UpFit Training Academy Midtown - New York, New York

Nihal M.

5/5 Stars - I cannot recommend UpFit Training Academy enough! The facility is clean and well-equipped with everything you could possibly need for a top-notch workout. But what truly sets this gym apart is the incredible team of personal trainers. They took the time to understand my fitness goals, assess my current level, and design a customized plan that was both challenging and achievable. Every session is tailored to my needs, and I was able to see incredible progress in just a few weeks. Highly, highly recommend! 💪🔥

SHREYAS A. P.

What truly sets Upfit apart is how tailored it is to individual needs, especially for beginners like me. The staff took the time to understand my fitness goals (which, initially, were just 'to feel healthier!') and crafted a personalized plan that felt challenging and motivating but it is achievable. They walked me through each piece of equipment, explaining how to use it safely and effectively, and they were always available to answer my (many!) questions.

Simone S.

I've been training at Upfit for a bit more than a year now and can really recommend it. I had one-on-one sessions with a personal trainer before moving to NYC, but actually prefer the small group sessions at Upfit now. The coaches are all very professional and dedicated, and there's an easygoing community of regular clients. If you're unsure about joining a gym and don't know how to get started on working out regularly (that was me!), it's the perfect place - everyone is very friendly and supportive, making it easy to get into the habit of attending regularly. They're also flexible about the duration of the different plans, which can be put on hold when necessary (I'm on the "3x/week for 3months" plan, but travel regularly for work - so I really appreciate that I can take a break while I'm away and take longer than 3 months to actually use up my sessions).

Zhiyi Z.

Trained there for almost two years. I saw significant improvement over my strength, power, stability, and sports performance.

Verdict: Great coaches, individually customized programs, encouraging vibe and cost friendly.

Their model is a combination of group training (much cheaper than 1v1 personal training) and individual customization (you’re prescribed your own program every class depending on your need). Coaches teach and spot each individual’s workout.

Coaches are experienced, attentive, and caring. They pay great attention to your forms and workload, and they are particularly concerned to avoid you getting injured. At the same time, they keep track of your progress and motivate you to work harder to achieve your own goals.

In terms of programming, they work with you closely to understand your goal, your advantage, what you are weak at, and past injuries. Then they design you a program based on how many times a week you workout. Everything is well tracked on apps. The program changes every 4-6weeks to keep you entertained while getting enough progress.

The range of programming is wide and really individualized. I have trained for strength, hypertrophy, power, core, balance, quickness, and cardio. You discuss with coaches your focus, and you can combine focuses (e.g. Monday/Friday for strength, Wednesday for power, everyday finishes with some conditioning). Truly individually customized.

One thing I particularly like is their scientific approach. They seemed to follow the newest findings in sports science and give you objective answers regarding programming, stretching, nutrition etc. They also design the program to be fairly challenging but never discouraging.

Group mates are all friendly and mutually motivating. They range from absolute beginners (like me and my wife when we first joined) to elite powerlifters. Many beginners joined and stayed ever since.

Location: they have three locations. Midtown is near KTown, fairly spacious with power racks, benches, barbells, trap bars, kettle bells, bikes/rowers and almost everything. Bathroom/shower rooms can get crowded at peak hours but they are clean and well maintained.

Jaswant M.

Loved working with Upfit. The trainers are very friendly and know what they're talking about. Super responsive to feedback and really work with you to find the best training program for you.

My Journey: I've tried working with a trainer before but never felt comfortable and I was never able to push myself when working out alone. I tried the group training sessions with Upfit and really liked the balance of having someone there to correct my form but being able to workout more independently. I feel much more confident working out on my own now. The team does put an emphasis on building your conditioning, which at first sucked for me but then I really started to see the value in it as I started lifting heavier. Overall, I'm in the best shape of my life and I plan to keep this momentum going on my own and check back in with the Upfit Team when I need some extra motivation, change in workout program, or need to adjust my fitness goals.

Tom J.

Excellent experience with Upfit Training during my recent trip to NYC. I was in the city for a week and reached out to a few personal training companies towards the end of my stay to enquire about a one off training session. I was quickly contacted by Josh, the Studio Manager, who offered me a few times at Upfit's two studios. Josh ran through what I hoped to get out of the session, my current fitness level etc. and booked me in for a session with David. The session with David was brilliant - he tailored the workout to exactly what I needed and I left feeling great/got what I'd hoped out of the session. I was really impressed that even though I was only able to book a one off session as I was just visiting, the guys treated me as a valued customer and really seemed to care about me having a positive experience. And just in general, it's a great studio and felt like a very welcoming/supportive/unpretentious environment to train in (sometimes gyms/fitness studios can feel a bit intimidating). Whole experience was brilliant - shout out especially to David and Josh who were great!

cori E.

As a physical therapist and client, I really appreciate the tailored workouts, and attention to detail the staff provides. I always feel challenged and supported by the talented trainers. Highly recommend.

Melissa A.

I can’t say enough good things about Upfit. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt truly looked after, prioritized, and pushed to give my all. This gym is more than just a place to work out—it's a community filled with inspiring energy, where dedication to your goals is celebrated and supported by an amazing team of trainers and staff.

Every time I walked into Upfit, no matter how tough my day had been, it instantly became the highlight of my day. The atmosphere is electric, motivating, and encouraging. Every session felt like a step closer to breaking through my self-imposed limits, and I became stronger with each visit.

Wes, played a huge role in my journey. He constantly encouraged me to push myself beyond what I thought I was capable of, while also helping me overcome my fears about certain exercises. His focus on form and understanding my body's queues made all the difference, and I can’t thank him enough for the guidance and confidence he instilled in me.

I also have to give a special shoutout to Chris, his energy is infectious, and he never failed to check in and make sure I was progressing in the way that I needed. His care and enthusiasm for each member’s journey really stood out to me.

Although I haven’t been able to return due to personal reasons, Upfit is always on my mind, and I look forward to coming back as soon as I can. The team here has created something truly special, and I'm grateful to have been part of this incredible gym.

If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be supported, motivated, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about your progress, Upfit is the place to be!