5 Best Gyms in East Village, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 17 gyms in East Village, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five gyms and fitness centers that East Village residents can reach, from group class studios to strength gyms and personal training spaces. It is for anyone comparing places to train without reading every review. Seventeen qualifying businesses were considered, and the order reflects Google ratings weighted by how many people left one. Each entry notes hours, address, listed amenities and the points members raise most often in their reviews.
#1
CONBODY
★ 5 (206 Google reviews)Gym
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CONBODY is a Black-owned gym on the second floor of 102 Orchard St, open 6 am to 9 pm on weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and 10 am to 1 pm Sunday. Reviewers describe a workout founded and coached by formerly incarcerated people, similar to HIIT and bodyweight circuit training, set to hip hop and R&B. Classes can be modified to any level, online classes are offered, and one reviewer mentions a Sunday rooftop yoga session.
Best for: High-energy group classes
- Address
- 102 Orchard St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–9 pm; Mon 6 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–1 pm; Thu 6 am–9 pm; Tue 6 am–9 pm; Wed 6 am–9 pm
#2
720 Strength Lower East Side
★ 5 (93 Google reviews)Fitness center
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720 Strength Lower East Side is a fitness center at 36 Ludlow St, open from 5 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 7 am to 1 pm on weekends. Membership is required. Reviewers describe a small, locally run, no-frills gym with strongman equipment and separate programming for pure strength work and for strength with conditioning. Visitors say the owners are welcoming and encouraging, and one former F45 member signed up right after a first session.
Best for: Strength and strongman training
- Address
- 36 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–8 pm; Mon 5 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–1 pm; Sun 7 am–1 pm; Thu 5 am–8 pm; Tue 5 am–8 pm; Wed 5 am–8 pm
#3
COMPLETE by CompleteBody (Union Square)
★ 4.8 (169 Google reviews)Gym
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COMPLETE by CompleteBody sits at 25 W 14th St near Union Square, open from 6 am most weekdays and 9 am on weekends. It lists a sauna, showers, Wi-Fi, and describes itself as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Reviewers mention personal trainers who customize workouts, well-maintained equipment, a fireplace lounge, facials and a juice bar. One day-pass visitor found the showers dated and only one sauna running.
Best for: Personal training with spa amenities
- Address
- 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–8 pm; Mon 6 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 6 am–9 pm; Tue 6 am–9 pm; Wed 6 am–9 pm
#4
TMPL - Astor Place
★ 4.6 (1,061 Google reviews)Gym
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TMPL at 4 Astor Pl runs the longest hours here, opening at 5:30 am on weekdays and staying open until 10 pm Monday through Thursday, with 8 am to 8 pm on weekends. Reviewers describe a clean, above-ground space with natural light, frequently updated machines and a strong equipment selection for serious training. Boxing coaching and one-on-one sessions with trainers draw particular praise, and staff are described as friendly and professional.
Best for: Boxing and serious lifting
- Address
- 4 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–8 pm; Mon 5:30 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 5:30 am–10 pm; Tue 5:30 am–10 pm; Wed 5:30 am–10 pm
#5
Nimble Fitness
★ 4.9 (98 Google reviews)Fitness center
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Nimble Fitness is a personal training studio at 42 E 12th St, open 6 am to 8 pm most weekdays, until 6 pm Friday, 9 am to 3 pm Saturday, and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention trainers who adjust sessions to each client's abilities, and one member with osteoporosis says weight training here improved strength and balance. Others describe careful coaching that avoids injury. It accepts cards, cheques and NFC mobile payments.
Best for: One-on-one personal training
- Address
- 42 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon 6 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6 am–8 pm; Tue 6 am–8 pm; Wed 6 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 gyms in East Village, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, CONBODY opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated gym on this list?
CONBODY ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 206 reviews. 720 Strength Lower East Side is second at 5 from 93 reviews.
Which gyms in East Village, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is TMPL - Astor Place, at 10 pm.
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