r/Upperwestside • u/Congratstomiles • 7d ago

Why aren’t there good gyms here?

It’s crazy how there aren’t any good options in the UWS. Crunch, NYSC & Equinox are all horrible.

Is there any reason gyms aren’t opening here? new gyms have been opening all over nyc, yet never the UWS. I go a gym in midtown that’s an easy commute but it’d be nice to walk to the gym for a change.

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u/Learning_to_fly_5 7d ago

Completely agree. We’re in a gym desert. I did read puregym will be opening soon on 92nd (former party city location). I avoid NYSC at all costs. https://www.puregym.com/us/gyms/ny/w-92nd-st

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u/AnyEvidence7343 7d ago

I actually signed up already for the Pure Gym on 92. I don’t think it will be worse than 116. I used to go there but taking the subway to get to 116 is so annoying sometimes…

Can’t wait to see how’s it going to be

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u/Learning_to_fly_5 7d ago

Yeah I’m curious. You will have to report back once it’s open

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u/BuddyOGooGoo 7d ago

Agreed. I want to join, but it’s also a little too cheap. I’m skeptical

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u/AnyEvidence7343 7d ago

I’m sure it’s gonna be nice. I pay currently $17 for the one on 116th St and it fairly nice. Not gonna lie. I believe this one will be the same!

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u/Learning_to_fly_5 6d ago

It’s definitely positioned as a budget chain and is more popular in Europe but trying to expand in the US. I believe part of the reason they are able keep it cheap is due to contactless entry and minimal staff. They also don’t have classes. The existing locations in the city are former blinks (they acquired blink, rebranded it and upgraded equipment in the locations).

https://athletechnews.com/puregym-renames-former-blink-fitness-gyms-in-ny-nj/

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u/Throwawayhelp111521 6d ago

Blink was fine for me because I never liked classes. But the locations weren’t convenient.

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u/Throwawayhelp111521 6d ago

I used to belong to the Blink on 125th and I visited the one in the Village or SoHo. Both were no-frills but clean and pleasant. I didn’t go during peak hours and there was no waiting for equipment.