Base

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! The atmosphere is great and the spin classes are amazing! Just started here this past December after switching gyms and I have no complaints at all!

Fantastic experience: Love love love this gym. Not only is the facility excellent but they offer a huge variety of great classes. They even have Insanity. Although the gym is a bit pricey its worth every single penny!!

Fantastic experience: Base Gym in Jersey City has beautiful clean facilities with a great selection of classes - they even have a steamroom and sauna! They also have a smoothie bar, some pre/post workout snacks, and all sorts of other services including massage, IV drip and more

Fantastic experience: Too expensive compared to equinox… but it’s top notch in JC..

Fantastic experience: So glad I joined this gym, has everything i need, love the saunas, life changing!

Fantastic experience: Luckily this is a great gym because it’s sort of the only option in the area. In my opinion it’s well kept and has nice/new equipment.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in NJ.

Fantastic experience: Base is great. Lots of light in the bi-level space, and tons of cardio machines in addition to lots of places to lift. Good about hygiene, too- lots of sanitizer and wipes everywhere that people actually use.

Fantastic experience: A nice clean professional gyms!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, staff is fantastic and the equipment is well maintained. Only complaint would be that it’s a little too popular before and after work!

Fantastic experience: I joined base a month ago, and it has been great experience.

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever! I joined Base right on my birthday and on my very first day, the staff gave me a warm welcome and wished me a very happy birthday. My trainer was able to understand my body and my goals really quickly and helped me develop a solid training plan. The classes have been very helpful, the staff is always friendly and the amenities are perfect. Love this place!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a Base member for a year now. When we moved from NYC to Jersey City, we knew that choosing the right gym environment was important to us. Good people, good environment, helpful and nice employees. Elena the on-site chiropractor is great. Power Plant on-site food and juice bar has fantastic vegan options. There’s also a spa in-house for the days the body needs ultimate recovery. If driving, a 2-Hour parking validation at the parking garage next door. I’d recommend this gym to any and everyone that wants to join a wellness center and not just a “gym”. Make sure to see manager Erin to get you set up as she is truly helpful.

Fantastic experience: Glad to be apart of great community of hard working people. The staff is amazing and will always take care of you! Never have an issue

Fantastic experience: Hands down the cleanest, most equipped and best staffed gym in the area. You really couldn’t find a comparable gym although I must admit I haven’t looked since signing up back in 2017 with Director Erin Loizides. Management duo Erin and Sylvia have been crowd favorites. They have both been kind, accommodating and absolute cornerstones of the positive atmosphere at Base. Shout out to all of the staff and trainers for being excellent through the years. If you have a goal in mind there is a trainer to fit your needs. There have been times I needed help with form for powerlifting and times I needed help with running form for races and I have always been able to find the knowledge here. And of course I can’t compliment the training staff without mentioning Igor, James, Cait, Morgan, Darrel and many more who are just tremendous at what they do. I am personally not a huge class-guy but the instruction has been great anytime I did attend & members I see leaving classes throughout the day seem to be sweaty and smiling! Thank you owner Craig for always paying special attention to details throughout the gym from changes through the pandemic to equipment maintenance day to day. I cannot recall the last time I saw broken equipment and have seen outright renovations of entire areas since being a member here. You will see the owner here daily checking on everything, he does not operate remotely. It’s also worth noting that a lot the equipment here, from my understanding, is leased. That’s a great quality in a gym because it means constant and rapid repairs as well wide-scale swap outs for the newest gear regularly. For example, Almost all of the treadmills were completely swapped out a few weeks back. You can’t ask for more than that.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful community, great equipment and amenities. The trainers and group classes are the best! The trainers learn your name and make you feel at home. I've been coming for years and the atmosphere keeps me coming back.

Fantastic experience: I LOVE this gym. Everytime someone moves into town or asks about which gym to join, I always say "BASE!" I've been a member since before it was Base, when it was called Club H. The staff has consistently been wonderful; members are lovely as well. Trainers are skilled and easy to approach. Management takes care of their establishment and the community at large by hosting events and supporting causes that uplift and bring happiness to the neighborhood. Equipment is always being upgraded, and the locker rooms are clean and well kept. Join Base, and come say hi to me, since I'm there daily for 60 minutes of happiness.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality So happy to be back at the gym. I always feel so welcomed, there are so many areas with equipment and the classes are exceptional. I love the spin classes especially. Great environment and work ethic especially during these pandemic. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: BASE at 60 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ, is one phenomenal gym. It just celebrated its 8th Anniversary in September. Congratulations on this nice achievement. I love this gym. It has worked efficiently to keep the gym safe and followed all Covid guidelines and they continue to do so. Base is clean beyond reproach, has excellent equipment and classes, and a stellar staff. Owner Craig is there everyday to keep gym in tip top shape. He is always looking at ways to improve the facility. The team of great sales women Erin and Silvia, Vika at the front desk, and hardworking trainers Igor, James and Ebai are all simply amazing. Base is one main reason I have come to adore living in Downtown Jersey City.

Fantastic experience: This review is specifically about the massage services. Francesca is an amazing massage therapist. She takes the time to understand your specific needs and helps to get those knots out. She uses the perfect amount of pressure and will personalize your massage based off of the issues you are facing that day. Her services don’t stop at the massage. Afterward she will recommend things like foam rollers or specific pillows to help with issues you are facing. I am a returning customer and will continue to be!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the Jersey City area. Staff is unbelievably friendly and helpful

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member here since day one. Great equipment, amenities, atmosphere, shake bar and people. I like the free weights. Excellent space for classes.

Fantastic experience: Clean and large. During prime time (post work) hours still plenty of cardio and strength machines. Also has classes from spin to yoga

Fantastic experience: I love base! Have been a member for 7+ years and the cleanest, nicest gym in the area. Shake bar is also a plus!

Fantastic experience: The best gym ever. So comfortable here. Unique pop up classes every now and then like live harp yoga, live music meditation, live DJ. Friendly kind staff. Beautiful plants, art and view outside the gym. Special events. Great food and shakes at attached cafe The Power Plant. Clean gym and locker room with sauna, steam room, and massages. Some days this gym feels like a mini self care day.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I've been a member ever since they opened and I truly love this place. Bright, airy interior, lots of new equipment, non-stop classes daily (pre-Covid) and virtual ones available now. Love the staff, the location and the validated parking. For me, it is the only gym in town!

Fantastic experience: I’ve lived in Jersey city for 3 years and have been a member of Base for 2 of them. The staff has been incredible. I was a bit hesitant to go back to the gym during Covid but they’ve really gone the extra mile to keep everyone safe. I’ve been to other gyms throughout New York and NJ and this has by far been the best I’ve experienced yet.

Fantastic experience: The amenities included in this gym more than justify the price. If you don't take advantage of the sauna, steam room, massages, showers, classes, you're not getting the full Base experience. The staff is very friendly and the gym was always quite clean. It got packed after work and sometimes in the morning but overall the best gym in Downtown Jersey City

Fantastic experience: My favorite place to workout. The employees are friendly and helpful and the facility is well-maintained and kept clean. They offer a variety of classes, have a lot of health services on site. I appreciate the precautions they have taken during the pandemic.

Fantastic experience: Best gym I have ever been in US for past 10 years! Luckily as a columbus resident I didn't need to pay that much for membership, always good classes to choose from for free daily, from cardio to abs to core power exercise, I met with a NBA trainer and an Olympic Judo player working there as personal trainers, very professional and friendly!

Fantastic experience: I tried all of the gyms in Jersey City and Base is the best out there. Friendly and knowledgable staff, very clean, solid hours and great equipment. The only negative is during the rush hours, it can get pretty busy. I think that is pretty common for all gyms but I personally recommend going just a bit later or earlier than rush hours.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of eight different gyms during the past twenty years and Base Gym is one of the best gyms I have experienced to date. The bright, spacious, and uplifting facilities include a broad range of group classes and individual exercise options - as well as a delightful steam room to relax after working out. The instructors and staff are welcoming and professional. Lastly, I appreciate that the gym is so immaculately maintained.

Fantastic experience: Unfortunately I am moving from the area and have left Base. My experience with them has been great from starting to canceling. All equipment is maintained and up to date. Staff is friendly and constantly cleaning. Coming from Equinox I can say the Service is much higher and the facility is comparable. Locker rooms are clean. I would definitely recommend and if I do find myself back in the area i would most likely join again.

Fantastic experience: By far the best gym I've ever been a member of. The gym employees professionals, the gym is always clean, the locker room is huge, it's never over-packed. The equipment is almost next broken. The amenities are awesome.

Fantastic experience: I go out of my way to Base for massages. I no longer live in JC, so really it is out of my way and worth it. The environment is very pleasant, their spa staff are professional, and I love that I can am admitted to the gym and can enjoy the sauna as part of my entrance to the spa. It’s a great bonus that makes me choose Base over any other place for a massage. I have a gym in my building so don’t need membership, so I’m delighted Base offers this arrangement.

Fantastic experience: The former Club H - this club is a billion times better than its previous owner. Daily changes, improvements are notable. The fit staff speaks volumes. Proximity is power

Fantastic experience: Very well designed gym, even the peak hours are not super crowd. instructors are good for the classes, and I love the locker room, it's super clean and the musics are very relaxing.

Fantastic experience: I've been training a few years and I've been to several gyms, but this is probably the best I've experienced. It's one of those gyms where you go to the bathroom and you find everything you need there. Top of the line secure lockers, hand towels cotton buds, shower gel, etc. But at the same time there is clearly a huge focus on performance training. Covering a large area, this gym also has several different segments inside, for different types of training, sessions/classes, etc. Top quality machines of all necessary exercises, dumbbells that go up to 120lbs, which I believe is around 55kg (in the UK, were used to kg), and that's a very decent top dumbbell weight. Mirrors everywhere, beautiful decor and design, friendly and warm staff. Can't ask for more to be honest. Would highly recommend this gym to all lucky locals.

Fantastic experience: Great for people who want to powerlift or weightlift in general. The steep membership price is worth it if you take a couple group classes here and there.

Fantastic experience: I joined approximately 2 months ago. I am so glad I FINALLY made this decision because it was right decision. You definitely get what you pay for and so much more. The gym is spotless. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly always addressing me by my first name. The classes I have taken so far are amazingly challenging and rewarding . Every instructor is unique. I highly recommend this to everyone at any age.

Fantastic experience: I never post any reviews! However, this time I feel obligated to share my experience at this gym. It is simply life-changing. They got different and A LOT of classes going on every day. (Yoga, barre, spinning, HIIT, etc). The front desk girls, the instructors, and everyone who works here is friendly, warm, and welcoming. Totally worth it. Favorite classes include Base Beast with Ashley and Monica, and Burn with Kara. This is your place if you are looking for a great gym in downtown JC.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Broad range of equipment with highly skilled physical trainers and therapists. There's also a pretty awesome spa on site.

Fantastic experience: Base is the best gym I ever went to. The sauna, steam room, showers, locker rooms and general atmosphere is wonderful. The machines are high quality with all the gadgets and gizmos you'd want. The stretch mats are kind of nasty because people don't clean them when they're done (shame), but I have no complaints for the staff or equipment!

Fantastic experience: I called in to get a gift card over the phone and received Exceptional customer service!!!! I spoke with Michelle and she went above and beyond to make sure all my requests were met. The facility is calm relaxing and offers plenty of amenities.

Fantastic experience: Love the selections of classes. Gym and locker room are tidy and always smell clean. Plus I love the fridge of little eucalyptus towels.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. The arrangement makes sense, there is plenty of equipment, and the staff is fantastic. They are very friendly, they remember your name, and they really enhance the overall experience. The amenities are fantastic and they offer a lot of great classes.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for 5 months now, and I can safely say it's the best gym I've ever belonged to, and I've been to a lot, all over the country. Modern, well-serviced equipment, wifi throughout the facility, awesome locker rooms with great amenities, and GREAT instructors in the classes. I'd highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Been here a full year now. Some fine-tuning occurred since joining 8/2015, thus the five stars. I looked at several clubs and with Base, there was no pressure to sign-up. The membership director, Cesar, even let me come in to see over a few days versus one work out (like other clubs). They also honored a special that had expired the previous day. This integrity put me at over 50% probability of joining. In terms of pros: gym is indeed one of cleanest, if not THE cleanest I've worked out in. There is a lot of high quality, latest/state-of-the-art equipment. Stations/areas can naturally get crowded at peak times, but manageable. Broken equipment is fixed within the hour, unless a special part is needed. Weights are put back into their areas fairly quickly by staff if members leave about. They have an area for "BaseCamp", which I compare to a CrossFit kind of training area, and is very useful if you are training for ToughMudder or Spartan Race kind of stuff. I've not taken every class, but the ones I have are excellent. I've never felt uncomfortable for not knowing a yoga pose or how to adjust the spin bike; the instructors actually go out and show you how to do it (as opposed to shaming you). The owner is frequently on site and listens to feedback from members, no matter how asinine it could be. He increased amount of equipment and created more space based upon member input; he also put in teakwood showers and lockless lockers based on feedback. As for personal training, want to mention I was skeptical of my trainer when I signed up for it, and when I showed up, BASE had fired him before I'd started, assigning me to another. I mention this fact because they were 100% transparent, which is important in terms of ever feeling screwed. Training itself? I had an excellent trainer named James who gradually made me stronger and faster. There is an excellent juice bar/snack bar, as well as on-site BaseBody Spa and a doctor/nutrition consultant office on-site. Base also provides for two free hours of validated parking in the garage next door. Finally, Base has an app that sends notifications about class cancellations, hours, etc.--which is actually quite useful. The cons: Mostly 1st World problems....no more sliced lemons or cucumbers in the ice water dispenser. Does make a difference between and upscale and meh atmosphere. Fewer towel racks, thus fewer towels available. Removal of one counter in locker room makes the remaining two more crowded. Wifi needs to be re-calibrated or upgraded to meet peak club usage demand. More cognizance of people spending A LOT of time on phones while at a machine whilst others are waiting. I can take care of that myself, but would be useful to enforce as a policy and not let it escalate between members. I've had a couple of problems with the garage staff and validation, security, etc., but that's not really a club problem. Just beware if you park there--like anywhere else. Overall, I recommend Base without reservation.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym. 4 squat racks, deadlift area, prowler, plenty of machines. Expensive but worth it.

Fantastic experience: Long-time member, 1 1/2 years. This is the longest I've been a member at a gym. Sure it is expensive, but it's got amazing equipment, great trainers, diverse classes and an awesome open gym area. Bathrooms have hair dryers, towels, sauna, steam room, q-tips, mouth wash, razor blades all included. It is clean and even on the most crowded nights you don't feel like you're on top of each other.