The Gym Ithaca

This is seriously the best gym I’ve ever been to. Always clean, stocked, and they have pretty much every machine you could need (and are always adding more). Incredible value for the price.

I joined this gym because the Cornell gyms are too small, overcrowded, and have inconvenient hours. After I joined, a couple of my friends joined too. This gym has everything we need, and we rarely have to wait for machines or free weights. The environment is great—most people clean up after using the equipment, and the staff are incredibly kind and responsible. I feel lucky to have such a well-maintained gym in a small town, owned by people who genuinely care!

I am so happy to have found such a nice gym in a small town. The variety of equipment is fantastic, the place is clean, and the owners, staff, and members are all very friendly. Way better than any Planet Fitness or Crunch I've ever seen.

Been a member for 3 years, leaving town for a different city but this gym has been great for the entire time. They’ve been consistently improving the space and equipment selection over that time and it’s turned into a really solid gym. People are friendly, staff is great, and it isn’t too crowded unless you go at the worst times. Hoping to find something this good in my next location!

This review is long overdue. I think it is important to understand that becoming fit or staying fit involves more than a clean, well-equipped space. Working out at home, for most people, just doesn't cut it because you're not surrounded by the energy and experience of other people… Believe me, this is a real thing. Not only is The Gym at Easthill Plaza the best equipped gym in the area (by a huge margin) and most certainly home to the largest community of friendly and fit people (and trainers), it is also open 24/7, is super affordable and clean. i know that running a business can be a very difficult task, but owners Lara and Keane make it look like a breeze… This place is amazing. I've been training for more than four decades. I have lived everywhere and have belonged to dozens of gyms and fitness clubs over the years. I can tell you from personal experience that the big-box wannabe gyms, just don't cut it, no matter how shiny they appear to be, and no matter what type of marketing glitz they employ. They're not for me, not for anyone that's serious about training that I have ever met, not long-term, and not when you're looking to be fit for the rest of your life. Drop by East Hill, or call to see their smaller sister-gym across from Ithaca College and say hi, and you'll see what I mean. Thank you for your hard work and hospitality over years, guys. You're the best!