When it comes to finding the best fitness center in Manhattan, our readers know best. That’s why we turn to you every year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. The winner of our annual award for Best Gym in Manhattan has been chosen, and we’re excited to share the results with you.
2024: Manhattan Voted Crunch Best Gym!
Crunch
1109 2nd Avenue
(212) 758-3434 – crunch.com
Brighten your viewpoint, increase your mood, feel healthy from routine workouts and make sure you enhance your life in these ways at the right gym. Crunch has a reputation for being that kind of gym. The business provides the space we need to fulfill our basic goals. These include a boost in energy, enhanced moods and being enveloped in a place where the staff makes sure you can thrive. Imagine being able to improve your health, reduce the risk of chronic disease and learn how to put your fitness first among a like-minded clientele guided by professional staff. Ask anyone at the front desk for guidance on how to use machines or for great workout tips, and find out why members say they all get greeted with a smile and helpful input.
2023: Manhattan Voted Asphalt Green Best Gym!
Asphalt Green
555 East 90th St
212.369.8890 – asphaltgreen.org/locations
If you’re looking for a fitness program that will cater to your interests, Asphalt Green is the gym for you. This non-profit fitness organization boasts world-class facilities that offer high-quality aquatics and sports programs, including soccer, volleyball, water polo, diving and baseball, to name a few. The gym’s goal is to inspire its customers to pursue healthy habits out of a love for sports and fitness activities. It offers a fee-based youth sports and aquatics programs that provide classes, recreational leagues and competitive teams. Whether you want to get in the pool to swim laps, find teammates on a sports league or grow through a class, Asphalt Green has what you’re looking for.
2022: Manhattan Voted Mid-City Gym & Tanning Best Gym!
Mid-City Gym & Tanning
345 W 42nd St
(212) 757-0850 – midcitygym.com
Since 1962, Mid-City Gym & Tanning has known that to be your best, you have to look and feel your best. Whether you are looking to bulk up, increase flexibility, or simply get healthy, their state-of-the-art gym has everything you could ask for. They offer all sorts of different plans: personal Training, Group Training, Boxing training, Stretching Programs, Supplements, and a wonderful Juice Bar. And when you want to get that tanned look you so desire, their tanning salon is the place to go. Best yet, they have plans that fit whatever your budget is — so you won’t break the bank when you’re looking and feeling your best! Check out Mid-City Gym & Tanning’s website for more information, and to take a virtual tour of the facilities!
2021: Manhattan Voted Asphalt Green Best Gym!
Asphalt Green
555 East 90th St.
(212) 369-8890 – www.asphaltgreen.org
Finding a place to exercise in New York City can be challenging sometimes, and after a year stuck inside, we’re all tired of working out in our small apartments. Asphalt Green is the best gym in the city because it has something for everyone. The nonprofit gym boasts world-class facilities and its mission is to provide access to sports and fitness opportunities for all New Yorkers. Whether you prefer to swim laps, want to get involved in a sports league, like a more calming workout such as yoga, are only motivated to get active in group classes or like to grind out your miles on a treadmill, Asphalt Green is the gym for you.
2020: Manhattan Voted GYM NYC Best Gym!
GYM NYC
227 Mulberry St
(718) 407-4462 – www.thegym.nyc
GYM NYC is the place to be to reach those ever-present fitness goals. The boutique health club is located in the Nolita neighborhood and is walking distance away from SoHo. The health club’s mission is to provide members with the tools they need to reach their fitness goals in a “clean, vibrant, engaging environment.” The gym offers a wide range of exercise machines, free weights and classes including boxing HIIT, corrective exercises and personal training. Before joining GYM NYC, potential members and independent trainers can schedule a tour of the facility. Hours of operation are from Monday to Thursday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
