It's just soooo good. Personal workouts I get on my phone. Coaches who watch what I'm doing to make…read moresure my form is correct. I'm working out 'on my own' but not alone. Really great atmosphere.

Opex is an incredible locally-owned gym. It offers clients customized weekly workout plans. The…read morecoaches are knowledgable and helpful. The clientele reflects a diverse range of fitness levels, bodies, and ages. It is also parent-friendly. All of this makes me, a "non-gym person," feel comfortable in the space. They also serve amazing coffee! Go for it.

Just a shout out to the Riverdale Y and their group swimming lessons. I was lifeguard and swimming…read moreinstructor for many years in my teens and early 20's. I was excited to teach my kids to swim. That only went so far, they were not as excited to learn from mom, lol. The group lessons at the Riverdale Y were great. They worked with them on their comfort level, the instructors were very patient and it did the trick pretty quickly. I highly recommend ‍ There are many programs here at the Y that are great! The pool for lap or recreational swim, the gym and classes for working out, the after school programs, Camp Twelve Trails, music lessons, theatre, other youth and senior programs, and so much more. This is really a great Y. The staff is also very friendly and helpful

We love the Y! We have done so many things here including afterschool, which was great. A lot or…read moreactivities for kids to pick from and the staff is fantastic. We also did the swim team (great coach) and theater as well. Theater for kids is fun and they do adult shows here as well. The place is run by some of the nicest people. And they do early voting in this location, which is super convenient. Lately, we began piano lessons and hoping the kiddo enjoys those. Overall, we appreciate all the things offered by the Y!

I cancelled my membership at Castle Hill YMCA within days of joining because the staff here are…read moreflat-out rude and unprofessional. They spoke down to my children on multiple occasions, thinking the kids wouldn't tell me. I personally witnessed them being especially nasty toward Black children while sitting around gossiping and judging members like immature teenagers. To make it worse, some staff hid behind Spanish, assuming no one could understand their anti-Black comments. That is not just unprofessional, it's discriminatory and unacceptable. This is supposed to be a family-friendly, welcoming space--but instead, the staff create a hostile and toxic environment. If they keep treating people this way, they're going to end up with serious legal problems. I would never recommend this YMCA to anyone. And now, after I left a negative review, they've decided to try to paint my children as "troublemakers." This is nothing more than a weak attempt at damage control by staff who don't want to take responsibility for their own rude and discriminatory behavior. I also have never seen the pool being cleaned. Not another dime from me.

I have been coming to this Y, on and off, both pre and post covid. Facilities are always clean, and…read morereally all throughout, at anytime of the day. I really enjoy coming here for a good workout, around likeminded people, rather than any planet fitness.... Iykyk. My favorite time here is definitely the sauna, after a hard workout. 9 out of 10 times I've used it, it's always empty. And who could beat that view from the gym?! If you wanna get a good stretch in, or have your own yoga practice, there's a great, spacious studio just opposite the gym.You can access this area from the main door or the side (by the treadmills) . This room is filled with mats and other accessories you might need. Go in on leg day? They have an elevator that can take you up or down, should you need it.

I was trying to find an affordable personal training service in Westchester that fits my needs and…read moreTrully Fit is definitely it! It's super affordable--$40 a session!! My trainer is Felicia, the owner of the business. We work out at my home and she comes up with really innovative workouts! Planks, jump rope, sit-ups, push ups, resistance bands, weights, boxing (my favorite) etc...She makes it really fun! She's very personable and motivating! She also sends weekly assignments and checks up on you weekly. She's also helped with my eating regimen and given me some tips! I am seeing results; I know with her help, I will be bikini ready by the summer. Check them out asap!!

Uptown's very own woman and Latina-owned group training and wellness studio, Drip Sweat offers…read moreclasses from multiple kinds of strength training (HIIT), kickboxing and yoga. The instructors are all well trained, friendly and challenge you to push yourself. All the classes I've taken have been really fun and I always leave feeling stronger and empowered. I also love the studio space. The lockers are near the training room and the room is dark with only blue lights around so everyone won't see the weird faces you make while working out, HA! And can't forget about the juice bar! All their juices are made to order using fresh ingredients to aid in whatever you need (energize, detox, or recovery). Definitely recommend taking a class, or two, or three and don't forget to bring a friend!

The parking is terrible around this area because there is a hospital which i totally understand the…read morebest thing is to cab train or walk . All staff members super sweet I took a class from class pass and they gave me a tour informed me where everything was at , the work out was good and they even have a smoothie bar which is a plus Ambiance is cool and don't forget to take a picture with the infamous neon sign

Amazing gym in the old retro space. Juice bar on the left and some great leg machines. Highly…read morerecommended if you're in Highbridge or near Yankee stadium. They have day passes too.

I am starting to notice that they are a little bias and only promote Spanish people on their page…read moreand mainly only play Spanish music. The gym is nice but some of the machines need to be adjusted because they are off balance. They need to make everyone feel welcomed not just people who have nice bodies or look like they had surgery, because people like myself who are out of shape want to feel welcomed too. it's giving Dyckman vibes like they only cater to Spanish people when other races pay and it should be an all inclusive who pay membership fees to feel good about coming to the gym.

I had to stop by and see what was this about. Staff was…read morefriendly and very informative. I asked her a few questions and she answered everything. She was extremely helpful. Children's age 8 and up are welcome with an adult. For every 2 children's 1 adult is required. Fun activities to help you strength your bones and move your muscles. Indoor rock climbing.

Steep Rock West (SRW) is part of Vital Climbing Gym. This means if you are regular member of Vital,…read morethen you can come in for free I am a Vital member and I was thinking of ending my membership at Vital because I was tired of it's bouldering styles and color grading system. So I decided to come here just to check it out before missing it out and regretting it that I could have gone in for free and would have to pay to come in the future... Btw, I heard that SRW was better than Steep Rock East (SRE), that's why I came to SRW instead of wasting my time with SRE, and I was right! I think it is a waste of time to go to SRE... The rating for this gym is: Meh, I have been to better climbing gyms in NYC The basement locker and bathroom lighting was super dim. I couldn't see much. Perhaps they should use higher wattage and higher colour temperature bulbs. The other reviews are right, there is no shower This place looks small and tiny. It consists of two sections for bouldering only: 1st Fl and 2nd Fl. Second Fl was just a short wall and about two dozen boulder problems. First Fl had taller wall and a cave. It had more boulder problems than the 2nd Fl At least the rating system is based on V's instead of colouring system. And the bouldering problems are more straightforward and less gymnastic than Vital's. I guess it was refreshing to try out other bouldering problems and style. Similar to needing to try out other restaurants after eating in the same place for long time... The gym had tall and clear windows that allowed natural light in. Passerby could see what is going on inside the gym and perhaps pique their curiosity. But, the design is quite similar to other gyms like: MetroRock Williamsburg. So, no awe from me! It was quite painful to find parking at this place even for a Sunday afternoon when parking was free. I had to park approx. 6 blocks away and walk to the gym... Definitely won't be coming to this place in the future when there are better gyms elsewhere in NYC...

Unfortunately, I have to change my original review to reflect what's going on there now. I wouldn't…read morewant people to be surprised when they enter the place that it's not what they thought it was described by the review. John's has move to a new location on E149th st. The place is a little cleaner but it's a lot smaller, also there are no showers at the new location. I always used to go to the gym before work or before going out. Now that's not possible any more. There's only one ring instead of two as well. John's gym used to be a really affordable place to be a member of. Not any more. The rates have almost doubled. I understand it's because the rent of the new location is higher then the old spot, but I'm not the kind of person who would pay a lot more money for a lot less gym and services. I miss the old building that was falling apart, that could cave in at any moment.

So, I am going to be a bit bias since I have a lot of history with this gym and have been apart of…read moreit since I was a teeny, tiny, baby when it was a block down in a now abandoned little warehouse like building and it was called "Jeromes Boxing Gym". This gym and Gleasons in Brooklyn have been a mainstay of my fathers since he trained and went pro. His name is Angel Torres and was a Golden Gloves winner. Plus my aunt co-owns the place and well, more exposure ain't going to hurt no one. AND I will keep it one hunned with my opinions. Lets get down to some detail: Decor/Atmosphere: Depending on who you are you're going to love or hate it. This gym is by no means pretty. No towel service, no colorful, beautiful, organic fragrances of citrus oil and aromic scents. Its straight up sweat, blood, guts, tears, pain of gain and hardwork and thats what it smells like. There's pictures of boxing greats plastered throughout. The showers work but are dark and dank, the locker rooms arent pretty either. Personally, I prefer these types of gyms. There's two boxing rings, battle ropes, and some extra equipment scattered throughout. Nothing crazy. Very bare bones. A good number of heavy bags too. About 6-8, maybe more. Its not a very big gym either. Pretty small and on top of a Spanish restaurant. Clientele: The demographic of the place is probably more eclectic than you would imagine for the area the gym is in. You have lots of Latino and Black people who are boxing for greatness or just for fun and/or Black and Latino kids who are keeping occupied to stay off the streets. A good number of Albanians. You also have your White collared groups of people who come in for a workout, White people who work in the area, the humble athletes to name a few. Its a good group of people that come here regardless. Since its small, you get to know people a little better and you get to know the regulars. Trainers: A lot of the trainers here are old school and have lots of knowledge and experience. Unfortunately, some of them are also old and out of shape. On the flip side, you have my father who is 52 and in bad ass shape, and still bust younger folks up in sparring. I kid you bot. There's other good trainers but I don't know much about them, so I don't want to false advertise. Location: This gym is in a pretty convenient area. Take the 2/5 train to 149th 3rd ave and walk about 2 blocks down to the gym. From 149th and 3rd Ave, you can be in midtown (West if you take the 2) Manhattan in about 20 minutes. Maybe even 14th street in 20 minutes a little more or less. For instance, The 5 train can get you down to 14th street/east side a lot faster than the two since there's fewer stops. The area is pretty sketchy and not pretty but if you're not there late at night, then there shouldn't be a reason to be deterred. Though its in the South Bronx, its not far from Manhattan and a quick train ride off the 2/5 and even 4. Cost: Its 10 dollars if you want to train and just workout and hit the bag for a day if yoh want personal training and all that, you can hit up the gym. I honestly don't know more than that but I can update later. Misc: If you go, ask for Angel Torres. He is a little bit of a screwy Louey and is flighty and all over the place but be knows his shit when it comes to boxing and he will make you work and push you. -Say hi to my aunt Frances. -This gyms holds lots of events for certain causes Verdict: I give this a 3/5. I love the gritty, bare bones, no non-sense atmosphere but there are some kinks that can be fixed, a little more attention to detail in certain areas. I say stop by if you want some real deal boxing atmosphere. If you want to be pampered and spoiled, I say loom else where. If anything, at least give it a chance and stop by. Feel it out. Thanks.