Pool management! all that is important to them is making money on swimming instruction. Total…read moredisregard for members taking water aerobics classes in evening.First told we had to use one lane in lane pool because the therapy pool was for swimming lessons. Now they bring the students into lanes stand next to water aerobics instructor and yell over to the next lane . Total disrespect for the instructor and confusing for me taking class. The greed is what I am most offended by total disregard for members taking water aerobics. We are made to feel like we are pests for wanting a class. The pools are beautiful and the reason I stay but this is getting out of hand

I've been a member for two years now. It is a nice area with recently new machines. The ladies…read morelocker room needs to be revamped. It's dingy and dark and constantly crowded. A bus pulls up and drops off a lot of Asian ladies who quickly take over the locker room. They talk loudly in their native language and think nothing of being totally nude. It becomes sweaty and disgusting and I can't wait to leave. I'd come at a different time but am unavailable at night. Thinking of finding a new gym

Great space. Small group classes with experienced and knowledgable instructors. So many different…read moreclasses to choose from.

Life Time seems to have popped up overnight and taken over the luxury gym space. I first saw an ad…read morefor a free introductory class at this location which is how I learned of them and then I saw that they also have a location at Penn station. For my introductory class, I signed up for their Core Pilates. It was really difficult to sign up. I had a hard time getting in contact with anyone (it took about 4 attempts). But when I finally did, the sign up process was easy. They had a lot of classes to pick from, including Pilates, Barre and cardio classes. I didn't realize when I signed up that this was a reformer class. I usually do mat Pilates, but there were a few other beginners in the class and the teacher was very patient and nice. The great thing about the reformer machine is that you can turn up or turn down the intensity of the workout according to where you're at. It does take more coordination than I'm used to being on the machine, but it was fun! The teacher helped make adjustments so I could get the maximum benefit, which I appreciated. The Hackensack facility was really nice and big. They had complimentary lockers and towels and the changing room and restroom were both clean. The membership is kind of steep at $279 per month, but they do have discounts for 26 years old and under an 65 years old and over at their other locations.

Every Club Pilates sucks. Always hard to get in and it's overpriced. Their contracts are horrible.read more

Staff is great and super friendly, instructors are top notch!!!, and the classes are always fun,…read morediverse and challenging.

It's a very small gym. Staff were very friendly, but there is barely any equipment and again, the…read morespace is tiny and cramped. The membership is $50 a month ($57 if you include all the fees) which is so outrageous to me and that doesn't even include classes? I don't know, I was very excited by Femme being a women-only space, but I feel like they're abusing that to up-charge women for a gym I wouldn't pay more than $30-35 with their offerings. I would definitely consider returning if they lowered their prices. But compared to other gyms in the area, this just doesn't make sense financially.

I used to come to Pham all the time when I used to live in the area. I went here for a few years…read moreand enjoyed how protective they are of keeping this women's only environment. Even with the delivery man or with workers who came to fix issues within the building. They were very good about making sure everyone felt comfortable. I did have some issues where the paperwork and the specifics of my contract. We're not always honored. For example, when I moved away, they were trying to charge me however, I had to point out to them a couple times that do the distance I was moving away as per my contract I shouldn't owe anything else. Now it would have been ideal if these were things that they were aware of and not things that I had to remind them of. But overall, I had a very positive experience here. I think if they had increased their hours or offered a more varied selection of gym classes, they could really open up anew Market here.

I am an Orangetheory Junkie! Honestly, I hated the thought…read moreof working out in any way, shape or form! However, I signed up for Orangetheory last year and my perspective has.definitely changed. I am originally from the Totowa studio, but I feel like that location has been slowly declining throughout the years. The Hackensack location, however, just gets better and better! The coaches have such lively energy and they care for all of their members. I remember I thought about cancelling my membership, but then I started going to this studio. In my first few classes, some of the coaches approached me and asked for my name because they didn't want to mispronounce it. That made me feel at home and keeps bringing me back everyday!

**This review is specifically for my experience with trying their Intro Class for first-timers…read more Warning: This is going to be a long one.** I'm an active person and I'm always looking for new ways to spice up my fitness routines. I've heard so much hype about Orange Theory over the past few years. I had to kill my curiosity and give it a try myself. SIGNING UP: The Hackensack location offers an intro class at $12 for first-timers. It's only free for specific locations. I signed up on the website and chose a 12pm class on a Friday. Keep in mind that they would like you to arrive around 30 minutes prior to the start time just so they can give you a mini "orientation". On the day of my class, I was greeted by one of the front desk employees, Jackie. She was enthusiastic, informative, and overall a pleasure to speak with. She explained what I would expect out of the class, gave me a tour of the studio, and went over my medical history/consent forms. WHAT IS ORANGE THEORY?: To sum OT up in a nutshell, it's basically a fitness studio that offers one hour group fitness classes, specifically two types: a HIIT-based one and a strength training one. I've only tried the HIIT one, so I can't speak on the other. Each class is led by a coach who instructs and guides you on the workout for the full hour. We rotate between three stations: treadmills, rower machines, and free weights/body weight exercises (planks, bicep curls, squats, lunges, etc.). The workouts change daily so there's always a new challenge. Everyone wears a heart monitor that the studio provides so we can track our heart rate. The monitors are synced up with each machine and on a giant screen so we can actually see how fast or slow we're going as well as everyone else's. There are different "zones" of heart rates, with each one representing the percentage of your maximum HR. For most of the workout, you want to try to stay in the ORANGE zone, which is 84-91% of your max HR. MY EXPERIENCE: Jeff was my coach. To put it simply, he was awesome. He had great energy, gave enough personal attention to everyone in class, and was encouraging the whole time. He also had a fire playlist, so that helped a lot haha. The other members were very friendly and welcoming. No judgment here- everyone came from varying level of fitness backgrounds, all shapes and sizes, and all ages. They have a strong sense of community, which is always nice in a fitness environment. I really enjoyed the class and I'm actually surprised at how much fun I was having. I'm not really into HIIT or cardio classes so this was a nice change from my usual weight lifting. I liked how I was able to see my heart rate and how hard I was working. After the class, Jackie followed up with me about how I felt and how I did. You're able to see your "stats" after every workout, like when and how fast your heart rate was changing and calories burned. She explained to me the different membership options and she wasn't pushy at all. Their memberships come in either a package of 4, 8, or unlimited classes each month. FINAL THOUGHTS: Although I had a positive experience, I decided not to sign up. Why? It doesn't exactly fit into my current fitness routine/goals. I'm a dancer and I also lift weights 4-5 times a week. I don't see myself taking their classes that often. At most, I might take a class twice a month, or maybe 3. I think their classes are motivating and challenging, but aren't my cup of tea. I prefer a gym floor with dumbbells, barbells, squat racks, benches, and machines... they don't have that here. Orange Theory is great for getting your cardio in and building your endurance, but I don't recommend it for those who really want to build more muscle, gain strength, and hit higher PRs. Last but not least, I think the prices are a little outrageous. $89/month for 4 classes, $189/month for unlimited, AND $100 for the heart rate monitor is not really worth it to me... Regardless of your fitness goals and experience, I still think taking an intro class is worth a try. If you like it and don't want to sign up for a membership, it's $28 for a drop-in rate + $10 for the heart rate monitor rental.

The teachers are so friendly and seem so patient.So far my daughter loves it.They have a live video…read moreof each class to watch so you can view the class and run errands. Nicole really went the extra mile to make sure we felt comfortable for my daughter's first dance class, and she felt at ease right away.I am really looking forward to seeing my daughter learn from this experience and make new friends and I will highly recommend this school.

Deana is a wonderful teacher! My kids had modern dancing lessons from her. She is very good at…read moreaddressing her students with the right pictures in their minds, and helps my kids at every class to achieve a better sense of body movements - key to success as her student. Deana's ability to accormordate her deep dance experiences into her classes makes for an exciting experience. Also she always loved to create a perfect workout. This is a very clean and well managed dancing studio! Highly recommend it!

The gym was amazing always clean and orderly. The staff were the kindest and most professional…read morepeople.

Rosa is an excellent cook at Strive ! The staff is wonderful and help you with any of your needs !…read moreThe gym is very clean and the equipment is great! The owners are wonder people !

Stroller strides has changed my post partum life and has exceeded expectations !!!! After sitting w…read morethe baby for a few weeks, I found myself not only wanting, but NEEDING to be around other moms ! The other moms have helped motivate me and seeing everyone w their baby gave me a new sense of confidence. The work outs helped remind me that I could still be active and having my baby with me is the delicious cherry on top. I couldn't think to leave him! Now that I've gone back to work, I can still fit in a work out w a cool crew w out spending MORE time away from my baby. It's perfection!

From the owner: Please Note that we Service ALL of Bergen County! Fit4Mom of…read moreNorthern NJ (Formerly Stroller Strides) offers Fit4Baby (prenatal strength/cardio classes), Stroller Strides (postnatal stroller fitness classes), Stroller BARRE (Ballet, Pilates, and Yoga fusion class with Strollers) and Body Back (a boot camp program for moms).

I've been going to this Retro Fitness for over 10 years. Back then they even offered childcare,…read morewhich was amazing for parents--I used to drop off my daughter and work out with total peace of mind. I mostly take classes and absolutely love Donovan and Marieliz's classes. They know exactly what they're doing and always give a great workout. Because of my schedule, I can't always join other classes, but whenever I had the chance, those were great too. The gym is overall clean, but by the end of the day it can get a bit crowded, especially when teens come after school, and it doesn't smell as fresh. Mornings and midday are definitely cleaner. The location is convenient, there's a big parking lot, and the hours are perfect. The membership is pretty affordable, and mine even lets me bring a guest--my teenage son comes with me all the time. After so many years here, I can honestly say I highly recommend this gym.

Classes at this location are great. It's not the newest. Equipment isn't in great condition. But…read morethe trainers who do the classes are fantastic. I go for the classes.