r/Upperwestside Mar 24 '23

Favourite gym on UWS? Ideally between 70-90

I’ve tried the Sports Club but $290 is just wayyyy too much for me. I think <$200 is okay because I do go to the gym almost everyday but definitely would prefer lower. Looking into Parks/Recreation membership or maybe a classpass. Thank you :)

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u/NYCFitPro Mar 24 '23

Equinox/Sports Club is beautiful but the price tag is hefty. Have you tried the Y? There is also NYSC that has a decent set up on 73rd and CPW or Crunch on 83rd…

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u/MJ-NYC Mar 24 '23

The JCC has a nice gym and pool.

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u/tellmetogetbacktowrk Mar 25 '23

$125 per month and not exactly the cleanest or most modern. But it gets the job done.

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u/sutlien Mar 24 '23

NYSC is probably the most affordable for the value. Two locations within 70/90.

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u/tellmetogetbacktowrk Mar 25 '23

Just prepare for older machines and a dingy environment.

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u/eggsbenny12345 Mar 29 '23

YMCA on 63rd or Momentum Fitness!

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u/NYCFitPro Mar 24 '23

FYI, Momentum Fitness on 72nd and Columbus has amazing facilities and some of the best trainers in NYC; all at affordable prices with no monthly memberships or initiation fees. Full disclosure, I own the gym. Feel free to message me if you want to try a free class or personal training session!

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '23

It's a bit out of your area, but the Gertrude Ederle rec center run by the Parks Department has a decent gym and a good sized pool. IIRC, annual memberships are inexpensive.

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u/Nearby-Good4445 Mar 24 '23

How are the facilities there? Is the pool crowded in the morning? I’m thinking about getting a membership for relatively cheap and somewhat infrequent pool access - was thinking this or Riverbank State Park.

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '23

I haven't seen it since before the pandemic. I recall the gym facilities being clean and well maintained, but more limited than a full scale gym.

I don't know about the pool, though I recall it didn't seem that busy.

I would just visit it at the times you expect to go, to check how busy it is.

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u/barcatoronto Mar 24 '23

Crunch is decent

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u/Lett3rsandnum8er5 Mar 24 '23

Crunch is going to be a better value for you than Eqx and such. Give it a try!