ABC Sports & Fitness — Local services in Town of Colonie

I don't even know where to start. This gym is SPECTACULAR!!!! I wasn't a committed gym goer before signing up here. I used to go, use the treadmill for an hour, and leave (very unsustainable for building muscle). In January I went in and was welcomed warmly by Mary, she took her time to reassure my confusion, gave me a tour, and secretly built up my confidence to work out here. I have been a committed member since then and have been trying to get my husband to become a member! I am truly impressed by the confidence in myself that this gym has allowed me to access. The machines are organized by which muscle groups they work, so it's simple to bang out an efficient workout. There are many areas that cater to whatever you may need. It can become crowded at peak hours, but they're open 24/7 to help alleviate that. I sometimes work untl 11pm, having the option to workout after is tremendously helpful! I am shy, especially at a gym, but the staff always says hi and is genuine with their interactions, so I feel welcome and comfortable. The people who maintain the gym cleanliness are so kind and will ask you how you're doing while working out and it makes me smile. (I wish I took the time to know their names before I write this review, but will change that next time I see them.) Overall, the family who owns this gym clearly cares about the fitness community they cater to. I'm thankful I stumbled upon ABC, the judgment-free interactions I have with staff (Lexi at the front desk is magical!), and the ability to workout on my owntime. You can build muscle anywhere, but you can't foster community like they do! They have proactively curated a fitness center that built my knowledge, confidence, and yearning to pursue fitness. I appreciate what they do and am pushed, daily, to take advantage of every corner that gym offers! I hope to make it on their wall one day, because they e changed my life so much. If you get a chance to check out this gym, if only for a day, you won't be...

This gym is not a bad option for Albany at all. Where Albany seriously lacks quality gyms, ABC picks up the slack and provides a viable option for gym goers. It features two sections. The first section is on the first level upon entering and features really nice and new machines, a small dumbbell rack, and a nice cable machine as well. Included on this level is a spin room and a dance hall for Zumba and more along with a big locker room for men and women. The second level is lower level and features an enormous section of free weights, a huge dumbbell rack, and free weight machines. Above this room is a rounded balcony for joggers that is pretty unique to any gym and really cool. This second level offers a huge separate locker room for both men and women as well.

Where there are so many positives to this gym, I have some concerns. The cleanliness of the gym is desperately needed. They offer communal spray bottles and cloth towels for people to wipe down equipment. But there’s no requirement to do so. So few people actually wipe them down after use. They need to use disposable disinfectant wipes instead.

The second this is the tanning. Especially in the stand up, there are many bulbs that need replacing. I’ve inquired many times about it and they still have not been replaced. If they’re not working, there are many that are simply aging and not working to their full potential.

The third thing is the sheer amount of members that attend. In the mornings and between early afternoon to early evening the gym is so occupied that it’s virtually impossible to be able to use anything without a wait time making it very unlikely to get an efficient workout. The overcrowding is an enormous deterrent.

The fourth issue is the service. For the vast majority of employees, they are very polite. Generally speaking it’s not bad at all. But some of the employees at the desk can be a bit abrasive and not even acknowledge you when you enter or leave.

Otherwise I recommend this...

Review update. The owner Matt contacted me about my concerns and since then I have noticed changes. I have stayed the most consistent at this gym and will continue to go. Have also met some peeps to workout with. The owner cares about his members and that is not something you get everyday.

I just joined in January because it is right by my work. I love the fact that they have a women’s weight room even though most of the time there’s always men in there. I wish I was allowed in the bigger weight room area, I went in there once and was told to leave because I did not fit the criteria of the members. But I have been consistent and I’ve been seeing results. People like to sit on their phones for 30 minutes on the machines so be prepared to be there for hours. I work full time so most of the time I don’t finish my workout because it’s very busy. I have been seeing results though. I wish it was cleaner. The women’s weight room floor is so dirty there are hairballs the size of house cats. There’s a couple of nice people at the front desk but don’t bother them if you don’t have to. When I want to tan I feel like I’m bothering them. The tanning bed is never cleaned. I used to work at a tanning salon so I’m really shocked they are allowed to be operated with the amount of build up on it. I always have to clean it. If the housekeeping was better, and they had a better woman’s weight room for just woman with clean floors and all the equipment they have for the men’s only side. This place would be the best...