3) Best Group Classes Equinox Monthly Membership Fee: Starting at $260 Equinox has 40 "clubs" in NYC, and each one is packed with plenty of equipment to let you exercise on your own time. But the real perk of being a member here is that you get access to all of its great group classes. (Some gyms make you pay extra for certain ones, so read the fine print.) Better still, Equinox started its own incubator to discover and develop the top talent from NYC's pool of boutique fitness instructors back in 2017. It's called Project by Equinox , and the gym regularly features standouts from its lab on its schedule of classes. The result is that you have the best of both worlds: a boutique fitness experience and a big box gym. FatCamera - Getty Images
4) Best Place To Spot Celebrities Drive495 Monthly Membership Fee: $249 This inconspicuous fitness center on Broadway in SoHo is where famously fit celebrities like Emily Blunt and Ryan Reynolds work out when they're in town. Even Serena van der Woodsen (I mean, Blake Lively ) has been spotted breaking a sweat here (sorry, had to). So, what draws so many stars to this gym? That would be celebrity trainer Don Saladino , who works with all of the actors above, plus a few more you might just find yourself running next to on the tread. Thomas Barwick - Getty Images
5) Best Big-Box Chain Crunch Monthly Membership Fee: Starting at $70 Like yellow cabs and Broadway shows, Crunch gyms are part of the fabric of NYC. The first one opened in the East Village in 1989. Today, there are 45 locations in the tri-state area. No matter which one you choose to join, you can bank on the fact that you'll find all the basic gym equipment you need to bust out a bootcamp or circuit training workoutwithout all the bells and whistles that might cost you more money every month at other gyms. Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury - Getty Images
6) Best Budget-Friendly Option Planet Fitness Monthly Membership Fee: $10 Planet Fitness prides itself on being a "judgement-free" zone. You won't find any "critics" here, as murals on its walls readand you won't find any extra costs, either. Planet Fitness is so cheap that you can find lattes in NYC that cost more than a monthly membership at this gym. There are 20 locations across the five boroughs, making it easy to get in an affordable workout, no matter where you live. Thomas Tolstrup - Getty Images
7) Best Gym For Families YMCA Monthly Membership Fee: Costs vary by location. The Village People were right, folks: It's fun to be at the YMCA. This is especially true for families who want to work out together because the community fitness centers offer discounts for single-parent and two-parent households. What's more, the YMCA offers free childcare while you exercise. So you can take a group class, go for a swim, or use the Y's cardio machines or weight room while your kiddos play. Mike Harrington - Getty Images
8) Best Gym For Night Owls or Early Risers 24 Hour Fitness Monthly Membership Fee: Starting at $30 As the name implies, the four 24 Hour Fitness locations in NYC are open all daypretty fitting for the city that never sleeps. Here you'll find the usual gym equipment: free weights, cardio machines , and open exercises spaces. You'll also find perks like a sauna and juice bar, as well as specialty equipment like TRX suspension units. Caiaimage/Sam Edwards - Getty Images
