This place my little piece of heaven. It has the equipment you need and the place is spacious enough where you aren't constantly fighting for real-estate. The parking is pretty clutch and its proximity to the bus stop makes it easy to commute to work. Staff is great and friendly. Definitely recommend this place over any of the overpriced gyms in the downtown area. read more

Probably the best gym for people who want to workout, but it needs a serious equipment update and the boxing ring needs to be consistently cleaned. Otherwise, it's the best priced place in Jersey City. read more

With three floors, they have a large variety of equipment including free weights and cable. They have a boxing ring and heavy bags. Lastly, they have a parking lot with ample spaces. World boxing gym has everything I need to get a full body workout. read more

Gym is definitely no frills. Get in, get out without much waiting on any equipment. The parking is key as with most gyms in area you have look around. The staff is relatively friendly giving the usual hello and goodbye. Towels are available on the counter which is definitely a plus given the fact some people don't understand the concept of wiping off the equipment. Speaking of equipment, you're not looking at the newest, hottest trendiest equipment just the old school iron weights and some cardio. Perfect for me. The only thing I would say is that they should hire someone to clean the weight area at least once or twice a week. There's cobwebs on the dumb bell rack and some benches. Also should offer free guest passes for people that want to check out the gym. I wanted to bring my fiancé to check it out but when I called was informed to bring a guest would be $10.70. Don't know if this is the best way to attract new clientele but hey not my gym. read more

World Boxing Gym - The really need to hire a porter to clean at least 2-3 times a week. Cob webs on the dumbbell rack. - Gyms Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I've been coming to world boxing gym since April 2021 and I have mixed feelings but it is one of the cheapest options in the area and it's a solid enough gym. However it is outdated and the machines and benches show it. Most times something will be out of order. The mirror in front of one of the squat racks has been missing for what seems like years with no intention to replace it. Most of the patrons have no gym etiquette and don't have any idea how to re-rack weights and I find myself organizing the weight trees most times. The dumbbells are falling apart too. The staff however is friendly and like I said it's the cheapest option and is never too crowded. If you can handle all this it's a fine place to workout read more

I've been coming to WBG since last June when I first moved to Jersey City. What I liked about it was that it's a no-frills kind of gym -- you're not paying for classes you'll never take, or a pool you'll never swim in, or daycare, or whatever other amenities other gyms have. I'm a 33yo guy who's been working out seriously for the past year and a half, and WBG seemed like a good fit. For the most part, it is. I try my best to go when it's not too crowded, and I can usually get my workouts in without interruption or too much waiting around. There's a decent variety of machines, squat racks, benches, etc., for the most part. It's a good gym overall. What makes this a 3-star review is the people. A lot of people don't re-rack their weights. I walk in and see 225 lbs set up on a deadlift bar. Is someone using it? Are they supersetting something else or taking a break? Who knows!? Either take a chance and unload the bar and get yelled at, or wait and see and watch someone else claim it while you try to be polite. Total crapshoot. This is the only gym I've ever been to that didn't have some kind of signage asking patrons to re-rack their weights. Cleanliness is also an issue. I've seen people walk off a treadmill dripping sweat, and just move on to another part of the gym without even wiping it down with a paper towel and spray. Puddles of sweat gather on benches and other seats, waiting to be wiped up or, even worse, sat upon by someone else. I've also seen people vaping on the floor, people coming in REEKING of weed, people wearing jeans and work boots, people spreading out their towel and water bottle and phone and keys on two or three separate pieces of equipment while only using one of them, people on their phones for upwards of 20 minutes at a time in the weight areas having FULL VOLUME conversations. There's just this overall lack of etiquette from a lot of the patrons, which makes this gym more unpleasant than it needs to be. It's not something I've experienced in other gyms to this extent. And since there's usually just one employee working at a time, nothing ever changes because no one is held accountable for anything. I'll keep coming here, because it's easily walkable for me, and for the most part, I can get in and out without having to talk to anyone. There are things that could be improved upon, though. read more

I love: the ample parking, the nearby public transportation, the friendly staff, the old school feel of the gym, the ample equipment, and the ease of going from one machine to another (since I typically go when it's quiet). I like: the towel service, the size of the gym, the boxing equipment and ring in the gym, and the non-gimmicky feel of the gym. I don't like: the see-through showers in the men's room (please change that), the size of the locker room, Otherwise, I like the place a lot. It gives me more motivation to work out and the confidence to lift heavier. read more

Great hours, best prices in the area, and the only bang and clang gym I've found within The Village / Historic Downtown of Jersey City. Some older equipment, but top-notch employees behind the desk make this a place you want to be at with their friendly faces and kind service. If you're someone like me who fell of the horse and are going back to swing of things within your workout routine, then this is an easy habit forming environment. read more

I like it here. It's pretty no frills, low-key... but that doesn't mean it's outdated. Okay, so some of the machines look old, but everything is usually functioning! There are 3 floors: 1) mostly cardio machines and some weight machines and free weights; 2) more weight machines (that I can't figure out how to use and am too embarrassed to ask) and free weights, about 7(?) punching bags and a boxing ring (I think only allowed if you pay for the special boxing classes); 3) a small studio for yoga classes, which also has a few free weights and mats and 2 spin bikes. Overall, lots of things you can do. Best of all, it's never thattt busy! Plus, a free parking lot? In Jersey City?? 8D The amenities aren't anything fancy, but free towels and a locker room (with a scale) are really all you need. Relatively cheap for Jersey City (even though it's kinda in a far corner on Division St) and good hours and friendly staff and you have me sold. Minus one star only because the first floor is always so fricking hot!! read more

World Boxing Gym - First floor - Gyms Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Super easy to find and there's a parking lot right next to it where you can park, which is a bonus for Jersey City. The guy working the front desk was super chill. Came in for a day pass, had to sign a paper, pay the day pass fee and we were ready to go! They have towels at the front desk for your use. The gym has 3 floors. The main floor has your cardio equipment, some machines, your flat bench, incline bench, a few squat racks, and a smith machine. Up to the second floor are more machines, a bunch of heavy bags, a speed bag, a double ended bag, and a boxing ring. I got the privilege to watch a group boxing session with a coach and a female boxer workout a little bit, too. This is what attracted me to this gym because I've started to develop an interest in boxing. This was really cool to watch. 3rd floor is where they hold their group classes such as yoga. You can definitely feel the temperature change up there but you know you'll get a good workout if you sweating! It has a nice view over the second floor as well. The room is equipped with everything you'll need. Locker rooms were clean and had showers also. Though I came at night it wasn't overcrowded. I'll definitely make the trip again. read more

I would've given this place 4 stars instead of 5 for it's old but functional equipment and somewhat competitive pricing (and awful music) but now they pissed me off. I've been a member for about year total on and off but steady now for 5 straight months as I work through a couple injuries. A couple weeks ago I badly sprained my ankle and am on crutches and will need to be off it for an undetermined amount of time. I emailed management asking for a deferment; to suspend my membership until I am well again. Seems simple and the right thing to do. Their response: Hello Paul, Sorry to hear about your ankle. We unfortunately do not do freezes on one month memberships. Good luck with healing! Brightly, Mys My response to this BULLSHIT: Really? Is that your "policy"? I find that to be complete nonsense. You can do what is right and refund my hard-earned money or suspend my account until I am well enough to work out again. Otherwise I will strongly consider using another gym. Thank you in advance for doing what is right. Paul Will keep you posted to their response. UNBELIEVABLY HERE'S THEIR PROMPT AND POMPOUS RESPONSE: Yup. That's the policy. Good luck moving forward and thanks for spending some time with us! Mys This is quite possibly the most rude and pompous return email I've ever received from an institution that has been taking my money for months and stood to make much more as I have been working out most of my adult life and am likely to continue. I will be nice and not type the two words that come to mind to this "Mys". It gets better tho because I received this email right after: Paul, You sent us an email 2 days before your membership expired. Why didn't you send an email when you were injured? Do you have proof of your injury? We get requests to suspend memberships everyday for any number of reasons. From business trips, to family illness, to just not making it to the gym, etc. We have a policy of not refunding or suspending 1 month memberships. This policy had been in effect for many years and for good reason. Although, in the spirit of the season, if you choose to purchase another membership at our gym I will had 10 days to your new membership. Thank you, Adam Here's what I should've written back: Dear horrible business owner, Give your customers whatever the fuck they want. Here's why: they are more likely to remain customers when you do. Who really cares the reason for their asking for a "suspended membership." Isn't your goal to keep customers or is it to take their $49 this month and never receive another dime from them as they leave you for being a shitty shit-head. Here's my actual, toned-down response (thanks to therapy) to this horse-shit: Adam, Why didn't I contact you sooner? You're kidding right? Since you asked: I was injured while vacationing in Mexico a week before Christmas. I didn't contact you sooner because my gym membership is not number one on my list of things to do when returning from a foreign country with an injury requiring an ER visit that prevents me from walking days from the biggest holiday on the Christian calendar. Emailing you was about number 1,003 on my list of things to get done with this temporarily paralyzing injury. Would you like a list of the 1,002 things I needed to do before asking you for a lousy $49 credit? Just the fact that I have to justify myself is reason enough for me to consult with an attorney in regard to your discriminatory business practices and makes me angry enough to share this horrible exchange of harassment and bullying emails with the general public. So don't worry, I am posting every word of it on YELP so everyone can see how you conduct business, just in case someone is looking for a gym with a social conscience and an appreciation for the people who put food on their table. Here's a suggestion: BE NICE! Paul read more

There are plenty of swanky gyms in Jersey City, but as far as I have seen, this is the only one in the Hamilton Park neighborhood that won't break your bank account. I paid $140 for 3 months. Of course, paying by the year is the cheapest, but I have visions of running outside again when it warms up. We'll see... It's been 12 years since I last belonged to a gym and I gotta say, it sure is nice to know that I can work out no matter the weather. I was afraid to go inside this place for a long time because I was put off by the fact that it's called a boxing gym. But I got a tip from a neighbor that it's a regular, no frills gym. The boxing ring is upstairs and apparently some famous boxer used to train there. The rest of the place looks like your average non-fancy grym. There are like 16 treadmills and a good 8 or so ellipticals (aka devil machines). There is a large area for the free weights as well as machines. With every new membership comes a session with the resident trainer. Carmine introduced me to a basic routine that, if I went to the gym more than once or twice a week, would probably really firm me up. I have been before work on weekdays and mid-day on the weekend and I have never seen the place even half full. It's mostly dudes who go there and they seem more interested in comparing muscles with each other, so I can safely say that as a woman, you will not feel like you are being ogled or that you need to wear the latest workout fashion that all these other ladies are wearing. Cons: The gym is not open late on weekends. It closes at 6 on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. There are only 2 classes offered (yoga and zumba) at 6:30pm Monday - Thursday, so I will probably never go to one of those unless I'm working at home. read more

went here for a couple of months and was very disappointed. this place is supposed to be a premium gym but its a dump! they charge at least $60+/$750 a month/year for old equipment nothing new. they have none of the new workout machines, just old second hand junk. its a small space with too many old machines crowded together. this place needs a total remodel. read more

I just started going to this gym about a month ago. It is one of the cheaper gyms in the area, so I am happy I found it! I have been to the yoga classes as well where the instructor was very nice. I find it never to be too crowded so there is no wait time for machines or weights. The gym itself is 3 floors, the first with mostly cardio, some weights and racks. The 2nd floor has the boxing ring, some machines and an area to stretch with kettle bells etc. The 3rd floor is usually open unless there's a yoga class happening! It's a no frills gym with nice staff, a reasonable price and gets the job done! I'm happy I found this gym! read more

Great raw gym with all the essentials for a true weightlifter, bodybuilder, boxer or newcomer. No bells and whistles, just everything you need. Simple and straight to the point read more

I've been a member here for several months now. Initially when I first discovered WBG, I thought it's existence was too good to be true. A couple of selling points (in no particular sequence) for me were: it's location is within close proximity to home, has well maintained equipment, kept noticeably clean, never over crowded (at least when I visit), decent amount of free weights and machines, open floor space, doable hours of operation and about a dozen bags just waiting there to unleash aggression on. I also have noticed over the past few weeks how genuinely friendly the staff is. There are various classes offered but I have yet to attend any. My intentions for this review was not to attract an abundance of new members here (for my own selfish reasons :D ) but I feel credit is certainly due. I am looking forward to being able to put in more time here in the next few weeks. read more

Pros: it's the cheapest gym in the area (lol $100/mo at base/brickhaus). They have a solid amount of cardio equipment, free weights, machines and space to work in. They've got classes if you're into that sort of thing. They've got a boxing ring, and both heavy and speed bags if you want to punch/kick something. Towel service. Cons: can occasionally get cramped in the free weight section (pre-work and after-work hours are the worst). Some of the machines are pretty old, but they're also generally maintained adequately. Stuff: they've replaced and added some machines lately. For example, gone is one of the cable machines that wasn't calibrated properly, in it's place is a ladder climber. read more

I went in this morning to get a monthly membership because I wanted something affordable, just blocks away from my house and open late. The ground floor could use a face lift but the 2nd is much nicer and looks like a movie set with old punching bags. This place is keeping it real and no fancy BS. It feels like it's old family run business and It serves it's purpose. read more

World Boxing Gym - 2nd floor - Gyms Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Friendly staff....knowledgeable trainers....good location close to supermarkets and subway if you need to head to NY...the equipment is in good condition...the one thing I love about this gym is the private parking lot that it has which is hard to find in any other gym ....the price for the gym monthy won't break the bank read more

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I have been going to this gym for years now. It's the best gym in JC, I use to go to NYSC when I first moved around here back in 2001, but once I found out about WBG I was sold! There's no distractions, no BS, they have everything one would need and the price is right! If you want fancy this is not your place, but if you want a real gym with real people inside who don't judge you and are willing to help you become the best you then THIS IS THE PLACE for you! Adam, the owner has put a lot of attention into making the gym better by overhauling things from the previous staff that was there before he took over a few years ago to the overall look of the place. Oh and I have never been treated badly there! I am a black man and I feel 100% safe there. I see minorities there all the time and I have never seen them treated badly either! All are welcome there. read more

Has everything you would need but some of the equipment is falling apart which needs replacement, like the dumbbells especially.

Love this gym. Love how hot it is. Love the old school equipment. This is not the gym for people who love Equinox, Base, etc. Not the greatest, most gym etiquette-inclined members, but that's not the gym's fault. read more

A great atmosphere to workout as most are there to lift, run, or lift (unlike other places where people go to socialize). Not as crowded as other gyms and the staff is helpful. I just wish they had more than 1squat rack, 1 power rack, and more room to push their sled around. But I would recommend to someone who wants to just lift or box/kickbox. . read more

I'm so reluctant to write this because I think the employees that work at the front desk are great. However I do believe my experience with this gym will help people to make decisions whether or not to pursue a membership here. If you believe that because this gym is a small business, they will act like an old neighborhood friend, then you are mistaken. THE GYM - It's an older gym. If you're okay with that, then the facilities will be fine for you. There is carpet mostly throughout the building. I'm not sure if this is the most sanitary practice but it certainly does not make for the most clean environment. With carpet, sweat will seap through the material before it can be addressed and because of the street side location of the building, dust gathers in bunches. This makes the carpeting an eyesore and a bit skeevy. The equipment is old. That is understandable because this gym in no way pretends to be something it is not (like BASE or NYSC). But it does not appear that the equipment is cleaned At various machines, there are unidentifiable sticky substances that prevents a lot of the weights from being separated. This has to be from the humid conditions as well as the natural rust that develops on the machines. There is no air conditioning. In addition, there is very little air flow. This makes for a very unpleasant work out environment. Perhaps if there were some fans, it would help to cool things down and air things out. THE PRICE- The price is fair. This area is so up and coming, I think they can justify their prices. However, the amenities and classes offered do not really make the price worth it. I hope they're trying to add more services or up their decor, but I do not really see any signs of that. CUSTOMER SERVICE- Do not think as a member you will get any special treatment. My roommate inadvertently left my car in the parking lot after working out and when i went to retrieve it, I was given the third degree. The employee basically made me feel like I was some sort of criminal. Unfortunately it was an accident and when I told him I was a member of the gym, he didn't want to hear any of my explanation. Bear in mind that I have never used the parking lot there because I live within walking distance. I want to be fair and leave as much free parking to those who truly need it. I acknowledge that parking in JC is a nightmare and they want to protect their lot but his response was disproportionate to the incident. I did notice that he parked a huge SUV in the street so perhaps he should think twice about his own parking behaviors as he is indirectly taking spots from people. I was hoping that as a member I would be treated a bit more fairly. Bottom Line: I had high hopes for this gym but maybe it was a case of misplaced expectations. I wanted to overlook a lot of things because they are a small business. My family owned a small business and what they lacked in modern amenities was their appreciation of the customers, pleasant attitudes and dedication to service. If you need all of the aforementioned things, this is not the place. read more

I've joined over a dozen boxing gyms in my 20+ years history. Most gyms range between $50-$70 a month. This includes boxing classes. That's why I'm joining a boxing gym. This establishment charges $55 a month PLUS $10 a class. Normal class attendance for me and most is 3 classes a week. That's $30 extra EVERY week! Absurd!. So in the short month of February my monthly cost is $55 + $30 a week X 4 weeks= $55 + $120 for a grand total of $175!! In 20 years, I've never seen such a business and I don't expect them to last. There are other boxing gyms less than 5 minutes away that I recommend you choose first Unless money and value mean little to you. read more

I've been a member over 10 years. It's no frills, smelly and everyone minds their business just how I like my gym to be. Do work and get out. read more

I have been a member at WBG for 10 years and will be for as long as I live in the area. In the past I have belonged to NYSC, Golds Gym, LA Fitness (Florida) and a few others. If you like to go to to the gym in designer gym clothes, hit on other people and prance around - THIS IS NOT the gym for you - please go elsewhere. If on the other hand you are there to work out on good, clean and well maintained equipment, take a variety of classes, use a regulation boxing ring as well as hanging and speed bags..... without massive crowds and lines for machines, THIS IS the gym for you. No fuss, no frills. A gym for people who like to work out, at a price that makes this a considerable value. WITH NO CONTRACT! read more

Would have given it 0 stars if possible. I wrote an honest review of this gym on FB, indicating that the equipment was poorly maintained and often broken, which is completely true. Because of that post the owner of the gym, Adam Polulak, sent me nasty FB messages and terminated my contract despite the fact that I had not violated any of the terms and conditions of the contract. Even though I had already paid for this month, Adam informed me that he will not honor that payment and will contact the police if I attempt to use the gym. Adam even went so far as to have his attorney call and threaten me. Adam is a tiny little man with a serious Napoleon complex who constantly looks to start problems with members. If the gym was of any quality, or even reasonably priced, MAYBE it would be worth it. But it isn't. So do yourself a favor and avoid World Boxing Gym, Adam, and his tiny fragile little "ego." read more

This place is amazing. I love the fact that it feels like your own private gym. It takes me to another world. Physically and mentally. I would definitely recommend training at this gym. The area is nice. Weights are old school. There is also alotnof parking. read more

I go as a guest with my husband and the times I have gone it has not been over crowded and just right. People who do go there are there to work out. It's not a socialite place, it's a gym to workout and go. Machines are fine, tons of weight lifting machines, boxing ring, boxing bags, changing rooms, showers, lockers, water and health bars for purchase, complimentary towels, free parking, and friendly staff. Need I say more. read more

Initially signed up because I had a livinsocial deal, thinking there was Boxing classes available. The gym smells like a basement, a lot of machines, they have classes ( A LOT of yoga) but if you want bootcamp classes than you have to pay extra. If you sign up thinking the gym offers classes than its not worth it, only if a person is ok to workout with machines. read more

I'm afraid this place doesn't seem clean for a gym. The machines are old and not in good shape - I have seen rust on many of them. When anything breaks, it takes forever to fix it - a bike and treadmill went unfixed for literally months and there are limited machines to begin with. The WiFi is horrible. There is no air circulation and they are stingy with any air that they put on, leaving the gym very smelly and stuffy. I think I saw what looked like blood on the carpet recently, but I can't say, though I hate to think it probably was. For all of these reasons, it's really inexpensive and I appreciate that, but I'm not exactly paying $10 a month so I think they can do a lot better for the rate they charge. read more

Very convenient, well priced & clean. Staff is friendly, even at 5:30am. No frills, none needed. My only criticism is it would be nice if more classes were offered & included in membership. read more

I love this place. Nothing to fancy, not over priced, and offers parking! This place is perfect for people that want to get in a solid workout and leave. Updated weights and machines, towels at the desk and I hear free boxing classes( I would double check into that). It reminds of my High School football weight room a little. =] overall good place to work out. read more

Great gym. I really recommend this place, staff are super friendly, it's never too busy and great value for money.

In this heat they really need to put the air conditioning "ON". People at the desk are great but are not allowed to control the air flow or air conditioning in the gym. C'mon at least circulate some air in there. read more

I just started yelping two days ago and since then I have found the experience to be especially satisfying when I think my little review can help small local businesses. I will try to refrain from reviewing any small business I don't like. Remember when you a support a small business you like you add to to prosperity of your neighborhood,which in turn positively effects the prosperity of your city,state,and our country. We all basically win. I will get off my soapbox now (lol)and start my review of World Boxing Gym. This is not a fancy intimidating gym with all the bells and whistles of the big chains. People who come here come to workout and that's it. So ladies leave your lulelemons at home and put on that oversized tshirt and those sweat pants you like to wear all weekend and come on down to the WBG. I used to go to the WBG when I needed some plain old cardio in between my regular barre classes. The eliptical machines are not new but who cares . I am sure I got the same workout on that older machine as I would on a brand spanking state of the art eliptical at a fancy gym. Upstairs they have a cool retro(meaning it is really old and not meant to look like that)Rocky Balboaesque boxing ring with gloves,in addition to punching bags and jump ropes(ladies think of Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby). In the era of pricey "sports clubs "also known as gyms,refreshing to know you can get a good old workout at a hard to beat price without having to be bound to a contract. read more

rest rooms are usually filthy, and the owner has a bad attitude who rubs a lot of the members the wrong way. I probably will not rejoin once my membership has expired. read more

Great gym, has all the equipment you could want, and a boxing ring and bags upstairs. Customer Service was great.

Was told I could cancel at any time. I was given a run around when I went to close my membership but was assured It was cancelled. It never was and they continued charging me. read more