RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Center

Fantastic experience: The facility is clean, their fitness equipment is modern and in excellent condition. The Aquatic Center is upscale with beautiful tile everywhere. There is a café near the entrance with healthy, protein rich foods, salads, bowls & wraps as well as healthy smoothies and juices.

Fantastic experience: Equipment up to date and floor clean. I especially liked the personal training sessions. Well worth it.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely obsessed with this place. I am a working mom, so being able to drop off my toddler at a trustworthy place with amazing “teachers” is a game changer for me. Miss Nicole, Miss Kylie, Miss Chanel, Miss Cheyenne… They are just a few of the amazing women that have positively impacted my daughter‘s life. I know that it is just daycare, but having the time to work out and also work on my computer in their library has revolutionized my days as a parent. I love this place and I have been telling all of my friends about it. You really should check this out!

Positive experience: EAT HERE! GREEN CORNER CAFE Four of us dropped by for a quick bite and we were pleasantly surprised at the great food quality of this restaurant nook. Salads were generous and awsome and the pizza was the best we've had since our vacation in Sicily. It's really worth the trip or skipping a meal at home for this.

Positive experience: I like this facility and it's location. The friendly staff members make the others tolerable. I feel it's trending in the right direction.

Negative experience: Rude staff at front desk today

Fantastic experience: I had to drop a photo dump lol these hoots are from various places recently. I live RWJ lots of fun here , Member Appreciation and just a geeat environment. We have tons if fun here. There's classes and trainers and pools and like literally a variety of fitness things to get into. Your can get massage, go to salon or café oh and your can bring the littlevones, there is child care onsite. Always fun inclusive activities going on here and so glad to be back. Hey Tyler and Jake! Hey all yall from dance class D and Celeste and all my dance fitness babez. There is so much to do. If you put me for a referral you can sign up for a geeat membership and see for yourself for ask Tyler for a 3 day guest pass to feel it out. Great lication, exceptional staff and features. Not to mention the equipment, they care, then library and the special guests that come thru.

Fantastic experience: Love it there !!! Everyone is so nice and helpful. The facility is very clean and well kept. Iam extremely happy to be a part of.

Fantastic experience: Facility is clean ( my priority) and close to my house. very well equipped and calm ( that's how I like things)

Fantastic experience: Facility is top-notch, always clean, and well-maintained. The variety of equipment they have is fantastic, there's something for everyone, whether you're into cardio, weight training, or group classes. The staff is super friendly and always willing to help, creating a welcoming and motivating environment. What really stood out to me is how spacious the gym is. Even during peak hours, I never felt cramped or had to wait too long for equipment. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great Fitness Center I love the therapy pool. The classes that are available. It’s always clean and neat in the locker rooms as well as the gym and pool. Thanks for providing the community with this service.

Fantastic experience: Been a member here for probably 5 or 6 years. It was a transition coming from the old Bally's nearby as any transition is because they have some and don't have some of the same machines. But, RWJ has pretty much everything you need. I come 6 or 7 am in the mornings and I can come probably count on my hand the times I've waited on a machine. I haven't done the classes but I used the open swimming. I've also used the PT here and the staff was knowledgeable. Parking is super ample. They've had flooding issues in the past but it looks like they're putting in the appropriate drainage now so that is probably not a concern anymore. If you're thinking about this place, chances are you're also considering the LA Fitness or Retro fitness nearby. This place is probably going to be a little bit more, but you're getting a clean atmosphere and a respectful and quiet clientele, so you can just do what you need to do quickly and get out.

Fantastic experience: My review is exclusive to the Child Care. So far, I am very satisfied with this complementary service. The staff overall, but specially Paige, has been very welcoming, and attentive to the needs of my child. My daughter is just 13 months and Paige is making such an effort to help her adapt. I see the entire staff through the cameras while doing my cardio (great feature btw), and you can clearly see that they truly care. I come from a youth development career background so I know what it takes to work and care for kids. This club does a very good job in all of the offered amenities. Good Job RWJ!

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! Friendly staff and members. Highly recommend, the best gym in the area!

Fantastic experience: I love this place ! Best gym in NJ

Positive experience: Nice and clean facility. Would be 5 stars if had towels like Hackensack does.

Negative experience: Very unprofessional, poor communication, Update: 6/3/24 Still rude unprofessional Front Desk David - ? They literally hire anyone. It's no surprise membership declined. Fitness classes are not updated. I've been a member for years, They only change class times & names. Then it's pulling teeth to try to cancel your membership. Yes I am finally canceling my membership.

Fantastic experience: Great facility - everything you could ever need

Fantastic experience: I made use of the gym floor and pool during my visit on a Saturday morning. The floor is two levels and was clean and organized. Didn’t find it to be crowded either. The pool was more spacious compared to other Fitness & Wellness clubs. I would suggest calling the desk beforehand if you intend to just come and use the pool. At times it may be closed due to swim meets.

Positive experience: So far my therapy is going pretty good

Negative experience: Brought my father there and Kimberly would not let him do pool therapy went to another physical therapy place within the week and he was in pool same day. Apparently Kimberly doesn't want to listen and knows it all. Lost our business.

Negative experience: This is for the rehab part of the gym . ..I went there for 6 sessions and there like your not getting better you need to end your sessions.. what??? 6 sessions. TRASH. I worked every day. But 5 starts to Jessica. She is amazing.

Fantastic experience: This is a clean, nice facility with great trainers and staff. I have been taking Pilates reformer classes with Sandy for over two years now and training under her has been the best decision for my fitness journey. She is an incredible instructor, who modifies exercises to fit my needs, makes working out fun and challenging. Her supportive and encouraging attitude has made my fitness improve far beyond my expectations. I'm stronger, more flexible and happier. If you are looking for a Pilates reformer instructor with great integrity who is as invested as you are in your fitness growth, I highly recommend Sandy! You won't be disappointed!!!

Negative experience: Once you've signed the contract and they have your money, don't expect to hear from them again. They do not follow through on any of the promises they sell you when you first visit- no orientation, instruction, or personal assessment as offered. The bathroom and locker room floors are always soaking wet, and children are usually in the locker rooms where adults are completely undressed.

Positive experience: This gym is well kept and clean and clientele are respectful.Plenty of equipment. Well maintained locker room. I wish they offered more (any!!!) early morning classes like yoga, pilates, barre and/or combinations of these beyond just bootcamp type offering at 5:30 am for those who work and would love to start the day off with an actual (calm, centering, restorative, inspiring yet still toning/strengthening) class. In general. I wish they catered to working customers with more variety at both 5:30 and early evening. It would be great if they offered mobility classes and more yoga/pilates:barre sculpting classes. I also wish they had a larger “stretching” area because it’s so limited and lots of people like to free weight train and stretch beyond that limited space.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym! Always clean. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Members from all age groups are considerate and judgement free. Love it there!

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for group exercise opportunities with clean and cared for facilities...this is a great place for all that! Favorite gym in my 40 years on earth for a great price.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place

Negative experience: If you like going to the gym early in the morning or later in the day then this location is definitely not for you; they claim they have reduced their hours due to the pandemic, lol yea still using that excuse…they have no issues raising their price though… Quality of the saunas and steam rooms have only gone down. They also used to have a much better cleaning procedure. Been holding out for things to change but doesn’t look great.

Negative experience: Quality is going downhill quickly. Hours are getting shorter and shorter, information is not properly updated or communicated to their members, and their amenities have gotten worse just over the last year. Price increases yet quality decreases, not great.

Negative experience: They open late and close early. Haven’t made improvements in years (outside the ones they were forced to make) quality is going down hill. So cheap they can even afford a thermometer in their sauna.

Negative experience: Even though I canceled membership they keep charging my credit card, I called many times and they said they will handle it and it was never done. They are all either very lazy or very incompetent. Horrible customer service.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. everyone is very nice. expensive but it is so worth it. the gym is always clean and the staff are always helpful the pool is great. and having a nurse on staff is a great bonus. the workout equipment is up to date and can accomodate any size athlete. i was a larger person and i never had an issue finding a machine to fit my size. i am still a big guy but me and my wife are working on it. just hit my 100lb loss and im greatful to RWJ and the staff. A+ in my rating scale.

Positive experience: I love the gym, they are reasonably priced when you figure in all the classes, and included meetings with trainers every 6 weeks and on staff nurses quarterly. They also offer an extensive Kids fitness program for a great price (also open to non-members) My daughter loves the classes. My only complaint is that they charge for everything else. Pilates Reformer, Small Group Classes, etc. There are some things I'd love to do, but the cost of the extras on top of the gym membership is prohibitive.

Positive experience: - There is no flexibility for members who do not take advantage of all gym offerings. I only use the gym on my days off and weekends. However, I'm being charged $65 per month; stopping that today! - When I called to cancel, I was told we do not do cancelations by phone. - The phones are constantly busy since RWJ only publish one phone number - RWJ is no better than any other gym when it comes to the bottom line; money, they're too expensive.

Fantastic experience: Alvin Sutton is the person you need to see. He is so nice to me and my wife. He is the best counselor there. He will help you with all your needs. If your looking for a center that's non judgmental this the place for you. Personal training is included as well as 3 pools and steam room. Is big enough 55,000 square feet so you wont have to be crowed like other gyms. I love it here!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Expensive but, clean nice modern and awesome aquatic center make it worth the fee.

Negative experience: This used to be a great health club but starting about 2 years ago everything is going downhill. They keep rising prices every year, it's almost impossible to get an appointment to see the nurse, they are closing earlier and earlier. There is not a single group fitness class between 6am and 9am, and only zumba/joga & occasionally bodupump between 5:30pm and 9pm during the work week meaning if you work typical business hours you have no or very limited options. On the top of that, it appears they changed maintenance/cleaning company over the last year or so, since then I have not seen a single person cleaning the machines and machines are just nasty. (in the past, there was someone always in the center constantly cleaning and wiping equipment). I've been a member for close to 10 years but with the decline of service, and the price being double of the next comparable gym in the area, I just could no longer justify and had to cancel.

Fantastic experience: Great place and focus on health. Thanks.

Fantastic experience: Great place. Love their gym.

Negative experience: On Feb 17 2022 I noticed I was being automatically charged since when they opened the gym back up after covid (I never returned to this gym, did not give them permission to re-open my account, and moved out of state). I called and was directed to contact Robert OConnell, the GM. He wasn't available to speak so I sent him an email. He said he would get back to me in a week. 8 weeks and 6 email follow-ups later, I have not heard from Robert. I guess I will have to file a formal request through local business division. I do not recommend this gym.

Negative experience: When I first joined I gave it 5 Stars but after further review only days, I give it 0 Stars. if your 70 / 80 years old this is your place, if your SERIOUS about working out, go somewhere else. The very worst Place To Work Out In of Any fitness Business I've Ever been In, And I've Been In A lot... People don't come here to work out, but to socialize and talk on the phone, And about 75% have No Gym Etiquettes. I Also was never more poorly treated by management and Staff as well. A So called woman trainer Susan yelled at me for working out to hard. It's very obvious she knows nothing about fitness and even less about Working Out hard!! and management did nothing about it. If considering joining, make sure you take a Three day pass first and See. For yourself.As so many people have stated it used to be good And have since Gone elsewhere, And if this place doesn't want the serious fitness, hardcore Person, which Is been known on the street for years don't sign them up, and then blame us for the lack of Gym members edicates, which they have absolutely None

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism

Negative experience: I have been a member of this facility almost from the beginning. I've actually considered terminating my membership on several occasions but stuck with the gym because, as a Senio I found the facility had programs that seemed to be relevant to my needs. I have often however, encountered communication issues with the counselors around concerns. During the pandemic, I was never able to sign up for classes. I always received a " not eligible," response to every attempt I made to register, even for the virtual sessions. I receive the same notice even now when I try to register (finding a course viamovofit always worked for me, but adhering to the requirements during the pandemic never worked). I've called to speak to a "counselor", left my phone number but to no avail. No one has called. I'm at a loss for what to do.

Fantastic experience: I was a member of Retro Fitness for almost 10 years and assumed that’s how all gyms were; bros being bros, cardio bunnies galore, cliques and the “normies” like me… and it was enough to make me think I was doing the best for myself in terms of fitness. There were a few glimpses in time where I’d try other gyms in the area for a few months, but it was the same vibes no matter where I went and eventually cancel my membership and continue my RF membership. Enter RWJ fitness. I finally had the courage to say to myself, “Yes the price IS worth it.” And by making that investment, I’ve truly found a gym that feels like home. I’ve been a member for almost 6 months now and I’m in the best shape of my life. I don’t feel intimidated going there and trying new things. The staff is always so friendly. It’s clean and everyone is respectful. RWJ makes me EXCITED to work out; it no longer feels like a chore. I am so happy to have finally found a gym that makes me feel good, to finally feel STRONG, and to look forward to each day.

Positive experience: Update: the GM did call and let me know they would be refunding me and further training the employee I interacted with. Very saddened by the experience I had when trying to be refunded for charges for the gym usage that I had no idea were being charged. This was unequivocally the most stressful experience with this gym in the last decade that I was a member. When I feel safe using a gym again, I will be certain to avoid this facility. Their apparent goal is to challenge and question your integrity.

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout. Clean environment.

Fantastic experience: This place saved my life. I have fibromyalgia and gentle exercise in their warm, therapeutic pool is incredibly helpful. Facilities are clean. Nice hot tub, sauna and steam room. The staff is very friendly and generous and so are the members. If not for this gym, my pain levels would be unbearable. Thanks, RWJ, for being one of my angels.

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym ever! Clean, spacious, a variety of awesome classes, amazing trainers and instructors, all very good workouts for losing weight and staying healthy! I just took Zumba with Jenna! It was fun, high impact, upbeat and she is very sweet and gives a good workout! I recommend her Zumba and Pound Class!

Fantastic experience: Clean and spacious. Group fitness instructors are terrific, and personal trainers do a great job. I've been member for many years and appreciate what it has to offer. Yes, a bit more for membership, but bottom line you do get what you pay for. Thanks RWJ!

Fantastic experience: I love this place. The facilities, classes and trainers are all first rate. And the muscle heads are kind and pleasant to an 80-year-old woman!

Fantastic experience: It is great place for private swim lessons for kids.We love it.

Fantastic experience: just love the class options and the pool!

Negative experience: This place gives out free 1 week passes but doesn't allow you to use them!

Negative experience: omg they are terrible, only care about taking no your money. Horrible people horrible costumer service. I’m ending my mership with them ASAP. I’ve never ever been so disappointed. Facility looks nice but don’t be fooled by the looks , even after membership fees they will take more money from you with a lot of other things.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Marty Reidy via telephone and then in person regarding my interest in a membership at RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Center located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. He is very friendly and easy to speak with. He patiently answered all of my questions and invited me to come to the facility to take a complete tour. I met trainers and other medical personnel that are staffed around the clock. This center is huge and has something for everyone! I also met the very friendly Hollie R. and John Shell who are part of the front desk reception area staff. The building is clean, safe and well monitored. Thank you Mr. Reidy for signing me up for membership. You are the consummate professional and I appreciate the hard work that you do daily to ensure that all of your members are satisfied! Yes, I joined! : )

Fantastic experience: Large space, big selection of exercise machines, big pool, small pool (warmer water), jacuzzi, steam room, dry sauna. Clean. Friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: LOV IT HERE

Fantastic experience: I like almost everything about this gym (pool, plenty of classes, big variety of exercise machines and child care) , except the music LOL Whoever is in charge of that, sometimes forgets it's a gym and it needs up tempo music... And I lost 32 lbs. in 100 days so far.

Fantastic experience: Great Club

Fantastic experience: I'm the type of person who doesn't enjoy working out, especially in a gym because it generally makes me self conscious, but I love RWJ. I do not feel judged by anyone there, the facility is always clean, and the people are kind and friendly.

Negative experience: Avoid at all costs. Lied about their policies and then continued to charge me after I cancelled my membership. Completely dishonest staff.

Negative experience: Management here is the absolute worst. Don't waste your money. I have been a member here for years, had a personal trainer for a while (who was awesome) and I kept my membership because it's close to my house and does what I need. ALTHOUGH, this negative review is solely based on management as they are the reason I am canceling. My credit card was stolen back in January, and once I received my new card I went in immediately to update my account. The girl at the desk was having some issues updating it but in the end told me I'm good to go, it's all updated. WRONG. She didn't update my account, and now I am being told I owe $200+ and fees for declined payments. NOT MY FAULT. Management has not responded to my multiple calls and voicemail's, I send emails- nothing. They are rude and have zero customer service capabilities. I called this morning to be told "member services is really busy, I have to take a message." That was the last straw, I'm done. There are way better and cheaper options around with staff that care about their customers. I'll take my business elsewhere.

Negative experience: No more than two stars for the price, the service is like any other that charge less than half. The trainers are unfriendly unless you go for paid classes..over all i wouldn't pay doublr that of LA fitness and expect this service. I will discontinue.

Fantastic experience: This is my ideal gym. The facilities are excellent. Beyond clean is a must for me in a semi-public facility. You can count on cleanliness here. The gym and aquatic areas are never too crowded for a comfortable and relaxing workout. Salt-water pools and jacuzzi are wonderful, cuts the chlorine smells. Wonderful staff, usually on the ball. We are all human and sometimes we have to be patient with others, right? I wish the yoga studio was better located. It's hard to fuse mind and body with a hip hop dance class from the next studio booming in you heard during downward facing dog.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding gym. Price is high but when you have the luxuries that they offer then the price is justifiable.

Fantastic experience: Amazing facility. Everything good so far.

Fantastic experience: This is my ideal gym. The facilities are excellent. Beyond clean is a must for me in a semi-public facility. You can count on cleanliness here. The gym and aquatic areas are never too crowded for a comfortable and relaxing workout. Salt-water pools and jacuzzi are wonderful, cuts the chlorine smells. Wonderful staff, usually on the ball. We are all human and sometimes we have to be patient with others, right? I wish the yoga studio was better located. It's hard to fuse mind and body with a hip hop dance class from the next studio booming in you heard during downward facing dog.

Negative experience: Without regret, i am forced to reduce the rating on this gym due to mgmt. I have been a member for several years and chose to cancel a week ago. As a thank you, i am forced to pay for an additional month despite giving 3 weeks notice. I was also forced to come in and fill out paper work to cancel. (Other gyms allow this to take place online or the phone). Then, as if i havent lost enough of my time, im am forced to sit there and be questioned by the General Manager in a condescending manner. I was asked why i was leaving. I explained i am using my company's gym. She felt the need to tell me about what other people usually don't do. People also usually don't come to any gym. She didnt even want to know what they could do better or if there was anything that could make me stay. This type of conversation would have been much more acceptable and professional, especially since I'm forced to have a sit down. I don't need you to act like you care about my well being, but don't waiste my time and money. This was not a cheap investment. The 300+ sign on fee with their joke of a fitness exam, should have been sufficient enough to earn a respectful dismissal. I did enjoy my experience with Alecia, training with Rimoun, and spin class with Tom (despite their lack of proper cooling, another miss thanks to mgmt ). They really messed up with this. If I did decide to return to another gym, it wouldn't be here.

Negative experience: There is no doubt that the equipment is excellent and the pool and whirlpool is well maintained but when my jacket was stolen I decided to leave. I considered L.A Fitness but their reviews were awful and I squashed that alternative. Maybe it is the Chrome section of Carteret the gym is located in

Fantastic experience: Amazing facility. Everything good so far.

Negative experience: The worst trainers in the world! I've never seen a senior woman load 800 lbs on a leg press before I came to this place. The problem She can't press it more three inches down instead of the full two foot drop. Yes Dennis! I'm talking about you. The rest of the trainers are 25% body fat or worse. Why would an moron pay for trainers that are fat? College degrees and online certifications will never trump experience and hard work. PERIOD! I pay $70 dollars a month for a gym that won't clean up the weights and handle certain individuals that destroy the gym. I have brought 10 people to that gym on referral and will taking them all with me when I leave. The management is incompetent as one of my referrals took over an hour to get into the gym on a guest pass. They wonder why they are going belly up in the near future. I'll be buying this place out when it inevitably collapses like the Soviet Union. I'm going to LA fitness around the corner where 80% of their clientele around flocked to. The equipment is better and more plentifully LA.