Harbor Fitness Mill Basin — Local services in New York

I awaken to go to the doctor to be told the terrible news that I am overweight and the scale exceeds the limits of normality. I drop to my knees only to crack under the pressure of my “oversized” body (according to doctor Skidmore). Too many visits to the pizzeria have done a number to my body. I scour the internet for suitable gyms. I stumble across harbor fitness. The closest one to me was the location Strickland. I took the B100, walking to the gym left me out of breath. Before I enter the gym I put my hands on my knees. I look up to be overshadowed by the powerful harbor building. I enter the building to be greeted by a young man with an amazing warming smile. “Hello how may I help you” said the young man. I glance at the name tag revealing his name to be Justin. When I told him about my plight he informed me of the personal training that the facility offers. My eyes plucked up in glee but first I wanted to see what I was getting myself into. Justin took it upon himself to give me a tour! No one has ever treated me like a human before. I even greeted the custodian rocky, I shook his hand he is amazing It warmed my soul. I really enjoyed the bike room and the picture of the boxer amazed me at the artistic credibility. After the tour Justin turned to me and warmly asked if I was interested. I reply gleefully “YES”. As he is signing me up I tell him about my difficulties getting to the gym but how much I loved it. At this point his knowledge of harbor came into play. I was woefully unaware of the presence of a harbor on my block !!!!! Only problem is I have fallen in love with this gym but at some days the travel is too much. Justin then informed me of an option to purchase a membership that transcends location. I could use my membership anywhere!! In Strickland or by my house. My ears couldn’t believe it. My heart cozy. My knees shaking. Harbor is amazing gym and makes me exhilarated for the future and what my body could hold in store. With workers like Justin and rocky harbor feel less like a gym and more like a home. I would invite them over for thanksgiving if they want. I love them. I love harbor. I can’t...

Would honestly give this gym 0 stars if it were an option.

By far the worst atmosphere for a gym I’ve ever seen. Members seem to be mainly the types that are viewed as inconsiderate and other gyms have one or two of them. Harbor Mill Basin seems to have attracted all of them from the other gyms. People hog multiple machines at a time for 30-45 minutes but will also have no problem removing your stuff when you go to get an extra weight plate. People leave their stuff all over and then stare at themselves in the mirror for hours. Weight plates are consistently left on machines and equipment not returned to its proper location. If you’re looking for a social gym or a gym with considerate people this is likely not the spot.

The maintenance staff is actually friendly and kind. But the rest of the staff, such as the front desk and trainers are subpar, to put it kindly. The front desk never greets most members in a friendly way and will often just ask for your membership number bluntly when you arrive, if they greet you at all. They are often just talking amongst themselves and don’t even pay sight to you. Often, I have had to either nearly beg them to input my membership number or just walk by without signing in. The trainers are unprofessional as well. I have seen many times where trainers’ clients break rules such as leaving plates on equipment, weights unreturned to their spot, or not wiping down their sweat after use. The trainers seem to implicitly endorse their behavior.

The gym is also nearly always packed. It really doesn’t matter when you go. Early morning, middays, early afternoon, evenings. 70% of the time there are no spots in the parking lot.

Overall, this gym is an uneven experience that decreases your motivation to work out. It may be for some people, but not for most. Rampant with non-professionalism and intentional disregard for...

This is an overall well rounded gym. This staff is amazing and it's never overcrowded. People are genuinely getting their workout in! The locker rooms are kept very clean, there are always towels available, and their personal training is impeccable!

Well, I can only speak for myself, of course, as I have been working with Dawn since the birth of my membership. She is amazing. She switches up my workouts so I am always challenged. Before Dawn, I gravitated towards weighted machines but I have learned how much conditioning I can gain through bodyweight exercises and free weights! Amazing! I have toned out beautifully, if I should say so myself :)

Also, I personally love that there is parking available either on the street or in the lot that's available.

Intimidation is not a factor here. People are friendly! I would highly recommend this gym to any level of fitness!

Oh! And there is available child care for select hours, an apparel shop, supplement shop, juice bar and fitness classes...