I Survived The BEST vs WORST Gym In NYC!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- I'm in New York City checking out the BEST gym and WORST gym in the area to compare and see if I actually agree with the reviews given. Alongside the gyms, I check out the best and worst rated pizza!
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I Survived The BEST vs WORST Gym In My City!
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The worst gym doesn’t even compare to the first gym I went to. It had dark orange lights, plaster and drywall falling all over, each room was tiny and dark, some random spots of water on the floor but it had weights. Got the job done for a whopping $10 per month, unlimited use. They gave you a key. It definitely had character.
That sounds fucking amazing
Build that mental toughness lmao
You trying to drop that address or what dude
I used to frequent A rather old YMCA in Elmhurst, IL. The free weights were in a space in the basement shared with the boiler. A bench or two, squat rack, dumbbells, leg extensions you performed with iron "shoes" that used attached to the bottom of your actual shoes. It had character.
Mine literally a size of a car garage, one equipment each (except the bench press are 3), only have the smith machine and no leg equipment. Honestly the only problem I have with it is that I cant do any barbell deadlift.
As a personal trainer at one of the top Equinox gyms in a major US city I can relate to the Chelsea Piers gym. The main reason the memberships are on the 'higher end' is because the gym is meant for people to spend the day there, and even have work areas for the nomad/remote workers. Well worth it if you can afford it and fitness is a cornerstone in your life.
Shit it ain't even that expensive it's like 225 a month
@@liamdoes8580 it’s also in NYC every one who goes there are probably upper middle class
@@liamdoes8580 that’s a lot bro that’s my paycheck for 20 hours of work
For me, I am not a Bar person so id really enjoy it for that also...
@@GassedUpCam_ You work 20 hours n make 225? you needa get a new job bro no offence. $15 an hr at mc donalds where I live n they make their 40 easily.
I went this this "worst gym" for 4 years and it wasn't the equipment that made the most difference, it was the people that were around me. We were there at the same time each morning before work and that kept me going back every day learning, growing getting those gains.
From a pure hypertrophy standpoint, it's going to be very hard for a gym to be a bad gym.
Recently found out about your channel and I gotta say you're the only fitness channel I actually watch for entertainment purposes. Everything's perfect; the camera work, the pacing, the video ideas and the subtle jokes to keep the viewer engaged at all times. Appreciate the content a lot keep up the good work
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I agree 10000%
@@0415pain in 15 years i have watched youtube and i never left a comment ever on any video, but i just felt like now was the time to say, that i agree as well.
@@danielhansen3504 That's actually really wholesome. It's always nice when a great content creator breaks you out of their shell because their work is that good.
I used to coach swimming at Chelsea Piers at their Stamford CT location before Covid. Those gyms are so insanely nice and have so much to do so people spend the day there. Most of my clients were software engineers and remote workers with higher incomes so the price was always justified. I’d join if I didn’t live far away
Danbury too?
The only problem is if you work full time add an actual workplace it just doesn't seem plausible to pay $300 a month to work out at a gym. The planet fitness I go to I only pay $12 a month and it's actually pretty clean and they pretty much have everything you need there to build your body. I'm someone that doesn't need all that extra fancy crap since I won't be using most of it. The only thing I would rather spend a lot of money on is my car. Lmao.
Hey will love your content already lost 11 kg and going strong on the re comp! Thanks for the motivation (from the netherlands)
Amazing job! Thank you for watching 😊
I always think i’m the only Dutch viewer for some reason, been here since way back.. Would like to see Will travel to European countries as well, specifically the Netherlands ofcourse ;)
@@unknownn0342 he should make a video with the dutch giant @olivierrichters.
Lekker bezig man! Keep on going :D
Goed beezag kerol.
I remember the first gym I went to was called Arnolds. It had a dripping ceiling, lights going out some times, but the atmosphere in there was next level. It felt like working out in some basement but it was the most testosterone filled place I’ve ever stepped foot in. They were blasting eminem and DMX all day long, I wasn’t even bringing my earphones cause the music was perfect. Everyone in there was dropping weights and shouting like mad men, the weights were also entirely made out of metal. Everyone in there was jacked af and also surprisingly nice. I was the skinniest guy in there but fkin loved it. The ecosystem in there was just pure old school and it was the most hype shit ever. It closed down like 3 years ago and I miss it soo fkin much. The best gym I’ve ever stepped foot in.
Sound lit
Sounds absolutely class tbh.
Damn, reminds me of the gym in my hometown. Gyms like that are the best
Yeah my gym is exactly like that, small and dirty, everything is old, i love it here. No rules, you can drop weights, scream, magnesium spreaded everywhere. And no gayass idiots in expensive clothes taking selfies for instagram
That's what I call "real roots gym", pure iron. That's what you need to grow up and get big!
225/month is a steal for that gym. esspecially when you consider how small most peoples homes are in New York. This gym would bring huge quality of life.
$225 ain’t bad for all that
thats like $3000 a year
@@TUTENSKENGS it seems more like a resort tho
@@Bazyway Looks nicer than most coworking spaces. Probably worth it if you can work there too.
i pay 30 a month for a good gym aint no way im paying 225 ever
It's NYC people!! .. $225??.. many there will spend more than that on Ubers to get there and back every month.
the best gym I have been to was probably a non-chain type of gym with rusty equipment but had true body builders in it. I worked the afternoon shift at my job those days so I was in there daily at 9 or 10 AM, working out with only 5 or 6 people in there, it was awesome, best results I had working out.
I know the "worst" gym although not that location. Since it's a franchise, the quality of the gym depends on the owner. The one in my city is the best gym I've ever been to, but then again the owner is really responsive. I actually left a five-star review once, mentioning how chill people were about sharing squat racks. He thanked me on the review, then again in person when I went to the gym, adding that they would be putting in new squat racks soon. Two weeks later, they were there. Management is everything.
NYC pizza is weird. Locals like greasy and thin crust with cheese only. So that may have been the disconnect.
there is definitely sauce, it's just covered by the cheese (of which there is a lot)
It's more that Joe's is overrated. Scarr's Pizza is leagues better.
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Yeah the Retro Fitness in my town is good
Damn, that gym is awesome.
no way its you, I used to binge watch your theories for a month straight during the start of the first pandemic.
I would honestly spend all day at the Chelsea gym, especially if I pay that much a month for it!! Also, I heavily relate to that "violently American" statement about the pizza. Makes it difficult to get some quality food at times going out with friends or those nights that I am beyond tired to bother cooking
Alot of people do. I have friends who go there and they go all day. People literally go on dates there. Tbh will is under selling it.
To be fair that was literally the worst rated pizza place
the most violently american is to have BBQ-Chicken as a legit option for favorite pizza. this isn't even legal in my mind
The worst Pizza in NYC is better than the best Pizza outside NYS .. one thing I miss from living there.
@@Jtfyoo chicken does NOT go on pizza, and this is coming from someone who enjoys pineapple as a topping.
I work out at a gym that looks like sh*t on the surface level, but they have lots of weights, high quality (although a bit old) machines and everyone including the staff is really nice and serious about working out. They're also open 24/7. I tried a fancy gym once but it was full of kale salads and elderly women. There were barely any wights and the machines were all digital. It felt more like a nursing home spa than a gym.
17:47 R.I.P kovi the camera man
I audibly laughed a few times haha. Your videos have sparked something in me that nothing else has. I'm currently 4 days in to a calorie deficit and not as hungry as I thought I would be because of your video about things people do wrong while trying to lose weight. Thank you so much brother. Keep up the great work
keep going at it king, i know you're gonna reach your goal
the cracking sound effects when he punched the punching bag got me
That gym actually isnt crazy in price, I would personally be glad to pay that much for such a great gym experience.
And you go broke
@@dark8ytcryolophos311 For $225 a month I should hope not lmao
Same, looks sick af
@@brettrunyon6698 you must like wasting ur money on expensive stuff a gym shouldn’t cost that munch for better service
@@dark8ytcryolophos311 It's all relative. I understand that's a bit of money to some people, but it's trivial for others. Likewise some people don't care about service, equipment selection, sports areas, etc. And some do. So if you're someone who values any of those things and also makes decent money, this place is an absolute win
As a new yorker I absolutely loved seeing you around the city. Would love to get to meet you one day. Kepp killing it with the videos man!
I am actually embarrassed to be a new Yorker in 2024 I used to love being from the city
Long time fan, Will. Gotta say…one of your best vids to date 👏👏👏
Love your review videos. The editing & camera work 🫡
We’ll done, Team Ollie 🍩🫠❤️
My gym- crumbling garage lifting rocks PUSH UPS on paint cans pull UPS on beams cost ZERO WILLPOWER 1000% no EXCUSES !!! Great work Will💪
Outstanding channel! Just subscribed 🤙💪
That Retro Fitness was my gym in college because I was living on Wall Street. I loved the gym and the people there. Also, the sauna hotness mixed with the lighting made for some crazy pictures.
7:04 "I've never seen a man so excited to get beat up'" LMFAO
Caught your content from another influencer taking shots at you. You got yourself a subscriber in the process. Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work bro 💪🏾🔥
I just can’t, I feel like bullshit
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You have completely changed my love for fitness and working out. Thank you so much, Will.
I a lot of people in NYC are paying 650-700 a month for a closet barely big enough for a bed that doesn't even have its own bathroom.
A gym like Chelsea has a bunch of people that spend most of their free time there outside of working out, and a ton of areas for them to just chill on their phone or laptop or hang out with friends.
It ends up being a lot cheaper for many than having a full apartment in the area, and sometimes they even work out there a little.
Going back and watching everything I missed since I'm a new subscriber. The "Look at him running" at 7:07 absolutely sent me. Will has a great sense of humor but for some reason that one really got me. Excellent work 😆
Will's videos are amazing but they are made immeasurably better when you envision Josh sitting at his computer editing them. Take the two white guys playing basketball bit and multiply it by Kofi filming it and Josh editing it (with the brick counter on)...☠️. Then he comes through with the clutch sound effects and voice over work. This team Will has put together is beyond entertaining. Also, Will is bigger than I thought for the algo.💪😈🤙
Agreed! Josh is really talented!
@@WillTennyson don't short change your genius in putting the entire team together sir. It's been a blast watching your studio grow. I mentioned it in the giant pizza episode if I'm not mistaken...you have managed to surround yourself with an amazing team. Well played💪😈🤙
@@WillTennyson p.s. since you're in the states already you should come stay at my place outside Dallas and get a garage gym (The Paragon's Forge) workout in with my progeny (The People's Paragon)...and his dad of course lol.
Really appreciate the kind words bro. Although I think your vision of me editing it last night isn’t as glamorous as you described 😂 Pounded two monsters with the curtains drawn while choking my router so it would upload the vid faster lmao
@@EditorMusket sprinkle in some witty commentary and infectious laughter and that's almost exactly what I had in mind buahahaha. 💪😈🤙
I visited NYC earlier this year from the UK. I had a day pass to Chelsea piers and it was the best day out. Such a great complex
Chelsea Piers gym is awesome; it's just hard to get to for most people in NYC. I used to live in Gramercy and rode the cross-town bus on 23rd to get there. Door-to-door was a good 30 minutes each way. So, while it pained me to cancel Chelsea Piers, I ended up going to Equinox, which was across the street from my apartment. For an everyday gym, I think a convenient location is more important than the quality of the gym.
If you're reading this, the work you've been putting in is going to pay off real soon! Just please don't stop! Keep going 💯🙏🏽!
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@@WillTennyson Will this is a spam comment my guy
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@@im_jope it's a good one tho
King kobra i always see you comment these types of comments. You strike me as that guy that feels validated by people liking your comment
Chelsea Piers is a BEAST. I actually went there in 1998, and it was there long before. Mind blowing. Great Video! haha
Even Will's little "I'm walkin here" sounded polite
I went to a gym in Bristol city ( England ) it was underneath a hospital parking area, yes underground ! No cable machines etc, just a bench or 2 and free weights, no membership fee etc, just an honesty box which you put in whatever you could afford to, most guys just dropped in loose change each day, this was years ago, maybe knocking 18-19 years back, I can't remember the name of the place.
No ego shit going on just decent low key guys wanting to strengthen up and train.
The curling racks got me 😂 this dude knows what’s up
will, ive been binging all your vids. I love your humor and I appreciate the moments when you get real. you're a gem in the fitness world and on UA-cam. im so glad I found your channel!
You should totally make Kofi do more of this challenges with you :D
The Chelsea Piers Gym is seemingly worthy of the reviews it gets, it seems to have everything most gyms don't. Here in the UK, no gym that I have been to carries a boxing ring or basket ball court.
That worst gym is a cesspit and not what a gym should be. Enough said.
Keep up the good work man.
My favorite gyms are grimy as fuck with a good rage and amount of weights and isolation machines. I'm there to put in that work, not hang out and socialize.
Those sound effects for the smoothies are world class. I’m salivating
Hey Will I've been watching you're channel for the past few days, I got to give it too you, best channel on UA-cam, your so funny and you put a lot into your videos thanks for the cool content, I'll be sure to share
Really appreciate that Steven!
The part with curling racks was priceless. Yep my eyes were totally locked on to the curling racks....
Honestly, $255/ month is not expensive; If you go every week, 4 days at least. For alot of people, they cannot afford vacations, or buy expensive stuff so spending 2-3h in this gym, probably feels amazing.
What are you doing in the gym for 3hrs?
@@supt4305 you workout for about an hour and a half. then you go to the sauna, hot tub, and stretch. That will easily take 3 hours.
@@Jwaukechon 30-60 min drink some pre, make a game plan
60-90 min workout
60 min jacuzzi, sauna, shower
That’s what I do
If you voluntarily pay 225 a month for a gym then you are being fucked. Jesus christ.
@@kookoo9235 you could say that about anything, people buy $200 shoes when $20 will do, people buy $20k+ cars when 2k will do. People spend $100 on a meal when you could spend $1. Let people spend money on what they want and stop judging lol.
I love the boxing coach 🤣 "yeah buddy"
Man , im almost amazed at your talent... your videos are genius . thank you for making my life better with them :-D
Appreciate you Chris!
225 a month? That's not even bad! And the "worst" place seems to have plenty of new clean looking equipment. Way better than lots of gyms I've paid double for.
Watching this, I now know that my intuition about gyms in Vancouver was right. Unfortunately it's sad especially in downtown. With the view and potential we have here. The price of the first one didn't seem that high for what they offer. Thanks for this video.
Yea for Vancouver I only really ever liked equinox on west Georgia.
Came for the fitness, stayed for the humor
“If your favorite exercise is judging…”
Actually died 😂
17:26 hahahahahahaa "that chicken must of been sick" bra this killed me for real
Wow I had no idea Chelsea Piers gym was so huge and cool! I was expecting him to say $500/month... I live here (in Brooklyn) and now have a new goal! xoxo
That "bad gym" looked absolutely fine. Maybe the rumoured owner is guilty of the low star rating, and a lack of AC is certainly an issue in summer, but the gym honestly looked like a great "iron dungeon", well equipped and focused towards just training hard and getting home to recover. And the smoothie bar even had a sharply dressed bartender in it, despite not getting the flavor right. But that's probably just New York for you.
Finally an f1 race isn’t playing at the time Will uploads so I can watch the video on time 🙌🏽
These gym comparisons are the best Will, keep em up. You can go all over the world with this one
Will never misses. Perfect way to start a Sunday 💪🏼😌
Just went to a gym that competes with basement gym. Owner was chill af, people were chill af. Mirrors on wheels to get every angle imaginable. Nice lighting and great machines and racks. Can't wait to get a membership.
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“If you do group training, do you even lift?” 😂
I’ve been a member at both locations, along with equinox and LifeTime. While Equinox was the cleanest, well kept, big space depending on location it’s comparable in price to Chelsea Piers. Chelsea Piers isn’t the cleanest in the locker room but all of the extra stuff was so worth it.
The gym I went to in Ecuador in my term abroad didn't even have changing rooms or showers. They did have a bathroom.
But I liked it because all the necessities were there and a day pass was $2.5.
Been watching you for roughly 2 years and seeing how much your content has developed and gotten better (never bad tho) is so great to witness in real time. If you ever visit Ireland, there’s a Guinness waiting for ya
That first gym looks like it's gotta be a whole city block. Insane
Will really said “This is where people from Assassins Creed train”😂😂
i would love to see will check out uks gyms
3:20
Idea
You should train and eat like an Elite boxer for a day 👀
Eating and training like Canelo Álvarez
That’ll be good for a title I think
But what do I know about UA-cam 😂😂
Don’t they eat a shit ton of calories for training? 😂 that’d be fun to watch.
OMG THAT FIRST ONE THE BASKETBALL PICKUP GAMES MUST GO CRAZY!!!!!!
The “worst” gym is actually like 10x better than the one I go to💀
Will quick video idea. If possible could you create a video on what beginners could do to increase muscle mass, especially for skinnier people trying to gain (i am increasing my calories intake). But i am soo confused at which workouts to do and what each machines to do/if i am doing it in a right form.
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My gym is old fashioned, the machines work on chains, the lights flicker, the dumbbells are a bit tatty but that’s the magic of it imo
9:26 Kofi sounded exactl;y like the black dude in the classroom vine saying FUCK
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In Croatia, best gym month membership costs 20 dollars
Honestly $225 feels like a great deal for that space in that location. Crazy
Thumbs up for the Algo Let's go Will you are an inspiration 🚀🥇
Thank you Matt!
When I saw you on that little surf board machine I legit laughed out loud so loud 💀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bro that gym is like heaven. I’d go there every day
The "worst gym" portrayed here is actually my kind of gym! I'm not into fancy-schmancy scenery, socializing, or spending the entire day there.
Considering I pay $80 for scuba diving 4x a month and half the time it's pool time and this is in Mexico City. $225 it's not bad. Adjusting for Power Purchase Parity and New York City its actually super great.... Btw gym here is paid separate from the pool and our prices are $17 one gym or $28 of you wanna use any of the available gyms in the city of which there are about 60 or 4 per burough
I am from Brazil and visit the US a lot. It's funny how my cousin, that lives in Portland, is afraid to go to LAFITNESS (25 US) and I just love it. He goes to fancy gyms because he feels "safer" 😂😂
If you have the money go wherever you want, if not go to the cheap one and don't blame your bad shape on money hehe. The results will be the same if you commit
I think we all learned a valuable lesson today. Will has horrible taste in pizza.😂
Dang. I would live at that big gym over in NYC. Cardio, Lifting, Boxing, Basketball, etc. Amazing. Im over in Massachusetts, so not too far away. Great Video Man. ✌️💯
My first gym was retro fitness. Started when I got my license at 16. Eventually shut down several years ago. Lots of memories.
8:06 Will looks more beat up than the guy he was punching XD
I'd still go the worst gym if its all I had 🤣 #sacrifices
Definitely! It wasn’t that bad!
Meet you there
@@OMAR-vk9pi sounds good 🤣🙌
The gym I go to in Virginia has around the same membership and day pass prices as the low end gym in this video, but you get so much more and it’s actually a pretty nice commercial gym. Shows how much more $20-$25 dollars can get you in Northern Virginia vs NYC.
I can see how someone might spend the day here. It's like a mall, but for gym bros
2:37 It's a hex bar with built in racking position to add/remove weights. Topple it over for your lifts and then push it on the stands to add/remove plates.
Going to the worst gym is one thing, but going to the worst pizza place another. Who knows what's going on with hygiene.
Wow you went to New York just for a video what a legend the hours you put in this must be tiring bravo to you. Your fans subscribe to you for a reason you never fail us your camera men and editing team is amazing its like a movie and I love the brick sound when you miss a basketball shot
great series man, keep it going let's see some more cities
5:10 should’ve asked the employee in the back 😂
2:42 Wow bro truly amazing curling Rack's must say!
Went to Chelsea Pierre when I was in NY just because of this video and it was so worth it! Loved the people, loved the vibes.
Great video - a couple of places I’ve been to had 330 and 350lb dumbells, mainly as a joke but one of the places had 220 and 245s and they seemed to be well used!
Alvin’s gym in Savannah is so dingy but holy hell I love it there.
bro the worst gym is actually good wtf
Haha the ending had me dying LOL 😂
guy at the smoothie bar went to the back to make the protein shake divine.
2:42 Beautiful curling racks 😂😂
I’m going to New York soon plan on buying a day pass to get to workout here. Looks awesome
Editing is phenomenal, good job!
The worst gyms are often the best imo, I went to an old boxing gym in my city that's like actually 100 years old, and their weight room looks like something straight out of pumping iron. No windows, barely any ventilation so the mirror fogs up, and all the weights are rusty. 10/10 would recommend