The Row Astoria — Local services in New York

Visited this gym after I found it on ClassPass. It started with 2 classes and now it's my go to gym.

The cardio bootcamp really kicks your butt and gets you working your entire body I have chronic lower back issues and let the instructor know ahead of time. He was good about checking in on me when I got to exercises that involved my lower back. I definitely got work done during this class. The nice thing in group classes is that you can go at your pace and hopefully see progress for future classes.

The HITS NYC boxing class was a lot of fun and even though I was a beginner, the owner and instructor Luis Novas, helped me out when I didn't know how to do the punches like everyone else. In addition to time on the bags there was also 1:1 time with training paddles with Luis which gets with technique and self esteem for the newbies like me.

The circuit class is one of my favorites! It allows me to incorporate strength training and Luis keeps things interesting by letting each station to 2 minutes, rotating you through on average 18 stations throughout the rotation. He includes some staple exercises every class which is great for monitoring your own progress as you get stronger and increase your stamina. (To my fellow ladies out there, strength training does NOT mean bulking up. It helps you it your lean muscle goals!!)

Overall, there's a great community feel to this gym. From the beginning you could tell that Luis has a good number of regulars and it's easy to see why since I'm now one of them! His energy keeps you going when your muscles are telling you to screw yourself (lol). I honestly haven't found another class that I enjoy taking a much as my circuit training and HITS NYC classes that I cycle through weekly. When I can't make it to a class it definitely throws off my week and no other ClassPass option can compare or make up for it (and I've tried a lot of different classes). So make sure to try this out! Thanks so...

I am beyond grateful for finding the Row and Luis. After having a total of 9 surgeries within a 3 year period and the last one in May 2019. My body went through an enormous amount of trama and as a result I gained a lot of weigh and suffered from constant exhaustion. My doctors cautioned doing high impact excerise and to just stick with walking and pilates. Although helpful, the weigh remained. I decided 4 months ago to take a class at the Row. I knew the minute I was introduced to Luis and took my first class that I had finally found an environment that would challenge me and help me reach my fitness potential. Since that day I can say that I haven't missed a week without a minimum of three class and I am proud to say that I just completed a week of 6 classes. I have noticed a significant change in my weight, structure of my body and overall stamina. Luis is compassionate and truly motivates the entire class. If you are looking for a class that will target all areas of your body and build a strong core, the Row hands down is your place. Thank you Luis and keep doing the voodoo that you do! Try out a class I promise you will not regret...

tldr: Don't sleep on The Row Astoria- it is hands down the best gym I've ever been to.

Before I my first class at The Row, I was skeptical that this place would live up to the hype I'd read in reviews. Not to mention, I was nervous as hell, having been sidelined by an injury 6 months prior. Could I keep up? Would I leave full of shame, like almost every other gym experience I've ever had?

My reservations evaporated within 2 minutes of meeting Luis. His kindness and positivity simply radiates from him. He designs the classes so you can go at your own pace, build improvements incrementally, modify if/when you need to, and ultimately hit your goals. Luis creates a challenging workout, don't get me wrong. You WILL feel it. He also creates an environment of safety where you can focus on learning, growing, and ultimately bringing your best to each class.

I just converted to a membership after about a month and I can't wait to spend 2023 and beyond at The Row Astoria. So if you're on the fence, come check it out! It's definitely worth it.

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