JDI Barbell Tribeca — Local services in New York

JDI Barbell is an incredible gym and honestly one of the best training environments I’ve ever been a part of. What makes it stand out isn’t just the equipment or the space (which are great), but the people, coaches, and culture. You walk in and immediately feel like you’re part of a community that’s supportive, welcoming, and motivated to get better. It’s the kind of place that makes you actually want to show up and train because of the energy in the room and the people you’ll meet.

Even though JDI is known as a strength-focused gym, it’s not just for powerlifters or weightlifters. It’s a great place for anybody who wants to train — runners, people who do pilates or yoga, or anyone who simply wants to feel stronger and move better. The coaches understand how to meet you where you’re at and help you get better, whether your goals are strength, performance, or overall health.

It’s rare to find a gym that checks all the boxes — top-notch coaching, a great facility, and a community that genuinely makes you better. JDI does...

I’m disappointed to share that this gym may not be respecting the privacy of its members.

I recently received a marketing email from a local realtor who is the partner of one of the gym’s owners. I never gave permission to be contacted by her, and I have no relationship with her outside of being a gym member. It seems my email and possibly the entire member list was used without consent for her personal business outreach.

This raises serious questions about the ethics and possibly the legality of how member information is being handled. Personal data shared with a business should never be used for unrelated marketing, especially not by someone with a personal connection to ownership.

If you're a member, I encourage you to check your inbox and speak up if you’ve experienced the same. Businesses that handle sensitive information need to be held accountable. I have reported this to the appropriate authorities and encourage...

JDI Barbell Tribeca location has been a game changer in my overall training. The state of the art Eleiko combo racks, calibrated kg plates, and rogue equipment have helped me elevate my overall performance and shown me what a real barbell gym should be like. Can’t forget the love and support from the community that they’ve fostered here as well. The owners Alex, Harper, Jesse and Priscilla have poured their hearts and souls into creating an environment and atmosphere where each member is there to support each other, from achievements both big and small, the members have shown nothing but love and support to one another and it’s a breath of fresh air. Big or small, “weak” or “strong”, you’ll have a home here at JDI where you can learn from the best on how to reach your strength and...