5 Best Gyms in Upper West Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 gyms in Upper West Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five gyms and fitness studios on the Upper West Side of New York for anyone choosing where to train, from quick lunchtime sessions to strength classes and kickboxing. Eleven businesses were considered, and they are ranked from Google ratings weighted by how many reviews each has. Each entry covers hours, address, listed amenities and the themes that come up most in reviews, so you can match a gym to your schedule and goals.
#1
RX30
★ 4.9 (256 Google reviews)Gym
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RX30 at 55 Amsterdam Ave runs 30-minute classes, according to reviewers, and opens at 6 am on weekdays with shorter weekend morning hours. Reviewers mention coaches who give individual feedback and focus on form, a clean and stylish facility, and a kids and teen program built around strength and confidence. Parents say they train while children attend nearby classes. It lists showers, restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and card or mobile payments.
Best for: Short workouts and kids programs
- Address
- 55 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–7:30 pm; Mon 6 am–7:30 pm; Sat 8–11:30 am; Sun 8 am–12 pm; Thu 6 am–7:30 pm; Tue 6 am–7:30 pm; Wed 6 am–7:30 pm
#2
Orangetheory Fitness
★ 4.8 (365 Google reviews)Gym
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Orangetheory Fitness at 73 W 92nd St opens as early as 4:30 am on Monday and Friday and runs until 8 pm most weekdays, with weekend classes until 2 pm. Reviewers describe energetic coaches, fun structured workouts that help people who lack motivation, clean bathrooms and showers, and towels provided. One reviewer mentions Normatec compression equipment. The studio lists a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Best for: Early coached group workouts
- Address
- 73 W 92nd St, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30 am–7 pm; Mon 4:30 am–8 pm; Sat 7:30 am–2 pm; Sun 7:30 am–2 pm; Thu 5:30 am–8 pm; Tue 5:30 am–8 pm; Wed 5:30 am–8 pm
#3
Grassroots Fitness Project
★ 5 (126 Google reviews)Gym
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Grassroots Fitness Project at 371 Amsterdam Ave is open from 6 am to 8:30 pm on weekdays and until 2 pm on weekends. Reviewers describe a family-run gym with women's strength classes, co-ed strength and conditioning, and restore sessions. They mention personalized programming, coaches who explain why exercises matter, measurable strength gains and a supportive community. One reviewer joined to support marathon training.
Best for: Strength training with community
- Address
- 371 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–8:30 pm; Mon 6 am–8:30 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 9 am–2 pm; Thu 6 am–8:30 pm; Tue 6 am–8:30 pm; Wed 6 am–8:30 pm
#4
Hip Fit Fitness Upper Westside
★ 5 (88 Google reviews)Kickboxing school
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Hip Fit Fitness Upper Westside is a kickboxing school at 103 W 73rd St, open weekdays from 7 am, until 10:30 pm on Friday, and closed on weekends. It identifies as women-owned. Reviewers mention challenging, fun classes with strong playlists, instructors who give individual feedback to beginners and experienced members alike, and a clean, well-equipped facility. It has a restroom and takes cards.
Best for: Weekday kickboxing classes
- Address
- 103 W 73rd St, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–10:30 pm; Mon 7 am–8:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–8:30 pm; Tue 7 am–8:30 pm; Wed 7 am–8:30 pm
#5
Strength Society NYC
★ 4.9 (89 Google reviews)Gym
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Strength Society NYC at 237 W 105th St opens at 5 am on weekdays and runs until 9 pm, with weekend hours from 7 am to 7 pm. It identifies as Latino-owned and women-owned, and membership is required. Reviewers describe a family-run gym on two floors with full equipment, spotless bathrooms, towels provided, hands-on coaching in classes and a Mom and Me class. It lists Wi-Fi and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Classes plus open lifting space
- Address
- 237 W 105th St, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–9 pm; Mon 5 am–9 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–7 pm; Thu 5 am–9 pm; Tue 5 am–9 pm; Wed 5 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 gyms in Upper West 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, RX30 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?
RX30 ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 256 reviews. Orangetheory Fitness is second at 4.8 from 365 reviews.
Which gyms in Upper West Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Hip Fit Fitness Upper Westside, at 10:30 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Strength Society NYC.
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