truly home to a community. I enjoy seeing people of all ages and walks of life work out here, it's truly amazing and representative of the neighborhood. The high schoolers can be super annoying in the weight room and I know the staff has worked to curb their rowdiness by assigning them specific hours. I've heard a lot about towel service that used to be here but I've never experienced it, that would be nice to have back. The steam room and sauna are an absolute God send in the locker rooms and I really enjoy that the large pool has been segmented to avoid conflict with other swimmers. I've noticed if anything is out of order it doesn't stay that way for too long which I absolutely love. It's understandable in a big facility like this things will go out of order but maintenance is definitely on top of everything and deserves a shout out. It used to annoy me that the gym closed early but they definitely listened and extended their hours recently till 10 PM which I also greatly appreciate!!

This is not just an average boxing gym. They have a full weight room for all your weight lifting…read moreneeds. Plenty of space to get what ever you need done. Nice sized locker room with extremely helpful staff. If you want to learn a skill that will be with you for life and help you prepare and develop your self for those difficult situations especially if your riding the subway, then this is the place you need to be. You experienced teachings by the team of staff members with experience. Anyone can learn! Don't hesitate, come in and join the Brooklyn's Sweatbox family today!

It was going to be my third time here. Like all warmups where it seems to be standard practice to…read morejump rope. Unfortunately for people who may not be prepared like I was on a Sunday morning at 11am, I immediately cramped up and knew I couldn't continue with class (which was a bit crowded anyway). I asked for the instructor for some help and he guided me to foam roll my calf, but alas it was really bad - hard to tell if I simply didnt stretch or if I didnt have enough water beforehand. In any case typically the body conditioning is extreme for 30 minutes and then to a bit more technique on the various bags and rotating to one on one sparring. So generally instruction is good but more advice on stretching and reduction of injury would help. Lockers should be clipped as there always seems to none available. Cleaning is also very much needed as the floor is quite bad, spit buckets filled with trash. Bring your own towel (for sweat) and water bottle.

This is an overall well rounded gym. This staff is amazing and it's never overcrowded. People are…read moregenuinely getting their workout in! The locker rooms are kept very clean, there are always towels available, and their personal training is impeccable! Well, I can only speak for myself, of course, as I have been working with Dawn since the birth of my membership. She is amazing. She switches up my workouts so I am always challenged. Before Dawn, I gravitated towards weighted machines but I have learned how much conditioning I can gain through bodyweight exercises and free weights! Amazing! I have toned out beautifully, if I should say so myself :) Also, I personally love that there is parking available either on the street or in the lot that's available. Intimidation is not a factor here. People are friendly! I would highly recommend this gym to any level of fitness! Oh! And there is available child care for select hours, an apparel shop, supplement shop, juice bar and fitness classes available! Check em out!

Overcrowded, hard to get equipment. There are so many people that a lot of exercise machines,…read moreweights are hard to get. Once you get a hold of the weights there is no room to exercise as the equipment and the racks with weights and people already exercising are so close to each other that it is difficult to find space to work out. Same for the parking. It is usually full, so allow extra time to drive around to find a spot in the street.

Hello, my old friend. I've been on a bit of a hiatus from Equinox (and instead becoming a Barry's…read moredevotee), though I'll never say no to a good chilled eucalyptus towel. We were staying nearby and my husband had a guest pass and it was either vegging out in the hotel room, eyeing the minibar, or moving my butt, so off I went. This Equinox is situated pretty close to the Insta-famous picture spot of the Brooklyn Bridge that all the movies and TV shows feature, so be prepared to wade through a camera-wielding crowd. The stairs to the check-in desk aren't bad at all. If you want a Stairmaster workout before your actual workout, try the stairs at the Seaport location in Boston. Brutal. Layout is pretty typical for an Equinox - I did appreciate the natural light facing the weights area. Perhaps in a nod to what the clientele are clamoring for, much of the space is devoted to weights/machines, with all the cardio equipment in a smaller cluster near the back. When we went in the afternoon on a weekday, the space, particularly the locker room, was completely deserted. There's also a smoothie/juice bar on the first floor.

Are you ready to start your workout with some stairs? Get ready. This location is all about walking…read moreup those stairs. The moment you walk in you walk a flight of stairs to the mezzanine floor where front desk will greet you. The second floor you have your weights, women's locker room, and main studio. Moving on now to the 3rd floor where you will find the men's locker room, the first sets of elliptical machines and treadmills. Finally, you made it to the 4th floor where you will find the Pilates area, some more treadmills, yoga studio, and cycling studio. The gym is well maintained and clean. You will find towels on every floor. The upkeep is well taken care of before and after classes. This location the layout is different compared to other Equinox locations. Might be med size, but has everything will separated. I like the main studio has a sense of privacy compared to other Equinox locations where the main studio is full exposure. The only thing I don't like is the yoga studio size. On most slow days the capacity is great, but on other days, depending on the instructor, yoga classes can get crowded. Can be a bit challenging when crowded to move around or extend yourself without bumping into the next yogi. You do have a few popular yoga instructors and their class can be crowded. The locker room you don't have much space if someone else is using the lockers. You have to wait in case someone is using the kicker next to yours. Service is good. Have no complaints. Very modest location and nice staff.

I don't even know how many times I've been to Equinox location, but it is definitely one of my…read morefavorites. I'll just start with the best part of this facility which is the employees. The staff here is so wonderful, kind and welcoming. from the front desk to the shop workers, trainers, instructors, cleaning crew and Earthbar employees. I've had their staff assist me in membership changes as well as calling other locations to locate a specific item in the Equinox Shop. They are great! The facility itself is also really nice in my opinion. It definitely fits into the neighborhood with industrial chic, lighting and exposed brick and ceilings. When you walk inside the first floor has some bar seating mirrors, that's great to wait around for friends, enjoy a snack from Earthbar, or get some work done as the WiFi reaches there. Upstairs the check in desk is straight ahead, with the main studio to the left, trainers offices, the main floor and bathrooms to the right. The spa area is behind front desk. This location has steam rooms but no saunas in the restrooms. Classes can get full on weeekends, especially yoga I've noticed, but are never uncomfortably packed like I've seen some Manhattan locations get.

Just a brief update. 3rd time to this location. Have signed…read moreup for a few yoga classes which were great. Great instructors. Let me reiterate I am in my chill ZONE when I am at this location. Something about this location I just Love.

Had a very concerning and negative experience with a member of the staff who acted rudely to both…read moremyself and my two children. It was impossible to have a conversation with him; he was nasty, raised his voice, was unable to answer any of the questions I asked him regarding the situation he was engineering on the spot and refused to give his name. "This is my gym and I make my rules. My name is on the door." (His name is William Locke. The name on the door still reads YMCA, and our money will be supporting another organization moving forward. Good riddance. This man needs a mental wellness check.)

Amazing swim program - that coaches are so kind and supportive. They truly see the potential for…read moregreatness in every swimmer and support their individual growth. My child started in the swim lessons over a year ago and started with the Swim Team this fall. Over this time, my child has built so much self-confidence in and out of the water (and had so much fun). Additionally, they offer a lot of Family Swim sessions and it is never too crowded. For adults, the locker room, steam and sauna, cardio room, etc. are all very clean and everything is in good working order. I haven't tried the cardio or weight classes, but I know from friends there are some great ones, too. The front desk team is busy - but always very friendly (especially to kids :)). The membership is very affordable and provides great value. Thank you Bed-Stuy Y!!