New York's Best Gym 2008

Some fancy hotels have a luxurious spa; Le Parker-Meridien has a deluxe gym.

Reviews:

• “What a great summer deal!”
• “Best Quickie I’ve ever had!!!”
• “Gravity is a Great Gym but Not for real Gymheads”
• “Fabulous gym – not crowded”
• “Check out the Quickie”

Tips: Tucked away inside the gym is a small spa that provides facials, waxings, hypnotherapy and Swedish massage.

Gravity Fitness

Tough but comfortable, this one-of-a-kind gym aims to push your limits.

Reviews:

• “They pay Attn!”
• “Hands down best gym in the city”
• “A Gym Without Competition”
• “Best Gym in NYC…Bar None”
• “best gym in the city!”

Tips: Specialty machines include a bumper-padded Olympic platform and the city’s only Natural Squat Machine with a loose bar and base for ultimate balance training.

Edge or email Edge

An expansive workout space for professionals and perfectionists in Hell’s Kitchen.

Reviews:

• “Really nice place.”
• “Amazing!”
• “Makes staying fit a hobby!”
• “Good looking place.”
• “The Best Gym Around”

Tips: Locker rooms are no less luxurious—you’ll find sauna and steam rooms, plus posh accessories like free shower products.

Club H Fitness or email Club H Fitness

Gym fuses fitness and entertainment with classes that include Cardio Striptease, Firefighter Workout, Cycle Karaoke, African Dance and Disco Yoga.

Reviews:

• “OVERRATED, OVERPRICED! "
• “Blasting music does not make for a good workout”
• “SoHomey”
• “great gym”

Tips: Certified personal trainers can customize a program designed to meet your needs in strength training, yoga, kick-boxing, pre/post-natal, marathon training and rehabilitation.

Crunch Fitness or email Crunch Fitness

A workout anomaly in NYC: A pay-as-you-go gym.

Reviews:

• “fabulous gym! "
• “focused, and friendly”
• “Workout while you still feel at home!”
• “Yoga at its best”
• “Iyengar Yoga at Monqi Fitness”

Tips: The prices are as follows: $20 for a class, $15 for equipment access and $100 for a personal training session. Clients who need to spend as an incentive to attend can purchase in packages.

MonQi Fitness NYC or email MonQi Fitness NYC

Upscale, Zen-inspired gym catering to the fit professional.

Reviews:

• “BUYER BEWARE – OVERSOLD AND OVERCROWDED – READ FINE PRINT – NO CANCELLATION”
• “The Best Gym in NYC”
• “THE PRICE”
• “OVERRATED, OVERPRICED!”
• “Ask yourself if it’s worth it.”

Tips: There is a full-service spa on-site.

Equinox Fitness Clubs

This branch of the well-known YMCA organization offers a full gym, swimming pool, and kids’ programs.

Reviews:

• “Nice Facility – Rude People”
• “Nice facility, Incompetent Staff, Idiotic Hours”
• “This YMCA staffs does not care members but ignore!!!”
• “Comfortable place”

Tips: A guest pass costs $25. Monthly or year-long membership is available, so check their website for details.

McBurney YMCA

Whoever said gyms should be spartan never experienced a chilled mint- and eucalyptus-soaked towel.

Reviews:

• “ok”
• “Clay is my Temple”
• “Damned if I do…”
• “Best Gym ANYWHERE”
• “fabulous gym!”

Tips: Nice touches include a flat-screen TV and Web-ready computer in the lounge, snack and smoothie cafe, roof deck, laundry services and one of the best-outfitted Pilates programs in town.

Clay or email Clay

Recreational boxing for men and women of all ages and experience levels; individual lessons or monthly memberships with group lessons.

Reviews:

• “Highly recommended”
• “Trinity became my family.”
• “Excellent Trainer Great Workout”
• “It’s not a BOXing club—————it’s Buisness club”
• “Trinity – plenty of genuine soul”

Tips: Set up a grudge match and duke it out with a friend for three rounds.

Trinity Boxing Club

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