Looking to get in shape? Now is a perfect time to start becoming the best you that you can be! Maintaining a good diet and sticking to a workout routine can be tough at first, but it’s a little easier when you live on Staten Island. See, the borough is packed with lots of gyms, fitness centers, options for nutritious food and so much more that’ll make your journey to healthy living a little bit easier. Browse our guide to fitness studios and gyms on Staten Island, as well as health food restaurants, great places to go jogging and more, and be on your way fitness fun.
One thing to note, when it comes to gyms on Staten Island, it’s a good idea to call ahead to find out about prices, as many require monthly or annual membership fees.
Being comfortable at the gym
Being new to a gym can be intimidating to some folks. If this describes you, it might be helpful to review a gym’s policies page about safety and etiquette. Many gyms, such as Planet Fitness, discourage intimidating behavior. This can include “showcasing,” which Planet Fitness describes as “flexing, strutting or making an effort to attract attention.”
But remember, you have as much of a right to be at the gym as anyone else. And if you need more motivation for getting in shape, remember that fitness and eating right may be some of the best things you can do for your health. According to the Mayo Clinic, physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight and boost your self esteem.
And now, on to our fun fitness guide!
Gyms on Staten Island
South Shore YMCA
LOCATION: 3939 Richmond Ave.
PHONE: 718-227-3200
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 6am-9:30pm; Friday, 6am-8:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm
This one-stop-shop for fitness offers so many things you’ll need to get in shape! These include a cardio fitness center, lots of free weights, indoor group fitness classes such as barre fusion and yoga, a family gym, and personal training. There’s also a large pool that offers lap swim for adults, family swim and swimming lessons.
Broadway YMCA
LOCATION: 651 Broadway
PHONE: 718-981-4933
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 6am-8:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm
Just like its South Shore counterpart, this North Shore location of the Y offers so many ways to get in shape, including strength training, free weights, swimming and more. It also offers many features for kids, including preschool, kids classes and youth sports.
LA Fitness
LOCATION: 3231 Richmond Ave.
PHONE: 718-569-5882
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5am-11pm; Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-7pm
This gym is big. Enjoy a variety of fitness amenities, including indoor cycling, group fitness classes, a pool, personal training, even a whirlpool spa!
LA Fitness
LOCATION: 2656 Hylan Blvd. 2nd Floor, Suite 250
PHONE: 929-202-2005
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5am-11pm; Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-7pm
Group fitness classes are great for keeping you motivated. Classes offered here include boot camp, yoga and more. Other gym amenities include a pool, steam room and whirlpool spa.
LA Fitness
LOCATION: 1565 Forest Ave.
PHONE: 917-722-2604
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5am-11pm; Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-7pm
Swimming is a great exercise that’s easy on the joints, and here’s another one of the gyms on Staten Island that has a pool. After your swim, round out your workout with one of the many available group fitness classes.
Planet Fitness
LOCATION: 1775 South Ave.
PHONE: 718-982-7103
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5am-11pm; Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-7pm
Planet Fitness is often known as a gym where anyone can feel comfortable, including first-time gym goers or seasoned exercise buffs. Check out the website to design your own workout or try a new member orientation.
Planet Fitness
LOCATION: 2040 Forest Ave.
PHONE: 718-407-7330
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5am-11pm; Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-7pm
Enjoy many amenities including small group fitness classes, a 30-minute express circuit and customized workout plans.
Crunch Staten Island South
LOCATION: 300 W. Service Rd.
PHONE: 347-861-7333
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5am-11pm; Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday, 7am-7pm; Sunday, 7am-6pm
Different membership options provide different amenities at Crunch gyms on Staten Island. The Base, Peak and Peak Results membership options all include cardio, weights and machines.
Crunch Staten Island
LOCATION: 364 Bay St.
PHONE: 718-816-7800
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5am-10pm; Friday, 5am-9pm; Saturday, 7am-6pm; Sunday, 7am-5pm
Different membership options provide different amenities. The Base, Peak and Peak Results membership options all include cardio, weights and machines.
Intoxx Fitness
LOCATION: 3295 Amboy Rd.
PHONE: 718-987-0400
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 5am-11pm; Saturday, 7am-8pm; Sunday, 8am-6pm
There are several Intoxx Fitness gyms on Staten Island. Just like some other gyms, the staff members here are ready to help answer any questions you might have about your fitness journey. There’s a private cycling room on site, too (additional fees apply). Other amenities include weights, cardio equipment, a juice bar and more.
Intoxx Fitness
LOCATION: 236 Richmond Valley Road
PHONE: 718-605-1010
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 4:30am-11pm; Saturday, 7am-8pm; Sunday, 8am-6pm
This Intoxx location has a fully equipped powerlifting room and a Rogue Combo rack. Other amenities include a juice bar and cardio equipment including treadmills, rowing machines and more.
Intoxx Fitness
LOCATION: 2071 Clove Road
PHONE: 718-815-7900
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 5am-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-7pm
Much like other Intoxx Fitness gyms on Staten Island, the staff here are ready to help answer any questions you might have about your fitness journey. There’s a private cycling room on site, too (additional fees apply).
Retro Fitness
LOCATION: 2385 Richmond Ave.
PHONE: 718-761-7400
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 4am-10pm; Friday, 4am-9pm; Saturday-Sunday, 6am-8pm
Get in shape here with group fitness classes, strength and cardio options, a smoothie bar and pro shop. Podcasts, programs and lectures available for members. These include a mental health series, quick workouts and at-home workouts.
Retro Fitness
LOCATION: 2590 Hylan Blvd.
PHONE: 718-987-3876
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 4am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 6am-7pm
Create a workout at this Retro Fitness location with fitness classes, strength and cardio options, a smoothie bar and more. Podcasts, programs and lectures available for members. These include a mental health series, quick workouts and at-home workouts.
Retro Fitness
LOCATION: 2965 Veterans Road W.
PHONE: 718-227-7300
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 4:30am-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 6am-7pm
Group fitness classes, strength, cardio and more. Podcasts, programs and lectures available for members.
Orangetheory Fitness
LOCATIONS:
2409 Richmond Ave.
347-442-7020
1275 Woodrow Road
347-577-9877
1690 Hylan Blvd.
347-273-2133
HOURS: Call or check each location website.
This fitness center’s workout focuses on training in your target heart rate zone. Read more about the workout on the website.
Verrazano Fitness
LOCATION: 480 Bay St.
PHONE: 917-809-6931
HOURS: See the weekly schedule on the website.
This Staten Island fitness center offers functional fitness, a form of high intensity interval training performed within personal group training classes. It’s a strength and conditioning workout that features functional movements at a high intensity level. The gym also offers personal training and nutrition planning.
Team Real USA
LOCATION: 2298 Arthur Kill Road
PHONE: 347-979-4955
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday, 7am-7pm; Sunday, 8am-6pm
This 13,500-square-foot fitness facility offers classes for kids and adults, a new boxing section and more. There’s also open gym availability, so you don’t have to take out a long contact.
Freshkills Fitness
LOCATION: 389 Wild Ave.
PHONE: 718-698-3181
HOURS: Call for information
Located in Mid Island, this gym welcomes full-time working parents, young athletes, competitive athletes and anyone who wants to improve their health. Group fitness classes include powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, proper running mechanics and more.
NYC Parks Recreation Center Membership
Did you know our city parks system offers gyms, too? It’s true! There are annual membership fees, but they’re not too pricey. By becoming a member, you’ll have access to many fitness options, including fitness classes, gyms and indoor tracks, exercise equipment and more. Browse the website for Staten Island locations, prices and available amenities.
Rare Breed Compound
LOCATION: 75 Putnam St.
PHONE: 917-456-1322
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 5am-10pm; Saturday, 7am-7pm; Sunday, 7am-6pm
This gym is owned by a team of competitive bodybuilders and elite trainers. It focuses on training with intensity and focus. It’s a great place for anyone serious about weight training. Special offers available for FDNY, NYPD, nurses, doctors and military.
Yoga Studios on Staten Island
Yoga is great for your mental and physical health. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility, relaxes you and helps you manage stress, helps with back pain relief and provides so many more health benefits.
Ready to give yoga a try? Check out these studios on Staten Island:
Shakti Yoga and Barre
LOCATION: 3 Victory Blvd.
PHONE: 718-442-9400
HOURS: Check the schedule on the website.
Classes available here include barre sculpt to perfection, level 1 yoga gentle and chair yoga.
Some Like it Hot Yoga and Wellness
LOCATION: 181 New Dorp Lane
PHONE: 646-770-1190
HOURS: Check the schedule on the website.
This studio offers Hot 26 and 2, which is practiced for 60 to 90 minutes in a heated room. The studio also offers core barre, a low-impact strengthening workout.
Willow Studios
LOCATION: 629 N. Railroad Ave.
PHONE: 718-351-0011
HOURS: Check the schedule on the website.
Offers a diverse range of classes.
5 Boro Power Yoga
LOCATION: 176 Rose Ave.
PHONE: 718-667-5279
HOURS: Check the schedule on the website.
Yoga with Toni Freda at Casa Belvedere
LOCATION: 79 Howard Ave.
PHONE: 718-273-7660
HOURS: Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm and Saturdays, 9-10am
This class focuses on basic foundational yoga postures; breathing techniques are integrated.
Walking, Jogging and Running on Staten Island
There are plenty of gyms on Staten Island, but there are lots of options for working out outdoors in the fresh air, too. There are many parks and other areas that offer terrain for all levels of cardio ability, whether you want to go for a brisk walk or fast run with hills and natural inclines. These are just a few exercise-friendly locations to consider for your next outdoor workout:
Your neighborhood. Go for an after-dinner stroll with the family. Jog or run along a safe route (it’s a good idea to wear bright or reflective clothing if you go running after hours). Change up your route every so often to prevent boredom from traveling along the same paths all the time.
Clove Lakes Park. Parks are like nature’s gyms on Staten Island! Walk briskly or run through scenic trails within this 193-acre park. Afterward, stop by the Staten Island Zoo, located nearby, to get in some more light walking by visiting the different animal exhibits!
Blue Heron Park. Smaller than Clove Lakes Park, Blue Heron Park is great for enjoying an easy and relaxing hike into nature. There’s a beautiful pond, wooden bridges and lots of trees that live throughout the park.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach. Head outdoors onto this 2.5-mile boardwalk on Staten Island, and enjoy scenic views along the way. Love running? Check out the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Athletic Complex located nearby, too.
Healthy Food on Staten Island
Gyms on Staten Island, places to walk and run, and now…let’s talk food! There are lots of options for healthy dining on Staten Island, including healthy selections available at local dining establishments and health food restaurants. These are a few options, below, but remember, wherever you eat, it’s about making healthy choices!
Nature’s Grill Cafe
LOCATION: 4115 Hylan Blvd.
PHONE: 718-948-6600
HOURS: Call for information.
Poultry products and eggs are free range. Meat products are grass fed; the chicken cutlets are 95% lean, and the grass-fed beef is 85% lean. There are lots of vegan options, too, including the Mediterranean grain bowl.
Mangia Healthy Kitchen
LOCATION: 20 Jefferson Blvd.
PHONE: 718-356-4400
HOURS: Call for information.
The menu here includes gluten free, vegan, low fat, low calorie, low cholesterol and organic products.
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen
LOCATIONS:
400 Forest Ave., 718-727-2800
2333 Hylan Blvd., 718-668-0400
4077 Victory Blvd., 718-983-0404
877 Huguenot Ave., 718-984-1900
Many items here are prepared by baking, grilling and steaming.
St. George Greenmarket
LOCATION: St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt Street
PHONE: 212-788-7900
HOURS: Open Saturdays, year round, 8am-1pm
Prefer cooking at home? Browse the St. George Greenmarket to pick out some healthy and fresh items!
Fresh Twist
LOCATION: 10 New Dorp Lane
PHONE: 917-830-1644
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 8am-8pm
This is a juice bar and empanada cafe. But you can also get Greek yogurt bowls, wraps, salads and more.
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