You can go to bigger gyms, grunt along in a random fashion and probably do yourself good if you…read moredon't hurt yourself. But if you're out of shape and looking to whip yourself into shape (ahem, hello), this is a good place to do it. Small, friendly and never overcrowded, this place is where you go to work one on one with a smart trainer (Michelle De Dominicis! but there are others who appear to know their stuff, too) and get in shape without throwing out your back or spraining a muscle. Plenty of rowers, ellipticals and treadmills for warmups and a good circuit of machines and weights...everything you need and nothing you don't. Uptown parking is still intensely stupid (yay Kingston.), but consider that walk up the hill or up the stairs part of your cardio warmup.

From the owner: personal training (1on1 and group training)read more

We read in the local paper that Mr. Demorest passed away. We pray for him and his family and hope…read morehe has found peace.

Not only is it easily the largest gym in the area and was greeted at the front desk but the overall…read moreatmosphere and temperature of the gym just feels really good. Very clean with a huge variety of equipment that keeps growing. Everyone here is very respectful and friendly and is treated very fairly. Highly recommend this facility!

MAC Fitness is a great gym with great people. The trainers are knowledgeable and helpful. The…read moreequipment is first-rate and extensive. They have a sled, power training ropes, a Jacobs Ladder, and the full gamut of weight machines as well as a huge range of free weights and stretch equipment of many kinds (I have used hammers) in several rooms. They are the best-equipped gym in the area. The facilities are clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the place has a great atmosphere. The trainers are great, and I worked with one for three years before going on my own. Unlike many of the gyms in Manhattan, they are honest. The price is moderate given the extensive equipment. All of the equipment I use regularly, especially the weight machines, work fine almost all of the time. The weight machines I use regularly include the sled, Jacobs Ladder, biceps, triceps, chest press, lat pulldown, fly, row, leg press, leg curl, leg extension, and abdominal. I also use treadmills, bicycles, ellipticals, and similar aerobic machines. The machines all work fine and are in good shape. Occasionally one breaks down, of course, but they are fixed quickly. They have plenty of room for stretching. The bathrooms and locker rooms are clean and not too crowded. They have a huge selection of treadmills, bicycles, row machines, and ellipticals, and in three years I have always been able to get one without a wait. Sometimes some of the weight machines are occupied at busy times (they can use an additional biceps machine), but there has never been a time when I could not find at least several free machines, even at the busiest times, as people were rotating. There are a lot of great people of all ages working out there. It's conveniently located near Walgreens, Herzog's, Hannaford's, etc. in Kingston Plaza. It is the best of seven or eight gyms to which I have belonged since my friend's dad used to take us to the McBurney Y, then on 23rd Street, in the mid-1960s.

Ingrid is an amazing personal trainer. She is always coming up with something new and challenging,…read moreyet designed for me. Every time I go I feel as if I get just a bit fitter. The best part is that she is a pleasure to spend time with so I look forward to our sessions.

From the owner: Core Strength Fitness offers group Kickboxing, metabolic conditioning, and Hardstyle kettlebell…read moretraining. We also provide personal training by an ACE certified personal trainer and nutrition consultations by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Petie is an amazing instructor as she knows so much about how the body works. Even with my…read moreinjuries, she always finds a way for me to engage in an exercise, and can alter it which allows me to feel empowered. I mostly take the gyrotonic sessions, and 100% of the time leave feeling so much better than when I walked through the door. I've been going for 2 years and was intimidated to walk in at first, but now I so look forward to my workouts with Petie.

From the owner: Specializing in Pilates, Gyrotonic, and unique Barre classes, Physique is a state of the art, fully…read moreequipped studio offering both Private and Group sessions. Our instructors are always on the cutting edge of their profession, continuously enrolled in ongoing education in their fields. We have experience with all types of bodies, athletic or injured, all ages, men and women alike. We love what we do and look forward to training with you!

Bernadette is a great personal trainer, attentive, dedicated, and she is committed to help you…read morereach your goals while avoiding injury. She also has a fun sense of humor. Totally recommend!

From the owner: I am nationally certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I am an NASM CPT, CES,…read moreYES, & WLS. I specialize in corrective exercise. I do 1 on 1 training and small group training. I have experience with training children, special populations including : pre and post natal exercise, overweight and obese, high blood pressure, and artbritis. I have helped clients with low back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain within my scope of practice. I have client testimonials upon request.

I highly recommend Studio 9 in Kingston! High quality equipment and fun, energetic spin classes…read more The owner is super responsive and is dedicated to creating a positive, motivating gym experience.