SESSION TRAINING | SOUTH WILLIAMSBURG — Local services in New York

Session is truly a gem! The owner and staff are all so friendly and personable, and go the extra mile to make you feel welcome and comfortable. After taking a lengthy break from classes due to an injury, the trainers and staff remembered who I was and greeted me warmly— this would have likely not happened at many other places I have been to. The trainers modify and scale the workouts for you if needed (I have numerous injuries so cannot do a lot of the movements and also am out of shape strength wise), and I definitely get a good workout! Classes are small enough to get correction on exercises if needed, but not small enough where you feel self conscious. Trainers are encouraging, and push you to do your best, even if you’re like me and are starting at ground zero when it comes to strength, planks, and ab work! I really like the Session Strength class on Tuesdays/Thursday because it allows for more focused strength work if you like to do cardio through running etc and don’t want as much of a cardio aspect to your group workout. The Signature Session class is also great too. In short, it is a class suitable for all fitness levels and you don’t feel self conscious if you have to modify anything or take a break if needed because the trainers create a comfortable space. I really hope that this studio continues to grow because the ownership is tip top and they go the extra mile for everything, and in the most genuine way— one night I accidentally forgot the combination to the locker, and though the owner was off site at the time, he took the time to rush to the studio so that he could help with the locker issue and I could get my things. A stellar, top notch place— I can’t give it enough accolades, and everyone who works there— from the owner to the trainers to the desk staff— truly are so lovely and makes SESSION a place you want to be to work on your fitness! Highly...

Williamsburg! Session is THE place. I’ve been a consistent regular for a few months now and it’s definitely the best gym I’ve been to. The staff and owners are genuinely good people who will get to know you, and the trainers never question your reasons for choosing to workout. There are no pictures of unattainably fit models on the wall, there’s rarely talk of motivation. You just show up and get swept up in the community feel.

Speaking of community though, the biggest downside might be that a lot of customers aren’t really interested in saying hi, they’re just there to do their thing and move on, but this isn’t really Session’s fault. The trainers and staff are the people you’ll really get to know, and it’s not canned friendliness. And certainly none of the customers have been un-friendly, just not looking to socialize.

As far as price, remember that paying for fitness is one of the best financial investments you can make, because it prevents so many expensive health problems down the road. Medical costs will balloon as you get older, so just pay the money now and kick...

I have been coming to Session since February of this year and I have to say it has completely changed my life for the better. I have always been that person who wanted to want to work out but had such a hard time actually committing to fitness in any form. From the exciting and creative (and constantly evolving) programming, to the incredible coaches who motivate you and help correct form without shame, to my fellow friendly gym-goers that do not take themselves too seriously, Session is such a fun, action-packed and safe space to improve your workout. I have had a membership for about 6 months now and it has truly changed my perception on "going to the gym" and I absolutely look forward to every class I have. This is a great price point for what you get and I am constantly trying to get my friends to come along with me or join. I cannot recommend Session enough, thank you so much...