Retro Fitness

This gym is a disgrace. There are plates, ropes, dumbbells thrown all around the floor, you can barely walk in certain sections. It’s a mess. The machines are straight up on top of each other. You would be uncomfortably close to someone else if you were on any of the machines on the turf. You can’t even have a proper workout. This gym is way too small for the amount of machines they want to shove in here and way too small for it to be this unkept.

It's been a few years since I've done my last review, so I figured I'd update it. This gym has become a second home to me but it's not without faults. The morning front desk staff are always great and friendly. The community of early morning regulars is also amazing. They're incredibly motivating, and the camaraderie is pretty awesome. Whether I need a spotter, some workout advice, or just a chat, I can always count on them. The sense of belonging and shared fitness goals here is truly special. However, there are a couple of areas where I think this Retro could improve. First, the absence of a hack squat machine is a noticeable and inexcusable gap, especially when comparing it to other gyms on Staten Island. Adding one would be a significant improvement. I've been to about 5 other gyms on Staten Island in the past few years, and ALL of them have a hack squat machine, aside from this gym. Please get one as soon as possible. It's an essential gym machine. Additionally, the middle greenspace area tends to get overcrowded with random equipment, making it challenging for multiple people to use it effectively. A bit of reorganization in this space could make it more versatile and appealing. On a somewhat frustrating note that's not the gym's fault, some members still don't re-rack their weights. This is a simple act of respect for the gym and fellow members, and I hope more people will take this to heart. I've also had to come during lunch hours and the gym becomes extremely crowded and sometimes the younger kids that come at that time spend their workout time texting rather than actually doing their workout and end up hogging gym equipment. Again, have more respect for fellow gym members. They offer daily classes throughout the week, but you need to follow their social media accounts or check out the signs within the gym to see what and when. This Retro has a lot going for it, with friendly morning staff, a motivating morning community, and good equipment maintenance. Some room for improvement exists, particularly in adding a hack squat machine and reorganizing the middle greenspace. This Retro has become more than just a gym for me; it's a place I look forward to visiting every day.

As sign for membership never been told for annual fee. I even as front desk twice. Until today, they just charge me for 61dollar more money for not even sign out for a year! So, bad cancellations take time. This is real bad gym I ever been! Also, this third party store! Which it is not really main store! Do not ever go again. Even I live around the neighborhood! Also, tell my neighbors about this gym! Really bad!

After tha they closed the location in Hyland blvd , I started going to this location , and I never seen a gym as dirty as this one , is sad how people just want to make money and expent $0 for maintenance. ,by the way is always over crowded .

Really bad, it is third party, can not called retro fitness store to solve the problem, cancelled membership takes a long time, without notifying extra annual fee was behind after 45 days. Just tell my friend and family, Never going membership at retro fitness. I am so regretting not reading the comment on the GOOGLE. Please really take consider this store!!! So bad! Hope all my neighbors can have a better gym to work on.