5 Best Gyms in Lower East Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 17 gyms in Lower East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five gyms and fitness studios in the Lower East Side, New York NY, for residents and visitors looking for a class, a studio or a place to train. Seventeen qualifying businesses were considered, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, so steady ratings from many reviewers carry more weight. The list mixes group fitness, hot yoga, strength classes and martial arts, and each entry notes hours, address and what reviewers mention.
#1
CONBODY
★ 5 (206 Google reviews)Gym
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CONBODY is on the second floor of 102 Orchard St and identifies as Black-owned. Reviewers describe a mission-driven workout founded and coached by formerly incarcerated people, with HIIT-style bodyweight circuits, hip hop and R&B music, and sweaty cardio that can be modified to any level. Rooftop yoga on Sunday mornings also comes up. It opens at 6 am on weekdays, and online classes are listed.
Best for: High-energy bodyweight circuit 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
ID Hot Yoga Lower East Side
★ 4.9 (212 Google reviews)Yoga studio
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ID Hot Yoga Lower East Side is on the second floor of 172 Allen St and is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention the ID26 class, instructors who greet newcomers and answer questions at check-in, and classes that suit beginners while still challenging experienced students. One reviewer with advanced teacher training describes the classes as intelligently structured. Some visitors book through ClassPass.
Best for: Structured hot yoga for all levels
- Address
- 172 Allen St Fl 2, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–10 pm
#3
LIFTONIC East Village
★ 4.9 (184 Google reviews)Fitness center
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LIFTONIC East Village is on the lower level of 32 E 1st St, opening at 6 am on weekdays. Reviewers describe legs and butt classes using 15 to 50 lb weights, resistance bands, straps, mats and benches, with lots of repetition that can be adjusted by level. A former dancer praised attention to form, while another reviewer said it is not for beginners, citing no warmup and little form correction.
Best for: Tough weighted lower-body classes
- Address
- 32 E 1st St Lower Level, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–9 pm; Mon 6 am–9 pm; Sat 7 am–3:30 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 6 am–9 pm; Tue 6 am–9 pm; Wed 6 am–9 pm
#4
TRAPHAUS
★ 4.9 (160 Google reviews)Fitness center
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TRAPHAUS is on the second floor of 121 Ludlow St, with weekday classes starting as early as 7 am. Reviewers describe Pilates set to trap music, plus newer yoga and mat Pilates options. They mention a clean studio, a friendly team and a supportive crowd, along with a sauna and leg compression. One out-of-state visitor made it to an early morning class, and others call it a favorite workout.
Best for: Pilates with loud trap music
- Address
- 121 Ludlow St Fl 2, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun 9:30 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#5
Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
★ 4.9 (143 Google reviews)Martial arts school
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Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu is at 92 Delancey St, with weekday sessions from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 to 9 pm. Reviewers mention a week-long trial, drop-in Muay Thai classes, clean facilities and patient instructors who give plenty of feedback. The jiu-jitsu culture is described as serious study mixed with humor and no egos. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and cards are accepted.
Best for: Starting Muay Thai or jiu-jitsu
- Address
- 92 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Mon 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Sat 9:30 am–2:30 pm; Sun 10 am–1 pm; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 gyms in Lower East Side, 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. ID Hot Yoga Lower East Side is second at 4.9 from 212 reviews.
Which gyms in Lower East Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is ID Hot Yoga Lower East Side, at 10 pm.
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