PushLab Fitness

I do personal training with Ricky at PushLab Fitness. He is fantastic — very motivating and is able to adapt the exercises to work with my injuries. The studio is small but very clean and everything is new and top of the line. Every session is different and I am constantly challenged.
I highly recommend this gym for anyone looking to get a great workout with awesome instructors!

I found PushLab on Classpass and it’s been one of my go-​to spots for a couple months now. It’s a great and challenging workout that is non-​stop for 45 minutes with a stretch at the end. I take the 6AM full-​body weekday classes with Chike. The classes are small and personalized, so you can get great one-​on-​one attention from the trainer throughout each exercise. Chike’s classes are great, they are challenging and he pushes you to not give up and give it your all throughout the workout. The class is a mix between circuit training with weights as well as cardio with ladders and hurdles to improve agility. If you are like me and enjoy finding the most challenging workouts in NYC I would definitely try this place out you won’t be disappointed and will definitely break a sweat!

This is a great gym! The teachers are highly motivating and encouraging and we find this to be a great cardio workout that does not get boring at all. Please note this is not a class for beginners though. The class is 45 minutes without rest so you will work hard!

Found out about push labs via ClassPass. First time I went right after Christmas break, my instructor was Rick Lau for Lower Body Core. This class was intense (in a good way) and really pushed me both mentally and physically. I was very sore after this class due to all the new exercises Push Labs had me doing, especially my core.
Second and Third times I went for Total Body with Ahmed Mohamed. These classes were equally as intense and push your body to the limit. They remind me of the workouts I used to do for Ice Hockey and use everything from ladder drills to TRX, to weighted training.
Ahmed and Rick are both very nice and motivating at the same time. Their classes are small in size and give you personal attention to correct form/​motivate you to keep going. They are very technical and really demonstrate their knowledge of fitness and training.
Will definitely be back and I would suggest that you try this out to improve your strength and overall physique.

Incredible workout, great music and super positive instruction. It was definitely hard, but I felt motivated and supported throughout the entire experience. I would HIGHLY recommend.

Unfortunately, my first experience at PushLab Fitness was not a good one, and will likely be my last. I signed up for Total Body Core with Ricky because the reviews were so great. I was a little weary about what to expect since I had never taken a high intensity class like this before. I think it is important to note there are NO BREAKS for 45 minutes. Although I consider myself to be fit and athletic, I walked out of the class after just 15 minutes. Even with going at my own pace and downing a bottle of water, I felt like I was going to pass out. I’m down for a challenge and have no problem pushing myself, but it was just too much for me to handle. This type of workout is not for everyone. It was shocking to me that with 16 years of dance training under my belt and succeeding in all of the other classes I’ve taken thus far in ClassPass AND working out with a trainer that I had to quit on this one, as I’ve never done that before.
On a positive note, Ricky seemed warm and welcoming, the music was great, and there were only 3 of us so the personal attention was nice and refreshing. However, that also means there’s no room to hide. The studio was a little too small for my liking (smaller than my Manhattan living room). NOTE: If you get there before class starts you’ll be standing outside (in the cold) as there is only one room in the whole studio and that’s where class takes place, so there is no «check in/​waiting area/​place to sit.»
I would not discourage those from checking out this class as I’m sure it is wonderful for certain types of people. I would say to take the time to know what you’re signing up for because this is definitely not for everyone — especially if you’re used to barre, Pilates or even cycling. It’s on another level.

Signed up via ClassPass a month ago, and am now hooked! If you want a solid workout (I like the upper body workouts and the core workouts best) and want to feel great afterwards, try a class with Ricky. You won’t regret it and will likely be back for more, too.

I have taken the Monday upper body class with Ricky multiple times and keep coming back!
During the workout I am definitely challenged and even though I despise his «pushes», realize those are what create results in your fitness caliber.
This is one of those classes that leave you sore in your arms the next day, aka it works

PushLab is where you go if you want more individualized attention from trainers, as if they were your team coach. They get you motivated!!! And you definitely can’t slack unnoticed!
I have done Varsity conditioning, weight training, and group fitness classes from everywhere. This place is awesome if you want a group class, but felt some were too big for you to feel noticed. It’s perfect if you want to strength train; we have used dumbbells and kettlebells and medicine balls and row machines and of course body weight… it all varies class to class to make it interesting. It’s great if you want to do more cardio; the entire class has your heart rate UP. Personally, I used to go to the gym for over an hour, and did the same amount of work within the 45 min. of one of these classes. High intensity means time efficient!
I know what it feels like to have your butt kicked by a workout. They always kick my butt!
All the trainers have great personalities and tons of energy. And they have their own styles, all great.

Intense. I took the upper body class with Ricky a few months ago and he was an extremely energetic and helpful instructor.
Cardio warmup (I despise cardio– this was hard for me), and blocks of exercises like resistance bands, push-​ups, burpees, pull-​ups, planks, etc. 45 minutes means pretty much zero breaks!
The space is teeny and narrow, but it’s clean and has everything to make you question why you subject yourself to this type of hardcore exercise.
I definitely plan on coming back!
–1 star because no towels and no showers

If I could give this studio 10 stars I would! PushLab is awesome! I have been wanting to try it for so long and I am happy I finally did. Took my first class with Ricky and cannot wait to get back there. The facility is small. Small means small classes and small classes basically means very personalized workouts… Everyone in the class got lots of attention (form correction, motivation, etc.). I felt extremely challenged and at one point looked down from my plank to see beads of sweat continuously dripping off of my face. This class pushes you and is great for all levels. TRX, body weight workouts, kettlebells… the personality in this place is booming.
Cannot wait to go back.
I liked it… could you tell?

PushLab is GREAT! The intimate space and small group classes make you feel like you’re getting personal training (which you basically are) at a huge bargain price. I have attended a few classes with Ricky so far and he is a fantastic trainer. He motivates you the entire time to push harder and achieve more with his high energy and sense of humor. I am spent after each work out and have been seeing results in my overall fitness and physical performance in the gym and other classes.
I highly recommend PushLab to help take you to the next level! It’s great for beginners, intermediate and advanced athletes as each class is based on how seriously you take the exercises and form and how much you want to get out of it. Go now!

The lower leg class kicked my butt this morning in all the right ways! Air-​conditioning, semi-​private personal training (three people in my class)– what more could you ask for? Think TRX, squats with kettle bells on Bosu balls, jumping lunges, planks, etc!

This place always gives me a tough, challenging workout. It’s a small location so class size is typically limited to 6 or so people. Usually it starts with a pretty tough warmup to get the heart pumping and then evolves into different workouts using kettlebells and TRX bands.
Can honestly say I’ve never left here without feeling drained!
Ricky and Ahmed are fantastic instructors and very attentive to form. Prepare to «push!»

Check this new gym out! Ricky is an extraordinary instructor with great energy, even at 7:30am. It was a great way to start out my morning. The class was a lot of fun and flew by (which is important for me). The 45 minutes felt more like 5! Also props to Ricky for the great music selection.
Like other UES fitness studios, it’s on the smaller side, but the plus side is that the class size remains small, so you can get a lot of personal attention.

This is THE answer to working out. No contract, good prices, boot camp style classes. Trainers are pro’s, encouraging, constantly perfecting my form. I’ve had classes with Julia, Ricky and Ahmed. They are powerful and motivate me to also work through till the end! With them training me, I have no limit!
The small well designed gum allows for movements that require strength and cardio. Having been a member of countless gums in the city, no other has set such high standards. Impressive!
AM Sten

I’ve been to a lot of circuit cardio/​strength training classes, but so far this place is the best!
The studio is quaint, but BRAND new. I think the fact that the studio is on the smaller side is a plus! You won’t have more than five people in your class and you get individual help from fantastic instructors like Ricky.
Ricky teaches the 8:30 Upper Body/​Core class on Wednesday’s, which has become a staple of my weekly workout.
The class is fun and extremely challenging! Week to week it changes, it’s not the same exercise causing you to get bored.
I highly recommend you try out this studio! It’s also on class pass, so you having nothing to lose! This is definitely my favorite circuit training studio on the upper east side!
Pros
1) Challenging
2) Intimate
3) Fun (team challenges during class)
Cons
Only one. No 6:30am class.

PushLab Fitness is awesome for those who want small classes and great trainers. I’ve been coming here for the past month and I have to say, I am hooked. I first started with ClassPass, after the limit of three workouts at this one location, I caved in and bought the sessions.
True Story, I had so much back pain prior to joining, after a few weeks, I can finally hold a plank for more than a minute with no problems, plus my back pain is minimal to almost none.
The trainers are patient and are focused in making you feel your best. They are great at correcting form, so you know, you are working those muscles the way you are supposed to. The classes are intense and worth the sweat. Everytime I leave the studio, I feel great. I’ve been working out with Ricky for the past few workouts and this morning I worked with Ahmed for the first time. Both trainers have high energy and are tough. Don’t be intimidated by Ahmed’s muscles!!! And if you ever think of sitting on the couch and eating a bag of chips, stop right there… As Ricky would say, «Summer is here.»
One more thing to add, the classes are small, so if you’re late, it could really disrupt the rhythm and energy for everyone focusing on being their best. Get motivated and feel great.

I have to say for me fitness can’t get any better than this. its like a semi private gym, super clean, and always enjoy joking with the staffs!
so far all the classes I’ve been to I was given enough attention about my form and always got my ass kicked from the workout, I recently took a total body class and informed the trainer before hand that I currently have shin splints and he was so thoughtful and quick to improvising! I wasn’t able to do most of the jumping during the session, but what the trainer did was teach a different workout that would still target the places we were all working out for. Definitely! can’t wait to buy my next package of sessions.

LOVE this place! I am a self-​proclaimed gym-​expert; I have belonged to every gym in NYC and visited virtually every small studio there is.
PushLab stands out in the quality of instruction and routines. I was introduced via ClassPass but this place is now my go-​to. The studio is impeccably clean and the equipment is top notch. Ive only ever worked with Rick Lau so I can only speak to the quality of his training.
Bottom line, its a great workout, its really fun, music is awesome and I genuinely feel better when I leave. This place is a hidden gem.