West Village Athletic (WVA) — Local services in New York

WVA is the first time I've genuinely felt welcomed, constantly motivated, and purely "at home" in a gym setting in over a decade. The instructors are incredible, friendly, charismatic, and know how to help you succeed in achieving your fitness goals. The squad setup is really special too -- built in accountability, routine, and new social group structure that is such a nice added bonus. I was a bit skeptical joining at first, but everyone is so welcoming, down to earth, and supportive -- it's been an "I can't believe it's this real" experience

I joined WVA purely for the physical/fitness component to get back into some kind of lifting + workout routine. I've tried it all -- from expensive gyms, to cheap gyms, to at-home programs, and NOTHING has come close to the results WVA has delivered. I'm excited to go to the gym each time, and in my best physical shape since playing high school football. Seriously what more could you ask for?

Best part of the programming is how much lower the injury risk compared with going at it by yourself -- the lifts each week take into account what you're doing on the other days, so you can push yourself without worrying if you're over exerting yourself

Shoutout Mickey. Shoutout Bailey....

WVA is an amazing gym! I started relatively recently and have nothing but good things to say. In the brief time I’ve been there, everyone has been fantastic! The coaches are knowledgeable and charismatic, and the people are so welcoming. When I first started, the general manager, Mickey reached out and booked a call with me to review my fitness goals, and I’ve never been to a gym that takes the time to do that for its members. They really seem to care about helping you reach your goals! You get a great workout and a motivating community, can’t ask for much more...

Frankly WVA is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough. It's a built-in group of friends and workout buddies that provide motivation that working out alone lacks. It also fosters relationships that other group workout classes can't. The trainers are professionals and the workouts they create are both fun and challenging. The community created by WVA exists nowhere else in NYC; the workouts, the parties, the hangs and the coffees, it all makes a big city feel much smaller and much more like home. Give it a try you...