THE GYM

i love coming to the gym. i bring my kids here and they love it too. the people are amazing and the classes are out of this world. my favorite instructors are chris and hila and nurit and mina and doona, and i can go on. the person who i fell in love with was shantel. she is my advisor and always helps me when i need it. shes very helpful with anything you may need. come and get your free three day pass and fall in love
!!! make sure you talk to shantel. ofelia ernst

I absolutely LOVE this gym! It’s super clean. The staff are all really friendly and actually remember your name. The classes are AMAZING with the BEST instructors around! (Hila, Cat, Lauren, and Chris to name a few). They also have excellent child care. If you’re looking to sign up or try it out, make sure to ask for Shantel!

What a time to be at THE Gym. As I cool off from my state of the art workout routine, the smoothie bar is the most efficient way to rehydrate, refuel, and recover. Blended with love by caring staff, THE Gym protein shakes and smoothies are only made with daily fresh hand selected fruits to accompany your Whey Protein flavor of choice. My personal favorites happen to be the Banana Split (Strawberry x Banana x Vanilla Whey) and Mango Madness (Mango x Vanilla Whey). With many other flavors to choose from, not only fruit flavors but fun desert flavors like Chunky Monkey, Butterfinger, or Mud Pie Mojo may be right up your alley. Awesome flavors for the Youngsters after their workouts like Iron Man or Strawberry Shortcake are available as well. Get off the couch, get to THE Gym, and earn yourself a shake.
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As someone who has been writing for bodybuilding magazines and websites for almost 30 years I am pretty picky when it comes to gyms.
I went here with a friend over the 4^th of July holiday as we were spray tanning for a bodybuilding show in a nearby hotel and had complimentary passes.
I have to say I was very impressed with the obvious cleanliness and the range of machines and free weights. We did a brief chest workout during our break and the machines were excellent.
The staff were also very nice and the whole gym just has a good vibe.
No it’s not a hardcore gym — that is why it is so clean:) However it does seem to cater to all categories of people and yes the usual gym stereotypes were there (regular gym goers will know what I mean).
All in all though a good gym and worth a visit if you are in the area.

There is no place like The Gym Englewood. Excellent daycare service my three kids love it everyone is so wonderful with them it makes things easier for me I can do my workout free of worries knowing they are in good hands.
The classes are amazing from Zumba, Dance Fit, Pilates, Yoga just to name a few of my favorites… the teachers here are extraordinary.
The staff is very friendly and helpful everyone knows who you are and welcome you with a smile I been here for many years and I’m not going anywhere :-)

Best gym I’ve ever belonged to. The entire staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The front desk staff knows my name and my shake order – all are really nice!
The yoga instructors are great – I love Chris, Sunny, and Kitty!
The dance classes with Chris and Nancy are like nothing I’ve ever experienced – amazing, fun, a tough work-​out. A packed house because they are so awesome!
My personal trainer, Will, is incredible – the right amount of tough love, skill, and motivation. I’ve lost 25 lbs so far with his guidance.
Overall, a really great experience!!!

Pros: great facility with all the equipment and machines you could need for cardio and strength; clean; excellent locker rooms with sauna and steam room and showers; good class variety; child care (for those who need it)
Cons: I’ve taken a variety of classes here and some I really like and others I don’t, esp. depending on the teacher; pricier than other gyms in the area but worth it

I’m giving it a two star because I liked the equipments and the shower but the staff are not friendly. They are only friendly when they want your money but upon trying to cancel your account, they give you a hard time and they charge your account multiple times without your authorization and you’ll have to call your bank to dispute it. They change the dates on the paperwork that you try to cancel so make sure they write the date and get a copy of the paperwork from them otherwise they’ll continue to do fraud and you can’t do anything since they can just rewrite another date on your cancellation paper. The staff yelled on the phone and didn’t want to listen to what I was saying, very rude. I would rather go to a gym that’s $ 20, the staff are friendlier and aren’t as high maintenance as the people at THE GYM.

looks good for people who do classes. For those who rely more on weights or cardio and do not want the bells and whistles then you can find better equipment for gyms less than ¼ of the cost. Missing many key pieces if you are into lifting weights but this gym is more into fitness and the frills than bodybuilding. Nice if you can afford

I’m a firm subscriber to the notion that what you pay for is what you should get, and a membership at The Gym fits that to a T.
While not the most budget friendly gym around as their membership hovers around $ 90/​month if you sign up for a year, it’s cheaper than comparable gyms in New York.
Now that being said, The Gym definitely puts your money to good use, as their facility has some of the most clean, aesthetically pleasing and well-​kept equipment around. Their lockers are completely free, with a passcode system that, while confusing at first, is extremely secure. They also have no BS hidden charges like equipment maintenance or sign-​up/​registration fees.
Oh, and their front desk here is actually helpful, and friendly to boot.
Aside from the awesome facility (including their saunas, clean showers and towel stations), they also have some of the best classes and instructors around (I don’t usually partake in classes myself, but my gym-​obsessed friend assures me that they are the best).
And out of the few times I’ve been here, never once have I seen this place packed. You’re free to work out at your leisure without some chunk of meat breathing down your neck, waiting for their turn.
However, if your ultimate goal is to eventually become said chunk of meat, you can probably do that elsewhere, at a cheaper rate (which is the only reason I’m knocking The Gym down a star).

CLEAN, great space, weights always in place, and a nice friendly staff who don’t try to hardsell ever. yes it’s def more expensive but not as bad as I thought prior to trying it out. worth it for those into classes (I’m not) as they have a separate floor.
Nice clientele actually made me look forward to coming here for a calm yet intense workout as opposed to the circus of a gym I go to now with clowns running around, staff included, but hey I pay ten bones. I’d probably come back once I get sick of the circus.
Took one star off as comparative local prices deem a pool or racquet ball court at least, but when compared to city prices (given proximity to Manhattan for commuters), this place looks more of a bargain.

Great place to get a workout in on weekends or during the week. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in one of the classes upstairs but they are quite popular too. No pool. I’m not sure this is the best of the facilities in the area but I’ve seen worse.

Ive been an off and on member since 2009 and this past Jan I started my membership again and have been going ever since.
I’ve been to other gyms in the area and I can honestly day no other gym is as clean as thegym.
Also most importantly no other gym offers the best zumba classes than here.
Hila, Cat and Chris are amazing instructors and everyone here is friendly.
I only wish they offered more classes after 7:30 at night :(

I was never really sold on the concept of a gym until I was convinced to try this one. All I can say is WOW.
The facility is astounding. Everything is so impeccably clean. There are plenty of machines available at all times, even during times I thought the place would be packed. The locker rooms/​bathrooms are immaculate and they provide towels, and some basic toiletries for you. They have a sauna built in as well.
There is a built in smoothie bar where you can have a variety of different protein shakes and fresh fruit juices.
But far and away the best part are the ice cold minty towel stations they have around the floor. When you’re all sweaty and tired, just put your face in one of those towels. They are so refreshing and invigorating, and who doesn’t love the great tingly mint sensation and smell? It’s the little things that people remember.

I LOVE THIS GYM. I like Vinyasa yoga so that’s the only yoga class I’ve taken here so far. It’s not too challenging nor it is easy. It’s perfect for me. Wanda really works your butt off. Sometimes I can’t even do the poses that she instructs us to do! But she’s amazing. :)
The group fitness classes are challenging for me. I’m an out-​of-​shape 23 year old and I’ve tried Pilates, kick-​boxing with Mina and Butts & Guts with Jenn. I had to leave Butts and guts 15 minutes in because I could hardly move any more. Needless to say, I had trouble walking, getting out of bed, sitting down in a chair for the next three days. If you’ve been working out for a while now though, I feel like the classes should be fine for you.
There are a lot of soccer moms here. I go right after they open so I can get to work on time. Everyone at the Gym are very fit and I don’t think I’ve seen a person in the morning who seems like they hate being there. The staff are very friendly and remember your name (which is kinda impressive to me).
My membership adviser was Steven (the bald guy). He really didn’t pressure me at all to sign up. Gave me a one-​week guest pass to try out the place for free. I came from a referral and live in the neighborhood so I get a discount and my friend gets a $ 120 gift card to use at the juice bar. Steven said that I could pay for a monthly membership to start out and take advantage of all the free sessions they have (2 personal training sessions, spa trial session etc) and still get a full refund — no questions asked within two weeks of signing up! Hell yeah to that! :)
The gym is very clean. There is a cleaning lady in the showers during the morning (I don’t know if she’s there during other times) who constantly cleans up the showers after everyone exiting the showers. The bathroom is great and I don’t feel self-​conscious doing my business.
I seriously recommend this place!!!

This place rocks, it’s helped me immensely! I highly recommend them to anyone in the area, whether your in perfect shape or not in shape at all! I have been to a lot of gyms in my life, and this is my favorite!
The staff is very nice and knowledgeable, the daycare is great, the gym floor and machines are great, the locker room is always very very clean (I hear the classes are very good)!
I’m a huge fan! My one piece of advice is that they should make the water in the showers hotter, and the steam room hotter!

This place was incredible. Spotless clean, plenty of machines, lots of room, myriad of classes and even some more private areas to work out in. Sauna, steam, beautifully appointed locker room with locks and towels. Staff friendly, great location.
I called to make an appointment to see the place, Steve;who took my call was very accommodating and friendly and I just got back from touring the place. So why is this not 5 stars?
The price point…
Yeah, It’s a 4 star facility for sure, and while I CAN afford the monthly rates, it’s just about 50% more a month than I am WILLING to spend on a gym membership.
I did appreciate the fact that Steve was not at all pushy about it, no hard sell like the one other gym I’ve looked at so far.
Even after I said the price point was not going to work for me, he still offered me a free pass and asked if I wanted a coffee or tea.
Now that’s class.
So based on my very preliminary experience, I highly recommend taking at very least a look see at this place.
If they ever have a sale and drop the rates, I’ll be the first one at the door.

At one time or another, I have been a member of virtually every gym in Bergen County. I know what to look for. This is Hands down the best gym you will find. Extremely clean facilities along with a very helpful and courteous staff.
I don’t give it 5 stars because it is very expensive.

I started this as a reference for myself, but might help anyone planning to attend a class at THE GYM.
Power Flow Yoga (Mina D) — Nothing powerful about this class. The poses were too easy and the flow wasn’t natural. It was more of a group stretch than yoga.
Vinyasa Yoga (Kitty B) — Yoga with lots of toys. The instructor wasn’t flexible and didn’t expect the class to be, either. The distraction from the music, blanket, blocks, and stretch strap precluded all introspection.
Vinyasa Yoga 90m (Sally T) — Classic ‘flow’ yoga, usually not very busy. Sally offers fun tidbits of astrological advice and spiritual guidance throughout the class. Long, but not very challenging. I leave feeling good.
Vinyasa Yoga (Lissette C) — Another good yoga, but Lissette is less spiritual and more serious than Sally. No new poses learned in this class, but I left happy.
Cardio Yoga (Katherine A) — Yoga poses to a dance beat with lots of hopping around. Not a tough workout, and definitively not a meditative yoga class either.
Strength w Stretch (LJ) — Started out with ‘strength,’ which could have been more accurately described as torso-​wiggling for geriatrics. A few people left the class bored. The strength exercises all built up to… a plank. The second half, ‘stretch,’ was exactly what it sounded like, with accessories. A super snoozer.
Body Sculpt (Mina D) — Cardio workout with lots of toys. Transitions between using the different accessories weren’t very smooth, and the workout didn’t sync with the music. Mina was very enthusiastic.
Kick-​Box (Mina D) — Line dancing combined with shadow boxing. The teacher had everyone run and lunge around, which was a fun change. Fun but not really enough kick-​boxing to be called Kick-​Box.
Boot Camp (MarryEllen M) — Punching the air and marching in place, even for a straight hour, isn’t much of a workout. Similar to Body Sculpt but more swinging arms and legs around, and less accessories. The moves generally tried to follow the endless mix of pop songs. Should not be called ‘boot camp’ as I barely broke a sweat.
Cardio Cuts (Shira K) — Exactly the same as kickboxing, bootcamp, body sculpt, etc. A lot of punching the air and bouncing around. First half is ‘cardio,’ second is ‘strength’, the ‘strength’ is just a little slower and with 5lb weights.
n.b. The ‘Class Levels’ system is useless, as they are all rated the same ‘1−2−3′ (beginner-​intermediate-​advanced). Every class I’ve attended so far should be rated a 1 (too easy), especially the yoga.

This place has just about turned my life around.
Hot sauna, Amazing Shower (with shower jets), Amazingly clean facilities and all the machines/​workout areas you could ask for… (except a basketball court, swimming pool, squash court, etc. BUT I’ll forgive them for not having those: D)
The employees are always cleaning everything. There are 2 – 3 men taking care of the bathroom areas at all times and there are tons taking care of the outside workout areas. Every employee is extremely kind and has a smile on their face.
Being around successful beautiful people with very nice facilities only makes me want to be even more successful. This place really helped me get out of a Depression and onto better things.