EvolvefitnessNYC

Evolve fitness is one of my favorite classes I attend on a regular basis on Classpass! Kenny does a great job encouraging everyone in the class to push themselves and he is excellent at multitasking! Usually everyone in the class is at different points of the workout due to people’s fitness levels and he challenges even the most skilled people. I always wake up sore the next day and that rarely happens with other classes I go to. Recently I told Kenny I was looking to clean up my nutrition a bit and he sent me a meal plan to follow. Within 4 days, I had already lost 5 pounds! I would definitely recommend this workout to anyone who is new to fitness and also to people who are very fit as well.

Came here through ClassPass recently and boy, did my behind get handed to me in a 30-​minute workout. Yes, you get a full body workout in those 30 minutes that will leave you drenched in sweat. It certainly didn’t help that I was still feeling it a little bit for my strength training session a few days earlier, but damn, if I ever need a quick, «in and out» workout session, I’m coming here.
The building is a little hard to find so I had to call to make sure I was going the right way. (Remember — go through the red doors!) It’s in the basement, and it’s a small space but you have everything you need. If you like small class sizes or an almost personal training session, this might be for you. Kenny, the trainer is super chill. Personally, my favourite kind of trainer — not overly enthusiastic, motivating in a very chill but upbeat way, and watchful of form.
All-​round great experience and you get an efficient full body workout.

I came across Evolve Fitness through Groupon and it is a great work out! I have been mostly doing weight training with Eric and he is absolutely the best! He lets you be in control on what type of work out you want (customizes) and not only he is very knowledgeable, he challenges you while still having fun during the work out and makes sure you are seeing the results you want. I have definitely noticing a difference since working out with him (loosing weight and toning up). I actually enjoy working out now :)

This is the best class I have ever been to. The first time I came here I was so out of shape that I couldn’t even go through the entire 30 minute class. Kenny, Norberto and Eric are all amazing trainers. They will listen to what your needs are and create specific routines based on what you would like to improve. In 5 months of training with them I have managed to lose 8 pounds which doesn’t sound like a lot but it has made a huge difference as I also gained good lean muscle weight. Don’t even think twice about trying a class. You won’t regret it!

I came here through ClassPass for my first class today (7am) and loved it! I’ve been a longtime ClassPass member, and I often find the classes to be completely crowded and not personalized. This studio is the opposite. I’m totally out of shape, and Kenny really helped personalize a workout for me. I definitely want more — whether it’s the 6 weeks or longer is yet to be determined :).

Went back and purchased a 6 week pass. I started 3 weeks postpartum. 6 weeks later I had lost weight, got much of my core back & fit into my old jeans. Kenny & the team were extremely encouraging and made me feel better about myself.

I’ve been training with Kenny and his team since August 2014. I found them through ClassPass and was immediately hooked (I’ve even convinced multiple friends to try it out, and they’re hooked too). There are two locations in Manhattan — 53 and 2 (inside an after school facility, mostly mid-​size group body weight exercises) and 50 and Park (they have their own gym with weights and equipment, and they use the rooftop to hold classes — the gym classes are only 2 – 3 people, and the rooftop ones are larger). They have three trainers (Kenny, Norberto, and Eric), and they’re all fantastic.
I pay for unlimited classes monthly and go about 3 times per week, taking both rooftop classes and ones inside the gym. Workouts vary from interval/​circuit training using your own body weight (think burpees, squats, pushups, etc.) to using equipment like the rack for squats and the bench press. Eric’s currently helping me build muscle and train for an upcoming Tough Mudder, and I couldn’t be happier with my progress. He always customizes the workouts, corrects my form when necessary, and gives great advice on nutrition and stretching.
Even though the workouts are only 30 minutes, they can kick your ass into shape! Other perks: you can stay for back to back classes if you’re feeling up to it and they have an app that makes it convenient and quick to book workouts from your phone. Try it out — first workout is free! — and you won’t be disappointed.

After reading so many positive reviews regarding this studio, I was shocked by how uninspiring and boring my workout was. We did squats, jumping jacks, squat jumps, planks, and crunches… all exercises that I could have done on my own in my own apartment. We did not utilize any free weights or instruments. The one upside is that the class size was small (5 people) and the instructor was extremely nice. I’ll be getting my classpass value elsewhere.

One of my favorite classes on classpass. I always use my 3 classes each cycle. The instructors are motivating and the class flies by! Such a great workout. Highly recommend it!

I’m hesitant to write this only because I am selfish and want to make sure I can still get into these classes. This is by far my favorite class on Classpass. I always max out my 3x/​month. I prefer the 50^th street location because they are capped at 3 people which gets you so much personal attention (correcting your form, switching out better weights for you). I’ve even been lucky enough to be the only one there. Every time Kenny asks if there is anything specific I would like to work on. The 30 minute class is incredibly effective. The class is different every time but generally short segments of burpees, lunges, squats, bicep curls, push ups etc., nothing too complicated. You waste no time in between exercises and really pack a great workout to a short amount of time. I now despise going to hour long classes that don’t move along quickly. My first few classes were brutal and I was struggling at the half way point but then you think «hey! Only 15 minutes left… I can do this!» I would never have the discipline to accomplish all that I do in this class alone at the gym. I can definitely feel & see an improvement since I began working out a few months ago.
The facilties are both in schools (before/​after hours) and aren’t fancy by any means but that is not really a concern for me. I’ve been to luxurious studios and never returned because the work out was crummy. 50^th street has showers but no towels, toiletries etc so just skip it. 50^th street has a locker room, bring your own lock or keep your stuff in the studio. 53^rd doesn’t have locks but cubbies in the next room and I’ve always felt my stuff was safe.
Suggestions: be early, bring your own cold water, speak up and get a workout tailored to you, don’t expect to shower there, and push it for the full 30 minutes!
I can’t wait for the rooftop classes once it’s warm out!

Adding an update to this– I have been nearly every week since my last review and I would be lying if i said i have not seen results. Kenny and his team are not only motivating, but they are some of the nicest people. I look forward to coming to the class every week!

I’ve taken Kenny’s 30 min class at the 50^th street location a handful of times via classpass. Kenny is great, remembers who I am and my injuries and how and where to push me. There’s usually another person there getting trained as well which doesn’t make it feel too intimate (which is why I shied away from personal training sessions in the past.) The space is small but packed with equipment, weights etc and I am always sore the following day!
Fun fact– the last time I was there he challenged me to pull ups and I did my first pull ups EVER. Now I am feeling very empowered.

I went to the Wednesday 6pm Evolve class. I knew it was only 30 minutes long so even if I hated it, it would be over soon. I didn’t love this class, but I didn’t hate it either. It took place in a space that seems to be a day care during the day. The class was crowded but not packed. The instructor asked who was new and then we jumped right into it. He did not tell us his name or ask what our fitness level is. This kind of annoys me when I go to new classes.
The class was 30 min of various exercises such as push ups, planks, weights, crunches etc. Everything was back to back with little break. I didn’t feel like I got a ton of attention as far as proper form, but the instructor did help me a few times. His energy level could have been more as I felt he was just going through the motions. I noticed that they do back to back classes right after another so that might have been why he didn’t have the same energy as I’ve seen in other studios.
There is no locker room and I do not think there was showers. I recommend this class if you’re looking for a quick work out that still gets the job done.

I found this class on Class Pass and tried the workout with both brothers and both the 53^rd street and 50^th street location. Such a great quick, high intensity, all body workout. This is the first class I used up the «3 per studio» rule on class pass and I bummed I can’t do it again this month. I may consider the $ 99 unlimited deal!

I bought a Groupon for multiple Insanity classes at Evolve with a couple of my coworkers. We have tried numerous fitness classes through Groupon and after attending just one of Evolve’s classes it is one of my favorites! Evolve is a great 30 minute workout. The class involved cardio as well as weight training. The instructor really pushed everyone and motivated us to not stop. By the end of the class I was exhausted and felt like I had done a full body workout. I would recommend this to class anyone from all different fitness levels. I will definitely be back!

Found this class through ClassPass. Classes are small giving lots of private attention– like having a personal trainer! Sessions are 30 minutes, but a much better workout than most hour-​long classes I’ve taken. I will definitely be returning!

Great workout! I tried Evolve out through ClassPass. It may only be 30 minutes, but it’s pretty intense. Class sizes are tiny (mine was 3 people; the one before mine was just 1 person!) so you get individual attention and I got the impression it was very tailored to individual ability. Even in a class of 3, 2 of us were doing one thing and another person specified areas she’d like to work on, so Kenny had her doing a completely separate workout. You definitely fit a lot into those 30 minutes; I was exhausted by the end! It’s sort of an Insanity-​like workout — jumping jacks, squats, mountain climbers, burpees, weights, etc. I’ll be back!