Drive495

Drive 495 is the gym where you can have the most fun while giving yourself the gift of serious training. Strength, agility and the best core workout in America. Everyone assembled is the best at what they do; nutrition, physical therapy, targeted training and now, a Cryo machine! As someone who bounces between New York and LA, it’s an amazing treat to work out at a place that takes the training as seriously as they take the need for hysterical laughter. I have never had so much fun while getting a tremendous work-​out. What generates better abs than a belly laugh? I love Drive 495. I hope to be a member for the rest of my life.

I think of Drive495 as one of New York’s best kept secrets! Before I came here I didn’t know I could get a full body work out without killing my body. Since I have been a member I have seen results that I had worked years to attain and just never quite getting there no matter how many personal trainers I had. A few short months at Drive495 and I am stronger than I have ever been.
The trainers are all amazing, the best I have ever had the pleasure to work with.
I practice Martial Arts and I have prior injuries and each one knows this. How great it is to take a class or a semi private or work out solo and have these amazing people around to help, guide, correct form and take care with any previous injuries. This is a wonderful environment and I genuinely look forward to going.
I tell everyone about it, people should know there is an easier, more efficient way to workout!

This is a fantastic gym and the trainers are top notch. It is refreshing to go to a place where you can work with trainers that are genuinely concerned with helping you maintain/​build a healthy body AND mind. I have worked with other gyms in the past where trainers will focus strictly on image and not take into consideration any prior injuries. Chris W. is by far one of the most talented trainers I have ever worked with and is a person that will focus on making sure that every exercise you do has perfect form and is ultimately creating a stronger body. If you are looking to just lift heavy objects and get a six pack for beach season, this might not be the place for you. However if you are looking to better yourself and create a lifestyle and body that can carry you throughout the rest of your life, this is the gym you need.

Where to begin!
The facility is immaculate, clean and friendly.
With a mixture of futuristic technique and old school core body work.
Don and the trainers are super motivating and never judge you on ability. Not to mention the results! Super impressed

Drive 495 is professional, clean and personal. I’ve been going to their small group fitness classes over the last year and have learned so much from their trainers. As a lifelong athlete, the trainers at Drive 495 are teaching me to tune into small cues that make all the difference in effective training. The owner of the gym is prideful in his staff and is constantly engaging them in opportunities to learn and expand their knowledge in the progressive fitness industry. It’s a well-​equipped space but small enough to be personally recognized. It’s full-​service with a nutritionist, physical therapist and a group of well-​curated trainers, all with different specialties for whatever your fitness goals may be. You can also finish off a great workout with healthy, nutritionist approved fuel at the café. This place is a must-​visit for anyone who is serious about functional, lifelong health.

Great facility and staff! I’ve only taken the Team Metabolic Training classes and they are definitely solid, thoughtful, targeted full-​body circuit training workouts that enhance speed, power, agility, flexibility, and strength.

I really, really like this gym. I’ve taken the kettle bell class and a few other classes and they are all challenging and fun (the in house music is always on point, also). Super clean facilities, super nice and accommodating staff. If I wasn’t a pobre I would join full time and not just use Classpass. Highly recommend!

Drive has a member base with a strong sense of community who push one another to new levels. I’ve never seen this in a gym. The layout of the gym with the turf, golf simulators and incredibly motivating staff puts this place in a class of its own.
Drive seriously inspires me every time I walk in the door.

This place is spacious and very well equipped with everything you need to get a good workout. There is plenty of room to stretch and properly warm up, and that is not easy to find in NYC. There is no other place like it.

This review is specifically for the metabolic training class. This class is good for people just starting to get info fitness. There isn’t much cardio or power moves invoked. The instructor had a good eye for form and explained every move very well. Also corrected clients as they moved.
The facilities were pretty decent and the artificial turf was the best I felt in the city.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FITNESS JUNKIES.

I’ve used this facility through classpass, so full time members might have different experiences.
The facility is very beautiful and clean. However, I found their class policy to be a little too strict. One morning I showed up to a 6:15am group strength & conditioning class at 6:15 on the dot, but the woman at the front desk wouldn’t allow me to join the class because I wasn’t early. I completely understand not allowing late entrants in because it ruins the class flow and I always respect these policies, but it seems a bit unfair to turn somebody away for being on time. I was also all ready to go for the class and didn’t even need to stop by the locker room to change. Maybe I missed the fine print somewhere, but I was a little put off by this. If I was even few minutes late i would have understood, but I don’t expect to be turned away for being on time. I happen to live within walking distance of the class, but I can imagine this would be very frustrating for somebody who had to travel from a farther distance.
I had attended another strength and conditioning class before this, which was ok. Could have just been the instructor that day, but it was a very low energy class. I didn’t really find it to be anymore challenging then what I could do at home, but I always get more out of a workout in a class environment so that’s why I decided to go back. This particular class also did start a few minutes late, which I normally have no problem with. But if you are going to be so strict about class members not arriving early, you should definitely be starting your classes on time.
Long story short is that somebody looking to take a class here should be aware of their policy and always plan on being early. I probably won’t be coming back here. There are a lot of options on classpass and this just isn’t one of the best.

This place is the BEST! I look forward to seeing my Drive495 family everyday, the group classes are great for getting out of your old workout routine and learning something new. More then just a gym, this place can’t be beat.

I can’t possibly say enough great things about this place. Spacious, private, impeccably clean, very well run and stocked with amazing, state-​of-​the-​art equipment. No place like it in the city.

This place is the best! They have state of the art equipment and the most knowledgeable, caring staff around. There’s no other place like it and I wouldn’t train anywhere else.

Really cool spot. Had an hr lesson with Mark and he was able to give some specific and easy fixes for my swing. The facilities are really nice and I may even join the gym there. The golf simulator is cutting edge and seemed to be the same equipment used at the Titleist SwingCenter the pros use. Definitely check it out.