The Fhitting Room

I am very out of shape so when my friend asked me to take this class I was a little reticent but I am happy that I took it even though the aching has just started and I am feeling muscles that I didn’t even know existed.
The class was fun and it went by really fast and I came out feeling like a champion because it’s probably the most exercise I’ve done in my life.
The trainers at my class were Dara and Jason and they were really helpful and positive. They earn extra points because they were being super patient with me.
Till next time, my sore body will be a reminder of the effort I made.

I love the Fhitting Room — you walk in and they treat you like you’ve been pals for years. Great front desk and great instructors! Clean and tough, always challenging!
I’d say all levels are welcome, but give it your all! I’ve seen people of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels come in, kick ass and come back for more! Julia is by far my favorite and sort of a personal #fitspiration…
Check it out! Love Simon and Daury too! To be honest, I’ve never had a class I didn’t love! It’s great to come to class and be around such positive classmates and instructors — a great mix of warriors!

Literally obsessed! This may just be my new favorite workout. Every class I’ve taken has been killer and it truly works every single part of your body. And even though it’s a circuit class, the cardio is definitely intense since they incorporate things like the assault bike, rower, ski machine, etc. The instructors are super high energy and I love how there’s two instructors for each class — the banter between them is usually pretty entertaining. With so many different, short exercises, the class really does fly by. I’m never bored or counting down the minutes until the class is over (except for maybe when you’re finishing with swings and burpees for 6 minutes… WTF???).

I LOVE the Fhitting Room and this location is the bomb diggity. I used to go to the studio on UES but then it closed and my new job took me downtown which naturally led me to FR’s Flatiron location which is gorgeous, complete with showers and other amenities (it’s like UES’ better looking cousin that smells nice– I’ve also never been to the Penthouse, so my review is obviously biased).
One of the best workouts that combine functional movements, strength and agility into an efficient and effective hour long class. Everyone is great but my favorite instructors are Daury (so funny but he’ll kick your ass), Dennys and Farouk.

So I have to admit that this is the first time ever in my 30 years of living that I have ever taken a workout class. I’m a little awk and I am shy, since I have no idea how to even do a proper jumping jack. And my friend who invited me to go is super duper fit and super intimidating and somehow dragged me to go!
The good thing about these classes are they always have deals. I was able to take my first class for free! The next two classes were buy one get one free. And even for new year’s now there’s a deal too!
It’s so clean and inviting, even for a sweat filled place, you’ll always see some staff cleaning up every single little thing. Their bathrooms are eco friendly, super clean, and right before work I was able to use their showers. Tons of towels, and every single toiletry imaginable. There’s even a blow dryer for the ladies!
The class is one big open room. Usually about 20 people per class. A good mix of men and women, but lately I have seen more women.
It’s a pretty positive class, the instructors are always walking around, making sure you’re motivated even if you want to throw up or cry like me. And like I said I don’t even know how to do any of these workouts, so they’ll take their time out to show you how to do it, so you don’t hurt yourself (like I almost did).
The music is always upbeat, and keeps you dancing. I’ve caught myself dancing while doing 30 second squats wanting to cry but still psychotically smiling.
Oh and also I live in the Bronx, and the best thing about driving here is there’s always Saturday parking right in front. That’s seriously the only reason I keep going, because I can park so close to the place for free!
And I’m not going to lie, sh*t’s hard, I started from the bottom now I’m Drake. I’ve taken 4 consecutive weekly classes, and this saturday will be number 5! But I have seen results like no other, more than what I can do on my own. Just be prepared to order weekly subscriptions to your epsom salt.

I love this place so much I wanted to live here.
The Fhitting room is one of the studios where you know, no matter what class you take with what instructors, you’re guaranteed to get your butt kicked, in the most effective and satisfying way. The workout is tough, but also fun. And the fun part is what keeps me coming back, every single time.
The new space in Flatiron is spacious and has showers (thanks God!) But even before they opened this location, I had been happily paying $ 35/​class for their classes in a much smaller studio in the UES because the workout alone is worth it.
I love all instructors at the Fhitting room but have soft spot for Eric, Daury, Farouk, Ben and Jason. All of them are great though. Despite the fact that that the classes are often full (with more than 20 people), I always get lots of personal attention/​form corrections/​call-​outs from the instructors. Also, love that their Signature class (held in bigger studio upstairs) has 2 instructors co-​teaching and creating a very fun dynamic.

When my boy Farouk told me he was an instructor here, I just knew I had to check it out.
This place is all types of awesome. I don’t get a pretentious, vapid vibe from The Fhitting Room at all. It has good energy, and insane workouts. I will be back tomorrow for more!

I started coming to this location since the UES location closed. Unfortunately, I’m not a fan of the signature fhit room. The space is large with brand new equipment but just way too many students. I thought it was neat that they have numbers on the ceiling so you can position yourself at your designated spot. The first part of class was warm ups. Shortly after, we go into circuit training where we went through a series of 10 exercises (paired up with someone). Though there were two instructors, I felt like there was lack of attention to correct form. I saw many people with horrible form. You can seriously hurt yourself if you haven’t done these exercises before! The class went by rather quick it felt. Maybe because there were so many people and we had to get through the exercises quickly. Anyway, I highly suggest the fhit pit (located downstairs in an identical looking studio; in a much more smaller intimate class setting) where you’re able to get proper training attention. I love fhitting room, I just don’t know if I love training with 30 other people and getting zero attention to properly do these exercises (especially since these exercises are straining!!)
update: 2÷2÷16 — fhitting room is my favorite high intensity training circuit training class. hands down, great system they have going on. great instructors as well.

5 stars for the fhitting room. one of my faves on CP. i was so excited when the flatiron location was offered on CP. you’re guaranteed to have a good workout.
there’s usually about 15 – 20 ppl in class and you do the basic warmup (jumping jacks, burpees, high knees, planks, etc) then you go on to different circuits ranging from trx, rowing, weights, etc. the instructors makes sure you get a good full body workout and come out sweaty. they are very motivating and give good pointers /​modications to people. emily, amanda, and eric are my favorite instructors thus far. the only bad part is there’s only two showers and two bathrooms so you’ll have to fight for one during the morning rush.

The very first time I went, I was just a touch nervous. What didn’t help was the ambulance that sat outside or the woman they had to help! She looked pale. She was not a happy camper. Then I witnessed someone (in the class before mine) attempt a box jump and land flat on their back.
Thankfully my friend convinced me that everything would be fine and now I’m a regular. Well, as regular as one is when they go twice a week.
If you’re looking for a mean boot camp instructor who yells at you — don’t come here. If you’re looking for a challenging workout that kicks your ass? Come here. If you’re sick of doing the same repeat workouts that use the same muscles again and again? Come here. They don’t repeat workouts… the second you think you’ve become familiar with the exercises, something new is on the whiteboard.
Also, you’ll be oh so sore. Not like, it’s barely noticeable type of sore. We’re talking DOMS for days my friend. Which means it’s working.
In terms of instructors, I love Eric, Amanda, Dennys, Farouk and Daury.

Two days later, I’m still very sore. My triceps are crying. I’ve been foam rolling the hell out of my glutes. That’s a testament to how challenging this workout is.
I’ve been wanting to try The Fhitting Room for the longest time and the Flatiron location wasn’t available on ClassPass (yet), so I got the 2-​for-​1 deal for $ 35.
My first Signature FHIX class with Amanda and Ben was hard but incredibly effective. At first, I was apprehensive about how packed the class was, but overall, it ended up not being an issue. I loved the circuits and how much attention everyone received. Having two instructors walking around makes a big difference! I’m very much the type to slack off when the instructor isn’t looking, but they were ALWAYS watching and correcting form. They were energetic, fun, and tough.
Class started with a warmup (jump squats, high knees), and then we broke out into circuits using the rower machine, battle ropes (GAH I hate these), ab work on the floor, TRX straps, medicine balls, and more. This was my favorite portion of class, and it flew by. I love that they incorporate so many different types of equipment. We then picked up kettlebells and booty bands and did some exercises targeting our glutes, followed by pushups and spiderman which worked the chest, obliques, and abs. Finally, we did EMOM (every minute on the minute) burpees which were miserable… and some stretching to cap it all off.
I really liked the class and studio. It was super challenging but not Tone House scary, and it reminded me that I need more HIIT in my life. I’ve been to a ton of boutique studios, and it’s definitely in my top 5. If they had more affordable class packages, I would definitely try to go once a week. They’re on ClassPass now, so I may try to sign up there after my second class.

My friend convinced me to take this class with her because she thought it would be like Barry’s Bootcamp. It was packed shoulder to shoulder with aggressive guys and girls (one girl actually said «you’re gonna have to move, this is MY area»). We proceed to do Cross-​fit style rotating drills where there is no supervision of form. I fell and hurt my hand attempting to do a speed-​timed handstand (the left side of my hand is black and blue), was aggressively throwing heavy weights over my head to keep up with the group. There was no stretching before the class. The clincher was when I woke up this morning with intense pain in my upper back– I definitely pulled something. I work out three times a week but you couldn’t pay me to go back here.

I’ve tried my fair share of the new, hip HIIT boutique fitness studios.
I would say what makes The Fhitting Room 5 stars, is its instructors. They clearly know what they’re doing, they’re entertaining, and give you enough motivation and energy to pull through and try your best.
Was it the absolute hardest workout I’ve ever had? No… but depending on the day/​instructor it gets challenging and I always feel those endorphins I love. It’s just FUN. Go in with a good attitude and you’ll come out with an even better one, is what I’m thinkin.
Class Format–
Warm Up: Usually fast feet/​burpees on/​off sort of thing
Circuits: can range from box jumps, skiers, rowing, squats, lunges, planks, shoulder presses, etc. I like how they utilize kettlebells, free weights, TRX, medicine balls, and rowing machines.
Fhix Point: You do about five exercises– maybe 5 reps the first time, 7 the next, 9 the next, etc. so building up for however many minutes (anywhere from 6 – 10 min).
Music–
Pretty good, top 50s music with some electro mixed in.
Locker Room–
Coed.
There are two showers. I only had to wait about 5 min after the 8:30am class.
I looovee their bath products. They smell clean, refreshing and herb-​y. I need some in my apartment… asap.
Free towel rental.
Electronic locks, so no need to bring your own.
Fav Instructors thus far:
Java + Jason
esp when they’re together.
Clientele:
My class was pretty ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ male: female. Everyone seemed nice and hard working.

I tried it for the first time yesterday with Daury and Carlos. The instructors are great and highly motivating. They keep a very light-​hearted atmosphere so class goes by fairly quick. I love the cleanliness of the gym and the setup of the studio. My one big gripe is that there needs to be a separate Mens’ and Womens’ changing room. They only have 3 unisex bathrooms, but classes can have about 20 people who all need to change after class! I changed in The Phit (smaller studio downstairs) after class and with all the lights off since all the bathrooms were already taken.

Went to the Fhitting Room last night with a friend, we opted to purchase GiltCity 3-​packs. To be honest, I have no idea how this boutique studio has such high ratings. I have a few thoughts about the studio, the class, and the instruction, and I’m going to try and be as fair as possible with my thoughts.
[Background: Avid fitness goer, Equinox member, participates in personal training and other boutique studio HIIT and cardio]
1. The Studio:
a. I feel that the changing/​bathroom area has a lot to be desired. When I was done with my 5:30 class, I walked downstairs to see a girl basically naked because she couldn’t wait for a bathroom since the 6:30 was about to start. Why?!? This is so uncomfortable. There’s not a changing room! Just have an open space, most ladies don’t care about seeing each other. I understand if men need to use the bathroom, this class was definitely lady heavy.
b. The fitness space: I felt like it was a lot of people in a really small studio. I was never quite sure where to stand. I think some nice green +‘s on the floor could have really helped so everyone feels like they have a space. With all the weights and equipment, I really felt I was disorganized in the space.
2. The Class /​Instructors: Eric/​Jason (Class I took)
a. The music was SO LOUD. I couldn’t barely hear the instructors, or the people around me. It was really bad music in my opinion too. Club music I had never heard before. I am into a dancey beat but it really helps if its something I’ve heard and can groove to. It felt like an inside club with Eric and Jason that I had never been to before.
b. There were no demonstrations. I saw so much bad form on the rower, I wanted to help people! As an avid CityRow-​er at one point, I know how important rowing form is, even on a HIIT class. They really needed to demo that.
c. They were singing INTO the Mics. Why? So distracting.
d. It was very much a WOD. I kinda feel like if I wanted to be a crossfitter, I would have gone to crossfit class.
e. They swapped out my friend’s weight for another weight. She has a pre-​existing shoulder injury and she knows how much weight she can take. Do not take her 7.5lb weight and replace it with a 10! It’s just kind of rude. People know how much weight they can take.
f. The Circuits were pretty boring. I’ve done them all before. There was no team/​group mentality, and it seemed pretty mundane, lets just churn through it, etc. We ended with an AMRAP Burpees/​Thrusters set. One I’ve done many times before. I’m not saying they’re not effective, but I was bored throughout the class. I kept checking the clock to see when it was going to be over.
My Advice? Skip it. I’ll come back here to see how the other instructors compare, but I definitely wouldn’t go to an Eric/​Jason class unless you feel like watching the Eric/​Jason show, singing into the Mic and all. Which is a shame, since I had really been down to try this place.
Instead? Exhale Core Fusion Extreme with Bergen Wheeler is HIIT done right. Equinox also has a few great HIIT classes (Whipped! with Gregg Cook). I’ll update my review should other instructors be worth a try at the Fhitting Room

This is hands down one of the best workouts in NYC! There are two trainers leading each class which ensures that you are completing each exercise with proper form and that you’ll get a thorough butt kicking!
Each class starts with a five minute warm-​up including jumping jacks, burpees, squats and more. Then you move into the strength workout such as kettle bell movements, After that, you move into a circuit training using rowing machines, TRX, kettlebells and more. The workout uses EVERY single body part! My favorite trainers are Emily and Eric!

Probably the nicest trainers across the board– but they’ll all kick your butt into shape.
Love the philosophy and class organization of Fhitting Room. Typically the class starts with a warmup, strength training, circuit training using machines or weight stations, and then a «Fhix» centered around body weight.
The trainers like to mix it up and may do them out of order, which really keeps you on your feet. For those new to interval training, I’d recommend maybe doing a Fhit Pit class (smaller) to get a sense of how things operate. Fhit pit has one trainer and is about half the size of the larger class. After that, you’ll be more than ready to take on what they throw at you in the larger class.
An added bonus is the comfort of working at your own pace. The trainers recognize the varied experience and fitness levels of everyone, and will help with any form adjustments.
Very pleased! I’ve trained with Farhouk (Fhitpit), Daury/​Carlos, Daury/​Dyan, and Dennys/​Java. They’re all incredibly motivated and will keep you going just the same.
Also side note– take advantage of their Feeling Fhit intro offer. You get two classes for the price of 1!

I fucking hate Soul Cycle.
A friend dragged me there a few years ago and I hated it. From a kinesiological standpoint, I think it’s terrible for your body. I also hated the whole «Kum Ba Yah» — «Drink the Kool-​Aid» vibe that they’ve got going on. The whole experience put me off group fitness and studios altogether.
I’m a 46-​years-​old dad who works full-​time and has three kids. As a former tennis pro, I liked my routine of old-​school workouts. Lift heavy 3 – 4 times per week. Mix in some HIIT. Run 6 miles once a week. Take a yoga class every once in awhile.
A few weeks ago, I hit some plateaus so I wanted to mix up my exercise regimen. I decided to try Fhitting Room… and now I am hooked.
I love everything about it. The facilities are clean and modern. The amenities are great. Free bottles of water and towels. The fact that they have two instructors in every class makes all the difference. At any given time, there’s always someone to correct your form or help push you further.
The workouts are definitely tough. The Tabata-​style HIIT may not be suitable for people who don’t have a certain fitness baseline. However, if you’re reasonably fit, this is a great place to come a few times per week. I guarantee that it will noticeably improve your overall fitness. It’s great for strength, cardio, body fat percentage, and muscle definition. I’ve added 1 – 2 sessions per week to my normal exercise routine and already the results have been drastic.
Best of all are the instructors. I’ve walked in a few times with a mild hangover, worrying about whether I was going to die in class. These instructors will push you, inspire you, and motivate you… all with a smile and a great attitude.
Give it a shot!

I have mixed emotions about Fhitting Room. First, I felt a great sense of accomplishment for having made it through the workout, on the other hand, I wanted to vomit for having made it through the workout…
If you read any of my reviews you know I love a good sweat and discovering new ways to workout so my mind doesn’t realize I’m actually doing it since let’s be honest, we’d all rather be drinking a glass of vino then getting our gym on.
But I digress. After walking past the Flatiron Fhitting Room location, which recently opened, I decided I wanted to see what it was all about, so I actually found a Gilt offer (the power of google helps save money my friends) so I bought it and booked.
HOLY EXPLETIVE! It was fun but challenging. Think Barry’s Bootcamp with kettlebells instead of treadmills. You do circuit training in groups so you’re constantly rotating, which makes the 50 minute class fly by. I was dying towards the end but I made it through, which really does give you a sense of accomplishment. Each class has two instructors so it creates a great team atmosphere that still works for those who like to go at their own pace.
I’ll definitely be back and I think you all should try it too.

This was my first group workout class and I was blown away! I workout every day at the gym and thought I was in «shape» boy was I wrong! I took a handful of classes here and each time I went I was so sore the next two days I could barely pick anything up! This facility was extremely clean, they had free towels, free water, hair ties (comes in handy!), lockers, showers, bathrooms with every amenity you can possibly imagine. The space is great, plenty of room for everyone in the class. The trainers were awesome, I had Ben and Dennys who were very motivational, they remembered me class after class even though my classes were 1.5 weeks apart and knew what I had to work on. The only downside is that the classes are pretty expensive so I’m not sure I would go on my own dime ($ 35/​class).
Thanks for a great workout!