Forum Fitness Club

Positive experience: #ILoveMiGymFfK

Negative experience: Today at night I went with 2 friends to sign up and we wanted to see the gym facilities but the person who helped us, a guy, was quite rude and did not help us with pleasure or interest. I don't understand how they can have a person like him working in a place like a gym, and that's why they lose potential clients. We also asked him if maybe tomorrow someone could help us in Spanish, but he didn't say that no one helped us in Spanish.

Fantastic experience: I've been going to this gym since 2014. For me best gym in town, so accessible. never crowded during the hours I go there. Staff, equipment and cleanliness top par. Sauna is a plus. I do miss the daycare. My entire family goes.

Negative experience: I am really disappointed in the way this establishment has not properly inform their members of cancellation protocol. I cancelled my membership back in July 2023 and I came to find out that I am still getting billed a year later. The staff member that helped me a year ago reassured me that my membership will be cancelled but failed to due so. This is extremely unprofessional.

Positive experience: I've been a Forum Fitness member for quite some time now, and I truly do love it there. However, there are some changes that need to be made within the facility. For a $50 monthly membership, I shouldn't have to constantly ask "why is it so cold in here" during the winter season. I shouldn't go into the women's locker room and it's always smelling like someone just got finished using the bathroom. Machines are often broken and it takes maintenance a while to do any type of repairs. Members are being asked for d**n near their social security number as collateral in order to use small gym accessories, which I believe all members should have access to without having to go through all of that. It's not fair and something needs to be done.

Fantastic experience: Milly was great ! She went above and beyond. She made a amazing shake and every single time I walk into forum she greets me and makes me feel very welcome

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever

Fantastic experience: Great staff and very good workout regimens

Fantastic experience: Been working out in this gym for years now and I really love this gym it’s Very clean facilities, and very nice people working there very accommodating. Will recommend it 100%!!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the area

Negative experience: If you’re looking for a death row contract, you’ve found your place. For the same price, join LA. You WILL be charged $100 once a year for “enhancement” fees + $10 if you ever pay late … they make it sound like they’re as easy as a commercial gym but they are inflexible with subpar customer service. I have waited days and weeks for call backs from the membership advisor who signed me up. This is my only negative review in google history and if I could would leave one every day.

Fantastic experience: Just met Jose today! All his milkshakes definitely bring all the girls to the yard. I’m thinking of asking him out on a date soon!

Fantastic experience: Ann & Jose were awesome gave great service and fun and invigorating banter

Fantastic experience: Jose is excellent at making shakes the absolute best and he’s veryyyy funny definitely will make your day:)

Fantastic experience: I love the environment here, great people get energy. Had the privilege to talk to Will, Ann, Julie and Milly. I see other familiar faces but not by name. They have all been a great help Julie in particular with workout advice and just always having a smile on her face.

Fantastic experience: Forum is definitely my favorite gym to go to. And my favorite employee I love seeing is no other than Julie... lol she always brings positive energy

Fantastic experience: I love the Forum! Great atmosphere & friendly staff. After a workout get yourself a shake. Jose, Julie, and Will make the best ones. They never miss.

Fantastic experience: When you walk through you door at the forum you truly feel like part of a family. Everyone knows you by name. Jose is the best and makes incredible shakes and Julie always makes you feel right at home.

Fantastic experience: The forum is a great place to work out ! Everyone is friendly and help you out with anything ! Jose and Julie also make the best shakes!

Fantastic experience: Ann is fantastic! She smiles and makes good shakes too! I've never seen her not smiling, she's the best

Fantastic experience: the smoothies are EVERYTHING. perfect ending to a great workout.

Fantastic experience: i am member since it was on bayonne broadway. so this long attachment with forum shows how nice is this place.

Fantastic experience: I've been at the Fitness Forum in Bayonne for about 7 years. It has all the equipment I need but most importantly the reason for me being there all these years is the people. The owners are really, really nice and I've made so many friends working out over the years that I never need a workout partner. All my friends are there. They are all my workout partners!

Fantastic experience: Very good experience

Fantastic experience: Dante was very helpful in resolving my issues and kept me from canceling my membership

Negative experience: Filthy dirty and smelly. Owner arrogant and nasty. Stay away. Department of Health should close them down.

Fantastic experience: This gym has high quality machines and a great amount of space. I never have to wait long or at all for any machine and I love that there’s 2 large turf areas. Always get in a good workout here and there’s a good amount of benches to move around to cables and whatnot. Love that I can do hip thrusts on the glute drive, a bench, against a stack of steps, or on the smith machine, which is usually readily available. Definitely recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: Milly and Katie are the best ones at the juice bar. I love seeing them everyday. Milly is also a great trainer she should be on the floor more she is great with people.

Fantastic experience: Julie was super helpful, very nice, left my pre workout at home and she saved my workout!

Fantastic experience: Julie is the best! She makes the best shakes ever! She brightens me up everyday with a smile on her face.

Fantastic experience: Top 10 JULIE IS MY FAVORITE!

Fantastic experience: the place to be.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this gym if you're in the area! The gym is really clean and the staff are all welcoming. Great amount/variety of weights and machines. Parking lot and sauna are a plus. They're fairly priced, too!

Positive experience: Great gym. Friendly people. Nice equipment. A person favorite of mine would be the sauna hands down

Fantastic experience: I liked the gym, what doesn't make sense to me though is, it is open 24 hours on the weekdays but closes early on the weekends? It would make more sense to be open 24 hours on the weekends, people are off work!

Fantastic experience: I wont make it a lenghty review: It isnt a bad gym. I joined in January or Feb 2013, and let's just say that due to their well-structured Les Mills excercise programs, that I have lost over 15 lbs. The gym gets crowded in the evenings, and that is about the only issue with the gym I have, as I wish it was a bigger gym. However, compared to other gyms, I think this is a fantastic gym. The Fitness Instructors are well rounded in their field, and will keep you motivated; I would recommend. I am not sure about the very negative reviews here...I am thinking maybe these are the people who expected a magic pill to lose weight in a month or two. You have to stick with the classes. If you think they are all about money, "not interested," or "no" is always an option. Overall, good gym. Semper Fi, do or die!!! Oooorah!!!!

Fantastic experience: Very clean facility and super friendly staff.

Negative experience: Forum Fitness in Bayonne cheats people, in my view. My husband canceled his membership by telephone and email in April 2022 and Forum Fitness continued charging his credit card. We disputed the charge for May on the credit card and won the dispute. We also had the credit card block all future charges from "ABC Forum Fitness," and then Forum Fitness put a double charge in July on my credit card under "6068 Forum Fitness." We are going to have to cancel the card and get a new number to stop these unauthorized charges.

Fantastic experience: Forum is not only a gym, but a community!! There is a difference. The people are what make this gym unparalleled. The amenities are excellent. Sure, there is room for improvement with operating hours, I miss the time it was open for 24 hours and such. More importantly though, the staff treat you like family and help you become the best version of yourself. There is no price you can put on that, in my opinion.

Negative experience: Very bad customer service

Fantastic experience: I love ❤ the forum it change my life to healthy life style did not keep up with program life just happen things just get into my way

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member little over a year now and I love FFC. It’s well kept, spacious, different selection of fitness classes, sauna and last but not least great customer service from staff. I’m proud to say I’m a member!

Positive experience: Pros: They have all the equipment. Very big. Cons: Most expensive gym. Gym hours suck. ( Close 10pm on a Friday lol!). Always overcrowded but that’s because the hours force people to all come at night. I sadly will not be renewing membership mostly because early closing time and an insane price.

Positive experience: Good gym, I just wish the hours were better. I try to go before work, but being that they're no longer 24 hours during the week makes it rough to squeeze it in before. Pair the 5am open with the fact that the morning guy is never on time. Some days he gets there at 5:05, other days 5:10 but it never fails that there's a line of people waiting to get in. Gym would be perfect if they opened a little earlier, or went back to 24 hours during the week. Either way, not too expensive, decent machines, clean locker room. Just wish I didn't have to travel all the way out to Belleville when I need to workout earlier than 5am.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for years. I Have no complaints

Fantastic experience: So sorry I didn’t come here 20 yrs ago! Better late than never… This place is amazing- in every way

Fantastic experience: I appreciate their readiness to be available for clients who are interested in personal training. The staff makes sure that clients obtain the results they have set for themselves. Forum has a very supportive staff, and caring owners.

Negative experience: Horrible experience here. Overpriced membership and terrible staff. The owners do NOT care about their members and it shows.

Fantastic experience: It's the best gym in town if you know what you're doing. There's lots of squat racks and enough free weights for everyone. I've been to a few of the corporate gyms and they don't have enough free weights. Anyone complaining about "cleanliness" must live in an operating room. Forum is as clean as any normal place. If you found dust on top of a wall and think that's going to make you sick, you need to see a psychiatrist.

Negative experience: A rip off. I told them I wanted to cancel and they said okay. A month later I get charged and they say of you need to give us 30 days notice by email. I want told that and they charged me another month. They say "oh I don't care about the money it's about your health" like no you just want my money be honest.

Negative experience: If I could give this gym a negative rating I would, first they lie to you about what you pay a month, and every month my bill was more than what I signed up for, the machines and weightlifting plates are all out of style and old and chipped and falling apart, they do have a small CrossFit area but only way you can use it is if it's empty, if it's crowded there is no room at all. The machines are from the early 90's and so are the dumbbells. If you try to cancel they will not let you and lie about the availability of managers and the staff. They don't care if your moving, lost your job, or died, they would still bill your card for that $$. Go to the park or join another gym, I go to retro on 20th and Broadway.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for many years. Love the people and the place. Kathy has helped me so many times get my physical health together. They truly care about your well being even if you don't. I tend to start and get crazy into it and take a break but I always come back because there is no other place I would rather be.

Fantastic experience: First time taking the RPM class..... it was AMAAZINGGG!

Fantastic experience: My experience at Forum Fitness was great!!!! Excellent equipment and group sessions was everything!!!!!

Fantastic experience: The Forum is a wonderful gym. Everyone is pleasant and very helpful. The group fitness classes are my favorite. Kathy and Pete ROCK!!!

Fantastic experience: I have personally been attending this gym for 15 years. Love the people and love the gym ! - Dr. Gonzales D.C

Fantastic experience: This place was brilliant in all facet’s you expect a gym to be good in. It’s a very friendly environment, great equipment, phenomenal recovery drinks for when your workout is complete. You name it, this gym had it all. I had a wonderful time here & enjoyed every moment of my stay.

Fantastic experience: I have been a long time member of this gym going back to the nautilus days, always have been treated fairly and with respect. Kathy and Pete and the wonderful staff have kept the equipment up to date and facility clean and orderly. Very rarely write a review but within the last couple of years I had a serious health issue which kept me out of the gym for a good year, came back before the pandemic hit for a month or two before the shutdown hit, during that time the staff and fellow members did all they could to make sure I was safe and comfortable during limited exercise. When the gym opened back up with limited capacity I couldn’t make it back for a variety of reasons, Pete stepped up big time and offered me some equipment to use at home until I am able to come back. There is a reason why I have been associated with Forum for so long, that is just one example, thanks for your commitment to the community and keeping a top notch fitness facility in the neighborhood Eddie B.

Fantastic experience: Are you extending hours after 9 pm anytime soon?

Fantastic experience: I have been going to this Gym for 15 years now and have nothing to say but amazing things about the cleanliness of the gym and the professionalism of Toni; the gym owner. I had to cancel my membership due to moving and she has been very helpful and waived some of the fees and she was just a doll! She followed up with me a couple times to make sure I was all set up! Thank you forum fitness and Toni for years of professionalism

Fantastic experience: Great and friendly Gym/club. State of the art equipment and staff are courteous and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I love the energy of the staff. I appreciate the efforts made to keep everyone motivated. The environment is very inviting and makes me feel comfortable. Great place to work hard and feel great about it.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of the Forum for over 10 years, pre/post covid the gym has ALWAYS been very clean and well maintained. Kathy, Pete, and the entire staff always been helpful and courteous!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough about the personalized attention and service I received from Kathy during my 20 in 30 wellness plan. She is very supportive and caring and is a wonderful Coach! I highly recommend this wellness program to all - it works!

Positive experience: Thank you for welcoming members with a smile. It is greatly appreciated. We feel valued.

Fantastic experience: Tony at Forum is an absolute gem of a person who works there. The facility is always so clean and this is so incredibly important in this pandemic season. We had a little mix up with our membership and Tony was so kind to resolve everything for us so quickly but most importantly, so professional. If you live in the area, you would crazy to go anywhere else to work out and get healthy besides Forum . Also, their protein shakes are also so delicious!! You almost forget you're eating healthy as tasty as they are.

Negative experience: Don't sign up. Too many fees and they make it nearly impossible to cancel unless u go in person. Even then they want an appointment and they have to schedule it. When I went in for my cancelation appointment they said they didn't even have me on their schedule. Too expensive and they only look to make money and rip u off. Terrible customer service

Negative experience: Came in to check it out at one point and the place was very unclean. Staff not friendly. I've also heard there's a lot of shady billing and canceling memberships can be difficult. Looking at the positive reviews the majority seem to be variations of the same line. Wouldn't recommend, we have enough hassles these days already.

Negative experience: I like the owners, who I got to know only after the lockdown. I don't know where they were before. It has actually been someone else playing the role of the owner before lockdown. She still works there. I have to add, she is a very bad person. The only way I dealt with her was to avoid and ignore her. I could tell you many little annoying things she does, but it's not worth it. I will just quit this gym. There are many others in the town.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with everything you need from free weights, spin classes, crossfit area, and even an indoor half court basketball hoop. Thank you for my time there!

Negative experience: Everything is fine but these one complaint that should be fixed some of the employees are rude like onetime there was a guy working at the desk and when my little brother just wanted to look he talked to him in a mean way that’s not all I’m also disappointed with the fact that I am clearly 15 and I was waiting for my grandmother to finish using the sauna and I was waiting with my brother at the front and some old lady thinks she’s in charge of us and tells us we have to go to the playroom and would not allow us to wait at the front where all the sofas and chairs where and we where forced to wait outside in the hot because I’m 15 and I’m not going to wait in some playroom and those people went to rush my grandmother out of the sauna. I would recommend it but there can be some disrespectful employees please fix your employees thank you.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great equipment, and great employees especially Gina!!!

Fantastic experience: Great staff, great atmosphere, and top of the line equipment.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in bayonne idc what u say

Fantastic experience: Love janelle and her energy ❤️❤️She is so awesome and her classes are the best !!! All the other staff are super friendly and love group classes too !!!

Fantastic experience: Awesome

Fantastic experience: Great quality and clean gym!

Fantastic experience: The best gym to be at. From the classes to the trainers to the basketball court.

Negative experience: Wasn't impressed

Fantastic experience: Awesome

Positive experience: It's OK over all. Probably the best gym in this town sadly. I come here just for the sauna now. The facility is nice has a basketball court. The mens locker room could use some air fresheners and a cleaning. Sign up around new years for a good special. Also read your dam gym agreement and ask question. I know there billing practices are underhanded but understand what you sign. Please fix this guys there's no reason for this. There protein shakes rock too! Well worth the $7 you also get a free on for your birthday and when you sign up.

Positive experience: Ive been a member at this gym for 4 out of my 7 years in Bayonne and I'm a bit confused about the terrible reviews. The billing is VERY clear ahead of signing the contract, and even if you want out, they are notorious for working with people. The gym is always spotless and the service has always been great for me...Even the owner called to check in on me after learning that my mom was battling cancer. The gym is in a central location that is convenient for parents. Only wish there was a pool.

Fantastic experience: Visiting from L.A joined for 1 month $50 cash retro fitness wanted $75 alot of equipment clean good deal since most places want $15 a day to wotk out if not a member

Positive experience: One of the few gyms around open during covid.

Negative experience: BETTER STAY AWAY!! WORSE BILLING PRACTICE!! This place has a very worse billing practice and mislead customers by hiding few facts. For example, they mentioned i can enroll my friends in my family membership. So i took the member ship but later they denied this. Thus us about misleading customers. They never mentioned that there is a 60 day notice period for cancellation of subscription even for a annual contract . While cancellation , the staf behave very rude and they speak like doing a favor and charge hidden fee annual contract(80$) , 2 months fee. If you start arguing , they respond very rudely by asking dont u read contract that we mailed you. THERE IS NO ZERO RATING FOR THESE REVIEWS . OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE GUVEN ZERO RATING

Negative experience: Don’t join because whenever you cancel u will be charged another two month for no type of reason and they give u hard time to cancel like if u moved out of bayonne then your screwed cuz a phone call won’t do it. I had to waste my time to come to cancel their stupid membership.

Negative experience: overcrowded Update (4/13): With this pandemic crisis, which closed them until further notice, still charge me for monthly fee. Just outrageous.

Negative experience: One of there employees quit and stole a bunch of credit card info about members in 2015. Just ask a manager about it don't trust these people

Negative experience: Questionable billing practices; blames billing company for incorrect charges even though club bills you. Fail to return phone call in a reasonable time. Employees seem to have high turnover. Seems no one communicates effectively so ALL employees know correct information. Hidden fees, like the fee to downgrade from a family plan to a single plan ($40+ I found out about later). Only gave two stars because I liked the classes.

Negative experience: Honestly , I rather play with my self then go to this dump in Bayonne, the employees are clowns , they don’t care about the costumers, the pricing is nonsense with the fees they pull out their ass. Forum = Zoo.

Fantastic experience: The forum gym is a great gym people and the trainers are very nice and place is clean and they have classes and weight loss programs they are willing to work with u

Fantastic experience: Hi everyone! First of all, i want you readers to know , my review is not a paid review. This is my very own , honest review based in my own experience . Forum is my best place ever to work out, Very classy and I love the environment, the people, enough parking, they have updated modern equipments , they have group classes, (rpm is my favorite and Zumba ) I like their Zumba on Tues morning -instructor is great ! She has her own unique style of Zumba ,its like a modern kinda Zumba ,you will surely love it! Cleanliness:A+++ Staff:A+++ Environment: A+++ Safety :A+++ This place is amazing ,they have all what im looking and expect in a gym. Oh! Also , no more excuses for Mothers...you can bring your baby or children , they have a playroom with a responsible sitter to take care of your child. One more important info: this place is open 24 hours everyday except weekends. They also have on line classes : Interesting hah! Personally ...my favorite place inside this gym is their Sauna and Steam Room. Price: Comparable and Affordable Owner: Beautiful and Friendly Young Couple . Most of the time , you can see them working out just like us. They're very nice , approachable , accommodating ...i think their secret why this gym is a "success"! So,come and join us here! We are your friendly neighborhood ! Absolutely ... a place for everyone

Negative experience: Fraudulent billing practices. Won't close membership even after 100s of requests. Charged for more than 2 years without a single visit. Shame on owners, employees and fake reviewers.

Negative experience: The place is a dump and not clean. My first time in there, I was given every excuse by the manager as to why the air vents were caked with filth, the bathrooms had paper towel strewn everywhere (I've seen rest areas on a hokiday look better) and the showers were moldy with cracked tile. You could see where they replaced the ones which fell off and there were plenty more ready to come off. When I asked how often the carpets were steam cleaned, I was told once every two months. That's disgusting. The rubber floors? Twice a day, she said. I didn't believe her for a second. The disinfectant spray bottle (for wiping down the machines after using them) - the only bottle in the place - was nowhere to be seen and there was no paper towel, either. Heck, they can't even wash either the interior mirrors or the outside windows - there were hand prints everywhere. How often do they clean the steam rooms? Every hour, which is standard? No. Every week. The machines were outdated and some of them looked like they needed to be fixed. Holes in the plywood deck (elevated platforms for some machines) and broken tile on the bathroom floor are safety hazards, but it didn't seem to phase the manager. When the "maintenence crew" (one guy) showed up, it looked like he was a little pissed we interrupted his workout. He had a weight belt and lifting gloves on. Totally hilarious. I ran my hand on the top of a wall - one which she said was checked/cleaned daily and I found two years of dust bunnies on top. Time for a visit from the health department; it's ironic a "health" club might end up making you sick. This place needs a serious flush - both of the facility and the management.

Negative experience: The worst place ever . They will steal you . They stole more than 200$ I canceled and they were keeping changing me for 7 months . That my advice do not join that gym.

Negative experience: Thanks God I cancelled my membership years ago. Never went back again.

Negative experience: I called to ask for prices and they refused to tell me and told me I had to come in person so I drove there. As soon as I came inside the people wanted all my information from my address to my health insurance saying that "they just need to keep track of who comes in" and that I had to get a tour of the gym when all i wanted were prices. I honestly found it very interrogating how they already wanted all that information knowing I didn’t want to see the gym and before I even knew I could even afford it. When I was leaving the lady at the counter grabbed my arm to stop me from leaving. That was my last straw. This was very unprofessional of her and scary to be honest. I wouldn't join a gym that physically grabs their potentially customers and is that desperate!

Negative experience: Do not join this gym... they will just suck your money... i can not give any star for there payment system... they always charge extra without having any notice.. they are scam... but i can give them 1 star for there service in the gym..

Negative experience: Do not join this gym if you are going to have any unforeseeable life event that requires you to cancel. They are completely two-faced! Call you every other day to get you to join, but if you need to cancel it's like they went out of business. I called every day for a week and NEVER received a phone call back. I have to go there and stalk them to get them to talk to me! I had to cancel my personal training because I changed jobs and was making significantly less, they wouldn't let me cancel even though the contract says nothing about not being able to cancel after the 3 day period. Apparently you can't have a major life event where now your struggling to make rent but also they want their money. I was forced to move out of my apartment and stay with a friend so that I could pay my bill. I started this process in October 2015, I still have no been able to cancel. That's 5 months!!!!!!! When I was starting this process, one of the staff members, Margaret Bayse, berated me on the phone. Telling me to "put my big girl pants on and be an adult" Part of being responsible is knowing when not to go into debt, which this place will do. I've even had employees tell me that all they care about is money, and wouldn't get paid. If your employees are saying this, there's something wrong. The only reason they've been in business this long is because they don't allow you to leave; even if you lose your job or have major surgery. I would NEVER recommend this gym nor will I return. They should be reported to the Better Business Bureau and also mandate everyone to take a seminar on customer service. I've never been spoken to that way, and I would be fired if I ever spoke to a client/paying customer that way. It was appalling. I also noticed the owner only replies to positive reviews on here. Not surprising.