Retro Fitness

Had to update my review… The women’s locker room is not cleaned thoroughly. I stopped taking showers there because I have seen the same stain in the shower for over a month. Gross and unacceptable. Period.
And even after the owner’s response same stains, same dirty carpet at 8am.

Visited Retro today and received exceptional guest service from Michael and Corven. I didn’t realize how late it was when I came in on Saturday. I got there for 8 pm and they closed for 8 pm. Both guys were extremely nice allowed me to workout for a bit extra whiled they closed out. They were not rushing me, but allowed me to get that extra couple of reps in. I’ve been to gyms where when its closing time they are yelling at the top of their lungs asking you to leave. Since coming here I always feel welcomed and is treated with exceptional guest service. I recommended my best friend and husband to join this gym as well. :-). Also the classes are extremely fun and a great workout and the machines are very high tech and well worth it.
Ps: I have been a member of Blink and Planet Fitness and this one exceeds both!

After Planet Fitness deleted my review (which I’m sure did not violate any guidelines), I decided that since moving to my new apartment, I needed a new gym!
Now while PF is full of purple machines, Retro Fitness has machines which are red and yellow. Now, both colors are nauseating to look at. I do prefer this gym to PF because of the equipment available, the closer proximity to my house (yes there’s a PF right next to RF but it is better), there are classes available to use and there’s a smoothie bar.
Now, when I signed up last month, I was told to go to the computer to sign up, as there was a promotion going on. I was told that in order for me to have access to the classes, I would need to sign up for the VIP membership. I did so. They classes available are Yoga, Abs, Booty and so on. I was also told that if I did want to cancel my membership, I’d have to pay off the rest of the membership until there’s no balance due. I don’t particularly like that feature about the membership but if I had to cancel, I like the fact that I’m aware of the cancellation process and that there are no hidden clauses in the contract.
The gym itself is not very big. There’s a lot more space in PF compared to here. The locker rooms are very small, the bathrooms are very dirty and the toilet flushes very loudly. The gym is pretty clean and there are protein shakes that start at about $ 7. The availability of the equipment is up for debate because depending on the time of day, the entire gym is packed.
You’re able to box in here, there are kettle bells, there are medicine and exercise balls, there are ropes, there’s a scale, a room for your children to stay in, a plethora of different types of equipment that I absolutely love.
I do think that this gym has a lot of good qualities. I do think that it’d be better if it was much bigger in space, but other than that I do think I’d stick with the four stars for now.

I visited this gym today with the intention of joining but my first impression with an employee changed my mind. On arriving there was no one at the front desk, I patiently waited and a young woman came. I told her I have a guest pass, she pointed to some tabs set up to the right of the entrance and told me, «go over there and sign up.» According to the website all I had to do was show the guest pass and a valid ID, but ok. I went over to fill out the sign in and the first REQUIRED field was to choose who gave you a tour, I filled out the other info first then went back to her and asked about the tour and she said to just put Javon… ok. I went back to her, gave her my name and all the while she came off as being disgruntled or as if she was tired and didn’t want to be there. Without warning or notice she raised a camera to take a pic of me while I was unlocking my phone, because I wanted to have the guest pass ready just in case she still asked to see it, silly me right? Then that was it! It would have been nice to at least be given a tour of the place, but I walked around before my workout to scope out were everything was.
The equipment on the other hand is solid, the only con is that they have just one squat rack. The colours aren’t my preference but they aren’t hideous either and the place is clean enough.

While Retro has nice facilities, their cancellation policy is horrid. Just look on consumer affairs to see countless stories. They tell you that you will pay month by month, but it is actually a binding annual contract. I started at the gym after having a miscarriage at 6 months, to lose some post partum weight, after a few months we became pregnant again. This time I am high risk and of course nervous, so won’t be going to the gym. Even after explaining my circumstances, they still had me jump through hoops, and get a written letter from my doctor. Even once providing that, I got a call that this is still not enough! They want certain words and stamps on the letter. Where is the humanity and customer service??? If this is how customers are treated, they do not deserve our business. Shame on you retro.

Do yourself a favor and Google RETRO FITNESS Cancellation and see how many people (I’m talking thousands) have had despicable issues with trying to cancel this gym. They are crooks and robbers and and I am about ready to take legal action on them. I started Retro Church Avenue around March of 2015. The problem is not with the gym. It is a great place to work out and the times I went was not all that busy. However I lost my job and to cut expenses I tried to cancel my membership. They said I could not. I said fine because I understood I was under a contract. They gave me the option to pay off the rest of my contract in one shot and then it would be cancelled and I said great so I did. I was not charged for a while but then I saw a charge in september after I had already paid my entire contract off. I tried calling and they said the manager was not there. i tried calling ABC financial and they were unbelievably rude. They have continued to charge me every month and I will have to go into them to find out whats wrong.

I decided to write a new review because my last one didn’t give the gym justice. Hands down this specific retro fitness is the best gym around. Also the cleanest. The layout of the gym is easy to use. The theatre is awesome. And the staff is the friendliest. They remember members by their names and are enthusiastic to work there. As a result of the awesomeness… :(the gym gets busy. And I wish they were open until 9 on Saturday and Sunday so I can workout after work. I also highly recommend using their frisbee services. The staff are educated and really show you how to workout properly. The classes are energetic and great way to mix up-​your workouts. If you haven’t been to retro church ave u need to stop by and get a tour.

I have been a member for a month at the Retro location on Church Ave and I must say the team is awesome. They are very helpful friendly and always smiling and willing to answer any question you may have. I also got a personal trainer Jasmine she is great always smiling and helps motivate you to keep working hard and with her help I lost 4lbs in 3wks. As for the aerobics classes like Kick abs with Claude is amazing he is always upbeat and kind and makes sure you work out those Abs. Major Kudos to the other instructors also. Great team at Church Ave Retro. LETS GO RETRO !!!

Great Gym for the area. Tons of equipment, great classes with good instructors, knowledgable trainers, and a friendly staff. Check it out!!!

I normally go to another retro fitness but when I’m in the area and need a quick work out this is where I go.
This retro fitness is pretty.

I am so glad I joined Retro Fitness!!! I used to go to the ballys on Tilden (now 24 hour fitness) and I honestly had to leave! My last straw was getting sick after the moldy sweaty smell of the gym almost had me doubling over on the treadmill.
I came to Retro and got a cheaper rate than I had at 24 hour fitness. This however wasn’t my motivation for joining the gym. It’s clean! The first thing I do when I walk in is take in a big deep breath! The machines here are well organized. You will always find what you need. They have multiple free weights. The cardio machines here are all equipped with televisions.
More features include a smoothie bar, special classes including cycling and yoga. The best and most unique feature is the cardio cinema! You heard me right just like a movie theatre except instead of seats and popcorn there’s treadmills and elliptical machines! They play different movies everyday. I never knew how much hard cardio was without the latest movie playing to keep my attention off of the fact that cardio sucks. Just playing but it’s a big help!
I’ve been a member for the past 3 months and I am so happy I made the switch to Go Retro! I’ll never go to another gym. This one is my home and the cardio cinema is my bedroom. Check it out for yourself, your body will thank you.

I love my gym! I hesitate to write a review only because that means more people will come lol. I was a member at blink but planned to sign up here once they opened. Blink was ok but I grew frustrated. as blink grew with members it became packed during the times I usually worked out. Usually evening time around 830−10pm. After multiple days of having to do cardio because all the weights were in use, no exaggeration, literally every machine was in use, i had enough of blink!
I joined retro for all the reasons I left blink. Space, options, classes, better hours, more equipment, more weights and being able to get a workout in even when it’s packed because there is space! I’m not a class girl but I like having the option if I want to switch things up. I don’t have kids but they have childcare, one day I’ll make use of that lol. The cardio theatre has made me fall in love with cardio! They have a bar where they make shakes but I haven’t tried it so can’t say if they’re tasty or not. There are wipes throughout the gym & as far as i can see most members wipe the machines down.
Plenty of weights, plenty of machines, they have a trx which I love also. There’s also a boxing area. My only gripe would be to add more classes after 8 or even have 1 class at 9 maybe? Weekend schedule probably wouldn’t hurt to add more classes also. The staff is great, gym is always clean & the members as well have a great vibe. I really love my gym, it’s become a second home for me which keeps me sane. The best investment in my health was sighing up at retro!

Awesome clean gym with professional staff! I’ve been a member at Crunch, NYC Sports Club and Synergy. This Retro location beats them all by a landslide on both price and equipment.

I was amazed by the cleanliness and the professionalism of the staff at this location. The equipment is new and the personal trainers were helpful and knowledgable. I took the insanity class with kole and enjoyed every minute of it. This place has wonderful and caring customer service. This is my gym from now and forever. Go RETO !!

I signed up for membership & personal training at this location. I enjoyed both the facilities & employees very much while I was using the gym. However, I recently moved to a different apartment & it is no longer convenient for me to access any of the locations. I do not have a car & find it very inconvenient to ride bus /​train to go work out. After trying to contact the manager Benjamin for several days, he finally called to inform me that since I still lived with 25 miles of the gym, I could not cancel my membership. He did not care about my personal situation at all & was only concerned about making money. When I signed up, I had no intention of moving so I did not consider what would happen if I did. While I understand policy is policy, I also know that sometimes personal situations change & I appreciate when businesses are considerate & respectful of a customer’s needs. I would definitely NOT recommend this gym as manager Benjamin is not considerate to its customers individual needs. He is more than happy to help you when he’s getting your money, but very hard to contact when you have a problem. THINK CAREFULLY before signing up!
On the other hand, my personal trainer Hector was so wonderful, nice, accommodating & helpful. I had wonderful experiences with him!

Very clean. Staff very friendly and PROFESSIONAL (can you say that about your gym?). They have a theatre inside if you feel like watching a movie while working out or if you want that seclusion and don’t feel like working out on the gym floor. They have child care as well
It’s one of the best gyms in Brooklyn. Hey Planet fitness members are u gonna stay in that basement on church Ave?

Just joined 2 months ago and I must say I’ve had the absolutely best gym experience ever. First off for 26.00 bucks a month the quality of equipment and classes is outstanding. I took a body pump and Zumba class and can’t wait to go back. The 24 hour opening is great as well and makes it easy for me to come in. The club’s management and employees are incredibly helpful. Ben, Javon and Danny are the best and provide better attention to my needs than the stupid 90 dollar per month New York Sports Club membership I had in the city. My personal trainer Hector showed me a workout and explained how my body should develop instead of just doing the same trainer thing. I can’t say good enough things about this gym it’s simply the best! GO RETRO!!!

This place is a bit of a lie. They get you in the door by luring you in with the the 20 dollar a month deal that ALL Retro fitness in Brooklyn advertise, however If you try to take a live class they tell you that you must upgrade to what they advertise as a VIP membership. Apparently the VIP membership allows you to participate in unlimited live classes (which is a joke because they only have a handful of live classes) and the VIP membership also allows you to take advantage of their child care program (now i dont have a child, so dont care much for that) and of course you get to use the gym equipment; thus your membership is $ 31 versus the $ 20. If you choose to forgo the so called VIP membership than you need to pay $ 10 per live class you participate in. Now while this doesn’t sound like an issue, it most certainly is. Every other Retro in Brooklyn doesn’t have this asinine caveat. For example, the flatbush retro offers you the same $ 20 membership and includes all live classes which are actually more than just a handful. Now why the heck would I pay an additional 10 bucks for something that’s already included in another franchise gym! Furthermore during these live classes the gym owner comes in (Benjamin, who wrote stellar reviews on this site btw about his own gym!!) interrupts the live class by coming in to count receipts. Are you KIDDING ME!!! You interrupt a class to count receipts. The only reason I come to this gym is for one instructor who no longer works at the retro I created my initial membership with, he now works at this retro that deems it appropriate to charge for live classes that is included in all other Brooklyn retros. This is completely Asinine!!! Now while I love the instructor that teaches the class I wont be going back to church retro they are trying to implement a policy that is NOT followed by other comparable Brooklyn Retros. This place doesn’t even have a Parking lot! The nerve trying to upcharge for no reason! Only reason they get 2 stars is because the instructor I love works here. I don’t recommend this place go to flatbush retro they have spin, bootcamp, aerobics and step classes all included with your $ 20 membership! And they have a parking lot!!!

Wow what a amazing workout experience been to other gyms and this one has way more stuff. The gym is huge and has a cardio movie room with fancy new cardio machine s. love the boxing area and took a pioyo class with a awesome instructor named Kole who was very nice and spoke to me after class about improving my form. This gym is incredible and the managers Javon and Ben are so nice. They made my day! Also the smoothies are delicious and the daycare staff took care of my son very well.