Best Gyms with Cardio Machines near New-york, New-york

My wife works in the university and we wanted to go to the gym together, so she bought the membership for a year. Today I decided to try only one day’s membership and we went together there. But outside the gym they can’t allow me to pass inside, so I am too upset because we wanted to go there only together. My wife also doesn’t have motivation to go there without me. I tried to get the refund but it was unsuccessful, the support can’t help us. It’s not fair to not have information about it on their site. She bought the membership only because we wanted to go there together and it is possibility to buy membership for spouse but no information about the prohibition to go inside the gym for people like me. I lost money for the day membership and my wife for the whole year because she definitely won’t go there without me. Why don’t post information about it on the site? What should she do, go to another gym with me and pay for another annul membership again? I am really upset that support unable to refund my money that I lost today. I paid for the service that I didn’t get, it’s stealing my money!

Dodge Physical Fitness Center is one of the best place for recreation in Columbia University campus. Unfortunately it's overcrowded. It's a well equipped gym, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton and Swimming pool. It's free for students and to access some of the services or gym trainer, it'll require basic registration fee. It's an underground fitness center that's spacious and clean. Dodge Fitness Center is only open to registered Columbia University, Barnard College and Teachers College students and faculty and staff.

Do better, columbia. How about we spend some money on the gym, which is ostensibly for improving students' health and well-being, instead of gentrifying harlem?! Not renovating dodge is one thing. The real show of stinginess by CU is the fact that students have to pay to lock their stuff into lockers. I am not able to bring my own lock; the majority of CU's lockers are inaccessible because we need to pay the towel + locker fee to even open them. The only low-cost/free option is the small number of 12 inch box lockers that barely fit a backpack, and for those, your option is to 1) pay per use to lock the locker, or 2) risk getting your stuff stolen. Can CU either allow students free access to the locks and lockers, or let us bring our own locks?

Considering all the money the school has, you'd think they could afford a better athletic center. I went here for a swim test and was terribly lost in the labyrinthine lower floors of the structure. Columbia deserves better.

I thought people were exaggerating when they said avoid Dodge at all costs. They weren’t, This is the absolute worst gym in my life. The equipment to people ratio is absolutely insane. If it’s not an elliptical or treadmill, there is like one of each workout machine which always has a line of people waiting to get on the machines. To give you an idea of just how little equipment there is, there are like five floor mats and weight benches for the entire gym. Mind you, this school has thousands of students. It makes no sense The layout is also horrendous. You have to squeeze past people doing their workouts because they reserved such a small space for workout equipment and it’s always packed. The fact that there are three different floors, albeit each with tiny workout sections, tells you how wild this layout it. Whoever designed the place should really think about how poor a job they did. I don’t understand where the money is going because it’s definitely not here. I have to wonder is physical and mental health important to the admin if this is how they treat their students? Do better.

BEWARE OF THIEVES IN THE LOCKER ROOM. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR SHOES OR SOCKS ON THE LOCKER FLOOR. YES I HAVE LOST THEM. Equinox E85 has been a fantastic gym experience for me. The variety of classes, especially under the stunning glass ceiling, is amazing. The cycling and yoga studios are decent, though the noise from weights being dropped upstairs during yoga can be a bit distracting. So I would prefer other quiter yoga studios. It would also be great if JuicePress made fresh smoothies on site. Despite these minor issues, I genuinely love working out here and appreciate the excellent facilities and classes offered. Equinox has truly enhanced my fitness.

The thing I like best about this gym is the yoga studio and how clean it is. The yoga studio feels private and very large. Some members get upset abt the weights dropping on the floor above us but it doesn’t bother me so much. There are a lot of stairs in this gym and the layout can be confusing but they have tons of cardio machines, weights and equipment and spacious mat area for stretching. I do get confused and get lost but it’s a beautiful space to be lost in.

I've truly enjoyed coming to this gym over the last 1.5 years. It's very clean, it has all of the right equipment including a straight pull up bar and more importantly space which allows me to work on handstands. I find staff and trainers to be very friendly, front desk always welcoming and smily, and management to be very understanding and responsive. I'm not sure where all the negative reviews came from, but speaking from my personal experience I have nothing but great things to say about this gym.

I'm really disappointed with the Equinox on E 85th St—it's by far the worst location I’ve been to. The women’s steam room never goes above 40 degrees, which is basically useless. I’ve asked management multiple times to fix it, but nothing ever gets done. It feels like no one is listening, yet I’m still paying for amenities I can’t even use. Some of the instructors do the exact same workouts every week. The whole point of taking classes is to try something different, but it feels unoriginal and lazy when they just repeat the same routines. For what they charge, you'd expect more variety and effort. And don’t get me started on the showers—they’re tiny and uncomfortable. For the price they charge, this place doesn’t live up to the hype. Definitely not worth the money. Equinox E 85th is the worst location I’ve been to.

I deeply regret ever signing a contract with Equinox. Their business practices are deceptive, and I’ve been trying to cancel my membership for over three weeks with no success. The customer service team is unhelpful and unresponsive, making the process extremely frustrating. I highly recommend avoiding this gym at all costs.

Reluctant being a member here - they can be rude and unhelpful. Sometimes they’ll clean the showers during peak hours so I have to wait 15-20 minutes to use it. Today they had 0 towels and didn’t send an email notice or mention as you walk in. I didn’t have time to go home and shower so I was forced to air dry and couldn’t use the steam room either. They also didn’t even apologize for the inconvenience. If you’re paying $100+ you expect common decency and to get basic needs met.

I got a free day pass to use the gym from an ad for Crunch Gym 81st street and decided to check it out the next day. When I arrived, a rude guy at the front desk without looking at me (he was just using his phone all the time) told me I should have scheduled a date to use the pass—something that was never mentioned when I received the email confirming my day pass I scheduled a time to use my free day pass with the manager at Crunch Gym. After arriving and waiting a few minutes for him to check my ID, I was told I still couldn’t work out. Instead, they spent the entire time trying to sell me a membership, insisting that I had to sign up if I wanted to use the facilities. I explained that we wanted to work out first, as I was doing a gym tour to decide which gym to join. He said that I have been there before couple months ago with a friend and he couldn’t allowed me to work out. Ok so what’s the purpose of a free day pass? This completely defeats the idea of trying the gym before committing and feels like a scam. Because while I’ve visited (more than 7 months ago) I’ve never used a free day pass—nor has my sister, who hasn’t been to the gym at all. Thankfully, one friendly front desk employee offered me a discount on a day pass and allowed my sister to use her free pass. I was genuinely interested in trying the gym before committing, but the experience left me feeling misled and frustrated. Be cautious of their advertising—it’s just a sales tactic.

I love group classes, I think it's time to update the mats for training. And the most important point, why is it so difficult to separate the area for yoga, it is impossible to concentrate because you can hear the music (loudly) from the gym. Put a glass door there, not glass, anything. It really prevents you from enjoying the training with good trainers.

The gym can get a bit crowded, but that’s to be expected. The trainers are really helpful, and the new front desk guy with the Jamaican accent is super friendly and good-looking. I believe his name is Adrian.

Had an amazing workout while in town, the front desk staff were really accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend the gym if you are looking to kick start your fitness journey.

A little outdated but decent lifting equipment. Swimming pool, basketball court, sauna e group classes make it worth the price. Bring your own yoga mat and towel!

Really love this Y. We’ve been coming here for 3 years now. Our child has been in the swim program and progressed from fearful to swimming on her own. Instructor are very efficient. They have the children progressing through all the skills and constantly moving. The swimming instructors are also very patient and kind. The Open Houses are good fun and all the staff are really wonderful.

DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT JOIN THIS YMCA location. Ghetto! Ghetto! Ghetto! Steam room is always out of service. The pool lift is never working. Locker room #nasty homeless people hanging out in front.. The customer service is horrible. I wish I’ve chosen a different location. Corporate should make this location a homeless shelter. Ugh 😣 thank me later

I am only posting on the fitness area. I love the facility and the vibe. Weightroom is a bit cramped but people make it work. It’s in an awesome, historic part of Harlem.

Great stay with friendly staff. The rooms are small, but the bunk beds were neat and the room was clean. There are shared bathrooms, but those are clean as well. The key cards, however, worked whenever they wanted to, so that may be something that can be addressed. Otherwise great stay!

This location is TRASH! It’s a good day & find yourself lucky if the equipment works. No space to workout inside because they have been working or a warped floor for 2 years maybe. Ask McDonald’s for a McFlurry for 2 weeks straight to understand my experience with THIS gym location. I’ll add photos later this week.

No way this place has real 5 star reviews. Floor has been broken for 10 months, half the treadmills are broke, its 85 in the summer upstairs and currently 55 upstairs because its winter. They do absolutely everything they can to make you not want to be here as per the well known business model.

The temperature in this gym is unbearably hot, especially on the 2nd floor where all the cardio machines are. I spoke to front desk and Management doesn't do anything about it. Also, there are no gym wipes to wipe down equipment, just rolls of brown paper towels and "disinfecting spray" you're supposed to carry and bring back to every machine before and after use. Extremely inconvenient but very easy fixes that could make clients happy if addressed.

I have been going here for a few weeks now and have been enjoying my experience! I can't really speak about the weights since I just enjoy cardio, but I have NEVER had trouble finding a machine - no matter what time of day. There are more than enough cardio machines. Everything is clean and there are very few broken machines. There has always been enough paper towels/cleaning liquid. I wish they would install a proper water bottle filling machine, but still appreciate the water fountains that they currently have for filling up bottles. Overall, a great gym experience for a great price.

Have been coming to this location for 8+ years and today I was about to go to the treadmills and was not surprised that I saw someone with a dog on the treadmill, that’s the world we live in, where people only think about their wants and needs, my surprise was that when I went to ask the front desk staff about this dog being allowed inside the gym, someone else was already addressing this matter with the employee who did absolutely nothing but say that it’s New York City’s Law to allow what he called service dogs, I also have the right to workout in a not just judgement free zone but a pet free zone as well. Not everyone wants or can be around four legged animals, the two legged ones are inevitable. Very disappointing.

The owner truly doesn’t care for his clients. One of the elevator hasn’t been functioning for over a month and the door is locked which I think is a fire hazard because staff say the owner keeps the keys. With 1 elevator that is working they only allow 4 people in when the limit is 2,500 pounds, making us wait for over 10 mins to get in once the gym opens.. let me not mention the issues the gym has. An area has been having water issues for months, another area leaks whenever it rains! Owner truly doesn’t care! Go elsewhere. Do better! Giving it a few more weeks if not to planet fitness I go.. UPDATE 8/19/24: 1 elevator is still out of service . A handful of machines are out of services. Officially canceling my membership and going to PF.

- Always packed and weights will be scattered all over the place while the employees chitchat at the front desk. - The stairmasters (3 out of 5) have been broken for over a month and a half (if not longer) as of today. - They don’t have enough barbells for the number of squat racks and benches. How’s that even possible for a gym that stays this busy? - There’s been a leak or something going on with the men’s bathroom since last year and still to update or progress. Currently the issue has made one of the squat racks unusable as well as the ability to shower! Honestly, if there’s was any other gym in the area that wasn’t PF, I would ditch this place ASAP. I reached out to support for an update and of course the provided the most non-answer ever.

Worst gym I’ve ever had. Place is always packed making it take double the time to get the workout you want. Things break all the time and it takes forever to get it fixed. One of their elevators was out for months and if you go in the morning you have to wait to get in because there’s a line of people waiting to go upstairs. Machines are not fixed quickly either. Three of their stair machines have been out for weeks. Would have left months ago had I not been locked in a contract

Been going here for a year on and off when I’m in the area. Place is proof that you get what you pay for. This gym is always crowded. And lately more and more of their equipment is broken. The owner is either not bothering to reinvest in this place or he is not paying attention. There is a limited amount of cable machine attachments. Certainly not enough for every machine. I’ll jump on one of the cable machines as soon as it becomes available and then I’ll have to let it go because I’ll walk the entire room and can’t find it even one extra hand grip attachment. Also long wait times to get on machines because everybody’s busy on their phones or setting up tripods so they can record themselves. A Work out that should take me one hour end up taking me two hours.

If there were negative stars, I would use them. This company seems just as shady as any of the other conglomerates. They take advantage of the people who are barely getting by, while at the same time filing for bankruptcy. I lost my job last month and have been trying to have this bill cancelled (to avoid fees and debt) and they continue to tell me the same thing. It seems so unfair that they are unwilling to cancel my membership without penalty while simultaneously making the world known that THEY ARE FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY and selling their brand. This is one prime example of how the system screws the little man. I literally only used their premises twice in a 6 month period. Please find another place to exercise and get healthy!!! This company seems just like any other capitalist pig, who can care less about their customers. Never again.

can’t speak for every PF, but here Staff does their job well, and anything slowing them down (that one frozen TV, broken cardio machines) isn’t staffs fault. I always see them cleaning and maintaining things. Been here for 1.5 years or so and have had no negative experiences aside from a fellow patron maybe sitting on a machine for too long (which is just a thing in itself, haha)

I like it because it has a very good space for everyone to move around and it has changed my life a lot. Thank you for being a member of yours. I feel very proud of my body thanks to that gym.

I’m here almost everyday and am shocked how no one seems to pay any attention to the treadmills that aren’t working. It’s been weeks and more than 15 of them are not functioning, this has been the case for weeks. Not sure if it’s management or if management isn’t getting support from the corporate folks but something needs to be done, don’t be surprised if revenue goes down if this continues without a solution. Not to mention that some that do work are unstable and not leveled, causing the user to be unbalanced and potentially fall (an avoidable liability).

1. Very spacious and a wide variety of machines. 2. I'm able to get a good workout in on a time crunch. 3. The hours are flexible. 4. The staff is friendly and welcoming. 5. The gym is very clean.

My biggest complaint and the complaint of many others who’ve iv encountered in this gym is the use of the smith machines for training at this location. There are individuals who take it upon themselves to train others using all of the smith machines for HOURS. It is inconvenient to others and inconsiderate of our time. In the past I have had to wait 1 hour for 1 singular smith machine which people were lined up for because the other 3 were being used by a rotation of individuals being trained. I let the front desk know and they told me they understood but couldn’t do anything… isn’t this against the PF policy? I don’t understand.

I was a member of the Planet Fitness on 117th Street for a year. Unfortunately, there isn't a Planet Fitness close to my home now, so I had to join Blink Fitness on 116th Street. I'm writing this review to help others make an informed choice between gyms. Planet Fitness stands out for several reasons. First, they have an abundance of machines, so you never have to wait for your turn. There's always equipment available, which makes working out more convenient. The staff at Planet Fitness are exceptionally friendly, always greeting you with a warm smile. Additionally, the gym is consistently clean and well-maintained. I want to especially thank the staff at Planet Fitness for making my experience there so positive. Their friendliness and professionalism made every visit enjoyable In my experience, Planet Fitness is a much better option than Blink Fitness.

The best Gym ever The Staff its Very Respectful and Helpful respect 👐 I have 2 months Now when i enter the gym i feel like im in home

It’s cheap, yes. It’s also clean. And the staff really is nice and friendly. It’s also dangerously hot. (Hi, Planet Fitness, I am sure you’ll respond below that I can communicate my concerns to your friendly staff, as you’ve told dozens of other people commenting; maybe save yourself the time and address the problem instead). I’ve been coming here for nine months: anytime from 6am, to 10am, to 4pm, to 8pm. Invariably, the weight lifting section will be packed. In nine months of coming five times per week, I’ve been able to use one of the three Smith machines *at most* six times. Not to mention that one of them has been out of service for one week now. If you’re a weight lifter, this gym is simply not for you. (Weights only go up to 75lbs too, by the way, and you’ll be lucky if even those are not missing). The gym has 40 ellipticals and 42 treadmills. Not once have I seen even a third of them being used. Meanwhile, 70% of the patrons are packed into the corner where the weight lifting equipment is kept. I can’t wait for there to be more gym options in the neighborhood.

Great location but for a black card membership it’s not worth the price. Hydrobed has not been working for months, turns on then off and the wait for one of the two massage chairs takes forever. Please fix these issues because it’s not worth the black card membership without the amenities

I'd been going to this location for a while and really enjoyed myself. That was until one day they cut my lock off a locker. They have a rule that you can't leave your stuff in a locker overnight, which I understand. However, they are supposed to put your belongings in the front for you to retrieve them. When I asked the front desk staff about my gym bag I got a slew of different answers of what could of happened to my stuff. "Another member could have taken it", "If it's not up here then we don't have it", etc. The manager wasn't very cooperative at all. She said she could pull tapes to see who cut off the locks that night, but couldn't give me any information of what she found. Lol does that make sense?! One of staff actually said she DID see my bag at the front desk, but now it wasn't there. Conclusion being one of the other staff members stole my gym bag. Makes sense because it's a bunch of kids who there. They closed down the target because of the same theft. Not mad, just disappointed. The staff is really that downbad that they steal from members.

Best gym in the city! Great price for all of the amenities and an amazing loving staff.

I chose this gym because it’s a gym, a pool, a spa and a rock climbing facility in one! If you enjoy all these things it will save you so much money! The classes are great almost all included aside from some special ones. The rock climbing equipment is provided including shoes. I use the pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna to encourage myself to go to the gym more regularly. It’s a great motivator for me to treat myself with a spa day after a workout. They also clean the locker rooms and spa areas multiple times a day. You can pay a little extra to get a towel and a permanent locker.

I was a member at this gym and was harassed by the old ladies there. I was told by multiple Spanish speaking employees different information about the sauna and steam room policy. One told me I can’t wear this and the other told me I couldn’t wear that. It seemed the team was not unified on the policy and the Spanish speaking employees did not know how to approach guests about accusations made by members. The moment someone complains they would just believe the accuser without investigating to see if it were true or not. These memberships are not cheap so if they want to keep customers, they should respect and value each guest equally. Members were also accusing me of wearing shoes in the steam room when I wasn’t even wearing shoes. It affected my experience and I felt unwelcomed as a member. They need to loosen up and be accepting of people’s differences and this culture of bullying by miserable naked old ladies in the sauna and steam room needs to stop. They also need to improve their cleaning habits because despite my complaints, I still saw the same dirt stains in the showers. I cancelled my membership and joined the Blink fitness by my home. They don’t have a sauna or steam room but at least I am not being harassed and I’m saving a lot more money! At the end of the day it’s a nice gym for what it offers and it’s at a nice location but it has its challenges, especially on the woman’s side.

Very disappointed by customer service. I had sent an email which was not answered regarding ending membership, for only a couple of days gap essentially asking to have a month off since I was not using the gym after travelling abroad for over two months. They sent the bill immediately to collection and I received no emails notifying me of this. I had to call them repeatedly to get this fixed and received no apologies after over a year with this gym. Echo the experience of other people re quality of gym and diversity of things to do vs. price, but expecting better from customer service here.

I've been part of this club for a few years. I really enjoy it there. The people at the front desk are really friendly and nice. I love the vibe, especially the big pool where there's always enough room. The jacuzzis are big and relaxing too. It's a great place for me to work out. The club's location in HK is awesome, it's my favorite part of the city.🏙️

"I appreciate the welcoming atmosphere at Planet Fitness Manhattan (Dyckman St.). The staff is friendly and always willing to help, which makes me feel comfortable as I work out. The variety of equipment available allows me to diversify my workouts, and I love the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities. Additionally, the 24/7 access is a huge plus, as it fits well with my schedule. Overall, it’s a great place to focus on my fitness goals!"

You will never be able to get a proper workout in. There are only four smith machines, which are in constant use. Nobody re-racks the weights, or puts dumbells back making it impossible to find the correct weights. Many people have the same complaints but nothing has been done to fix these issues. Roaches in the water fountain

I love the friendly staff, clean work out areas and quiet early mornings to work out. I just have one minor complaint. Once a machine is temporarily out of service, it is for a long time. I hope that changes soon.

The best and most friendliest staff ever is at the 225th St location in Riverdale; especially noteworthy for their kindness, professionalism and coolness are Loretta and Edward. The night shift at The PF on Dyckman, Jimmy and Luis are super cool, engaging and run a tight ship as well. This facility is immaculate thanks to Joseph Bruno and Luis et all.

the place is small and there is a great flow of people. the employees literally ignore you, they make their life !!! There are not many teams, therefore you have to wait. the cardio area is acceptable and there are almost no mirrors and the elevator sounds weird.

After 22 years as a loyal Equinox member, I have cancelled my membership. Other than hearing that the recent price increase now had my membership over $300 per month, the General Manager gave me less than 2 minutes of her time and never asked me to sit down and discuss my extensive Equinox history. Her lack of interest as to additional reasons a longtime member like myself was cancelling my membership confirmed that my decision to leave was the right one.

It closes at 8PM on Fridays… i try to wrap up workout around 7:30. While shower and changing clothes, at 8PM they turn off the locker room lights. What the hell. I am naked and wiping water. I try to understand that they want customers disappear at 8PM sharp. But cut off the light in the locker room? Can they find another better educated way to ask?? On top of that, the cleaning guy in the locker room keep chasing after me to go out since 7:50PM… what is it? I do not want to mention about it but I freaking paying more than $300 per month for this service… Other than that Facilities newly renovated. Price overpriced compared to the service I receive. Clean environment. Very tiny shower booth. Staff some okay some not

While we were working out my friend’s experience at Equinox on 63rd and Lexington was nothing short of appalling. During a workout, a maintenance worker unplugged the machine she was using without warning, which caused her to fall off and injure herself. Cleaning practices also appear haphazard, raising safety concerns. Customer service here is dismissive at best; rather than addressing issues, staff often act irritated when asked for help. This location's reputation for a “premium experience” feels far from the reality. Horrible, just horrible.

Irresponsible management. Arbitrarily closes the gym 3 hours early on Dec 8 at 5pm for a staff holiday party with no notice in email or app. App still displays today’s hours as 7am-8pm. $6 wasted taking the subway.

I slipped and fell on a wet floor leading into the men's locker room. A worker had been cleaning the floor, which was slippery from water and soap. He was around the corner and not visible from where I slipped. When he saw that I fell, he merely pointed to the "Wet Floor" sign (which also was not visible from where I was walking), turned away and continued cleaning. He showed no concern and did not ask whether I was ok. (Other members have posted complaints about how nasty the locker room attendants in this club are). I communicated what happened to an assistant manager, who assured me I would hear from the manager the next day. I also communicated to her that the walls in the pool area are often crawling with bugs, which other members have also noticed. I used to give the club 5-star reviews but now I question what value Equinox provides for the $300 a month membership fee they charge.

Membership advisor in this location is rude and arrogant. The advisor Christine is rude and impatient, it cuts you when you trying to explain the process and rush you to hung up the phone without any interest in solving problem. I’m a little disappointed cuz the advisors at other locations are friendly and willing to help.

The Rockefeller centre is really cool. So much to do there. The top of the rock is very nice with friendly staff. 3 levels of viewing. The 80th, 86th and 102 floors. Being able to walk outside is nice and you get a 360 degree view of Manhattan.

Overall, Equinox attends to a certain clientele who appreciates loud, noisy techno/rap music and a "trendy" atmosphere. It is more about "see and bee seen"" than about the level os attention dedicated to patrons by staff. I definitely decided never to go there again after the blasé receptionist with a "I-could-not-care-less-attitude" told me that a DAILY pass to use the gym for about an hour would cost US$ 75. Are you guys crazy? Or are you extremely selective about avoiding daily customers by charging an unreal exorbitant fee? I did not feel welcome and I do not recommend it.

Nice gym , pretty big too Sauna is good as well and steam but they always change the lights it supposed to be a relaxing time for members now it they put this huge “concert” lights even if you close your eyes you still have this brightness in your eyes … besides that all ok

One of my favorite locations. I go early and it’s never too packed. I noticed so many equinox gyms don’t have much natural light so it’s nice to be in a place with lots of windows. The showers and steam rooms are very spacious, and there’s a food court, too! No tik tokers in there, either so it’s good to be in a room with serious lifters.