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I’ve been coming here for years but a few days ago someone I’ve never seen before denied access to my service dog. She said, “We don’t allow THAT kind of service dogs here” referring to my dog trained to relieve symptoms of PTSD. I offered to show her the paperwork proving my right to have my dog with me, but she wouldn’t look saying, “We are not allowed to ask you for that, but I can’t let you in.” She was confirming all this with her boss over the phone. I felt so embarrassed and anxious to have to go through this in front of people when going to the gym was supposed to help. Because I got stressed out, I dropped my phone in the middle of the road on the way home. To get it back, I had to give a $100 to the guy who found it. The screen was shattered. At this point, they can consider themselves lucky I don’t want to deal with the stress of a lawsuit.

I've been a member of this Planet Fitness club since 2021, initially providing all necessary banking information for my membership fees. However, issues arose with unexpected late fees, despite having sufficient funds and sharing my financial details upfront. Recently, I faced a surprising denial of access at a different location, being informed of unpaid due for 2022, which contradicts my records of regular payments up to 2021. Are you guys kidding me? I gave my all information, and you guys charged me from 2021 until now!! and you are telling me that I didnt make a payment from 2022.!! You guys are just fraud. Never Never Planet Fitness again. Be aware of this scams. Check your bank accounts, they might be charge you something under late fee. This club always do same!!!

I had several private sessions of Pilates Reformer with Daniel and I’m really amazed by the quality and his professionalism. I had problems with my back and after our sessions I feel so relieved. Plus he makes our sessions fun and challenging . I’m very happy with the result ! Thank you

I found there to be more weight options here than any other PF in the City. Also I used the water fountain bottle fill station and it was working fine. I didn’t notice any trash on the floor but as an PF member for a while it’s not something that puts me off because I know another member left the brown paper towel. I can’t blame that on the establishment. I had a good workout and will be frequenting this location more often .

Good gym, accessible water station, mostly machines, dumbells, and treadmills, but very little free weights (the closest is Smith machines).

Overall a good gym if you're not too reliant on free weights and more comfortable with just using machines.

DO NOT waste your time or money! This PF location mind as well be a school gym class during free time hours. It's members are mostly middle/high school students playing on and hogging equipment, playing catch with medicine balls like they are on a playground, and taking up all lockers for 1 item like a hoodie. How do I know the locker is being taken up by 1 hoodie you may ask? Because they do not use locks they just throw their items in the lockers with no locks, leading me to have to open about 20 lockers before I can find an empty one... if there is any empty ones left. This location is overcrowded with kids. Gosh do I miss the days when gyms were 18-21 and up! This location is perfect for you if you are 12-17, if you are older I suggest you look for a place more adult friendly. Not even worth the minimum $10 I'm sorry.

its a decent gym just very small and filled up with mostly treadmill machines which makes no sense since they have 2 floors of them and less than half are even used during busy hours. they should add more squat racks instead. their water fountain never works hasnt worked since covid which is insane. but outside of this just a normal planet fitness you get what you pay for.

This 3k school is really bad. My baby is three years old. Because he occasionally wets his pants in school, the teacher won’t let him drink water. What is the concept? He doesn’t give him any water at all. He brings his own water cup. He is three years old. The child is in school and has no water to drink all day long. The first thing he says to his parents after school is that he wants to drink water. The amount of water in the water cup he brought has not decreased at all. It is not that he does not give the child a drink for a day or two, but at least it has not been given for more than two weeks. Originally, I didn’t want to bring this matter to light and gave the teacher leeway and a chance to make corrections. However, after I found out, the teacher did not make corrections and even asked us, saying that we were not helpful. Children, I want to ask the teacher, on what basis and how do you judge? We have not helped the children. Do we want the children to wet their pants? You don’t need to comment on how to educate my children. My children don’t pee their pants at home. My children know how to go to the bathroom when they need to pee. The sports classroom in your school does not have a bathroom, and there are children who cannot act like adults. I feel like I have to hold my urine for a long time. He is only three years old. If he were thirteen years old, we wouldn’t come to school with you. If you can’t accept what happens to a three-year-old child, then don’t open a 3k school. Just open one. University, let alone your children who don’t wet their pants at home, even if they wet their pants at school, you shouldn’t deny your children water. Your own children don’t have water to drink at school. How do you feel? I want to ask how you can bear to do this. Where is your conscience for abusing our children? Why are your hearts so dark? In a school like this, which parent would dare to send their children here? Time will tell people’s hearts. If you don’t believe what I say and insist on trying, you should come here to go to school. Your children are young. Choosing a good school is very important, I regret it very much

Favorite place for over a year. Never crowded, clean, friendly stuff and just amazing year long. Also has a child care which is great for a parents.

Horrible Location due to the overload of Unsupervised Teenagers: that trash the place, frequently break into lockers, spewing racial slurs, gallivanting through the facility with a lack of respect, decorum & home training. I feel bad for the staff !!!

Friendly and engaging staff. Very professional. They always change up the routines and work outs; so it stays interesting. Very challenging. They have specialty workouts and special challenges to keep you motivated. Orange Theory consists of strength training with weights, HIIT exercises and the water rower that works 96% of your body. They really implement science and math more than any other gym I've visited. I got the unlimited package and I've been seeing results. Fun gym, you just have to stay committed.

Before someone signs up they should be warned! that the gym area is completely swarmed by teenagers the entire day. I had signed up shortly before the start of the school year, had I known this was going to be like this I would have never signed up. Most of youths either are not wearing deodorant or covered in disgusting smelling cheap body sprays. It's impossible to complete any sort of workout routine when there are teenagers sitting at every machine. As one group of teenagers is done they roll in the next group. It's endless.

A startling amount of student from La Guardia Community College and the high school are at this Y. None of them are African American or Black, but varying shades of white Latino.They use the word "nigger" a lot, like clowns seeking a confrontation. I would not continue to attend such a low quality, low class and filthy place, where my and any one Black like me has their humanity and very existence challenged by ill raised and ignorant children. i could never allow my own child to be exposed to trash that is allowed to use this Y as a place to monger hate. I did NA - ZI this coming from a supposedly christian place/organization.

Not enough signs 🪧 to remind people to take shower before entering the pool. Shower room always leaks (for months) or missing shower head..(seems to be very wasteful of water) reported a few times but staffs don’t seem to care of fixing

Front desk staff was not really friendly. My sister only goes there for a weekend and she took me as a guest not knowing guest pass is only valid for weekdays. I did pay 20$ for day pass which was not a problem. But the way front desk was acting as if we came from different planet and rude for no reason.

After several emails, the supervisor of this facility finally reached out to me, apologized and took care of my accessibility issue. She was very polite and resolved the broken shower situation, but it is still a shame that their staff wasn’t that attentive and professional. It seems there was some type of communication issue which I hope improves.
Overall, locker rooms and bathrooms are clean, showers have good water pressure, place is wheelchair accessible and has a lift to take you downstairs. I personally recommend to go in the mornings since afternoons are usually busy.

This YMCA is one of the best that I have been to. My children have been taking swimming lessons for the past two years and have become avid swimmers. Given the fact that hundreds of people use this facility, it is very clean. The instructors are patient, the staff is courteous, kind, professional, and recognize you by name. One of the managers, Janice, is a rock star; Deep and Anna are excellent instructors.

I seldom rated a gym.
Pro:
1. The gym instructors were good and hyped your energy. Been using this gym for about 6 months.
2. Very focus in social media

Cons:
1. Small very space for you paying over $200 per month monthly fees. When you decide to cancel it they will move charge another one month. -- Check the fine print of contract. This only a gym you cannot cancel immediately and not pay for following month.

2. Late FEES is expensive. Its like 1 month payment for those standard gyms and they will charged you immediately

3. 8 Hour window to cancel is ridiculously. And mostly classes are fully book esp weekened you need to schedule 1 week ahead

4. The safety - this is risk studio can be lead more accident for very small space for so many people. So many new members not really fully equip to hold dumbells. Some members doing there routine on the floor and you will see some theyr'e holding dumbells near front of your head. It should be more space to work out safely. They trying to keep fully pack the very small space. In case something accidents - who will pay?

Its a HYpe gym and easily can be copied later on like those Physique 57 barre studio and now its everywhere doing that. And to pay over $225 per month plus late fees if you cancel or late.

Very Corporate policy. and not customer focus for safety.

Honestly not a bad gym, it has everything you need and if you stick to the free weight room you can avoid all of the highschoolers that lounge around the cardio room which is my only complaint overall.

The pool is great, and a good temp.

Had my worst gym experience in New York. The staff was being unreasonable in my ‘first’ class (forced me to reschedule even though the policy stated 10min grace period and I arrived 12 minute early). When I emailed the studio manager, there was no response or apologies.

I’m new to reformer Pilates but been shopping around different studios around the area. I love Daniel’s class. He gives such clear instructions with adjustment with care. He makes sure the students alignment is correct and his experience shows through in his class sequence. Highly recommend

I love this place so much. My go to coaches are coach Doug, Jessie and Bethany. They’re all super positive and welcoming. The front desk staff is super warm and friendly. The templates are great and challenging. I love how I feel after a workout here. They’re also super friendly on working with you of there are certain moves you can’t do. OTF became a healing place for me. Always highly recommend! Plus the place is super clean which is so important.

If you’re looking for authentic barre, give this place a go. Great community, run efficiently. I had muscles hurt I didn’t know I had and I’m an athlete. Happy to be part of this bubble! They’ve got three different styles of barre, something for everyone. PS would love some lunch time classes to become available 👍🏻

I feel lucky to be a member at this gym. I have been lifting weights for almost 20 years and have never been stronger or had better form on my lifts. The workout programming and incredible coaches are what have allowed me to see these results. The community at this gym is also something special. Everyone is welcoming and nice and the gym regularly hosts social events and activities.

Went for my first free class with friends and the staff and teacher was very friendly and supportive. Love that they are focused on building a community!

Very corporate policies, hidden fees that they don’t tell you about until you get hit with a sudden charge. Even though they mention that the membership can be cancelled at any time, they still charge you an extra month. For example, I gave them more than two weeks notice that I wanted to cancel before my next billing cycle and they are still charging me an extra month. In summary, MAKE SURE YOU READ YOUR CONTRACT AS THEY ARE NOT UPFRONT WITH THE DETAILS. If you try to talk to them about these charges their response will be: “it’s corporate policy” or “it was in your contract.”

Cannot describe how much amazing gym its , I'm from dubai , and I really felt that I'm home , thanks alot

I have been going to pure barre for years at the studios in Williamsburg and greenpoint and now lic. I wasn’t frequent in Brooklyn but now that it is within walking distance, I prefer this location. The front desk is awesome and always trying to help you with whatever situation you’re in, and I always feel super welcomed by them. The teachers are the best. I really love all of them, and they all have a true passion for barre and to teach.

Exercises vary each time, and I genuinely feel I have a full body workout. I stopped going to yoga and felt stretching was slightly lacking, but now feel a lot better since they have it. I’m out right now for surgery but will be back at it again soon!!

It’s worth a try especially for anyone like me that is lazy and want a low-effort and low-impact workout and feel like they have worked out afterwards.

Seems like a slight mold or leaky water situation in the roof which is really nbd since they have Dyson air filters. I have a personal connect if they need help that can give a discount.

Also to whoever wrote that someone was demanding socks it’s a rule in the studio for safety and also for hygiene to wear socks. Some other studios don’t have this policy because they don’t have a carpet. Always found the front desk including the “Asian lady” to be helpful and accommodating with whatever issues we have. I have like 20 socks from them and have heard they have the best quality barre socks compared to other brands. I would recommend coming early if it’s your first time so you don’t feel hassled with buying socks on your first visit if you’re late.

I have to say I really did not funk I would be able to a A Pure Bar class. But I Did. With the help of Rachel she was awesome. She made me feel that I belonged there… she showed me ways to modify the program to fit my Abilities. She took her time and explained everything I asked about and told me what she recommended I start with to build my strength. I worked muscles I did not know I had. But I need it because I sit 9-12 hours a day. Thank you Kayla you and your team are amazing. If you are even thinking about trying Pure Bar LIC think no more and just call them. You will be so glad you did. I am Looking forward to my 10 day challenge ❤️

This is the BEST Pure Barre location in NYC! The team is super friendly and the space is large enough to rarely have a waitlist. The instructors really take the time to ensure you have the proper form and get the most out each move.

Loving Pure Barre LIC - great, caring instructors and fun classes! Workouts are challenging but you leave feeling refreshed and not totally exhausted. Highly recommend!!!

Favorite gym in queens! Staff are friendly, members are friendly. The gym has everything you truly need. A lot of space t get your workout done. This place is also very clean. Equipment is brand new! Only downside is that there is a lot of hs ppl working out here. Other than that, i truly love this gym!!

First time going to OT and I was extremely impressed by the energy at this location. I went in at 5:50am and was greeted by smiling faces looking to make me feel comfortable on day one. Coach Lannie was absolutely superb bringing phenomenal beats to the class and energy that made you want to certainly PUSH that extra 1%! Highly recommend visiting!

I started my journey at Dutch Kills Fitness in December of 2018. As a former North East regional CrossFit athlete, I experienced a devastating injury (ACL tear) after my appearance on “NBC’s Titan Games” and was graciously received by Dominick Fortino at Dutch Kills Fitness, for his expertise in strength training.
Under Dom’s guidance via prehab and post surgery rehab programming, not only did I return to the competitive realm of CrossFit, but I came back stronger and with improved movement/ technique.
If not for this gym, the programming, and its strong community, I’m not sure I would have made the comeback that I did. I am forever grateful for this place, the people, and the relationships I have made here.
Thank you Dutch Kills Fitness & Dominick Fortino, for bringing me back to fitness, keeping me strong, and for never giving up on me!

Joined for the last month and saw huge improvements in my body and mobility. The studio is great and the staff is so kind and accommodating! I was new to barre and the instructors were so motivating and helped me perfect my movements. Great to have this location in the neighborhood.

Huge disappointment the second I walk in. The front desk Asian lady was loud and obnoxious demanding me to buy sock for $20 for the class. The setting was shabby and a run down. Don’t like the music or audio or instructor. Barely sweat at all after the class. Such a downgrade after attended other much nicer studios. I should have believed online reviews. They are offering free class for first timer. I wasted my beautiful Saturday morning time and money to attend.

I was first introduced to DKF through some friends. I have never done CrossFit before. I work as a Physical Therapist and always had bad impressions of these types of work out. I would say my mind was completely changed and it’s been my main workout since 2019.

Dom is an amazing owner and coach and cares about each individual. He cares about the community and about bringing fitness to the general population, which is so important. The coaches are good at what they do and watch you closely to ensure you are moving with good form and appropriate weight. In my first few months of joining, the coaches and fellow members helped me to modify my workouts to make it more achievable. I always feel empowered because I never knew I could train to lift so much weight or do any gymnastic movements! I always feel good walking out :)

I have gotten stronger, fitter and healthier because of this space :) it has even changed the way I treat my patients, tailoring my exercises to be more functional just like how Dom’s programming is.

If you are looking to be stronger in a non-judgmental zone, DKF is the place to be! The results speak for themselves!

I really love this studio and everyone who works there. They’re so so welcoming, and the vibes are far from culty like some other studios. The instructors are helpful, professional, and and entertaining. I’ve seen the front desk staff handle unruly people with a level of grace I do not believe they should have needed to display, but was nonetheless impressed they did. The workout itself is challenging—but not unrealistic. The playlist are probably some of the best I’ve heard… and I’ve done A LOT of classes over the years. Overall 11/10. I would highly recommend you give it a shot.

I was hesitant to join a Crossfit-like gym for years, but after months of being frustrated with the limited equipment and classes at your typical gym I decided to give this place a chance. That was back in 2017 and I am still proud to be a member of this gym today in 2022. I've made new friends, found a new joy in fitness, and have done things I never thought I could do before.

The coaches are very knowledgeable and can help you regardless of your fitness journey or experience to date. I've felt confident in bringing friends who are new to fitness or even my own mom to a class!

If I could rate this gym a 10/10, I would. Give it a chance, you won't regret it!

I grew up in a town of 1,000 in Missouri and moved to NYC over 20 years ago, and I never felt like I was part of a true community here until I found this gym. This place has helped to make me the healthiest and strongest in my life, but the people are what got me so committed. When I met Dom, he said “Commit to 3 days a week for 3 months and I promise you you’ll see a difference.” I’m so glad I went all in and I got a 200lb bench press to prove it!

Dom and the coaches at DKF are excellent trainers who provide thoughtful feedback, encouragement and support to enable you to do better every single day. The overall workout experience and motivation scene are completely different, I enjoy my workouts very much and really look forward to them irrespective of however challenging they are. The community is so warm, kind, and friendly, and is one that's rare to find. I feel stronger and healthier than ever.

a lot of school kids on the machines, from the morning until the end of the day, and we can't use the machines and carry out our routine.. As well Dirty, It is not pleasant to arrive at a machine and find waste paper, I could say that there are all kinds of nationalities and cultures, I do not want to blame anyone, it could be old people who forget, but, the cleaning boy has the responsibility to clean frequently. at the end of the day there is not enough paper or liquids to clean, where the arms and head rest exposed to skin infections. THEY NEED ME I AM A PERFECTIONIST MANAGER 😄

This gym is disgusting. I’m shocked how gross people are. Employees don’t walk around to clean the gym or at least check if everything is in order. They just stay upstairs and do nothing.

EDIT: The manager called me & wasted my time over the phone when she could’ve left a voicemail. Someone stole my bag here the manager was nowhere to be found when I called everyday. But they do call for leaving a weight somewhere else.

I have been a member at this gym for about 3 years. The owner, Dom, goes above and beyond for all his clients and the community. The programming is designed to push you past your comfort zone and builds not only physical strength but mental agility. The gym is a great size, and has tons of rigs and equipment. Perfect for the beginner to the professional athlete, the community is warm and welcoming. About a year into my membership I experienced and injury and every time I went to class Dom would text me with modifications to the workout so that I could still attend class and not be left behind.

During the pandemic, every single morning, Dom and his team of coaches would take all of the equipment out of the gym and place each item in the designated 6ft apart spot (we were allowed 12 members at a time). Barbells, weights, kettlebells, mats, stones, essentially every piece of equipment would come out of the gym at 530 am and back into the gym at the end of the night. I have never seen anyone go above and beyond for their people in this way, and in such a time of need. He even let us each take home a piece of equipment for those who were uncomfortable coming to workout outside.

Dom always makes himself available and his coaching style is so meticulous. He pays attention to every detail and gives great instruction. You can tell he puts his heart and soul into what he does and he has found his passion. This place has changed my life for the better, and if you ever have the privilege of attending a class at DKF you will not be disappointed.

I nervously walked into this gym more than 4 years ago not knowing what to expect, and I was immediately welcomed by friendly coaches and members. This placed helped me get stronger and healthier than ever!

From the down to earth, attentive, and experienced coaches to the welcoming and supportive community of members, this place is where I spend my favorite hour of the day! Highly recommend!

Went in and there's gallons of sanitizer to squeeze on hands. There's some construction by the stairs. No water fountain. No Treadmill are open to use in 2nd floor. No showers. There's a worker seating on the side, watching and cleaning the machine frequently. Also, there's protection glass between certain sections. Lockers are dusty. Closed Monday through Thursday from 1pm-2pm for cleaning. Fridays are closed.

What an amazing instructor Bianca S. is! I took the beginner class and was so impressed with how well she instructed the class while simultaneously challenging us to go the distance. I didn’t think I could be a Pilates guy, but her class left me feeling like a Pilates guy! Hi, I’m Colin, oh what do I do? I’m a Pilates guy. I’m very much looking forward to taking her class again. The studio was also just lovely and well kept; a wonderful experience all around!

I have been practicing pilates for many years now, and without a doubt, PilatesWorks is the best studio I have been to. All the instructors are knowledgeable and know how to modify for different levels. The group classes are small so instructors are able to engage with each student and provide quick adjustments. All of the staff are warm, friendly, and helpful. The studio is bright and clean and the machines are well-maintained. I generally workout in the morning so I appreciate that they have added a full line-up of morning sessions. The group class schedule alternates between tower, reformer, jumpboard etc. so you get a variety of exercises and movements and never get bored. I highly recommend Daniel’s class – he’s hysterical and will wake you up at 7AM.

The studio is always clean and the perfect temperature. The equipment is clearly maintained well along with the rest of the facility. The instructors are friendly and helpful, especially Daniel who is not only funny but is wonderful at getting you to understand not only what the proper form is but how it feels so after some practice you are able to self correct which feels like a real accomplishment. Overall love the place and would go everyday if I could afford it.

Love this studio and all of the instructors. I was new to pilates reformer and chair and had no problem transitioning into the group classes after two private lessons. The instructors are so knowledgeable and helpful, they provide individual assistance even in a busy group session. The class size is also capped so they can continue to provide that attention. Several different class and time options. I highly recommend!!!

Great little Pilates studio with knowledgeable instructors and friendly workout buddies. The machines are spotless and water is for sale too. There class size is kept small so the instructor can interact with every student. Classes are usually not overbooked either which is a great plus compared to Manhattan. Love this little studio!

PilatesWorks has a spectrum of classes that covers all experience levels, which is one of the reasons I love it! Even though I am still learning, I feel comfortable in the group classes because the instructors are very attentive, understanding, and helpful. If there is something I can’t do there is always an adjustment to be offered so I never feel discouraged.

PilatesWorks is a lovely community of people led by a group of wonderful instructors. You can’t beat being in a class that is fun and upbeat all while getting in an awesome workout! I came to PilatesWorks because I was tired of the monotony of the gym and I am so glad that I did.

“Do Pilates. It Works!”