Elite Fitness Club — Attraction in Rutherford

I had been to Elite Fitness in Rutherford, NJ, a bunch of times as a guest and even on their 7day pass. I finally pulled the trigger on getting my own membership this year. One of the main reasons I decided to join was the incredible impact that the new management, especially Lee, has had on the gym.

Lee has transformed Elite Fitness into a welcoming and supportive environment that stands out from other gyms. His dedication to maintaining the culture at Elite as super friendly and respectful, makes every visit enjoyable. The cleanliness of the facility is evident, with spotless equipment, plenty of sanitizing stations available, and prestine locker rooms.

One of the standout aspects of Elite Fitness is the private training sessions with Lee. As a semi-pro athlete and soccer coach, my fitness needs are unique and demanding. Lee has been instrumental in keeping me on top of my training regimen, from ensuring I'm working smart at the gym or the field, getting enough rest, taking care of my muscles, or revisiting my nutrition for peak performance.

His expertise and personalized approach have helped me realize that as a coach, my fitness should be superior to that of the players and teams I work with. Lee’s guidance has been invaluable, pushing me to new levels of understanding with my physical performance, mental conditioning, nutritional awareness, recovery, and overall athletic goals.

The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art machines and free weights, catering to all types of workouts. The variety of classes, from yoga to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), adds significant value to the membership.

As a coach in town, I also send my high school players to Elite Fitness to supplement their practices. Whether they’re recovering from an injury, trying to get ahead of their peers, staying fit, or staying active in the off-season, this gym is perfect for them too. The improvements from strength training and conditioning at the gym have been remarkable and great for the off season.

The gym’s extended hours are perfect for when I was getting up super early for morning sessions before work, with starbucks right there to get my coffee on the way out. Even being open late for night workouts, makes it easy to fit exercise into my busy schedule. Sometimes, I even go to the gym before and after my games or team practices to take care of my muscles, hit the hydro massage table, and enjoy a delicious shake. (There’s even a tanning booth!) These amenities really enhance the overall experience. Just hitting the hydro massage table is worth stopping in when you have a membership.

Overall, Elite Fitness is more than just a gym for me; it’s become a sanctuary and a second home, largely thanks to Lee’s leadership and commitment to creating a positive culture. The changes under his management have made a noticeable difference, enhancing the overall experience. If you’re looking for a top-notch gym in Rutherford, NJ, I highly recommend Elite Fitness. Making a "Game Plan" with Lee, in particular, has been the missing piece for when my fitness and professional goals frustratingly plateaued. Trust me, you won’t...

Went to the gym by 12:00 pm on 3/12/23 to sign up. Yes, to sign up. The girl who was behind the reception introduced herself as a babysitter and she asked a guy to help me out. But, the guy was so busy with two other ladies and don't even bother to come to say 'Hello'!'. I understand that you need to finish with the other guests but as least you should've have to let me know how long it would take for you to finish and start the process with me? The poor babysitter girl was about to leave for lunch something and she kept looking at him and told me that 'Did you try Free Pass for 7 days?'. I told her when I entered the gym that I wanted to sign up because I was already there before. When I visited the gym on the other night, The Asian guy gave me a great tour already. Whoever the guy was today, he was poor at the customer service and sales. I was standing there about 10 minutes, and he still doesn't bother to say anything. There was no sitting area so I could not sit and wait for the guy to finish also. When I entered the gym, approximately 10 people there so it wasn't busy at all. Really funny experience. So the girl was leaving, and I didn't know what to do except standing there without any instruction, I told the girl that I would comeback. She said ' Are you sure?' I said 'Yes'. But she knew probably I would not come back. Yes, you guys lost one customer who was ready to give you a credit card and bring another one. Good luck to you. Because it seems that you gym won't survive without more...

I was very hopeful and excited when I first signed up but right away there's been issues. First off, someone stole my personal belongings directly on the gym floor which I reported right away and management never got back to me. The front desk just claims they have no accesses to the cameras so the cameras are useless. Second off, the majority of the treadmills are broken. It took months for them to take it seriously and to at least add a sign. It's very dangerous. Now the signs are there for more than the week and still no update. 3rd off, they don't know how to use the TV. We have no choice but to share the same TVs as there isn't any on the cardio machines. Yes I need something to watch as I try to run after having a baby. Some of the workers don't know how to put the captions on even one guy at the desk turned it off while I was on running and several ppl were annoyed and told him. He couldn't put it back. Another time, a supervisor once told me there's no captions on live TV which isn't true because I was able to fix it and she snapped at me to just use my phone. Well there's no place to put the phone on a cheap treadmill. I tried this once and it literally fell below my feet while I was running. Anyways, what's the point of having gym TVs if we can't use them? I feel trapped now because I'm locked in with a year contract but if these issues keep continuing, I'm just going to have a chat...