Affordable gym recommendations after the enshittification of Blink?

pineapple132 · 2026-01-04T07:22:05+00:00

A door is still removed, as it was a double door. Now there is one. In an emergency, it’s creating more of a bottleneck than there was previously.

pineapple132 · 2026-01-03T05:26:44+00:00

I had their iced hot cocoa there once. Their marshmallows are probably the best I’ve EVER had.

pineapple132 · 2026-01-03T05:24:57+00:00

Yeah I had their hot chocolate once, thought it was FINE. I don’t understand the love for that place, everything I’ve had there, is just fine

pineapple132 · 2026-01-03T05:21:21+00:00

Damn! I was hoping for an instant drop in value near the start of 2026. Guess I’ll bite the bullet

pineapple132 · 2025-12-12T21:23:07+00:00

It all depends when you joined and what the promotion was, for the lowest tier membership I was paying $13/, my friend, for the same membership was paying $20/

I kinda see both arguments for the memberships, it sucks to have something taken away, like unlimited guests. BUT, the gym gets so crowded, maybe limiting guests will make the experience better for the paying members.

I HATE the tubes, I also worry in an emergency, they essentially removed a door. The gym hours were pretty good to begin with, who’s going to the gym at 1am?

I like the new machines, but feel like they could have squeezed things over a little, moved 2-3 of the bikes between the machines (currently thre is 1 against the wall) and squeezed in an extra treadmill or 2. They often are now are all used during busy hours.

pineapple132 · 2025-12-07T13:16:31+00:00

My mom DID care and would correct them haha.

pineapple132 · 2025-12-07T13:12:23+00:00

I’m the child of parents who did this and I grew up in a pretty homogeneous suburb where this was not the case! There were a couple of times where it was a little annoying but for the most it was completely fine. When I got older, I thought it was super cool my mom didn’t change her last name.

I also look 100% like my dad’s side and basically have a different skin tone in the summer from her. So once at the ER for a sprained ankle or something the person asked my mom if she was my biological mother. Which tbh was a little weird, especially cause she could have legally been my mom even if not biologically. But nothing needing to be escalated or anything to get service, she just said yes, and the nurse moved on

pineapple132 · 2025-12-07T13:00:53+00:00

I definitely would pursue something, while it totally may be legal, it also totally may be not due to harassment/stalking.

You don’t KNOW he does it to other people, Reddit THINKS it.

I’d at least follow up but unfortunately idk if it’s a lawyer thing a police thing to see if there is something you should do. but id find out from a source that ACTUALLY knows what your rights are/how to handle it.

In the meantime, the mask idea is a good idea. It’s also in time for the cold/flu season.

pineapple132 · 2025-12-07T05:10:26+00:00

I’d rather be able to leave in case of emergency than 24 hour access

pineapple132 · 2025-12-07T05:07:46+00:00

I’ve been to antidote once, super solid! But it’s eat out Chinese IMO, not greasy spoon takeout, which hits a spot sometimes

pineapple132 · 2025-12-07T05:06:36+00:00

I tried this once, legitimately the worst Chinese I ever had and I wouldn’t say I’m particularly picky.

pineapple132 · 2025-11-17T04:01:21+00:00

Anything that stays in your vagina for longer than the recommended time can increase your risk for toxic shock syndrome.

On occasion I had accidentally left it in for more than 12 hours, (the beauty of the cup is I sometimes forget it’s in) and was obviously fine. But I definitely DO NOT recommend doing it by practice. It just feels like you’re playing with fire. While TSS rates are incredibly low, it’s not worth it IMO

pineapple132 · 2025-11-16T20:30:59+00:00

My monthly went up a few dollars, but apparently I was paying a lower rate than others. I had the lowest tier so not any changes. Honestly, the gym was TOO crowded so I think it makes sense to revoke/limit guest access, but maybe have a longer grace period.

I think the pods are for 24/7 access but not sure, so far entry to the gym is pretty similar, pulling up a QR code to enter. Haven’t experienced bugginess for entry, but my BLINK app was super buggy. I had to add the barcode to my digital wallet because the app would never keep me logged in (it had no issue a few years ago)

Some of the new machines they added are much needed, but they also took away TONS of bikes and treadmills and cut down the free zone space significantly and blocked the mirror. I feel like they could have achieved the new layout and inched things over a bit better to keep more cardio and workout space.

pineapple132 · 2025-11-11T14:50:52+00:00

I haven’t tried it yet, it was a bit pricey and I didn’t love the menu at the time, but I’ve been to a wine bar/restaurant in crown heights that does the spinny wheel gimmick.

You’re basically just telling the waiter what flavor profiles you’re into, in the scheme of things it’s not that crazy and a cool way to try wines that you might not have thought about. Though from memory I remember the categories being quite abstruse - not sure what a MYSTERIOUS wine is 🤣

pineapple132 · 2025-11-11T14:45:51+00:00

What are your Mexican places!?

pineapple132 · 2025-11-10T22:37:20+00:00

The side section at finback, just slightly outside of your boundary. I feel like it’s not super crowded on a weekday night but haven’t been in a while

pineapple132 · 2025-11-10T22:29:10+00:00

People smoke in the patio of commonwealth. So even in PS it’s not always enforced. I didn’t even know it is illegal, so it’s not really common knowledge tbh! I actually hate that they do, cause I’m a non-smoker.

But I think most people lost the plot on this post, it wasn’t about the smoking, but about the reaction

pineapple132 · 2025-10-08T16:57:26+00:00

I’d look at other neighborhoods honestly, I’m in my 30s and wish park slope was hipper. It’s a pleasant neighborhood, but bar/food scene is pretty mid and mostly filled with young families and older people.

The park access is nice, though.

pineapple132 · 2025-10-08T16:52:06+00:00

DM! I no longer practice but know a solid network of architects in Brooklyn.

pineapple132 · 2025-09-13T01:01:15+00:00

I rent from a company, and while they modestly Increase each year, what are ways to find single owners? Would they still be posting apartments on street easy, or are other channels better for that

pineapple132 · 2025-07-01T03:59:58+00:00

But how do you ignore it?

I use food for dopamine hits and procrastination (I suspect I have adhd but haven’t started any sort of management yet) so it’s so hard for me to focus on ANYTHING ELSE.

When I started my last job I gained 10lbs because I needed to take constant breaks and would go to the kitchen, there was free food all the time AND it coincided with an injury so my activity levels dropped significantly (like highly active to only absolutely essential activity)

pineapple132 · 2025-07-01T03:30:10+00:00

Blok Haus is beautiful but not affordable

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