Bally Sport

I wish Unilocal had an Option for: NO STARS!!!
Their equipment is old and their staff members are horrible. They have this trainer who is rude and always smells like an ashtray!!! She is the older woman with dreadlocks who always walks around looking Mean and Upset. I personally heard her speak rudely to people working out at this gym. First off… it doesn’t hurt to smile and be nice to people and secondly, why are you always smoking cigarettes infront of your job? Are you a personal trainer or a spokeswoman for Newport cigarettes? Everytime I came to this gym… she was either looking like the GRIM REAPER or by the gym smoking. The staff at this gym needs to learn customer service and this gym needs to upgrade their machines. Front desk is lazy and always busy talking to each other. This gym gets 2 thumbs DOWN!

Close this filthy GHETTO SPOT down!!!

Really terrible location!
Front desk is plain decoration, there is absolutely no customer service. Their manager (Lili) has absolutely no managerial skills and easily get emotional with customers?!
If you are looking to join a good gym, look elsewhere.
BEWARE!!! this location hangs up the phone on it customers and will force you to come in person to their location even after they randomly charge your credit card because they have it on file.

You get what you pay for. This gym has the basics and outdated equipment. It’s always really difficult to find proper weights and no one ever put them back. The stretch mats are ripped, dirty, and I can’t even clean them because there’s no proper sanitizer around that would give it a good clean. I don’t think the sanitizer and paper towels they provide are enough to give the equipment a good clean. The yoga balls are deflated, half the weight machines are not working properly.
I always say hello to the people at the front desk but they seem more interested in chatting with themselves or looking at their cellphones than greeting people. I have walked in many times without swiping my membership and no one noticed. The staff in the bathroom are friendly and the restrooms are always clean.
Positives are the location, affordable, I like the open layout. It’s just a shame when I need to stretch and I can’t use the mats or yoga stretch balls.

I give it a 4 because it is super inexpensive, lots of room for NYC, equipment is decent. It could definitely use more cleaning staff but I guess for $ 20 a month that might be pushing it. Also the classes are decent. They don’t always start on time but the teachers are good. Overall I am totally satisfied. I have been an Equinox member and while that is super clean, with great locker room amenities, I feel I am getting a much better value here for the same type of workout. In other words My body did not look better when I belonged to Equinox. Staff friendly and a nice community vibe.

You get what you pay for and I pay $ 10/​month… But for full access to classes, weights, and cardio machines, it’s hard to go wrong. You get most of the basics (don’t expect bosu balls or foam rollers) and it’s never too crowded.
There are rarely trainers or staff members walking around to answer questions so if you’re new to working out and need help with machines, hire a trainer or go to a different gym. The weights here are NEVER stacked or organized and at any given time half of the cardio machines are broken.
I’ve been to a few afternoon and weekend cardio and yoga classes and they were all great– instructors Mario and Jada are the best (5 stars!!!). Unfortunately, there are no morning classes for people with 9 – 5 jobs. I would give this gym 5 stars in a heartbeat if they offered early morning classes (*cough* 6−7am yoga or pilates classes *cough*) for those of us who like working out in the AM. I also suggest offering some mat pilates classes throughout the week.
*Also, I’m pretty sure the mats downstairs have never been cleaned– so bring your own.

1^st off the machines need some serious renovation because the machine aren’t up 2 date & IT CAN BE DANGEROUS, some weight machine don’t even have instruction on how 2 use the machines especially 4 beginners who never workout in their life & use the machine wrong & get hurt that be a law suit this company deserve. 2^nd of all I was not feeling the ab class cause it was more of bootcamp idk if it suppose 2 be like this but the guy instructor didn’t really interact during the exercise like it was more of ordering around & sitting down while the clients do the exercise really like sure hes in shape but come on don’t be a pushover. I took the zumba class as well which is better than abs class & the instructor seem nice BUT U SHOULD BE IN BETTER SHAPE WHEN U A INSTRUCTOR @ A GYM like how u gonna help clients get in shape. The funny thing is I was thinking about coming back 2 this gym from my usual gym @ blink that don’t offer classes but it made me change my mind cause blinks machines is @ least up 2 date sorry Bally’s step it up or u might as well get out of business

Last year I tried to join the gym and although it does have the proper equipment. At the time I joined for a brief 4 months. I went a few times and each time I went it was crowded and there were a few machines that were out of order.
I was disappointed in few things such as the lack of help or assistance from staff to help teach me to use their machine I walked around trying to find someone to help ensure that I would be able to use the machine properly.
After a few disappointments I honestly would say that I am re-​considering to try to go back back there again? I want to give this location the benefit of the doubt and try to be able to workout as I had originally intended.

This location on 3^rd ave close to the train so this is why I like this gym.
I goes 3 time A week after work and you always have available machine to use.
There is always guys that cleaning the floor & changing the paper towels in the machine.
The verity of the machine they have can keep you busy for few hours.
The monthly rate they offer, you can not get better deal then that.
Yes, if you want to get in shape this is the place.

Good gym I’m not a member yet but I like coming for a change, good equipment, very clean and great staff…

I enjoyed the class, the staff were very helpful. Im glad there are more staff than the last time, when i went. I think this shall be a great experience. I feel like i have a gym that I will enjoy and the support i need. The top floor did smell awful but i guess that because people are actually working out. There aren’t any complaints, the bathroom was clean. I don’t know what else to say.

For what you pay, you get way more than expected.
Membership is $ 10/​month. Yes, only $ 10 a month. For any gym in New York, especially Manhattan, that is a steal. Sure, it’s not the best facilities ever, but if you’re looking for weights, multiple types of cardio equipment, showers (only if you really need them), and the ability to get your sweat on, Bally’s got you covered.
One kind of big downside is that the weights seem to be more on the heavier end. It’s hard to ever find dumbbells under 20 lbs and benches are scarce. Regardless though, I’ve been able to find other ways to get in a good workout. Sunday hours are also a bummer. They only open until 5PM, so make sure you plan accordingly!

I used to have a membership at planet fitness, but my cousin convinced me to join Bally. Honestly, there’s no going back.
I joined Bally because of their personal trainers. I’m not going to lie, my first month was rocky. My trainer was wasting my time, and the process of getting a new trainer was more complicated than it needed to be. But I’m glad I decided to stick around. My current trainer is tough, which great. No pain no gain, right?
Overall, I like Bally because they have more resources than Planet Fitness (juice/​smoothie bar, variety of workout classes, trainers, up to date equipment). I need all of the resources I can get to reach my goal.

A gym like all the others if you want better go to Equinox people, no complains here… You get what you paid for

I read on here the poor reviews explaining how the front desk people were rude and so on. Still I decided to give this place the benefit of the doubt and try to enroll because it’s so close to home.
I show up one evening after work and one of the girls is talking non stop with another one who makes smoothies I guess and the other woman is helping another customer.
I’m standing there waiting and the other girl comes to the counter does not say how can I help you and just begins to type. A customer comes in walk up to her and she starts helping him. Ummm like hello I was standing here and I though you maybe was signing in or doing something since you clearly saw me and didn’t call me over. Then the other woman finishes and walks away. I ask if there was anyone who could help me and she points at the girl and says «yes she’ll help you when she’s done»…
I walked out. I’m not going to give my hard earned money to a gym who does not care who walks through those doors.

I’ve been a Bally’s member for several years now, and I’ve seen lots of major improvements, While still keeping the price more than fair and affordable.
At one point this gym seemed abandoned, machines were unkept, place was dirty and many staff members had an unsettling ‘Ghetto’ attiitude.
I quit Ballys and joined NYSC, and though paid much more always felt welcomed and the machines always worked.
Getting offers from Bally’s I decided to check it out, and was blown away at the improvements which were made, The machines are up to date, The price is unheard of, The ‘Ghetto’ staff infestation has been eradicated, and my workouts have never been better I excercise in the morning and always get a full workout in.
After 5:00pm it tends to get busy, But thats with any gym, They’re opened @ 6:00am, which is an advantage for those who can make it in early… Getting a good work out before starting your day.
I must give credit to the Ballys team for their effort, hard work and for its continuing improvements. Guys keep up the great work… You guys ROCK!
The only complaint I have here has nothing to do with Ballys gym, or the majority of its staff, or its effort in keeping a very busy gym clean and functional…
But with a couple of the trainers, Who are just plain rude assholes.
These uncourteous, Napoleonic complex, insecure, self absorded primates, who don’t have the decency of replying to a simple «good morning» But will try and talk to your girlfriend while your back is turned… The same people who have seen you for years, but prefer to flaunt ego over polite behavior.
To these guys I say…
Learn some manners… gain the respect of the members, It’ll take you much further in life.
You’re not as awesome as you think… You’re often the butt of many locker room jokes!
Your egos are bigger and far out weigh your small skinny statures,
And while your at it… work harder on those scrawny legs!

I did personal training at Bally’sl. My trainer is super knowledgeable and truly helped me reach my fitness goals. He goes above and beyond, creating meal plans and work out to do at home. So for personal training 5 stars.
Also, their abs classes are perfection. The trainer really knows how to help you tone up oppose to at other Bally’s location where they just have you doing a bunch of crunches. If you have some body fat crunches aren’t going to get you where you need to go and he understands that.
The rest of my review is about Bally’s a company:
I explained when I signed up that I would be traveling out of the country after 3 months. When it became time to cancel both my training and my membership it became a huge issue. When you call to cancel nobody picks up for literally hours. They pick only to inform that in 2014 I need to write a LETTER to cancel. I write 2 letters to no avail. I finally contacted my credit card company who filed a suit against Bally’s. Three days later I received an email from Bally’s agreeing to cancel my membership and saying they’ve reversed the charges on my card.
Today I received a bill for $ 720 from Bally’s! NEVER again. The hassle to cancel is disgusting. I email back to complain and they respond saying that it was not a bill just a letter letting me know how much I would have to pay to sign back up. The letter was undoubtedly a bill and even included late charges.
I decided to update my review because I have actually decided to sign back up for Bally’s because it really does give you the most bang for your buck though it’s an unethical company.

If you’re reading my review, you’ve either read all of the other negative reviews, or you’re about to read them after reading this. My advice is this: don’t let the bad reviews scare you off. At least go and check the gym out for yourself. I almost allowed the bad reviews to keep me from stepping foot inside, but I’m glad that my knack for making my own decisions led me into the gym to check it out on my own.
Look, it’s not New York Sports Club or any of the other fancy gyms that basically teach people who don’t know what the fuck they’re doing in a gym how to make every step and move in an unfamiliar environment. Probably because the membership is 10 dollars a month!!! And for 10 dollars a month, you CANNOT beat this place.
For those of you who aren’t from NYC and instead are from regular suburbia across the country, you will like this gym — a lot. Gyms in most other places outside of this city (read: the Midwest or anywhere south of Jersey and north of Miami) are put together just like this gym. There’s a machine for every muscle you need to work. Free weights. Treadmills. They’re all in there.
Yes, it does get busy at the expected times — that being anytime after five on the weekdays or before noon on the weekends. But if you stop being lazy and wake up and get in there early in the morning, you won’t have to experience the waits to use the machines. And even DURING rush hours, the waits aren’t as bad as many reviewers have made them out to be.
As for the layout, the gym gets a lot of natural light from all of the windows. The locker room is a nice size and always clean as I’ve seen it. Pretty sure there’s a sauna, too. As for the staff, they’ve been nothing but kind and helpful to me — they gave me a tour, provided me info on classes I’ll never take, etc.
Long story short, if you are looking for a gym where you can simply work out in the way your weight training coach in high school taught you to work out, this gym is perfect for you. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because there’s not a single paper towel to be found in the building, so make sure to bring your own.

Pros: Affordable, starting to add new machines. MOST of the people who work there are nice and helpful.
Cons: CROWDED, so crowded its impossible to work out, or even stretch in an empty spot. There is a sweaty body in every sq ft of this place unless you come in the morning. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF THE MACHINES ARE NEW BECAUSE YOU CANT USE THEM. They did a special about a month ago for 9.99 so pretty much everyone in the area comes here. As someone who pays the full price, I really feel like I got screwed.
The employees are mostly nice, but very antsy before close and on weekends. A few times ive come in about an hour before close because I really only need to be there for 20– 30 and every employee who was still there had to tell me they were closing. It comes off as rude after a few times. If none of them wanted to be there they should set the closing time an hour earlier.
One more con, THEFT is a common occurrence here. One time I had left a pair of old, very used boots outside of my locker because they were too gross and wet from the snow to put with my other stuff and they were stolen. I asked some people at the front desk if maybe someone threw them away on accident and they said no they were probably stolen and that things are stolen from there all the time even bras and underwear.

Two stars instead of one ONLY because this place is around the corner from me.
Positives:
* Dry sauna in the ladies locker room
* Close by
* Inexpensive compared with Equinox and NY Sports Club, but you get what you pay for.
Negatives
* Rude, unapologetic staff people. Ex: Gym is supposed to open at 9 on Saturday mornings. Staff showed up once at 10:30 with no explanation and no apologies.
* Equipment is old and not kept up. Not uncommon for 25% of the treadmills and ellipticals to have «out of order» signs taped on them and another 25% to be malfunctioning in some way. I often find myself running on what I call a «hiccuping treadmill.» Just plain DANGEROUS.
* Music is blaring loudly enough to bleed through headphones.
* Not enough stations with sanitizing spray and paper towels out on the gym floor. Things get funky quickly.
* Childcare staffed by one woman with a very wide range of age ranges. Definitely over adult: child ratio for NYS. Not a place I would leave my two year old.