Best Gym near Clifton, New-jersey

I love coming to this location in particular because of the super friendly staff, always smiling and greeting as I come in. The gym is always clean and I never have to wait long to get on a machine or use the free weights. There is ample parking in the lot all the time. Some locations don't have the friendliest staff at the desk, but the nice welcome you get here makes a world of difference. Keep it up Crunch Clifton.

I love coming to this gym and love the people that I have worked with here for my training sessions and spin classes. I would give 5 stars but really frustrated that everyday Friday I set up an alarm at 10:29 to be ready to book at 10:30 on the dot for Saturday morning spin classes and for the last two Fridays, the ap glitches and shows its loading but I haven’t been able to book the class. It actually pisses me off because I never had these issues before and I understand a lot of people are trying to book this class but I feel like something needs to be worked out. Maybe we need to try to add a few more bikes in that room to allow more people or maybe the gym should stop allowing more people to join if their classes are being full to capacity where members who have been there for years can continue to enjoy these perks. It’s actually pisses me off that I do so much to ensure I make it on time and I still can’t get in.

Crunch Fitness in Clifton Is one of the cleanest gyms I’ve ever been in! The instructors are amazing especially Eve. She is the Queen of Zumba. Her classes are so fun and her smile is infectious. She is a terrific mentor and I’ve been taking her class for 20 years ! Now I am a Zumba instructor myself and I’m proud to say that I have covered for her class as a sub. Come to her class you won’t be sorry💕

When I went to this gym. I started working out with personal trainer name Mary. She was an incredible trainer. She gotten to understand the reason I actually chose her. She created a prefect fitness plan that actually works for my career path (Military). Yes, She knows what she’s doing and gives you an explanation to how to do the correct form and what can happen if you do it incorrectly. Mary is a confident person with a great attitude. One of my reason I never train with another trainer. Any concerns I had about any workout - she answer it with facts. From being my trainer, She became great friend to me but when it workout time Bet she never let me fail on that. I know she is no longer there at this location. I know she works at different location - Crunch in Verona. The gym isn't bad at all just very crowded after work hours even during the HIT classes time. I rate this as a 4 star it could be 5 star but because at the end of the day if it's not for Mary - her hard work - I wouldn't have last there.

I love Crunch Clifton! Such friendly front desk, every single person! General Manager Aaron is so kind and helpful! He always makes sure the gym is clean, and up to date. Manager Gibbs always decorates the gym with different kinds of things, to make it look cozy and welcoming. Great personal trainers, and great group fitness classes! I have nothing but the best to say about this place!

“I had a fantastic swim at LA Fitness Ackerman today! The pool quality truly stood out crystal clear water, the perfect temperature, and a well maintained environment that made my swim both refreshing and enjoyable. It’s clear that the staff take pride in maintaining top-notch standards for their facilities. Whether you’re looking to swim laps or simply unwind, this location offers an exceptional experience. Highly recommended for anyone in the area!”

An excellent, excellent gym. Facilities are super clean and the gym is lovely. Best of all though was the service. Charlie was incredibly thorough and thoughtful in helping us set up our accounts as well as accommodating me since I was visiting. 10/10 would recommend. If you do stop by PLEASE make sure to ask for Charlie and have him help you out!

Came to the gym to check it out for a potential sign up, and Charlie was great. He had me signing in in a matter of minutes. Great attitude, great vibes, very professional, knows what he is doing. The facility is nice, has a pool, very clean, and not as crowded. Looking forward to working out here everyday.

I’m a daily member at this location and although it can get busy around certain times, the gym is clean and the amenities are perfect for my fitness goals. One of the employees, Ariana, was very friendly as well as the rest of the staff is generally welcoming.

The only reason why anyone would go this gym is if they live close like myself. This gym is always packed with no machines available and people hogging all of the useful machines. In addition most of the machines are always breaking and it takes months for them fixed. With the amount of people who sign up they should use that money to fix their machines or get higher quality ones instead of leaving them abandoned.

Decent. However, the music and TV's cut off at 8:25-8:30pm when they close at 9:00 PM and they start cutting off the lights way in advance. I can understand 5-10 minutes in advance, in addition to the blaring lunk button that starts to go off to signal us to get out. Honestly.. this is the most obnoxious planet fitness I've ever been to. Dropping my 3 stars to 2. If you want us out so badly, close your business and or let someone else run it. The customer experience is everything.edit.. the bathrooms are frickin GROSS. 1 star

All these good reviews are fake. This is the nastiest gym in nj. I drive to Fairfield everyday so I don't deal with this mess. Bathroom is moldy, never cleaned, fixtures don't work, stand up shower is disgusting, planet fitness is very cheap on staff, they hire one person a day to clean, in fairfeild location has staff cleaning all day, and maintained. Don't go near this gym, unless you want bacteria or ring worm growing on you. Someone should call city health inspector and fine every sanitary violation in this gym.

This place is filthy. I always rate gyms on their bathrooms. For the most part, gym fitness areas are usually maintained by the customers with some effort from the staff. However, the bathrooms are completely maintained by staff. So you can quickly tell a productive staff from a lazy one. This PF has one of the filthiest bathrooms I’ve ever seen in the north-east. Both stalls had paper toilet on and around the bowl. The floor also had paper (usually covering urine). They have 4 showers but only 3 shower curtains and 1 hook to hang your towel. That’s 1 hook total. The shower walls are shower walls are caked in mildew. I’m assuming they don’t clean the walls because the dirt blends in with the dark colors in the bathroom. Everything in the bathroom is black, brown, or grey, like a prison. Even the lighting is dark. I’m pretty sure these color choices were made to conceal. Go if you want, you’ve been warned.

Quick and easy sign up process with the help of Eryk. He gave me a quick walk through the facility and showed me what the gym had to offer. Thanks

Definitely not the best location , staff here is definitely different and will make you not want to enroll at this specific location for sure , sticking to the others more clean and better atmosphere for sure .

Grateful for the team here! The staff is friendly and accommodating. The gun is always clean and I never have a problem using my go to machines or joining the classes I enjoy. Hey did I tell u they have Pilate classes now! Woop Woop 🙌 🎉 Btw, if u have any questions or need assistance with ur membership let me give u a pro tip..... "Get with Maria she is the bomb!" La Fitness for the win! Safety and cleanliness comes first! I watched this guy crush it all around the gym today! Somebody give him a raise! #lafitness

I had a great experience with Maria at LA Fitness. She went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. From the moment I walked in, she greeted me with a warm smile and was eager to help with all my questions. Maria took the time to explain the membership options and even gave me a tour of the facility to make sure I felt comfortable. Her professionalism and friendly attitude made a big impression. Thanks to Maria, I felt welcomed and confident in joining. If you’re looking for great service, Maria is the person to see!

Gym is in a terrible state of disrepair, with about 50% of weight lifting equipment malfunctioning in some sort of way, or broken down entirely. Whenever we complain to management they say a technician is coming the next day, and slap a “out of order” paper. For example: The leg curl machinery has been out of order for more than three months, and the other equipment for the same body function has also broken down, and the only barely functional leg curl machine is digging a hole in the gym ground from a broken dampener and is being propped up by weight plates so it doesn’t damage it further. Furthermore, they have no cable attachments - I had to order my own and people constantly ask to use it because they can’t find the ropes or handles. Edit: 3 months have passed since I first posted this review - the machines are all still broken. More machines have broken down since. I’m actively looking for nearby gyms to switch.

I had an excellent experience with Sol! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient in resolving my issue. Sol took the time to listen and provided a solution that exceeded my expectations. Her professionalism and positive attitude made my visit so much better. I truly appreciate the outstanding service and highly recommend Sol for their commitment to customer satisfaction!

My experience at the Clifton LA fitness is nothing short of amazing. I have been taking their new Pilates program for a few months and I’m really loving the atmosphere. Nikki is phenomenal and Vaydra means business so you know you’re getting a good workout every time. I also love how flexible their class hours are since i work full time. Chris and Maria have also been spectacular when it comes to any questions or concerns I’ve ever had. They are amazing problem solvers and make coming to this location a pleasure. As somebody who likes to go to different locations, i have found a home at LA in Clifton. Their IG is also super poppin and they feature me often 💖

You need to start doing a better job of repairing the machines. Every day, there’s someone mopping and vacuuming while the gym is open, yet the same machines have been ripped and torn for literally three months. Bacteria can build up on these surfaces, and simply wiping down the rubber isn’t enough to clean it properly. I pointed this out to a staff member months ago, and still nothing has been done. Now let’s talk about the ellipticals. One of these days, an older person is going to get hurt. I go through five machines before finding one that isn’t broken, with no signs indicating which ones are out of order. This gym has really gone downhill since I first joined. It’s a pretty simple request to repair broken equipment so that the insides of the machines aren’t exposed. I even have to wear a hoodie just to avoid contact with these areas. The pictures below show how it’s been for many, many months. I visited the Belleville location recently, and not a single machine there was damaged. All pictures below are different machines. We pay to have a proper gym. ***response to the managements comment. You say to bring to your attention and you can give an eta on when the repairs will take place lol lol . I brought it to your workers attention three months ago. Second, you are never here. Or at least you never come out of your office. That’s part of the problem . If you walked your gym floor we as the customers would never even have to bring these machines to your attention. I literally come here six days a week for the last year and have seen you one time.

One of if not thee best planet fitness I’ve been to in the tri state area. Clean, well maintained and my favorite perk tons of natural light!

Oh boy where do I even begin the minute I walk into this planet fitness is feels like a breath of fresh air with the amazing greeting I get from the front desk! Steven, Kayla, and Younse always give me an amazing greeting and ask how my day is. Even offered to spot me when I needed help! This planet fitness is a must go to in NJ. Best gym ever! I not only made gains here but a family as well!

Updated in July 2024: I was the first Yelp Elite member who reviewed Clifton PF and gave 5-stars. It is my home gym even though I have a few PFs near home, since I saw its value over distance as I noted in my previous Google review. I have been noticing the maintenance of this facility deteriorating over time. My wife kept complaining that the sinks in the women's room were so dirty, one of them was covered with a black plastic, and used papers on the floor. One of the urinals is out of order in men's room, including the same condition as the former. Staff at the front desk are usually kind, but for some reason, I see serious issues in the maintenance and cleaning routine. Years back, I saw a senior staff teaching younger staff how to clean the equipment and the space including the mirrors and sinks, which I don't witness anymore. I wanted to post some photos but decided not to, since they look filthy and might not be appropriate for others. I hope these issues are addressed in timely matter. —————————— Original Review: I had to visit most of Planet Fitness within 10 miles, due to my home gym's unexpected closure. Each PF has its own pros and cons(also individually owned and maintained), but Clifton PF at Bloomfield Ave is a Gem of the Gym! Not sure if the multi-story gym layout was designed for the facility or repurposed i am architect who did some fitness center as well), it allows for not only upscale feeling of entry but also functional distinction; the upper floor workout area gets enough sunlight and outdoor views, while black card member / shower/ locker/restroom area below are very functionally designed. With well-thought big and small plants, interior light temperature and background music, the black member area is a place where you want to relax after working out or even before starting your day. I am happy to be the one who can share serendipity after gym shopping. I switched, and now PF Clifton at Bloomfield Ave is my home gym.

I have been going to this gym as a Black Card member for a month now. And I have to say that , it's a Great place to workout! When you come in, the people that work at the front desk are Great! They are very friendly and Helpful! The place is very clean and all the machines and equipment are very good. I really like the Black card Spa area! The massages and tanning are really good! And I really like the fact that I could bring my wife or son as my Black card guest , anytime! So if you're looking for a Great place to workout at a very good price! This is the place for you! Try it! You won't be disappointed!

I've been a member since 2014 and I can testify to the way that things have gone down hill in means of cleanliness. It could be that people take pride in something that's new but fast forward 10 years and it seems as if the attentiveness is no longer there. Not a big deal but since the COVID pandemic I don't see the urgency to maintain the facility clean. You can witness dust accumulating under the machines and every time I visit it is almost guaranteed that a piece of equipment is (on the BLINK!!) out of commission due to the usage! Membership fees are within other local gyms. I do like the free weights and that there's plenty of parking easy on, off from route 46.

I recently visited Blink Fitness Gym and had a disappointing experience. The front desk staff were unprofessional, displaying a noticeable attitude. They were more focused on their phones than on attending to gym members, which made me feel ignored and undervalued. The lack of attention to the environment and customer service was frustrating and detracted from my overall experience. I hope the management addresses these issues to improve the gym's atmosphere and service.

I have been very iffy about starting my fitness journey since COVID but I stumbled into blink one day and the people there and the vibe was very friendly and welcoming. I spoke with Mark Dunai one of the personal trainers and he was really helpful at getting me started on this journey. If you have a chance and are local to Clifton you should deff swing by and check it out.

A good place it's hard to do certain exercises due to patron volume like at 5pm on any given day good luck trying to do bench press or use free weights. Facilities are clean and well kempt.

I arrived from 5AM, I waited an hour and nothing what a waste of time, right now it's 6:11 when I make this comment on a Friday, very bad there