ONEBELL FITNESS — Local services in New York

After a two-year hiatus from any serious exercise, joining Onebellfitness felt like stepping into uncharted territory, especially coming from a high-end gym experience like Equinox. Four months into my fitness journey at Onebellfitness, I’m compelled to share my experience, hoping it might inspire others in a similar position.

Firstly, the environment at Onebellfitness is second to none. The gym is impeccably clean, and the community vibe is genuinely friendly, making every visit a pleasure. The owner, One Bell, alongside Cam who meticulously crafted my training program, have made my transition back into fitness not only smooth but incredibly welcoming.

Training under Gashford has been a highlight of my experience. His expertise and tailored approach have been crucial in my muscle gain journey. Although progress is slower than I’d ideally like, I understand that true fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. This mindset has been reinforced by the supportive culture at Onebellfitness, which encourages patience and persistence.

The gym’s emphasis on a holistic approach, combining strength training with nutrition and cardiovascular exercises, reassures me that with time, effort, and the right guidance, achieving my fitness goals is inevitable. The motivational and encouraging atmosphere fosters a productive environment for growth and learning.

For anyone considering a new gym, particularly those who might be restarting their fitness journey or feeling disillusioned by past experiences, Onebellfitness offers a refreshing and effective alternative. The key takeaway from my time here is the importance of embracing the process and staying committed to your goals.

To sum up, I wholeheartedly recommend Onebellfitness to anyone looking for a supportive, clean, and friendly gym with top-notch trainers like Gashford and leadership from individuals like Cam and One Bell. It’s a place where goals are understood and nurtured, making it an ideal setting for anyone serious about making a positive change in their...

I have been going 4 times/week for 7 months. In 7 months, I have gained 12 lbs and lost 1% of muscle mass. They are constantly telling me to eat more calories. I am constantly telling them the diet plan they put me on has too many calories. Yesterday, when I said I don’t want to renew, the same person who pushed more calories on me mansplained that weight loss needs a calorie reduction. I am constantly repeating myself about my health history and journey - when I remind them my health information is all in the health chart I filled out, they have actually told me “I don’t look at that.” I am constantly being fed empirically incorrect information and outright lies so they can manipulate me into spending more money with them. They just want your money. It is always a hard sell. Even if you show up ready to sign, they will make you sit through a 60-90 minute hard sell. And then they use your training sessions as opportunities to continue to sell. When the trainers need to cancel sessions, they are never made up. There is no consideration for you or your health. The owner spray painted, with the windows closed, 2 feet from me for a whole 10 minutes. I have asthma and had to stop the session, which was of course never made up. The owner said “it’s non flammable, you can use it indoors.” If you lack the common sense to know the difference between non-flammable and non-toxic, or just the basic common sense that you should not spray paint indoors, especially near someone with asthma - you should not be running a business around health and wellness. I was coughing up black paint for weeks. I have 20 sessions left and don’t even want to use them. For $13,000 and 7 months of my time, I expect results and accurate, factual...

This gym was everything I was looking for. I recently moved to Brooklyn over the summer and immediately joined a local commercial gym. I could not stand working out there, as the gym was dirty, equipment constantly broken from misuse, bad energy, and overcrowded. I had to find somewhere else and I am fortunate to have found Sevenbell. The space is clean, private, and void of overcrowding given the structuring of how the gym operates. I put a lot of hours into the gym each week, so a place I look forward to going to is a must. I also have a laundry list of physical injuries that I am dealing with. I got connected with Martin, who specializes in corrective exercise. He has been a savior for me. His attention to detail and enthusiasm is what stands apart. He is not a trainer who will simply walk you through various exercises. He tailors the program to specific to you. He really cares about his clients. I have also found the camaraderie and social aspect of the gym I was hoping for. All of the employees, trainers, management, and owners are extremely friendly and helpful. This was one of the most important aspects of the gym that I was looking for. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of the gym or the staff itself. I love it here and won't be looking to join anywhere else...