Body Reserve

This gym is a staple of Park Slope. I love that it has been family-owned for generations.

We love the flexibility that this gym offers to join by the month, 3 months, 6 months, or a year - plus no registration fees. We love the class offerings too!

This is a wonderful community gym. Pros: The people are super friendly, totally unpretentious, diverse and kind. The staff all know me and are really flexible - so if you're going away, get injured, etc, they'll suspend your membership. I've never had to wait in line to use equipment. Much cheaper than other gyms. The classes I've attended were all as good, if not better, than the ones I've attended at fancy gyms in other places. Cons: As another reviewer said, it's not a super-ritzy, high class gym and the decor is basic. But I prefer simplicity and affordability, and you'll have all your needs met. hmm... I can't really think of any other 'cons'.

For me, this place is so super close to my apartment, I couldn't pass up a membership here. This is a no frills gym and it suits anyones needs for fitness. I personally like more classes and tvs and shiny new equipment but anything you would need is here although all of those other things are not. Very reasonably priced by nyc standards.

Mel is amazing!! When I sought out a personal trainer to whip me into shape for my wedding day last Spring, I was referred to Mel. Through a series of private sessions, she develop a customized regimen to help me achieve my fitness goals. We focused on strengthening my core (which was weak) and overall toning and defining. Mel was a delight to work with -- she's professional, enthusastic, patient and kind. When my wedding day arrived, I felt confident, strong and poised in my couture confection of a wedding gown, and family and friends showered me with compliments. Thank you, Mel!!