Amazing trainers! Highly recommended.
First and foremost I noticed that they take social distancing very seriously and are very mindful of cleanliness. That to me is paramount in this current situation with COVID.I have not been to a gym in a number of years so I was invited to give Barrys a try.Janet was the personal trainer on duty; she kept everyone motivated and even called people out by their names to give everyone a personal touch of detention. The treadmill workout not only was various in the speed sets that she commanded that we do, the floor work or ground work with and without weights was also very challenging. I realized what my limits were and how to go beyond them as well.After the workout I felt great with a sense of accomplishment. Everyone was so friendly and actually knew each other by their first names. The staff was also very polite and friendly with great senses of humor. Refreshments were also available in addition to sportswear for those who want to personalize their sense of fashion.My trip to New York would not have been complete without having this experience. Im now motivated to keep fit. I strongly recommend you visit Barrys and give one of their workouts to try. Ask for Janet, and tell her Mr EL referred you.
I dropped in for a class from Toronto and I have to say that it was so great I am writing one of my first google reviews. The trainers were so welcoming, encouraging and inspiring. The program was the perfect level of tough. It was a great location for me as I wasnt staying in the core of NYC. It made my whole work trip here better. Thanks to the amazing coaches Al who led a killer work out with such enthusiasm and Janet who hopped in the class and smoked the treadmill and inspired me to run my heart out. You guys change lives. Thanks so much!
I cant say Im terribly impressed with Barrys Boot Camps. Yes the staff is terrific and the teachers or coaches are high energy people. My issue is is that the spaces are very tight and its very claustrophobic. Also, the bathroom facilities are not designed properly for the multitude of people that they have in a class. At very best, 2 women and 2 men can occupy 4 bathrooms. How ridiculous is that? There are no evening classes Monday through Saturday. Are you only accommodating early morning people and housewives? What sense does this make? You can fill 2 classes a night 1 at 730pm at 830pm very easily. These boot camps are also very expensive if you want to do them several times a week. So lets be clear, we have tight quarters, mediocre bathroom facilities, expensive class memberships and no evening classes. Those classes would be filled most likely instantaneously in this wealthy village. With the amount of money earned per class less the instructor and other fees, it is seemingly well in the range of this company to hold classes in the evenings. Make everyone happy?!
The first class I took was fantastic. The music was good and the instructor was superb. His name was Alex. The second time we took a class it was with Janet. She blasted the music, the music was terrible. No one could hear anything that she was saying. And she acted. as though she could care less about those who were in the class. Absolutely awful.
Awesome trainers! So motivating ! High energy, great work out. Left there drenched!
Nice place