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Been going to the Rock gym for about a week now and I love it! I appreciate how consistent they are about opening on time and keeping the restrooms cleaned. Also shoutout to whoever runs the morning playlist. They grew up in the early-mid 2000’s and I’m here for it!

It wasn't my first time to enter a gym as a guest pass, but this was the first time for a receptionist to not know that they offered this option. They kept asking questions, then let us wait for the guy who showed us around, who also asked a couple of questions before doing so. Convenient place, but I didn't like the overall vibe of the staff.

Coach G is incredible! I highly recommend signing up for hoops academy if your child loves basketball and wants to improve. My 9 year old has been really inspired and has a lot of fun :-)

I just recently changed gyms (PF to RF) and it was the best decision ever. They have way more machines, more space, the bathroom is always clean, and the overall atmosphere is just way better. You definitely get what you pay for. Whenever I come to workout I feel super motivated just because of the environment. Also the juice bar has the best protein shakes. 💯

The gym is great! Has all the machines anyone would need with many cardio machines and various weight lifting machines. The only critique I would have is I wish the gym was larger; at peak hours it is very crowded and hard to get your time on machines you would like to use.

The cafe is overpriced, the deck is an annoying selfie mall. I walked into a yoga studio to stretch only to find a dude in costume making his own music video. One quiet morning on the deck, some bro was narrating a YouTube clip for his channel without asking anyone if it was cool they were being filmed for the web what in the eff?. Also the pool, track, and deck too often farm part of their space to outside parties and random corporate events. Not worth the increase.

Recently switched to Rock Fitness and I am so glad I did… The equipment and facility are both really nice.. definitely an elevated experience with lots of amenities

I live in WV but make my way up to the Highline Equinox in Chelsea because it’s never crowded and the staff is so pleasant. The other clubs nearby are all Destination clubs so they cost more too. This is a great hidden gem!

This is overall a great boutique gym in West LA. Clean equipment and great amenities. There’s 2 complaints I have about the gym.

1. They close way too early on weekends. Understood the pandemic caused the switch but having it as a permanent change will be a major factor in cancelling this gym one day.

2. Wasted space. The gym typically crowds heavily during peak hours (5-7pm) resulting in long waits for the squat rack and/or benches. Removing the unnecessary boxing ring and adding more squat racks / Olympic weights would add tremendous value and keep me as a customer for years to come

I accidentally dropped my phone charger and mistakenly unplugged one of the equipment that a man was working on. As soon as that happened I was very apologetic but he started coming at me. I started getting scared and saw people were looking so I sighed and he was coming at me again then I went away. I complained but the employers did not take any action but was instead on his side. I can’t believe this!!! I hope this man understands what he did to me!! he traumatized me. I have been in the states for 5 years and this is the first time I have ever experienced this.

Money can’t buy fitness 💅

I have been a member of Crunch for many years, so was excited to try something new.
What a mistake.

Upon entering Equinox High Line, the first thing I noticed was the size of their clientele.
In Crunch, one is often greeted by a range of svelte men in their mid 20s, former college jocks and fitness hungry mums.
Gone was this crowd, replaced instead by the sort of person whose body wobbles every time they do a bench press.
I fear a lot of them had subscribed to the view that, when paying $500 to join plus $250 a month for fitness, the pounds should just magically melt away - even with just one gym visit a week!
Ladies, gentlemen and people of non-specific genders, I am afraid this is not how your body works.

Slightly perturbed, I made my way over to the machines.
Shock, they were EXACTLY the same as the ones in Crunch - with the same layer of icky bacteria on the handles to match.
The rowing machines were fun but, again, same as Crunch.
Carpet was nice and hoovered well, just like Crunch.

Baffled, I began to survey the gym to see what it was actually offering that might justify its ludicrous price tag.
I noticed an ironic fridge filled with scented towels on one side, a nice touch but hardly necessary. They also had edgy taps to dispense water - also nice but not needed.
Confused, I asked a member of staff whether the scents in the towels would somehow make your muscles grow faster. They looked about as confused as I was.

The sauna was nice but, again, hardly merited all the hubbub and chit chat that surrounds it.

If you have a couple of hundred to piss up the wall, then, rather than giving it to this gym, I would suggest you donate it all to a homeless shelter. That might actually make the streets of New York safe enough for that morning run you crave!

Good equipment, but wished there were more weights. It was pretty crowded at noon, so I was often waiting for things to be open/available.

It’s a very nice premium gym that is not quite on the level of Equinox in terms of gym equipment & locker room, but it is about half the price, so I would recommend this place if you want something nicer than anytime Fitness or LA Fitness. Only complaint is the loud music and the weights are bit unorganized.

We signed our 13 year old son up for one on one basketball lessons. It has only been a few lessons with Coach G and my son has gotten so much better in basketball. Coach G takes his time to teach and he cares about the kids’ learning. He provided my son with confidence and a good foundation. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place. I highly recommend Coach G and Hoops Academy NYC to anyone. Definitely worth it.

This gym is still operating on pandemic hours.

M-Thurs they close at 10pm, which means to get a good workout you need to arrive by 830pm at the latest.

Fri they close at 8pm, which means to get a good workout you need to arrive by 630pm at the latest.

Sat-Sun they close at 7pm, which means to get a good workout you need to arrive by 530pm at the latest.

This is unacceptable for NYC. I raised the issue with management and they gave me a bunch of nonsense about assessing demand… blah, blah, blah. Well, you could close at 2pm and you’d observe attendance dropping around 1pm, so spare me the corporate doublespeak.

The hours at this location and the company’s rationale for permanently shortened hours are absurd. This location should return to pre-pandemic closing times of M-Thur 11pm, Fri 10pm, Sat-Sun 9pm.

I would highly recommend registering your child with Coach G if your child loves basketball and wants to do better. Coach G is very thorough and disciplined yet Kool. That's quite a package to entrust your child to. We saw great improvement within days of working with Coach....sign your child up today!

The equipment and plates here are all a variety of hodge-podge, making it difficult to work out if you have specific lifts you want to do every day, rather than just putz around randomly on machines. The selection of equipment, especially the specific amount of machines is a bit curious, lots of overlap on some, and only one on others. Way too expensive for what is being offered.

Additionally if you want to cancel its thirty days notice, AND you have to come into the gym, which is ridiculous in this day and age.

Coach Gee is great at what he does. His coaching is well balanced in giving kids encouragement, motivating them to push through with endurance, and practicing the drills needed to help improve their form. Definitely recommend anyone looking for a safe, challenging, and rewarding place for kids to grow both in character and in the sport to check out Hoops Academy

Probably the worst gym I’ve been to. It’s too small for the amount of people who cram into it. No available weights or machines. People fighting like animals over meat to get ahold of dumbbells. No benches. Messy. Loud. Crowded.

Worst gym I’ve even been to period. Going to this gym is legitimately bad for your mental health. Did you want to squat ? Well too bad there’s 4 highschoolers just talking and goofing off not working out for 45 minutes so you’ll never get to use the equipment. Want to use a bench? Well too bad because someone is doing supersets with 3 different machines and you can’t use any of them. There’s so many literal children that use this gym as a hang out space that actual adults who have jobs can’t work out in their spare time because there isn’t enough equipment for everyone. Not to mention the people who think they’re influencers who film themselves for an hour taking a whole corner of the gym to themselves. If you want to go to a gym that has equipment that’s breaking down and dirty and is constantly at double capacity this is the best worst gym.

I’ve been coming to this location for yrs . The summer program is not the best idea. It's not free. Members dues pay for it. Minors should be supervised by an adult. What about gym etiquette??? Five kids on the machine. I can't get my workout in. Maybe they can do chores in exchange. This program is not fair to the people that actually pay monthly can’t even get a workout 🏋🏽‍♀️ in . Half of machines are broken . These programs should only be ran in the bigger locations. I’m really dissatisfied

I have been a member at CPF for 1 year and I am cancelling my membership. It is a nice facility with a lovely roof deck and equipment, however it is not worth the price point and at times has been a very frustrating experience.

Feedback on my experience -
-The group fitness classes are meh, some are certainly better than others (I loved Juggy's classes and Shenika's) but I had some pretty bad experiences with their group fitness class (one instructor didn't make attempts to connect with regulars who came weekly, one didn't give modification options for exercises like running with a 30 pound bag and was rude to me when I tried to do something else, frequent mic issues, etc.)
-This is my biggest qualm - incredibly difficult to get a hold of people and book sessions. My initial complimentary personal training session they double booked me for, resulting in me starting 30 minutes late. Since then, I have tried to book additional sessions, and every time I call the "FitDesk" who books sessions for you they aren't there. Their process for booking sessions also makes no sense - instead of simply having a master calendar of the trainers' schedules and availability, there is a representative to connect you to the trainer, then you email back and forth with the trainer and the FitDesk representative to find a time (if they even get back to you which I have struggled with), and then it is "booked". To get a hold of the representative like I said is nearly impossible, and some of the trainers are also very difficult to get a hold of to schedule time with once you are connected to them.
-They recently brought in a vendor for food called Canteen, and it is horrible.
-The mobile app is also not great, there is limited functionality
-You get a credit when you join and no one has visibility into how much my credit is (can't find it on my app or in my initial signup email)
-The amenities in the locker room are all unbranded which leads me to believe they aren't very high quality.
-They raised their prices and even before then I was planning to cancel. Its a beautiful space, but does not hold up to the caliber it should for the price.

I love coaching style, of coach G & coach Leyla firm, but at the same time finds the way to deliver the information to the kids helps them gain confidence, discipline, perseverance, and strong character. We are lucky to find coaches who not only great as coaches also had good resumes as a former pro players. Keep the great work coach G we love your dedication.

Pros
- awesome staff! great membership advisors, trainers, group instructors, etc.
- beautiful facilities. locker rooms always clean
- eucalyptus towels
- yoga/pilates studio that overlooks the high line!

Cons
- sometimes the yoga mats can be stinky
- packed during peak hours

Fantastic gym - the space is so spacious, feels like a little getaway in the city. And top of the line instructors.

An Awesome Gym with Spa and lots of daylight and friendly ambiance! #iconfit

Worst planet fitness location I have ever been to. Dumbbells are all over the place and never at their proper spot. It is dirty, musty and depressing. Go somewhere else if you have the means to. You will never be able to get a proper workout in.

My main issue with this gym is the poor ventilation system. It’s hot and smelly during the warmer months, it just doesn’t motivate me to go. There’s not a lot of floor space which is something I don’t like since I do pilates. I stay away from the crowded downstairs, it’s not fun. Upstairs cardio room is fine though!

Coach G’s basketball team is incredible. I have two kids, age 6 and 9 who have been enrolled for the past year and they cannot get enough! They are excited to go to practice and even more excited to play in the games. Coach G and Coach Leyla’s weekly practices are high energy, organized and challenging. My boys thrive on Coaches interactive drills and positive/patient energy. As a parent, it was important that my kids feel confident and proud regardless of their skill set and that is what Coach G teaches. Without a doubt my kids have grown as athletes but more importantly they are having fun by two terrific Coaches. We are HUGE FANS!

All planet fitness locations recently changed from a 24 hour gym to closing at 11pm. Deal breaker for me seeing how packed this place gets. 5 in line to use a smith machine? I was just there and had to leave. I counted 13 cardio machines out of order. 3/4 months ago the cable fly machine and tanning was down for like a month. They do not care about you here and I'll tell you why. This spot is in a low income minority neighborhood. To prove my point go to the ones in Long Island City queens or Astoria. Those places are spotless with working machines. Also a little deceiving that the posted pictures for this location aren't actually from this location. Time to go back to Blink or Retro.

Best place for kids to grow and learn so much about themselves and basketball. Our son grew mentally so much through this year and became a basketball lover! The team, the coaches (especially coach G) are unbelievable. The main thing beyond being great players is to be ethical and great team members. Beyond recommending! 🙏❤️

One of the best decisions I’ve made

Me and my wife were looking for a basketball program for our son he’s played basketball for a while but never found a good fit. Till we met Coach G and the Hoops Academy day one he made sure our son was learning how to improve his game.

One of the things we love about Hoops Academy is the coach’s just doesn’t throw the kids out on the court they teach them what they are doing wrong. And ways to play the right way. Each kid is treated equally and made to feel like they are a star. My son has also made some amazing friends in his team and outside of the team as well. The in house league games on weekends are great cause even when they playing the coach’s are teaching the kids and the parents all come together to cheer and chat. So if you’re looking for a friendly program for your child look no further than Hoops Academy.

Read reviews on this gym so was a little reluctant to go but it's a great gym. The staff are very friendly. The equipment is as good as at any gym I've been to, which is quite a few.
The weights are downstairs, the cardio equipment upstairs
Plenty of machines
There's a few squat racks, a deadlift station and decent bench press kit.
The nice ladies behind the counter will mix up a nice fresh protein shake for you too
All good gyms get a little crowded at peak times, but it's not a major issue here

Been going to the Rock for about a year and a half. Best gym I’ve been to. New, well maintained equipment, Very clean, helpful staff, and the folks who workout there are very nice. 2 floors, 6 squat racks I think? New sauna. Def the best gym in Astoria in my opinion. Place is great. Would def recommend.

If you’re debating whether or not it’s worth the monthly price, TRUST me, it definitely is!!! Super clean facility, the staff are the absolute best, and literally everything at the smoothie bar is frickin delicious. As someone new to the gym scene, it has been the most welcoming and positive place!

Extremely disappointed. The AC has not been working for over 2 weeks now. Asked several times about it. They keep saying "we are looking into it" etc. I am sorry, but paying the hefty monthly membership fee to workout at a gym without AC is unacceptable. This is supposed to be "High-end".

Additionally. The hours of operation are the most ridiculous thing I have seen. Weekends closes at 7PM? Wow

Seem to be some bad reviews on here… but I’ve had nothing but a positive experience.
Free weights on the ground floor and an abundance of machines and cardio on the 1st floor.
Staff extremely friendly and was able to get a 1 week pass for $30.
The free 1 day pass also allowed me to try the gym before buying!
20 mins walk from where I’m staying , which was great for some morning warm up steps.
Some really good nautilus machines. Gym goers are friendly and polite & it’s just what you expect from a good old fashioned weights gym.
Finished my workouts and either bought a freshly made shake behind reception, or walked to the queens centre for some teriyaki chicken & rice.
Wi-Fi in the gym too, great for cardio & YouTube.
Would 100% come again!

This is the worst planet fitness on earth. It is always packed. The machines, weights, and toilets are all packed in the basement where there is no airflow and it stinks of sweat and toilets. I actually like PF in general and I got the black card to use other gyms. All the suburban locations have been great, and most of the NYC ones are OK. This one is trash! They need to open another one nearby or actually do the 24/7 thing bc it is really hard to work out here. There are lines for everything and lots of machines broken. You can never find 2 matching dumbbells, they're scattered around the gym cause there is no room to move anywhere and staff doesn't pick up.

My reply to owners comment--How is the staff going to address my concerns? Are they going to put in a new ventilation system and add more square footage if I ask nicely enough?

My fiancée and I joined Rock Fitness because it was close to us, and we had a tour and the facilities looked clean and up to date. We have been SO happy with our choice! The gym and locker rooms are always clean, the equipment is well kept, and it’s never too busy to get my workout in. Everyone is super nice, and that Rock beverage bar calls my name every day….thanks to everyone at Rock for being amazing!!

Unacceptable Equinox experience. There were no benches, aging equipment and no towels to be found for more than a half hour. The front desk staff did not seem to care, considering many others in the locker room were complaining. The brand has gone downhill in recent years, clearly cutting corners to cut costs and of course raise prices. Will be considering cancelling until issues are resolved and implore others to think about the same. The beauty of NYC is that there is always another, often better, alternative to most things.

I visited the place again today. It's surprising to find that their operational hours remain unchanged, closing at 7pm on both Saturdays and Sundays, even though the COVID-19 pandemic has long since ended. The maintenance team's presence can be rather overwhelming; it's not uncommon to see vacuum cords haphazardly spread out during peak hours, leading to members often stumbling over them.

An unfortunate incident happened today, where a man was unable to handle the weights on the bench press and dropped them onto his chest. Instead of offering assistance, the maintenance team just vacuumed around him as he grappled with the weights. Thankfully, another member stepped in to assist him. It's disconcerting to realize that the staff here lacks both knowledge and initiative, a combination that could potentially lead to legal troubles for the gym due to their incompetence.

Moreover, it's a regular sight to see members monopolizing multiple machines during peak hours. It's not unheard of for individuals to leave their belongings on up to three machines simultaneously. Management should email members of this gym, reminding them of proper gym etiquette rather than allowing a hostile environment to fester. I’ve seen members get into arguments with each other when a rude member is monopolizing multiple machines during a busy time. To put it bluntly, this gym is far from an ideal workout environment.

The sole reason I frequent this gym is due to its convenience – its location just below my apartment, coupled with the fact that its membership fee is bundled into my rent.

I went for a tour and Staff is really nice, gym has everything you need but it's way to crowded , not enough parking. The lot is super tiny buy if you do want to park there is a lot $5 for 2 hrs, down below gym.
Locker room is small but there is showers. But the trash was full so I assume cleaning isn't done constantly.

Always a fantastic workout experience when I go to the High Line location - I love the open concept of the weights area and the spaciousness of the locker room. Also, the yoga and Pilates studio upstairs have amazing views of the high line and all of the instructors I’ve had were top notch. Will return every time I’m in the area!!

Great gym!!! Easily one of the best overall on the westside. Open early/late, all the equipment you need, friendly staff, good music, great atmosphere. Can’t say enough good things. highly recommended

Just might be the best gym on the West Side. Clean, all the equipment you can imagine that’s also well maintained, and compared to other big luxury gyms in LA the cost definitely likes up with what you’re getting. My one and only wish is that they stayed open later but hey, more motivation to get up earlier in the morning.

Not impressed at all, especially with the price increase and overall excessive greedy business model. Management here must think up new and consistent ways of fleecing the membership out of more money annually. For me the size of the facility seems excessive and wasted. The boxing area is very open and desolate. A few bags and a ring which seems pointless aside from the less than stellar classes. These fitness based classes are tiresome and really are not unique compared to less costly venues and gyms. Many of the trainers recycle through these and are often at the lower tier gyms. So the routines and exercises are the same. Way pay more? The place has a bit of a bourgeoise attitude, especially from staff at times.

This is by far my favorite gym. It has new equipment, friendly and knowledgeable staff and management. Alred is like the captain of the ship and always there for everyone. Anthony is the best personal trainer I've met. Highly recommended.

Scammers...they will have you enroll thinking you have the amenities of using all locations for a certain membership plan, then they will charge you more if you use their Glendale location because they consider it one of their prestigious facilities. They won’t mention this to you during enrollment or even warn you, you’ll just see the surprise on your next bank statement. Also this gym was beyond crowded. You'll have to wait hours to get a bench or a machine. Just find a good gym even if you have to pay more

Always full, busted equipment, too many cardio machines, too little weight-lifting machines. Not enough benches. The equipment isn’t in great condition either. In these pictures you can see how THE PADDING IS MISSING on some machines.

This is ridiculous, how do we even workout if every other machine has 2-4 people waiting to use it next?

The water dispenser has also been saying “maintenance” for like the past year, I don’t know what’s up with that either. Find a bigger and better gym than this overcrowded one.

The facility is in itself monstrous in comparison to other franchise based gyms. In this regard it inspires admiration. However, it terms of the daily protocols established by an inept and rapacious management, I will refrain from offering much praise. The increase is membership rates and charges is unwarranted. This is excessive and screams of predatory practices to increase the bottom line. The classes offered are a hit and miss. Coming from a combat background with extensive experience I have to say many fitness routines and instruction is less then desirable or optimal. For boxing, fitness is fine but this trend will hopefully decline as it is an contradictory to the sport. Go to a real boxing gym in the city for equal levels of fitness with realism and application as well as much needs competition. This drives your inner incentive to better oneself. Not doing mindless derivative exercises based on HIIT or pseudo contact drills. the lockers could use more upkeep. Numerous occasions I was unable to find suitably clean linen or towels. Also the hours of operation need to reflect the sleepless nature of which this city in accustomed. After all, I think the members are paying enough in fees.

I love this gym! I can't say enough great things about it! I love that it is extremely clean, very bright and white with amazing ventilation and full of mirrors just like I like it! I love the gym equipment! I love the new, clean showers and sauna! I love ❤️ love the smoothies and the cafe! And I love that the gym requires IDs to be scanned when you sign up, as this makes me feel very safe and secure!!! I can't say enough good things! I especially love the floor layout with the gym equipment, the ambience and brightness of the 1st floor!!!

By far the best gym I have ever been to in Manhattan! Immaculate facilities, tons of equipment, extraordinarily well-kept and fresh-looking locker room with an excellent sauna and steam room.

However, what sets this place apart from the rest is the atmosphere and environment in the gym. It’s light and airy, with high ceilings and windows that let in tons of natural light, looking out to the river. Since it’s on a pier, you can even see the Statue of Liberty down the bay. It motivates me to come back every day.

The sheer amount of activities here is mind-blowing, from the indoor track, boxing ring, volleyball, basketball, and pool. Even the stretching area is excellent, with the artificial turf.

The cafe seating area can double as a coworking space with Wi-Fi and views looking south down the river. The coffee in the cafe is even good!

They also offer a private locked bike storage area in the garage included in the membership.

I can not say enough good things about this gym.

One of the worst gyms. Constantly crowded and people who workout here do not have common gym etiquette. Planet fitness does nothing to ensure equipment is used correctly or in the correct place. Blink fitness is 5 more minute walk down the road and same price. Go there

I've been a member of the IconFit gym since the end of August, and it is truly the best gym I've ever joined. In the past I'd been at the Bay Club and they are good but IconFit is better. The equipment is the best and is well thought out. The locker rooms have steam room, sauna room, and whirlpool. Everything is clean and works great, and the staff is super friendly. I'm very happy I joined!

#Rabbi Fitness ®️

I’m new to the area and came back home. And I love working out here it’s the sweetest place to come work out. I started working out a lot more and it’s never too crowded and I enjoy coming here. Wouldn’t work out anywhere else honestly

This has to be one of the best gyms on the west side. Clean, maintained and has the Equinox feel without the high prices. Membership is one third the proce of Equinox. Staff is really friendly. Highly recommend.

Babysitting during the weekdays especially is unreliable. Came here for a class with expectations of babysitting being available and the babysitter wasn’t there despite me calling in advance. If this service is so unreliable, it shouldn’t even be offered. With all the rate increases, management should be better on this front.

I think my favorite thing about Clique is the very pleasant smell. It's delightful.
Aside from that the classes I've taken have been fun, good instructors, pleasant staff and management has been nice to deal with.
I do wish there were Friday evening and Saturday morning classes, but I also understand why there aren't any.

Hidden gym workout studio in queens! Wonderful classes and staff. Super organized, clean and friendly- take advantage and checkout their app and website!