The ShockYard is absolutely the greatest gym/fitness club in Plymouth. I've never been one to…read morereally enjoy typical gyms, but ShockYard is far from typical. They really get to know their clients and make working out enjoyable. The bootcamps that I attend seem to fly by! They are super knowledgable and are always willing to help you work on whatever you feel you need to work on. It's a positive atmosphere where you can feel free to ask questions and share some laughs. They have really fun and interesting monthly group activities that you can sign up for. ShockYard also gives back to the community by participating in workouts and tying them into some kind of community service. They've participated in kickball tournaments to raise money for dog rescues, Relay for Life walks, and kayaking and hiking while cleaning up Morton Park. I would recommend this gym to anyone who is looking to get a great workout while having fun.

I have been doing personal training Shock Yard for about 2 months now and absolutely love it! Casey…read moreand Laura are fantastic trainers and make it really fun too! I officially don't hate working out anymore!

I started coming here over a year ago when I won a free boxing class and I haven't stopped going…read more The amount of work and passion these coaches put into their job is absolutely wonderful. The community is fantastic. We keep growing and growing and being apart of it has been the best thing in the world. Come on in for your fitness needs, they will definitely be fulfilled!

This place is sincerely the light of my life. Sometimes I'm amazed I'm still alive by the end of…read moreclass, and I feel like a legit warrior. Joey is awesome and down to earth, and I'm so glad I found this place. People are genuinely cool here, and we have a blast throwing punches at each other. The workouts are insanely satisfying and work you all over, especially when ducking from a pseudo punch a thousand times in row doing combos. Seriously, it's so much fun! Do it!

Jessica is a wonderful trainer. She is kind but pushes you to be your best and get to your…read morestrongest. I honestly wouldn't want to personal train with anyone else. If you want to have fun and get fit Jess is your girl!

From the owner: The Jessica Plue Training approach to fitness is not just about lifting weights; It’s about finding…read morethe joy in the process. Jessica firmly believes that resistance and strength training are fundamental components of every individual’s fitness journey, regardless of their experience level or goals. With her enthusiasm, Jess is committed to making each training session an empowering and enjoyable experience.

I like the facility but they can't seem to keep staff. I pay for the black card and many times I…read morecan't use the tanning or other benefits because there is no one up front. Recently there was a day when there was no one there at all. I believe the overnight person left and the day person didn't show. I may cancel my membership or drop out of the black card

So, the gym is now very clean and everything works great! They hired a new wonderful lady, who is…read moretaking great care of the facility. Everything is spotless, and the customer service is great. I am staying!

Four and a half years ago, at age 62, my wife talked me into going to a personal trainer. I…read moreconsidered myself and my wife to be very fit having regularly downhill skied, and gone on long hikes and bike rides. My wife was also doing yoga. I was more than skeptical that the cost would be worthwhile, particularly when I could sign up for Planet Fitness for relatively small monthly charge. Kathy Lucas quickly removed all of my doubts. She is highly knowledgeable, warm and caring in her approach to whole body fitness. My posture improved quickly and dramatically, as did my strength and endurance. We both found that we could ski, hike and bike longer and with less effort. Kathy paid particular attention to strengthening our core muscles. Now I feel my back is protected when I lift heavy objects or perform hard yard work. During the Covid-19 lockdown, we decided to exercise daily. We tried a number of on-line exercise videos and several live on-line personal trainers, in addition to the on-line workouts that we continued with Kathy. Our workouts with Kathy were by far the best. Her attention to details and proper form for each exercise over the years has trained us to to perform exercises in a way that protects our muscles and joints from injury, while gaining the maximum for our efforts...something that we were not getting from the other sources. Whenever we take a class from any other source we are now able to make the adjustments that we know keep us safe. We continue to look forward to our weekly sessions with Kathy. Her bright smile, energy and enthusiasm encourage us to routinely push ourselves beyond what we think we can do and somehow makes hard exercise and sweating fun. At age 67 and 65, my wife and I are in the best shape of our lives! Thank you Kathy!

You definitely become part of the family when you join Valor. The trainers are knowledgeable,…read morefriendly and motivate you to push yourself to meet your goals. It's great to workout with others who also help push, encourage, motivate and cheer you on. I'm 7 months post-op from a labral hip tear, and the trainers are great in working with me on modifications on certain exercises that either are still difficult or less painful on the hip.

I can't wait to leave work and come to Valor. I have been going to the gym "working out" as far…read moreback as I can remember, but this is the first place I have been where I am working out in a group with coaches who are passionate about fitness.Corey and Kyle asked me to create goals in the beginning and keep them in mind when we do exercises. Prior to the gym, I never thought I would enjoy working out in a group, but I don't think I could go back to working out alone. The space is a converted warehouse that they have made their home. It gives plenty of room for all of us to workout with room to spare. I have never felt like the gym was crowded because we always have room for more people. There is very good equipment from wall-mounted racks to gymnast rings, to sleds that we push/pull, kettlebells, etc. There is an astroturf section which we do sled pushes, sprints, and the valor olympics on. The gym is for all ages and all levels of fitness and goals. We have kids to young adults to people in their fifties. Best of all Valor is a family. We adopt new members into the family everyday.

I've been a on and off member of this gym for about 10 years and couldn't recommend it any higher…read more A family run business that continuously reinvests into their equipment and expansion. Over the past four years, they have purchased new equipment, and bought adjacent buildings/rooms to give their customers more space and selection. The staff is very friendly and flexible for students and people coming in and out of Ithaca as long as you're upfront with them. As a gym alone, it's certainly the best gym in Ithaca amongst it's competitors, and one of my favorites that I've ever been apart of.

Really nice gym with great options for everyone. I love how they separate the different equipment…read moretypes into their own room so they each have a unique vibe and feel. Lara is of course the star of the show and is that incredibly hardworking and friendly. The 2 for 1 membership option is a steal. You can visit both locations, each with their own style for less than the cost of any other gym membership here.

Helen Newman recreation center has bowling lanes, cardio machines, free dumbbell and crossbar…read moreweights and resistance machines, basketball and badminton courts, and swimming pool. The bowling ally is cheap, but you have to keep track of your score by hand. The gym is usually very crowded, but it is less crowded than Noyes, and does not have Olympic lift platforms or exercise balls like Noyes or Teagle. It also lacks adequate public transportation to the location on weekend and late night hours.

From the owner: Helen Newman Recreation Center includes several places to achieve your fitness goals: the Helen…read moreNewman Fitness Center, bowling alley, swimming pool, and basketball courts. Additionally, our gyms offer fitness classes through our membership program. We pride ourselves on being a safe, positive environment for any person to improve their health and fitness.

It's the best studio in town. Tory and her team offer a yoga practice that is both demanding and…read morerejuvenating in an environment that is welcoming, clean and calming. My mind and body always feel better after a class here. All of the instructors are knowledgable and always willing to answer any questions you have about the various poses. The studio itself has great heat for power yoga and is completely spotless. I strongly endorse Blackbird. It's one of my favorite places in Ithaca.

I hosted a bachelorette in the Finger Lakes and Tory came to our rental house and taught a class…read morefor us. It was AMAZING. She was so accommodating and taught a really great class. We were mostly a bunch of beginners and she was able to make it challenging but totally doable, enjoyable and fun. I live in NYC so have taken a bunch of different types of yoga classes and this was honestly one of my favorites. We all felt so much better after the class. Would 10/10 recommend if you're in the area!