I’m all for supporting local business... I get my vegetables at Golden Farm, my pizza at Joe and Joe’s and my mouth wash at MF. Lately I’ve been a little tired of Pilates and yoga classes and been considering a gym. I looked into NY Sports and Dolphin but my employer doesn’t have a deal so the best I could get would be over $70 per month plus a train ride. A neighbor told me about Kensington Aerobics & Fitness, that the hours were good (5 to midnight), the equipment diverse and a class list that was varied but generally only when she was at or traveling to work. I went today to check out the facilities and I’m not a big gym enthusiast but thought they had all the necessary equipment (5 stair masters, a bunch of ski machines and probably 15 treadmills plus lots and lots of weight machines) as well as a sauna (which I did not see). Most importantly the deal seems one of the best around! Monthly they’ll charge you $39 for one year or you can pay $439 upfront for a year (which is about $37 per month for all you mathematicians out there).
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Thanks for this insight! I'm wanting to check out this gym, so it's nice of you to provide a sneak preview.
I've heard it is a good local gym. Not as many ammenities as NYSC, but the price is lower.
It used to be cheaper and better when it was over the road, although the hike does cover free classes. I used to pay around $250 a year just 3 years ago. It does get pretty crowded in the evening, just so you know.
Oh and the sauna is in the shower room and usually broken. Don't get your hopes up on that front!
I was a member for 6 years. I got tired of the fee hikes and the equipment being broken. Even the toilets & water fountain are often broken. And for the whole gym, ONE medicine ball that was missing every other time I went. It's a decent place for the price, but I sucked it up and joined NYSC and was much happier!
It's an ok gym, except that once an elliptical stops working, it stays that way forever! I was a member of the gym for a year, but did not renew my membership after the year was over. One of the ellipticals was broken when I first began going there, and it had not been fixed the last time I was there. (A couple of months ago)
also, there are a bunch of stationary bikes along the front wall, but most of them don't work. Only 2 or so have working televisions.
Just to be clear...the $39/month rate is only if you pay for the full year upfront. Otherwise it's $59/month.
Great gym! I have been a member of this gym for 2 years. It's rarely ever crowded and the prices are lower than anywhere else in Brooklyn.
There are NO PEAK HOURS. True the Sauna doesn't work but if your going to a gym to sit in the Sauna, your missing the point anyway.
I love this blog. This gym is only 2 minutes from me and the cheapest around! i'm going to check it out soon! thanks!
gym has great hours and affordable prices. 39 a month billed monthly or pay up front for whole year ask guy behind counter for deal (seems you get a better deal late at night or on slow day). been working out there since they where on fort hamilton pkwy. equipment breaks now and then like any other place but has been repaired or replaced much faster than in past. check it out for yourself its an affordable neighborhood gym!!!
They are up to $59 a month? Is that still a good deal or should I look elsewhere?
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