Powerhouse Gym

When going to a gym you always want two things a comfortable workout environment and knowledgeable staff, Powerhouse Gym has both of those things. Located in the heart of Bayside this gym truly is a gem. An old school gym which has updated itself to incorporate more modern day workouts like free Aerobics and Zumba classes for all members (which are incredible and I highly recommend). There are plenty of cardio machines for all those who don’t want to just lift. The friendly staff is always there ready to answer any question or concern you may have. This is honestly the best gym out there and you’re getting great quality at such a reasonable price.

I recently posted about how happy I was with the personal training sessions I am receiving from the owner Tommy. Now, a review about the gym. I have never experienced anything NON-​professional. I’ve always been greeted at the door and now greeted by first name basis. The staff is friendly, the members are very family oriented. There have been times I’ve gone to work out on my own and other members have asked me to jump in on machines in between sets, assisted me with spotting on some sets and just made me feel welcomed. Overall the gym is clean, comfortable, upbeat and always a pleasure with happy faces to help you push through a workout. Great bar with protein shakes and protein bars as well. Strongly recommend it, especially for the price!

Tom, the owner was very kind and professional taking care of the matter.
Thank you.

Regret signing up. Cheap bozos got all the fans off no a/​c. Smells like sweat. Dirty gym

This gym is amazing, I’ve been at many different gyms and hold 3 memberships. This is by far my favorite, the upstairs is where all the machines are to be found, and it’s really big with lots of variety. Sadly they only have one water fountain (that I’ve seen at least) and the staff are friendly, they greet me every morning that I go, and as I leave; the one thing that makes me love this gym is the basement! They literally have everything you need to work out, they don’t have the newest equipment but who cares, they are in good condition, good enough for you to lift and be out. Best part of attending this gym is you have free street parking until 9 in the morning, so you can literally just park in front of the gym. The music is definitely a lot more hardcore than any other gym I’ve been to, mostly rock from what I’ve heard but I blast my own music so it doesn’t effect me too much, if you haven’t been to the gym before definitely get a day pass and feel it out first, needless to say it’s a great gym though. Excited to be part of team power house for however long it may be!

The place is beat up. A lot of people say «for serious lifters.» I guess serious lifters enjoy benching with severely bent barbells and broken equipment. There are a lot of people there who workout in such a way that you can see why the equipment is in shambles. The bathroom is disgusting.

Came as a drop in because my gym closed early for memorial day weekend. The guy at the front desk was friendly and helpful. Equipment isnt state of the art, but it works and thats all that matters. Good crowd of people

Best all around gym for serious lifters!!!
After many years going to bally’s I finally found the perfect gym for me. Free weights heaven, parking right in front before 9am, love it. If you are serious about lifting and getting in shape this is the gym. Don’t bother with planet fitness and their silly rules. Powerhouse gym, I can’t recommend it enough.

This gym is perfect if you really SERIOUS about lifting.
First, this gym does not have a lot of cardio equipments (i.e. treadmill, elliptical, bikes, etc.) However, it won’t be much of a problem because most people at this gym will be lifting.
Second, the staff are nice. They are very friendly but do not meddle with your workout and what you do. They will not interfere with your workout and certainly not going to come tell you not to be loud.
Third, the basement is straight up old school. Got nothing but free weights. Weights aren’t in the best conditions, some are beat up, especially the dumbbells aren’t exactly best. However, at the end of the day it gets the job done.
Pros: Perfect Gym if you want to pump iron.
Practically always free cardio machines.
Cons: Not a lot of cardio machines.

I was a member at powerhouse gym many years ago, and have just recently renewed my membership after a 5 year-​long break. During these years I’ve cycled through many gyms in the queens and Long Island area (including many of the popular chain «sports clubs»). If you’re looking for a gym with aesthetics, keep looking because powerhouse is not it. Powerhouse is a no bs, lifters gym. The people who work out here are serious gym-​goers. You won’t see anyone wandering around aimlessly, looking for a piece of equipment to use after swimming in a pool. I would highly recommend for anyone who is serious about fitness. Although the people who work here aren’t really friendly, it’s not really a big deal, you’re there to get fit, not socialize
Just a tip though, there are some shady people that lift at powerhouse so watch your stuff. I’ve had things get stolen from me before

This is a gym for people who are serious about lifting. The only problem is that the equipment is a bit outdated, such as worn treadmill belts and worn upholstery. The flooring needs to be redone and the basement needs to be vacuumed a bit more thoroughly.
Dumbbells up to 200lbs, 3 power racks, donkey calf, hammer incline press, 2 life fitness cable pulley/​lat pulldown sets.
I really wish that they get another power rack and a powerlifting mat.

If your looking for a foofoo sissy bitch gym that smells nicer and cleaner than a manhattan spa (like equinox or something) than dont bother. But if your a regular gym guy who likes a good weight workout you should have no complaints here. I like how they have a large free weight area downstairs away from all the machines where they place harder music than upstairs… provides for a good pump up down and dirty environment.
but why I REALLY come here… only 10 bucks for a day with no commitments. when you only have time to get to the gym anywhere from 1 to 3 times a month or you just dont like signing contracts this is great. most gyms now a days hit you for 20 or 25 bucks for a day which is total BS.

This review is long overdue. Ive been a member for a few months now and I personally love this gym. It has a lot of the weight training equipment I need for my workouts, plain and simple. I’m in and out although high traffic times may not be as quick. Nothing fancy, just the essentials.
I like the old school, dungeon-​y atmosphere and honestly if youre serious about lifting, this is probably the best gym in the area for you. Aesthetics is not why you join this gym. They have a good amount of cardio machines if youre looking to get your HIIT routine in after sets. They have lockers and shower stalls should you need them. And there is someone constantly cleaning, at least everytime I’m there.
Staff is friendly, but not too social which I love. I dont like small talk at the gym. Tommy is a great guy. I got a walk around tour prior to my joining and hey it was exactly what I was looking for. The price was right. I signed up for a year membership for around $ 300, got two free guest passes and an extra month tacked on.
Happy Lifting, friends.

Pretty Solid Gym. Not too personable in my opinion but the staff seem on the level. As most have stated its a bare knuckle Rocky type gym. I have and Olympic bench at home so I’m not usually downstairs on the free weights when I go. The free weights are kinda old but they do the job if you do use them. The people there are usually cool or to themselves, I have yet to experience any real rude activity. The main floor is machines and so forth with a few TVs above the treadmills. There is also a juice bar next door.
This gym kinda has a cool old fashion feel like ones my dad used to go to. My preferable time to go is after 7pm which dodges the after work crowd.

My husband and I received an advertisement in the mail for this gym that said they were running a 48 hour sale:
$ 13 per month!
We were very interested in joining at that rate and went into the gym the next day. Although the guy at the counter was very nice he immediately tried to convince us to buy their yearly package. We said we weren’t interested in that but would like to sign up for the $ 13 per month deal. He told us that the person we need to speak to is not in today and will call us tomorrow. I was confused… I’ve joined other gyms and never had a problem doing so on the stop.
Needless to say its been a week and we have not heard from anyone from the gym. We left both our numbers. I guess they aren’t interested in us using their facilities unless be purchased the yearly deal.
Then why bother advertising it?

Rocky Type Gym!
Amazing place, I’ve been coming here for a couple of years now, you can definitely just come here do what you have to do and leave.
You’ll find what you need, if you see something that you want to use and someone’s using just ask and you’ll get friendly response. I’ve heard negative reviews about this place but honestly I don’t know I think it’s the person that needs to join a balleys.
The only down fall about the gym is PARKING, if this gym had a parking lot forget about it! This would be perfect, then it would be good to be true, so that’s why there’s no parking lol
Great Gym
Awesome Staff
Great Members
FYI: for all previous members, please call in now they’re having a CRAZY PROMOTION going on!
New Members, don’t worry you’ll find out in a couple of years!

Having been a member, moving to the city and working out at Crunch and 24-​Hour Fitness, you really start to appreciate what you had before.
Obviously it wasn’t expensive and they have good promotions ($ 300 for 13 months was my deal at the time). But it’s not even the low cost that is the main attraction for me – it’s the sheer focus on weight training machines that does it right, as well as the respect of fellow gym-​goers. How many times have I seen dumbbells being put back in the wrong order, people stomping their foot waiting for you to get off, not putting back the 45-​lb plates when they’re off the bench press or squat bar, towels left on top of a bench so you wait several minutes before realizing they already goddamn LEFT and you’re left wondering if they’re done. You know who you are.
Not at this place. People are respectful, quiet, spot you if you need it, share advice and give you props (hehe) and there’s just so many machines that even on a busy Monday night you won’t have to wait long or move onto another machine first.
The front desk guys are also cute which helps!
Highly recommend.

You better make sure you take a tour of this place before you plunk your money down, it certainly isn’t for everyone! The best part about Power House Gym is the price, I think it’s usually $ 385 for a year, but they frequently have deals for $ 300 for a year (which is what my plan is).
The first level is filled with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, machines, and a small section with lighter dumbbells. There are also the locker rooms and a small stretching area tucked away. The Men’s locker room sure ain’t pretty, but it gets the job done, just like the rest of the place. The basement seems like a dungeon for men, all the free weights are down here, and it’s rare to see any women down here except for the fitness classes in the studio. The weights they have appear to be very old, but again, they get the job done. I don’t think this gym gets as packed as others that I’ve been to, but you have your fair share of douchey folk who slam their weights down on purpose.
This is probably the best deal you’re going to get for a gym membership, and it isn’t too shabby.

The simply is no other gym that gives you the equipment that Powerhouse does at such a slow price. They are by far the cheapest gym in town and they have just enough to get you pumped up. Although my profile pic tells another story, I have actually been going to Powerhouse Gym for over 10 years and I have always been satisfied.
They have a decent amount of treadmills, elliptical machines, weight machines and free weights. They recently renovated the basement where most of the free weights are and they changed out most of the power equipment. Like most gyms they get busy at around 5 pm especially during the pre-​spring break season and pre-​summer season. The only one negative is parking sucks. You have to park on the street and it’s almost impossible unless you go late at night or early in the morning.
All in all Powerhouse is an excellent gym with a great price. It serves it’s purpose to get you in, get pumped, and be on your way!

Seems like a pretty standard gym that caters to muscle heads. Mostly free weights, dungeon area downstairs, and a decent number of treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals. The cardio equipment is in good condition, and when equipment needs repair its taken care of quickly. I’ve been told the classes are a lot of fun and really effective.
Like any gym, the place packs up after 5pm. I don’t think there’s any way to get around that anywhere. Parking is a bit of a hassle. They don’t have their own lot, and the street parking can be difficult. I realize I told people in my Sushi Village review that they should just park a few blocks away and walk their sashimi off, this can be less pleasant when covered in sweat in the dead of winter. I’m sure if you’re at a gym and committed to working out that you can also find a way to adapt.
The price point is great — I think I paid $ 319 for 13 months. NYSC — $ 89/​month? Yowza! Its not a luxury gym. There’s no spa. There’s no pool. The locker room is tiny. I think there’s a shower but I dare not enter. Whatever. Its a gym. Go there, work out, go home, shower. Good enough!