Everything You Need to Know About the New York Sports Club Gyms

It’s hard to beat the convenience of the New York Sports Club (NYSC). With dozens of locations throughout the five boroughs, you are likely to find a NYSC gym near any hotel, home, or office in Manhattan. Moreover, New York Sports Club initiation and monthly membership fees are comparatively reasonable. The clubs are equipped with everything you need for a great workout, including group fitness classes and personal training sessions. The facilities are generally clean and well-maintained.

Locations

You can explore the extensive list of NYSC locations by entering your preferred workout zip code on their website. For example, there are eight clubs in Brooklyn, 36 in Manhattan, and six in Queens, in addition to their flagship gym in downtown Manhattan at 4 Astor Place.

Variations Between NYSC Gyms

The New York Sports Club experience tends to vary by location. For instance, some locations may be overly crowded, while others might not have enough elliptical machines for your liking. Therefore, if you plan to join, it’s wise to visit the clubs you’ll frequent at the times you intend to work out. This step ensures you have access to the equipment and services you expect.

Generally, you can expect to find cardio and strength equipment, group exercise classes, personal training, and, at select locations, pools and/or squash courts.

NYSC Membership Pros and Cons

Joining a gym requires a commitment. You will need to attend regularly to maximize the benefits of your membership. The advantages of a NYSC membership include:

• Reasonable monthly membership fees
• Extremely convenient locations
• Clean and well-maintained facilities

However, members have reported these as the significant disadvantages of a NYSC membership:

• Crowds
• Occasionally disappointing group fitness classes
• Reported billing errors and unsatisfactory customer service
• Lines for cardio equipment
• Small locker rooms in some locations

Overall, the group fitness classes do not receive the highest ratings from New York Sports Club members. There can be queues for the cardio equipment at some locations, but “machine cops” usually work to keep the lines moving. Additionally, there are concerns regarding billing representatives claiming charges after membership cancellations. If you choose to join, it is advisable to read the fine print and secure your cancellation confirmation in writing.

NYSC Membership Fees

Like many New York City gyms, New York Sports Club does not publicly disclose a standard initiation and monthly membership fee. Typically, they provide specific pricing details only when you schedule an in-person appointment with a membership associate. This approach is partly to encourage prospective members to visit the gym and partly because NYSC frequently offers special promotions, leading to significant price variations.

Pricely.org offers a summary of NYSC pricing; however, it does not officially represent the gym. They detail an initiation fee of $20, with monthly fees as low as $19.99 for a one-club membership and $59.99 for a monthly fee for a multi-club passport. There are also annual fees quoted alongside the monthly fees.