WRKNYC

Incredibly low energy instructor who did not perform demos for the class. Timing schemes seemed off, and there was no clock in the studio. Also incorrect explanation of a squat thrust vs burpee. Once we started the burpees, I looked up and noticed the instructor was doing her hair in the reflection of the window with her back to the class– real nice. The lack of enthusiasm was evident from the beginning. Also, it seemed like the music is played right from her cell phone so it wasn’t very loud at all.
I can understand if you want to perform the burpee a different way, it’s the instructor’s class after all, but then please perform a demo beforehand to detail what you are looking for.
There are a lot of other gyms in the area that offer a much better experience. This is definitely a no frills studio, which would be fine if the workout was great, but it’s not. There’s no reason to waste time/​money going here.
Unfortunately the mixed reviews of this gym are accurate– will not go back.

VERY tough class. I took the WRKNYC 6 pm class with Will on Monday and got my butt kicked. Right off the bat he had us running the stairs and then (in the middle of winter-​thankfully it wasn’t too cold!) take a lap around the block. We were moving the entire time, and Will’s calm encouragement was much different than other bootcamp instructors styles. He spoke rhthymically and would look at you and say things like «Thanks for showing up», which I found oddly encouraging. This was an incredibly hard class and I found myself having to modify a lot, but it was a great workout especially if you are looking to really push yourself.

Great workout! I visited today for the first time and LOVED it. I did the TRX/​Kettle Bell Class with Coach Will. I was a bit intimated at first because everyone seemed to know each other and the ladies looked like they were in really good shape. I am not out of shape, but I am not the strongest girl out there. :P
The class lasted 45 minutes, and we worked every single one of them. Everyone was super friendly and encouraging. Coach Will was very nice and encouraging as well. Great workout! My arms felt like jelly after leaving. I has a little trouble putting on my jacket because my arms were shaking! Definitely coming back here. :)
The place is not fancy, so don’t expect a posh studio. You get the basics — but that’s all you need to get a great workout. Don’t arrive too early because there is no waiting area. Arrive 5 minutes before, and you should be more than ok. Ohh and make sure you change ahead of time… I did not see a changing room.

This one is very hard to describe and rate, because I can definitely see myself going back as I like that it seemed quite laid back and personalized due to the small size, but there were a lot of negatives that took me off guard. In addition, the room looks nothing like it does in the other pics, so I don’t know if the mirror was covered by crap, but all I can say was it was a little weird.
First off, I arrive 15 minutes early, as I always do, and I am asked to wait in the hall until the current strength training class is finished (4 people). There was no bench, no nothing. So I stood there. Tip: put a bench or 2 folding chairs in the hall for the waiting patrons– common curtesy. That was strange.
So I am invited in, like a 5 year old mind you into kindergarten class (?), and the new instructor comes in for the next class, ab-​solute, which I was not clear that was what I had signed up for,. I thought it would be half trx/​half deep stretch by the class desc, but I must have missed something. Anyway, I was in for an hour of abs, some pushups and stretching. I guess I was relieved considering I had a hard class coming up later that day, but I would never take an hour ab class– I do harder abs in pilates 3x a week. But I digress.
Everyone is the class seemed to know each other, which was all nice and well, but friendly is not the way I would describe the room. Even after class, when I hear them mentioning massage and I give them a tip in a great cheap place in the village, they kind of all went back to discussing amongst themselves. I get it, you all know each other, but what a rude group is all I could think.
Anyway, I told the instructor right up front before class about my tendinitis and other ankle injuries, and she proceeded to put me in the back of the class. I workout like 5 times a week, I was just letting you know I was injured. Plus this is a lay down ab class!
1– you would think an instructor would want someone thye think is not capable closer to her and
2– how rude?
Needless to say this class was the easiest class I have ever taken– I do not think I broke a sweat. The only thing I feel in my body in terms of any type of soreness today is the double set of real pushups to side planks we did. My lats are sore.
In class, when a woman tipped over in a lunge yoga type twist, which is not unusual if not you are not a yogi especially, she made a huge fuss, «are you ok? you sure?» (like in kindergarten– sensing a theme?) «Yes, I just lost my balance.» «Are you surrrreee?» UG.
The instructor couldn’t help calling out if a person took a break, or tipped over, or stopped for a second because for them it was tough, or they were nauseous from the coffee they drank right before class… Chill. It is so not cool calling out people in front of class and bringing to attention that person’s issue.
Anyway, it is a one room gym, with different more bootcamp type classes. I would try the earlier strength training class, but it seems the same mean girls go every week, and that is just not my style. Maybe I’ll go with a friend for that class ;)

Today I experienced WRKNYC for the first time, taking their Runner’s Recovery + Foam Rolling class. I discovered them on Fit Reserve but will definitely be back. It is a convenient location, near multiple subway lines, and the studio has a true community feel. This class is a great one for anyone who works out or runs a lot but doesn’t spend enough time on the foam roller. Will was SUPER friendly and EVERYONE supported me and welcomed me to the studio. It is a motivating, safe space perfect for anyone!

This is as good a workout as you will find. Will’s non-​stop routine will focus on your whole body without the use of heavy weights. Be prepared to work hard for an hour but the end results are excellent.
In response to any criticism, I should point out the class I attend is 70% female — all who come back each week. Will takes time out to know who you are makes everyone feel part of the class.

This is a nonstop, bootcamp style class. I went to the Ab-​Salute, Coach Will’s abdominal focused class… it killed me. 50 minutes of crunches, sit ups, planks, bicycles — you name it, we probably did it.
Better than the workout, though, was the sense of community. The class was almost entirely regulars, so he knew people’s names and checked in with them mid-​class. Being new, he also made a point to check in with me a couple of times (without being an annoying helicopter-​trainer).
Also, the music is really low. The reason it’s kept that way is so that you can hear Will’s marching orders. I generally like to listen to music at damage-​my-​eardrums level, so this was a change.
Would recommend and try another class!

I found WRKNYC on ClassPass and chose it initially because it is convenient to my office. I was extremely self-​conscious and nervous entering this small and intimate class. Coach Will and the regular class participants immediately put me at ease. Will combines «boot camp» like motivation with a very open, friendly ‘you got this’ spirit.
I will use up my 3 times per month allotment from Classpass with WRKNYC. I just enjoy the atmosphere… Did I mention that I can hardly even pull off half of the routine? This is no «call it in» at the gym where you do some bicep curls at a leisurely pace and call it a workout. Will keeps the pace face, the tempo upbeat and the movement constant. I actually never knew I was out of shape until I saw the petite woman next to me pulling off righteous chin ups as I struggled to hold onto the bar.
Go here. Great studio. New equipment. Clean. Good crew of regulars.

Very confusing when we arrived. All doors were locked. Could not change until the instructor showed up, in which he was late. The studio is in a apartment.
I’ve been to over 50 studios in the city and this one was all around bad including the Instructor. He managed to ask when I worked out last in front of everyone when I was struggling with tri-​dips. Even though I work out 5 days a week, it still rubbed me the wrong way. Very condescending tone to several women. Also, managed to asked a girl why she was leaving during the stretch and had an attitude about it. SUPER rude.
Also, he should wear a stop watch because he would say there are 10 seconds left 3 times in a row. Very unprofessional.
We did the same workout routine essentially the whole time and he didn’t walk around and check form at all. Just wasn’t energetic at all.
Won’t be back and don’t recommend Will as an instructor. So many BETTER boot camp style classes that have MUCH better facilities, instructors and workout equipment.

THE BEST WORKOUT IN THE CITY! No joke, you know what you are getting every single time you show up for class. You know you are going to leave dripping in sweat with very fatigued muscles. But in the best way! The coaches are awesome, so fun and encouraging and they make every unique. I workout a lot and have been to a ton of studios in the city, this one is amazing if you are ready to work hard, sweat, and see results!