Powerhouse Gym Bayside

Rudimer M

Great gym that has everything you need to get fit, gain muscle mass, lose weight, or maintain your health. Just a heads up: If you are the Equinox type, then this may not be the gym for you. Personally, I love the basic essentials of this gym. For example, you have (5) flat barbell bench press stations, (3) incline barbell bench press stations, and (1) decline barbell bench press station to choose from. If you are squatting, you have (4) squat racks [(2) in the basement and (2) upstairs] along with (2) Smith machines to choose from. For cardio, they have an abundance of treadmills, stair climbers, elipticals, and stationary bikes; all excellently maintained. The only con is that the men's bathroom is a mess at times. No other gym in Flushing, Bayside, and Whitestone compares to the convenience and price. Lastly, I would recommend the morning time slot. The gym is less crowded and has a more mature group that is laid back. Unfortunately, my schedule does not allow it. As with any other gym, you will still have to occasionally deal with the following people: 1. The person that sits at a machine/equipment texting or surfing the internet as you wait for it to be freed up. Occasionally, you will see the same person sitting in the locker room glued to his phone as others change. 2. The narcissist that is constantly recording or taking photos of themselves, so they can impress on their social media. 3. The 3-5 guys that literally are glued at the hip. Even in the locker room, all members will awkwardly remain in the room until the very last group member gets dressed. 4. The annoying teens that spot each other with weight that they have no business lifting. When your spotter is lifting the weight from the first rep onward, you have no business lifting that weight. 5. The amateur dead-lifters that destroy the barbells. Even worse, the females that belong to this group have no idea that they are adding more inches to their waistline with this exercise. Once again, if you are looking to get fit, gain muscle mass, lose weight, or maintain your health, then I recommend Powerhouse Gym in Bayside.

Julliard Lin

Worked out here regularly for a month in late 2021. No frills, no program/lifestyle being sold. $50/mo (reflects a discount for paying in cash) plus a $10 initiation fee for a noncontract membership. This gym is packed with equipment, most of which has seen better days but is still functional. Top floor is treadmills and machines. Basement is mostly dumbbells/benches (and a workout/dance room). Only 3 squat racks. Luckily I was able to come during off-peak times and rarely waited for a machine. Other clientele generally don't bother you, and are there to work out alone or with friends. There seemed to be people of all ages, colors, and sizes, which is really great. Noteworthy: I saw one of the cleaners (a young woman) during some of my workouts, and the thoroughness with which she always disinfected and wiped down every nook of the weights, bench, etc. was absolutely amazing. The gym definitely looks a bit run down and gritty, but her work gives you some confidence that they're doing their best!

Teddy

This is the first time that I visited this gym. Overall it was a pleasant experience. However, I wish the managers would post more photos of the types of equipment available; there is plenty of gym equipment to accommodate people with different fitness goals. Furthermore, I highly recommend they replace some of the barbells with new ones like Ohio Power Barbell by Rogue Fitness. Some of the barbells don't feel secure in my hands due to lack of kurling which can negatively affect grip. As for the staff, they're very friendly and welcoming. The same can be said about the members, too. In conclusion, I recommend this gym. I can see myself as a member in the foreseeable future!

Kai Yang

Been coming here for the past year on and off when I'm back from school. Gym is no frills. One thing I wished Tom would put in the gym are power racks. They recently added a half rack in the basement but honestly one isn't enough and bars …Kai, it's awesome to have you around when you're home during school breaks! I'm always looking for ways to add to the equipment we have, so I'll definitely take your feedback about adding an additional power rack. If you think of anything else we could use in the future, be sure to let us know! -Tommy D.