Best Gym near Princeton, New-jersey

Have been a member for almost 2 years. Well maintained equipment, many classes to choose from and friendly staff especially at the childcare center. Ms. Katherine and Ms. Anu are great with the kids and incredibly warm, 2 extra stars for them :)

I have had many gym memberships but this one is nothing like the others. It is clean, people are friendly, they offer a variety of classes for all kinds of interests. My daughter absolutely loves Anu and Katherine at the gym childcare center! They are so creative and engaging with the kids, and it’s clear they genuinely care. My child actually looks forward to spending time with them after school, which is such a relief. I haven’t always had the best experiences in the past, but Anu and Katherine have completely turned that around. Thank you both for being so awesome and making the kids feel safe and happy!"

The club is always overly full and the pool is always packed with people. Every time I swim I have to wait for a lane or argue with someone about sharing the lane with multiple people. In addition, the pool is usually dirty with clumps of hair and dirt on the bottom of the deep end, as well as numerous floaties like bandaids. No thanks.

The child care center is wonderful! Anu and Katherine are the best! They are both so kind and sweet with my kids! Highly recommend this facility if you have children.

The childcare at Princeton Fitness and Wellness is convenient, friendly and caring. Anu and Katherine are wonderful! They engage with the children by doing educational activities like crafts and games. I am always very impressed.

We just had my son's 3rd birthday party here! It is such a fun place for all ages. We had kids from 1 years old to 12 years old and all had a blast! Staff was so great and had room set up for us before guests arrive. We were allowed to bring our own decorations 2 days prior to event which was very helpful. We will definitely be coming back to play or have future Birthday parties here!

We just had my son’s 6th birthday party here, and everyone had a blast! Philip the owner was so personable, friendly, and accommodating to my family and me. He allowed us to bring our things the day beforehand which made things much easier. The 3 party hosts were awesome. They decorated the room with what we brought, and they great with the kids! They led them through the activities and made sure they were all engaged. All the kids enjoyed and had so much fun! Even the older ones..our kids ranged from 5-13. The facility was clean, spacious, and filled with fun for our big party. We would definitely recommend Tumbles :)

I highly recommend having a birthday party here. We had our child’s 4th birthday at Tumbles with kids ages 7-2 and it was amazing for all. The facility is clean with plenty of space and varied activities for the kids. The staff was amazing - they set everything up, interacted with the kids and led the party the entire time. They cleaned up and had everything ready to go in the end. Easiest party as a parent and so much fun for kids.

We just had our son’s 3rd Birthday party here and everything was fantastic! We did the megazone party which was so fun for kids of all ages (we had 1-12yrs old there) and nicely coordinated play/food/cake time with the staff who were all helpful. Also can’t say enough good things about Philip- he is wonderful to work with, friendly, professional, and very accommodating. Can’t wait to back with the kids here!

Our child has recently participated in several Tumbles’ day camps as well as a Parent Night Out event. He loved them so much and he wanted to stay longer. Not only did he paint, draw and do all the fun gym activities, he constructed a bridge out of popsicle sticks. He also learned about volcanos and three forms of matter (solid, liquid and gas). You can imagine my surprise when he started this science discussion during bath time (he’s 4 years old). The new owners are fantastic and I feel completely comfortable leaving my son in their care. Their own children are sometimes at the facility and my son is always excited to play with them (and he consider them his friends). We’ve never left him with anyone besides family, so it’s wonderful to now have Tumbles as part of our village. We’re looking forward to the ever-expanding events and classes that are being added to the Tumbles’ calendar. Thank you again!

Alpha Fit Club Princeton is truly a standout gym. The workouts are always challenging and well-structured. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely care about helping you reach your fitness goals. What really sets this place apart is the community – everyone is so supportive and encouraging. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, Alpha Fit Club is a great place for your fitness goals.

I’ve heard it said that Alpha Fit is where the “strong girls” go. I would say that is true for everyone here as long as you view strength as more than just physical. Every day the workouts are different and challenging. You are digging deep to test your limits and will become more confident and resilient as your fitness improves. There are people of all ages and fitness goals. It is a very encouraging environment that builds camaraderie which is the best part as you push yourself to the next level. Plus, the coaches are great!

Thank you Mel! Today was my first trial session with Alpha Fitness and it was amazing! Facility was very clean and easy to locate. I am a beginner when it comes to circuit training but Mel eased me into each station before start and gave me the confidence needed to push through! I was motivated from the entrance when greeted by such welcoming staff , and all the way to the end when I got to ring the “first timer” bell and received high fives and encouragement from other gym participants. Can’t wait to join this team!

I just had the BEST small group HIIT session ever! The energy was electric, and the instructor was on fire—pushing us to our limits while giving personalized tips to make sure we nailed every move. The mix of strength and cardio was non-stop and seriously challenging, but I felt incredible afterwards. The small group vibe made it feel like a team effort, with everyone cheering each other on. If you’re looking for a high-energy, killer workout that leaves you feeling unstoppable, this class is a total game-changer!

Alpha Fit Studio rocks and couldn’t be happier with my experience! The circuit-style workouts are both challenging and fun, offering a perfect blend of strength training and high-intensity cardio. The trainers are incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, ensuring that each session is tailored to your fitness level. The community atmosphere is welcoming and motivating, making it easy to stay committed to my fitness goals. Plus, the location at Princeton Shopping Center is super convenient. Highly recommend Alpha Fit Studio for anyone looking to elevate their fitness journey!

Really good gym, well maintained, neat and clean. Good equipment to use. They have separate sections for cardio, strength training and stretching. Staff is polite and well behaved. Location is good, on the main road in Skillman.

It's small, but it has just everything you need to get a good workout. It's always clean, and the members are respectful of others, i.e., they wipe the equipment and return the weights to the rack after use. I love the signs posted around the main room with the free weights and machines (see photos). I only wish the TVs over the treadmills would work. The front desk staff are friendly, helpful, and always willing to change the music to my favorite --- 70's rock n roll 😉 The friendly factor of the front desk has improved dramatically since Clarinda has come on board as a manager. She is great! Irvin is also a great addition to the front desk staff. He always has a smile and a friendly greeting when I check in.😀

I love the non fluff gym. Though basic, it meets the needs of a serious workout. Though small, it has all the necessary equipment, which never gets too crowded. I have never waited for equipment. Friendly staff and clean environment and affordable.

Update after weeks going: it's still as clean as I saw it on the first day, which is a delight and already with that I'm sold in comparison to other gyms I've been to, including major chains. Karen is super helpful and nice. She is a star of the gym. Besides this, it's been great to see that whenever I go there is enough machines to do my workout. The few times there was another person, they were consious and shared the machine, taking turns between series and rests. So this has also been refreshing in comparison to other gyms where they appropriate machines (resting in them even), until they are done. The rooms they have for non-machine workouts have been always available as well to stretch (also great in comparison to other gyms, where sometimes there are so many classes, that you don't have where to stretch) Initial review: Clean, friendly and no hard annoying sales like in other gyms. Small but there is enough machines for the people going. I've never have had to wait.

Small low maintained gym, without enough ventilation for cold/flu season. Most equipments are broken. Adjusting tools requires professional training or help from front desk otherwise there are safety concerns. TVs never work. I don’t recommend this place.

I cant say enough about the therapist at my active core. I have had several things that needed to be treated over the last year, and I am always amazed at the Knowledge, particularly at the pelvic health clinic. The range of modalities that I find so “out of the box” for most therapists. I have been a Neuromuscular therapist for 35 years, I only recommend Activcore for PT. The other important comment I would like to say is, I have never seen an office where all of the people get along and LOVE the jobs they are doing. Thank you for offering great service to those, which I think is everyone who need it.

I've been to physical therapy so many times for so many injuries and have never really felt my pain was successfully addressed. But Tyler and Activcore are unique in that the therapy provided is entirely customized and individualized to me, and I am the only patient treated during my session. It wasn't just a cookie-cutter therapy for my pain. My pain isn't quite 100% resolved yet, but it is so much better! I would definitely recommend Tyler and Activcore! Thank you!

Dr. Ashley’s generosity in sharing her time, resources, and providing guidance meant more to me than I can express. It was incredibly reassuring to know that I had someone like her in my corner, offering such thoughtful and practical advice. Her expertise, compassion, and support are something I will never take for granted. Thanks for everything Ashley! You’ve made a real difference in my journey and I’m deeply appreciative.

ActivCore in Princeton is the best PT I have experienced in NJ. I have been working with Ashley Newton for a number of months, which has been fantastic. We mainly work on pelvic floor issues with a number of other therapies included that relate to what's going on with me. Ashley thinks outside the box and goes the extra mile to research and come up with effective treatments. I go twice a week and love going. I have also worked with Molly, Kristie & Becky, all of whom are knowledgeable, personable and take great initiatives. How fortunate am I? Very.

I have worked with Tyler for the last 5 weeks following receipt of a shot in my hip for bursitis. The Redcord suspension system seems to be an excellent way to get at a lot of muscles, both large and small, in a concentrated way, partly I believe because of the instability provided by the system. Tyler devoted his full attention to me for the full hour each session and he asked questions and listened. The pain which I had in my hip and knee has disappeared. Hope not to need PT for anything else but if I do, this is where I will come.

This is truly the most amazing workout. It is time efficient, great for my body with less wear and tear and all the benefits of a longer gym session and I look like a super hero in the suit! You have to come try this - it is the future of fitness and for every Body for real 💛

I’m going to preface this with I am not a fan of group fitness….. I reluctantly took a free introductory class at OHM Fitness Princeton as I was interested in the EMS technology. I was skeptical to say the least. Showed up, slipped snugly into the EMS suit and quite literally the future. Warmed up and began to feel the power of EMS and the suit. The class is only 25 minutes and the movements are inherently doable. I left the class feeling as if perhaps this was not challenging enough. Went back the next day and took another. Woke up on day 3 as if I had completed a rigorous workout at the gym. I’m sold. And all of this in 25 minutes. The facility is brand new and I love the ambiance. Friendly staff and engaged coaches. I may have found a group fitness studio that cured me of my aversion to group fitness! Big fan and highly recommend giving it a try. 2 classes and I was sold!

Great facility, 2 floor layout, equipment always functional, pleasant staff. Low stars due to corporate and GM not responding to request to have shaving cream added back to ladies locker room. 1 incident by children in June 2024 causes the members who pay several hundreds for this gym to suffer. All other locations (I visit 3) have all amenities unlike Princeton.

Where do I begin!! What a fantastic gym. Spending time here was like being on a resort. Every day is a mini vacation. The facility is beautiful. The staff is professional and helpful. I would like to take a minute to applaud some special staff members. First, Jaclyn and Vanessa in kids academy. They have such a tough job and make it look easy, with smiles on their faces. Second, Giana at the pool! She is friendly and welcoming and always greets us with a smile. Jenna the yoga instructor is so motivating and supportive- her energy is so positive that it makes me want to keep going when my body is saying stop. The pool manager- I can’t remember his name, amazing. And last, but not least, Chontay, she makes us smile every single time we purchase something at the Cafe. She is consistently happy and her friendliness is so welcome! She will make healthy suggestions and seems to know every member and makes us all feel special. Not sure how Lifetime does their hiring, but it should be a model for great staffing!

It's a good gym. But, if you charge 5 star prices, we expect a 5 star facility. The website is pretty inaccurate, especially the class descriptions and service hours. The photos are from a different gym. Outdoor hot tub is frequently closed. Probably wouldn't have spent $150 on the pool pass if I'd known how rarely I'd get to use it. It was closed half of last season. I was hoping it was only an issue last year, but this summer is just as bad. Very happy with the new squat racks! Still a little rough finding one during peak hours or when there are group classes, but I'm glad they listened and got new ones.

The best thing I ever did was sign up to this gym. It has everything that I need and more. I mostly signed up because I’m able to involve my 6 yr old son with me in the gym plus the pool while other gyms don’t allow kids at this time. Indoor/outdoor pools, saunas, jacuzzis, and so much more ! Very clean facility and staff is always on top of cleaning and exchanging towels, etc… absolutely love coming here because it’s truly my get away from reality and my son has so much fun here !

I’ve had opportunity to use this facility several times as a guest. While a beautiful building, in fact, one might think it’s an extension of Penn Medical across the street since it shares allot of the same interior design aspects. The club snack shop, and the hospital cafeteria are nearly identical. While there’s a five star look and feel, a deeper dive shows other. The locker rooms are often a mess. The floors are made of marble, and are very slippery in the shower and spa area, the spa area (sauna, steam) work very nicely, both have stadium lighting which is not relaxing, nor flattering. Unattended minors ( 10 and under) can be found in the jacuzzi, or malingering in the spa area and locker room. There’s a huge multicultural membership with different customs, habits and attitudes seem to present challenge to the staff. I’ve seen enough to dissuade a contract for myself. But I can see where this could be a lifestyle mecca for others.

If you’re looking for swimming, this is one of the worst managed swimming lessons. Individual lessons: My kid had individual session and each day a new trainer will take the lesson and didn’t even know what was thought in previous classes. They asked the kid what was thought in previous lessons and go by that. How would they expect a 7 year old to explain everything thought in previous lessons. Believe me, it was a session with five classes and each class was handled by a new trainer. Group session: Then I switched to group sessions. It’s even more pathetic. They cancel classes randomly but won’t have the common sense to inform us. We drive up there and then they will say it’s cancelled. For the cancelled classes, they will schedule the makeup classes on a time when kids can’t even go. They rescheduled couple of makeup class by 4 pm on a weekday and by that time kids wouldn’t even reach home from school. Instead of refunding us the money for cancelled class, they schedule it untime so that nobody will come anyway and now it’s on us that we didn’t attend. Honestly, it’s managed by people with no experience on how classes work and no knowledge of what their responsibilities are. It’s more like a scam, where classes are scheduled in a way we will be forced to miss it and it’s now on us because we didn’t attend the class. Shame on YMCA!

Great facility, kind staff members, lots to utilize. My only issue stems from the pool constantly being occupied by a swim team. Even at other YMCA’s they will at least close off a lane so family swim can last longer than an hour and a half on SUNDAYS? Weekends when families want to take their littles to swim. I guess I can understand the time slots being so taken up on weekdays by the student swimmers but it feels like a lack of care on your part when paying members don’t get to utilize the pool on the weekends for longer than an hour at least. I can’t tell you how many times my husband and I have wanted to come in to take our toddler swimming and of course, swim time is during his nap time or swim time is at a certain time we can’t go. Thankfully the Princeton community pool is now open but this issue is very disappointing in the winter when you just want to take your toddler swimming without being on a tight strict schedule with the shortest window of time.

I worked with Elise Tatum today when walked in looking for assistance with membership. I have been confused about signing up for the YMCA and what the benefits are for my family. Elise clarified everything for me and patiently answered all my questions. I’m excited to finally be a member of the YMCA and get my children rooted within this community!

The local Y has been providing services for single parents like myself for decades, I went to their sports camp as a child, my son continues to go to camps. They offer a lot of options. they also offer basketball and judo for the little ones. I asked that members of the community support this place as much as possible we need it. they have such a great and caring staff.

The Princeton YMCA is a welcoming community, and offers a variety of exercise options - classes for all levels of fitness, workout equipment, and a swimming pool, which offers lap swimming and classes for children, teens, and adults. My preferred activity is the exercise classes, and the teachers are great!

My kids' school gym, nice facility.