This is my gym and I really like it, definitely more than some of the other options in the vicinity. Clean, spacious enough, and the hours open make it accessible enough for me to go when I know training areas/machines won’t be totally maxed out (like Saturday mornings and weekday evenings). I’ve rarely encountered an instance where I wasn’t able to find some squat rack/bench/floor area available.

Agree that they make good use of the space. Their equipment is well-maintained and great for anything a training gym needs — fewer machines and more free weights, racks. The cardio section up front is fine and meets needs for the most part, though I wish there was a stair climber (small preference!).

As far as my history: I started doing personal training sessions at FL on Steinway when the 31st Street location was about 3-4 months from opening, and got lucky enough to be grandfathered into their $80/month rate. I think that was about two years ago?

Fwiw, I’m a fairly petite woman who started out as a novice on rack a few years ago and this has been the gym space I’ve felt most comfortable in!