New York Sports Clubs

I went yesterday, and it was very nice. They have a decent sized parking lot, though I parked on the street. The clientele was nice, clean ladies shower, and locker room. The machines were in pretty good shape. I will continue to frequent this location on the weekend, while going to my 44^th Street location during the week.

Place is clean, well lit and easily accessible. Like all gyms they have membership deals. Max was great and explained options and cancellation policy clearly. My training tryout with Chrissy went so well I am working with her twice a week. She is a torturer but effective, friendly and motivating. Parking is tricky at peak times.

This is one of my least favorite NYSC to come too. It is on the small side and the staff is always too busy having conversations to pay attention to you and your needs let alone say hi as they are scanning your card.
The equipment seems to be on the newer side and they have the basics, but the staff makes coming here almost a pain.

Ok I love this gym! It’s small and comfy! The managers are awesome and knowledgeable. Plus I love my price!

I am in school during the year and I was looking for a gym in the five towns I could use for the summer. I called NYSC to find out my options and they told me it would be $ 20 a month.
I came in to sign up at which point I was notified that there would also be a $ 30 sign up fee and an additional $ 30 cancellation fee. Also they would not prorate my monthly fee to the portion of August that I was in town.
I politely told them that this was coming out to more than I wanted to pay. The manager yelled at me saying «It’s not a lot!» She also deliberately tried to make it ambiguous how much I would have to pay. When another worker started to add up all the fees so I could understand what I was actually going to be charged, the manager scolded him not to add it all up.
There was another woman there at the time who was trying to find out more info about the gym before deciding whether to sign up. They gave her a sign up card to fill out in a seeming ploy to get her to sign up before finding out anything about the gym. When the woman insisted that she will not sign up until she learns more, they gree very angry with her.
If you are looking for a gym run by short-​tempered scam artists, I highly recommend NYCS Woodmere. Otherwise, you are best off going elsewhere. I could not believe how much nicer the people were at the next gym I visited (Life Fitness in Lawrence) and now I’m set up with a great summer plan!

Just. awful. NYSC is trying to be all things to all people and failing both miderably and hilariously — the upscale/​high-​cost gym model AND the low-​cost/​basic gym — while providing the same experience to both segments. Remember the JCPenny rebranding, oh yeah and how it cratered?
Now, as a result, it’s a calamity workout experience, with preteens whos $ 20/​month memberships evidentially entitles them to treat the gym like a dorm room, who workout then alongside preexisting members paying closer to $ 70/​month for an upscale gym experience. And what’s the difference between those memberships again? Access to towels?
Come on TSI, you can’t be that simple-​minded to spiral the business into an identity crisis and ruin the brand’s integrity so overtly.

Impossible to register for Saturday 6:30pm cycling class! Registration opens on Friday at 4:30pm (26 hours prior to the class) but at 4:30pm sharp the website says it’s already full. It’s impossible that everyone registered within a 10 second window.
Called the location but they weren’t helpful. This is the only NYSC I have a problem registering.

Reminds me of Planet Fitness. A lot of cardio equipment, but antique weights. It serves its purpose. The parking lot is designed for Smart Cars and Mini Coopers!!! It’s always full, even when the gym is empty. Hey the parking is free so…

Ok gym some older weight training machines upstairs downstairs area with cardio machines felt too crowded and was very uncomfortable. The air conditioning was off and felt very muggy while doing my run on treadmill had to stop half way. The bathrooms were clean but everything felt old and worn.

Not worth the money. Machines are old and crowded together, No hammer strength machines and stationary bikes are often broken. Employees nice and helpful and locker room is nice. Retro down the block a much better deal.

I like this gym but seems to be the the only problem they have, its the steam room, I talk to the crew from the counter but no results, the steam room it doesn’t work at all. it needs onle to be fixed the door but I think The MANAGER don’t care about it, I think that the should have a better manager who cares about menbers facilities.
its annoying these days cause of the steam room, the alarm was going on and on, and the fire department was there so many times and then we, the menbers had to empty the gym so many times cause of the steam room alarm, now they don’t fix something simple and just decided to shut off the steam room for good. you can go and check yourself, evrrything is clean and nice people working there, Just the manager is not that responsible to do his or her Job right, its a shame

This place is ok. Nothing special but it does the job. I stopped going here for a few years and the layout is pretty much the same as are almost every single machine. :-/​. The staff is very nice and the amenities are what you would expect from an NYSC (individual showers, towel service, hair dryers, shower gel and shampoo).
The funny part to me is that I always feel like the youngest person at this gym because there are a lot of seniors that work out here. I mean A LOT. Now notice I said I feel like the youngest when I’m here not the most fit. Some of these seniors go all BEAST MODE. I once got on an ab machine after a 4’11 woman in her 60’s and she had 110 lbs on the rack. Of course my Latin machismo kicked in and I had to add weight to it. Needless to say I was über-​sore the next day.
I took a yoga class once and that was cool. The third floor which has the classroom also has the free weights and gym goers that like to grunt and shout when their lifting. Lol.
Because I’m a passport member I can go to any NYSC, so let’s see if the other ones are any different.

DON’T JOIN THIS GYM IF YOU EVER INTEND ON CANCELLING ANYTIME IN THE FUTURE. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE.
First of all, this gym sucks considering how much money it costs. I pay about $ 65 for passport access (I can go to any location), but that’s only the price with an employee discount. I can’t imagine paying any more for this sub-​par gym.
Whoever designed the parking lot was clearly not in his or her right mind. There are minimal spots and the shapes of the actual spots are extremely awkward. I can’t even imagine how many car accidents occur there.
Half of the time, the machines are broken. The TV quality is terrible and on top of that, they have poor channel options.
The spin classes are held at inconvenient times; early AM or right after work when it’s nearly impossible to get to in time if you don’t work locally. If you are lucky enough to find a spin class that you enjoy, have fun calling at the crack of dawn the day before (even on a sunday) to sign up for the next day’s spin class. Then if you are lucky enough to get into the class, you have to hope all the machines are in working order so that everyone who signed up gets a seat. If it weren’t for Susan Brandes’ awesome spin classes, I would have cancelled my membership a long time ago (or rather, attempted to cancel).
To cancel your membership, you have to send a certified letter or cancel in person. I opted for the 2^nd option, because who really wants to pay for certified mail and wait a week to hear back? What century are we in? So, naturally, I go to my local gym and I am told only the manager can cancel a membership. Alas, the manager was not in. I was told that he would probably be in the next day. Next day I come in, no manager. I call and leave a message asking him to call me back. No return phone call. I call again the next day and the manager is «in, but not in his office». WHERE IS HE??? PROBABLY AT ANOTHER GYM, since NYSC is so crappy.
I finally called NYSC corporate (after sending 2 emails with no response) and after being on hold for 20 minutes, a woman named Kim was finally able to help me. BUT not before one last string. I had to pay for the next month even though I want to cancel NOW (before the 1^st of next month). At this point, I am ready to do anything to cut ties with this awful company.
NYSC IS NOT WORTH IT. For $ 65 a month I expect a high quality gym and at the very least, decent customer service.

Just started going here due to the proximity to my work. This place is OK — nothing more than that. My biggest issue is that the stationary machines and free weight benches at this location are way too close together. I’ve been lucky to go only during non-​peak hours so far but I have no idea how people would be able to get around each other in this small area during more crowded times. Everything is so tight.
The cleaning supplies (to wipe your machines down after use) are hard to find here in Woodmere. Even harder than that is to find people using them. Maybe it’s the 5-​Towns «princess mentality» or something — might account for the used workout towels everywhere and the weights not being racked after use. Or the front desk person who should be reminded to smile and greet customers like they do at other NYSC locations. For now, Woodmere’s NYSC serves its purposes. If you’re thinking of joining, just make sure you go during off-​peak times.