West Village Athletic (WVA)

WVA is an amazing gym! I started relatively recently and have nothing but good things to say. In the brief time I’ve been there, everyone has been fantastic! The coaches are knowledgeable and charismatic, and the people are so welcoming. When I first started, the general manager, Mickey reached out and booked a call with me to review my fitness goals, and I’ve never been to a gym that takes the time to do that for its members. They really seem to care about helping you reach your goals! You get a great workout and a motivating community, can’t ask for much more than that! :)

Best gym and community in NYC! Have been a member for 2+ years and have had so much fun and found an active crowd of social and outgoing people to strive with! Favorite people to spend time with at 6 AM or 11PM. The coaching team is also amazing and concerned about member's personal and professional goals, could not be happier to be a member. WATTBA.

WVA is the first time I've genuinely felt welcomed, constantly motivated, and purely "at home" in a gym setting in over a decade. The instructors are incredible, friendly, charismatic, and know how to help you succeed in achieving your fitness goals. The squad setup is really special too -- built in accountability, routine, and new social group structure that is such a nice added bonus. I was a bit skeptical joining at first, but everyone is so welcoming, down to earth, and supportive -- it's been an "I can't believe it's this real" experience I joined WVA purely for the physical/fitness component to get back into some kind of lifting + workout routine. I've tried it all -- from expensive gyms, to cheap gyms, to at-home programs, and NOTHING has come close to the results WVA has delivered. I'm *excited* to go to the gym each time, and in my best physical shape since playing high school football. Seriously what more could you ask for? Best part of the programming is how much *lower* the injury risk compared with going at it by yourself -- the lifts each week take into account what you're doing on the other days, so you can push yourself without worrying if you're over exerting yourself Shoutout Mickey. Shoutout Bailey. Shoutout Palmy.

I’ve just joined but it’s a wonderful community and everyone has been incredibly welcoming and helpful! Definitely better than working out solo at a gym!

Reminded me of rowing days in college - early morning workouts in the boathouse. No fancy equipment, no big TV screens, just free weights and a great community with excellent coaching staff. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.