Gym U NYC

GYM U NYC by David Barton – Elevate Your Fitness Experience! If you’re passionate about weightlifting and crave a gym that caters to every muscle group — even those you didn’t know existed — GYM U NYC is the place to be. Founded by the visionary David Barton, this 35,000 sq ft facility is more than just a gym; it’s a sanctuary for fitness enthusiasts. Highlights: 🔥 State-of-the-Art Equipment – Whether you’re into free weights or stacked plate machines, GYM U offers top-tier equipment meticulously chosen to target every muscle group. 💪 Impeccable Facilities – The gym boasts spacious locker rooms, functional and clean showers, as well as pristine sauna and steam rooms, ensuring a comfortable post-workout experience. 🙌 Expert Staff – Members frequently praise the helpfulness of the staff, especially Paul, who goes above and beyond to guide you in finding the right trainer and fitness plan. 🥤 Shrumz Café – Don’t forget to grab a healthy smoothie at the in-house café before you leave — the perfect post-workout fuel! 📍 Location: 215 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011 🕒 Hours: • Monday–Thursday: 6 am–11 pm • Friday: 6 am–10 pm • Saturday–Sunday: 8 am–8 pm If you’re serious about fitness, this gym is a must-visit in NYC! #GymUNYC #DavidBartonGym #NYCFitness #WeightTrainingNYC #MuscleBuilding #HealthyLiving #WorkoutGoals #FitnessJourney #CleanGymLife #NYCWellness

One of the coolest gyms I have ever been to. The vibes are immaculate, the lighting is superb, the live DJ is awesome, the machines are seriously top notch and the staff is excellent. I love the sauna and steam room and I applaud them for making changes (the camera no one cares about) and keeping it open for us who use it to actually steam and relax, despite other ex-members constant refusal to show simple decorum (it got predatory bad and frankly embarrassing). Can’t recommend this gym enough and not sure how I could ever go to another basic and boring gym again.

Gym U has the potential to be the best gym in NYC if some areas are addressed and improved. The hired staff is pretty diverse in terms of racial and social makeup and I believe David has at heart inclusion in all aspects. But some of the staff may not reciprocate the feeling of paying it forward. There are constant side comments that are unnecessary, unacceptable and unprofessional. If not racism, then it’s lookism. I even heard someone said “I should have raised the premium in order to deter”. I mean, how do we pray at night and expect goodness if we have such feelings of exclusion. I paid a year subscription to be encouraged in such a beautiful gym with the lgbt+ community, be in a safe place and focus in my physical well being. Thankfully, I was able to cancel the membership as I am moving out of state. The steam room is also uncomfortable, first there is a video camera to prevent misconduct. And now there are these light fixtures directed to everyone’s face, the purpose to come and relax is gone. And lastly, the evening classes in the studio are vanished, the space is now occupied by a cycling studio that attracts just a singular group of young girls from that cycling studio. Thus any gym classes of evening yoga, triceps and biceps, hiit and the like are long gone, all those different instructors and classes the gym offered throughout the day were replaced and are truly missed. You don’t even have access to the room if you want to do anything on your own as the space is filled with the bikes all the time. If these areas are addressed, this business can thrive to knock off Templ or any other competitor.

I just got back from India UAE and Sri Lanka and I knew I had to drag myself back to a gym. I looked at several- the big three: Chelsea Piers, Equinox and GYM U NYC. WITH THE WEATHER and jet lag and a recalcitrant butt, I was kind of in slo mo but today I finally picked GYM U. FIRSTLY, Gym U has hired the most personable and caring intake person for membership. His name was Philip. What makes him so impressive is a. He knows his stuff and he has a solid knowledge base b. He cared about me and listened to my needs and what would be the best fit for me at Gym U c. Philip was simply a nice guy. You could tell he loves his job, he loves Gym U and he wants you to love it as much as he does. I like people with moxie and who cares about their job. He gave me the tour and you could feel his excitement about not only working there but what makes this gym special. There has been some remodeling. I couldn’t put my finger on it but there was more pizzazz. A real crowd pleaser must be THE STEAM ROOM. It was huge and more importantly immaculate. It’s obvious hygiene is taken seriously here In addition he was very excited about their investment in Panatta gym equipment which is premier equipment from Apiro, Italy which is in the beautiful La Marche area- think Gubbio, Orvieto, Perugia and Assisi all beautiful villages in this area. Mamma Mia! You know those Italians they tie fantastic design to superior function. I am amazed the monthly fees aren’t more expensive. This equipment is like ART meets FORM meets function. It’s amazing. It’s the equipment the Roman gods use…. lol. He escorted me to his office and I enrolled and paid my starter fee. It’s a win win for me because I am lucky enough to live in the neighborhood and this gym has all the amenities one could ask for plus there is a convivial bar at the entrance. What a marriage Adrenalin and Alcohol! Oh there are classes which are included in the fees. I know this might sound a tad corny but the greeter who checks your membership when you come in probably was the winner of Mr Congeniality somewhere. But his personality sets the stage from the moment you walk in. I felt like I was treated like I had been a long term member. It’s not fake here, it’s genuine. Thanks Philip for your time and curated information. Oh, I don’t have a complaint but whoever named the bar it truly doesn’t go with the branding of Gym U. Maybe, David needs to have a contest for renaming it. But what do I know.

UPDATE : I wanted to provide an update regarding my previous review about the safety and privacy issues in the Ladies' Locker Room at Gym U. I am pleased to share that Gym U has taken significant steps to address this concern by installing proper, clear signage that unmistakably indicates the Women’s and Men’s Locker Rooms. This is a great improvement, and I truly appreciate the effort to ensure the privacy and safety of all female members moving forward. A special thank you to David Burton, who personally reached out to me to assure that the situation would be handled properly. His proactive communication and reassurance were greatly appreciated and reflect the level of care and attention that was needed for this matter. I truly love this gym and its unique concept, which makes it such a special place to work out. With this issue now resolved, I look forward to continuing to support Gym U and being a loyal member. To show the positive changes Gym U has implemented, I’ve uploaded pictures of the new signage so that others can see the improvements for themselves. This is an important step forward, and I’m glad that the management has taken the concerns of its members seriously. Thank you again to Gym U and David Burton for addressing this issue. I’m excited to keep enjoying my workouts in this fantastic gym! ‐--------------------------------------------------------------------- Previously Review : I am writing this review to raise awareness about an ongoing Ladies lockers room safety and privacy issue at Gym U that has been repeatedly ignored by management. As a loyal member who enrolls yearly ( this year is my second year)