New York Health & Racquet Club

I have gone there for a full year, the place is small but relatively clean. It has all the equipment, does not get too crowded. Classes are good.

If you work at the hospital, live within a few blocks, and are budget-conscious, this is your best bet for a gym. Prior to signing on for 6-months, I looked high and low in the UES and midtown area near the hospital. The deciding factor was definitely the cost (roughly $75/month for hospital employee) and being 2 blocks closer than NYSC...which in the winter/snow is a big deal. NYHRC offers an adequate amount of standard equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, free weights), has plenty of groups/classes, and employs knowledgeable personal trainers (and when you sign up, you get 1 free hr session). Although the pool in the basement is small, it exists, which is saying something. And the whirlpool is usually empty even during peak hours. All in all, it has everything you need to get your work-out in.