The Fort NYC — Local services in New York

Joining The Fort was hands down one of the best decisions I've ever made. Before joining, I had no experience with weightlifting and was a bit hesitant, so I decided to sign up for the trial sessions see if I liked it. Now, 20 months later, I've completed over 260 training sessions, and I can't imagine my routine without it.

What sets The Fort apart are the incredible coaches. They greet everyone by name, and without fail, as soon as I step off the elevator, they’re there to offer encouragement. This gesture washes away the stresses of my workday and mentally prepares me for the workout ahead.

The coaches know what I’m capable of—often better than I do. Every time I step onto the rack, I have doubts, but they provide clear guidance and structured warm-ups to build my confidence and ensure that I complete every session safely and successfully. Their ability to meet me where I am, while constantly pushing me to improve (and let’s not forget the passionate yelling during conditioning sessions), has been invaluable.

If you’re serious about improving your quality of life—whether it's getting stronger, increasing energy, or just committing to something bigger than yourself—I cannot recommend The...

Fantastic place for strength training work outs! The coaches are amazing and they help push you to achieve your fitness goals without overdoing it and while taking into account any preexisting injuries, limitations etc. This isn’t at all like orangetheory or crossfit — The Fort specializes in well-paced, meticulously planned workouts with expert coaching. They also track all of your progress so they know what weights, reps, and times you should target in each workout to make steady improvements. When you get to heavier weights, trainers will individually spot you and coach you through the set to ensure you have the correct form and that you’re not overdoing it.

It’s a very nice private facility and each class is at most 4 people and 1 coach, so you have your very own weight rack, bench, and machines throughout your workout. And there are never more than 2 concurrent classes, so it basically feels like (nearly) private personal training at 1/4 to 1/3 of the price.

I’ll definitely keep working out here for...

I joined the fort in December of 2023, after it was recommended by two of my colleagues at work. I was intrigued because both of them had substantial muscle gains over the year, so when I asked what their secret was - they simply said, "The Fort!"

I took my first two week trial classes, and needless to say I was hooked. I train 3x a week at the UES location, and it's literally my favorite part of the week. The trainers on the UES (shout out to Gelo, Will, Rebecca, and Aaaron) are the most positive, fun, hard working, and truly caring individuals I have had the chance to work out with. I had a previous background in Muay Thai, so this type of fitness fuels my competitive nature, while also giving me an incredible feeling of accomplishment, plus results. The sessions are well tailored to people of all levels of fitness, and the trainers not only care about your results, they track them and help you reach your highest potential. I couldn't recommend a gym more, and am and continue to be a happy customer....