Isabella Fitness — Local services in Sayreville

The short and sweet of it is.... if you are taking the time to read reviews about this gym just take the leap of faith and come in you will not regret it.

Now for my long yet I hopefully helpful review.

My wife came to me with the idea of joining a local gym to take classes and be a bit more healthy. I had heard about Isabella Fitness and I asked her if she would be willing to give it a chance and just go in and take a look.

When we arrived it was a rainy evening and all the door were closed so it seemed closed and she and I were ready to turn around and go home. Yet I told her we are already here lets at least knock. So we did and notice the door was unlocked. As we went inside Coach Ben (also owner) was giving a tour to someone who seemed to have been there doing the same thing we were. When Ben was done with the first person he then came up to us with a smile and asked if we needed anything. We told him we were interested in the gym and how it all works. He very kindly let us in the gym and gave us a quick tour of the place even though there were two classes going on. He then asked us a few simple questions. How did we hear about the gym? Have we ever tried cross fit? We were honest and told him no we were just looking for something to do that would help us have a bit healthier of a lifestyle. Do not get me wrong we do not want to become the next winner of the Cross Fit games. All we wanted was to be able to have dinner with our friends and not feel bad about getting a pasta dish over a salad.

Ben then explained that next step would be to come in and work with a coach for a free class for about an hour. In that hour the gym's mission and purpose would be explained to us, and we would also do a small workout/ assessment of our self to see where we were in terms of fitness. Now this assessment is for them not for us. It is for them to be able to create a plan to be able to get us into the group classes.

We said great and set a time for the very next day. We came in for the free class and that day we realized that we were going to become cross fiters with in the first 10 mins.

I do not like to work out. I never really understood my friends who would go to the gym and be all happy about it and tell me how great they feel and blah blah blah. I will be honest I still dont like to work out. BUT I do love the feeling of going to this place being coached threw something I would never think I can do and walk out with my head high that I actually finished a work out.

My wife and I have now been going to Isabella fitness for 4 months. There are days we cant make it to a class because life gets in the way and I notice the difference in each one of us. We both look forward to going to class. We both enjoy being pushed by our couches and even by the other members of the gym. We are all on one team in this gym and we all root for each one of us to make our own personal goals.

I have typed out this review mentioning my wife because not only has going to this gym made me feel and look better but much more importantly it has made my marriage better. My wife and I have found a hobby that makes us betters as individuals physically and mentally. Yet at the same time it has made us hold each other accountable to go to all the classes we can and push to finish the workouts. We have an activity we both enjoy that is going to keep us healthier and stronger physically for years to come.

I guess what I think is the most important thing I have gained about joining Isabella Fitness is that I now have a much better outlook on my day knowing and looking forward to going to a workout that is going to push me to be stronger and better for tomorrow, but even thought I am the one doing the work I am doing it next to my best friend (my wife) and at the same time surrounded by a family of teammate who want to see me...

This Crossfit gym is absolutely amazing. I was a member here for only 4-5 months and I wish I joined years earlier. I had to leave due to moving for work and I have a hard time finding a gym that would match at least 10-20% of what Isabella has to offer. Isabella provides an amazing Foundations classes that teach you all necessary crossfit movements and how to do them correctly and safe. I found Foundations absolutely necessary as a first time Crossfiter. Isabella offers a very personal approach to every athlete and makes you feel comfortable and part of the family during every workout. Before you even start classes, you would go thru Foundations, in which coach will show you how to do exercises properly and safely. Coaches (awesome Kevin, amazing Alyssa) will work with you to figure out apropriate weight for all movements (this does not happen at every crossfit gym)!!! For the first 3 months you can come to class 15 mins earlier to chat with coach about exercise, so when rest of the class shows up you feel like you understand everything and do not look stupid in front of 20 other people. In addition, their programming is outstanding!!!! They include a variety of exercises that can be scaled but you can get an awesome workout each time. if you want to have a Crossfit experience of your life - go to Isabella Fitness and you will never look back on your decision! I truly wish I could come back to North Jersey, just to come back to that gym! Finding that gym was proably the best thing that happened to me while living in Jersey:):):) Coaches are knowledgable and passionate about what they do. Ben (owner) is dedicated to improving his business 24/7!

I took almost 2 months to write this review after leaving Isabella, because you truly do not appreciate what you have, until you leave and compare it to something else! From my experience, after attending 4-5 crossfit gyms in my new area, I did not find anyone who is as much dedicated, knowledgable, experienced and passionate about training! Do not hessitate and go check it out. I just could not express how thankful I am to Isabella fitness for truly changing my life and giving me a 5 star crossfit experience! I hope I will find a gym that will meet the bar that Isabella set for me, but for some reason i doubt that! This gym is absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to come...

SEPTEMBER 2025 REVIEW: made it to 5 years and still committed to 5 days a week! This environment continues to help me with my mental & physical health. Someone called me a veteran and i am proud to be that for Isabella fitness. The diversity of athletes is amazing and its really all thanks to the coaching staff that Ben has built. I always look forward to the workouts and working out next to someone way older/younger than me that can do so much or do modifications but we still get to do the same workout and FINISH as a team. My community, my village, my safe space still to this day. I highly highly recommend to give your body the chance to try a local town gym that gets to know you personally and make a plan for you to be part of the isabella movement.

left a review maybe 2-3 years ago about this location. I joined in 2020 and is now 2023 and I am still part of this wonderful environment, community, positive and motivational experience. The knowledge does not end in your first year. There are so many modifications to all the exercises and training. On some days you train with people around your age, and the next it’s with some high school kids or even senior citizens! Age does not matter here and yes we all do the same workout just different ways that our bodies allow and can push to.

I highly recommend this place! It’s a great stress reliever and just helps with your mental health overall.

2025 THUS FAR: im going on almost 5 years with my gym! I have never said this at all in my life with any other gym i’ve tried to join! this place still remains my happy and stress free place. The coaches & members are so motivating and exemplify teamwork and support. I’ve since lost 53 pounds since keeping this place in my routine and the tips and recommendations provided by the coaches on nutrition especially. Losing weight is harder than gaining but gaining muscle is the one beautiful thing i adore throughout my journey at isabella fitness! I still recommend cross fit gyms especially Isabella fitness! No age requirement just show up and move. The goal is not to finish the workout but to start.

Thank you to Ben & his team! I don’t know what i’d be doing or how my body would be if it...