(212) 327-2170

201 E 67th St (Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10065 40.76655 -73.962906

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Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown, Lenox Hill

www.mgymnyc.com

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 6am-10pm

Fri. 6am-9pm

Sat. 9am-5pm

Sun. 9am-5pm

Last updated 11.10.11

Category:

Health Clubs & Gyms, Personal Trainers, Kick Boxing Activities, Fitness, Fitness Activities

Payment Methods:

Check, American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Sports & Recreation Instruction Classes:

Yoga, Aerobics, Pilates, Kickboxing, Dance Classes

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What People Are Saying About M Gym

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What separates this Upper East Side facility from other gyms is its pricing system--it's strictly pay-per-use; there's no monthly membership fee, and therefore no commitment. The offerings are comparable to any other well-equipped gym: cardio machines, yoga, Pilates, fitness classes like kickboxing and a dance studio with a shock-absorbent floor.

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The Extras:
If you need a little extra input, personal trainers are there to help. Special programs are available to get seniors and children in gear.
Know Before You Go:
The prices are as follows: $25 for a class, $15 for equipment access and $100 for a personal training session. Packages are also available for purchase.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere and staff are extremeley charming and helpful.”
  2. “it's also nice that the staff knows your name, it's a good atmosphere where people take what they're doing seriously but are unfailingly pleasant.”
  3. “perfect place to work out, take classes, stay in shape, get in shape and have fun doing it.”
  4. “The classes at MonQi are always a great workout, but you'll have fun and laugh at the same time.”
  5. “love the atmosphere there, so relaxed and sunny and clean, and the entire staff is very helpful and nice.”
  6. “was happy to find MonQi at a great location.”
  7. “Warm, informal environment, a comfortable place to exercise”
  8. “After countless memberships at NYSC, Equinox, and the gyms in the full-service buildings that I lived in, I can honestly say that Monqi is just a comfortable, non-gimmicky, straightforward fitness center.”
  9. “Small, clean, friendly, pay-as-you-go fitness location”
  10. “The little things; all of it goes into making this place the most comfortable gym I've ever been a member of.”
  11. “Not only does Monqi kick butt (check out Awesome Abs & Butt Blast) but it offers a family friendly atmosphere with no gimmicks.”
  12. “The staff is warm and friendly, and the class offerings are terrific-well thought out and creative options not found in most gyms. The instructors are especially professional and motivational, and share a long-term commitment to the facility and clients. ”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “MonQi is an amazing neighborhood gym that reminds me of the bar on Cheers where everybody knows your name.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Her seemingly limitless knowledge of posture variations keeps her class routines fresh and just challenging enough.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is warm and friendly, and the class offerings are terrific-well thought out and creative options not found in most gyms. The instructors are especially professional and motivational, and share a long-term commitment to the facility and clients. ”
  2. “It's really a terrific neighborhood place where one can work out on their own, take a variety of classes at times that suit you, work with a professional, personal trainer for that extra help when we feel we need it, or just call and arrange for a massage”
  3. “The variety of classes is also unique to a smaller gym; however the fact that it is smaller just means there is more time for the instructor to make sure you are catching on to the routine or doing your squats properly.”
  4. “But I'm always glad I did because the variety of classes, from cardio, dance to pilates and yoga are great and I have actually lost weight and look and feel so much better!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “great place to exercise!”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is warm and friendly, and the class offerings are terrific-well thought out and creative options not found in most gyms. The instructors are especially professional and motivational, and share a long-term commitment to the facility and clients. ”
  2. “Not only does Monqi kick butt (check out Awesome Abs & Butt Blast) but it offers a family friendly atmosphere with no gimmicks.”
  3. “After countless memberships at NYSC, Equinox, and the gyms in the full-service buildings that I lived in, I can honestly say that Monqi is just a comfortable, non-gimmicky, straightforward fitness center.”
  4. “The entire staff is wonderful, and the owner, Lyn Liao has a darling dachshund (Pinot) who is very friendly too.”
  5. “If I have any questions, about promos or equipment for instance, the staff is happy to answer me; I mean that, they are genuinely happy to help me, not just 'rolling their eyes tolerant, and only helping me because it's a -job-'.”
  6. “The staff is professional and friendly.”
  7. “Such nice friendly people and knowledgeable professional staff.”
  8. “The atmosphere and staff are extremeley charming and helpful.”
  9. “There is no BS and they have a five star staff that are very helpful.”
  10. “it's also nice that the staff knows your name, it's a good atmosphere where people take what they're doing seriously but are unfailingly pleasant.”
  11. “When you walk in, you find friendly and reliable staff and many times you even find the owner, Lyn, which shows that she cares a great deal about her establishment and her patrons.”
  12. “love the atmosphere there, so relaxed and sunny and clean, and the entire staff is very helpful and nice.”
  13. “Small, clean, friendly, pay-as-you-go fitness location”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “I've been going to the big mega-gyms and found that I rarely went even though I paid so much money to join.”
  2. “It's a much better value than the way I used to do it at one of those big name gyms nearby.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Norma is a wonderful instructor, always quick with additional suggestions of ways to make a particular pose work better for you.”
  2. “have tried many different gyms and programs prior to this, but never felt it was really right for me or something I could enjoy and continue long term.”
  3. “The staff is warm and friendly, and the class offerings are terrific-well thought out and creative options not found in most gyms. The instructors are especially professional and motivational, and share a long-term commitment to the facility and clients. ”
  4. “She is quick to help you and offer suggestions to make sure that you are having the best yoga experience possible.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/12

Best of the Best

by kiikii04

This gym is the bomb, it's super clean and energetic. I've met the owner of the gym and he's one of the most friendly man i have ever met in my life. He's very intelligent, and helpful. The staff is very friendly and welcoming that makes me want to stay in there as much as i can. Every one that goes to the gym seems very happy and pleasant and i would clearly understand why. This is definitely one of my favorite place in the city. Thank you guys for being awesome and generous!

-Raquel

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/23/12

GYM IS AWESOME!!

by Tones

This gym is one of the best gyms around in the area. People are nice, as well as the staff. It's always clean and always exceeding other people's expectations. I've read the negative reviews but it clearly seems those people are out of their minds. Everyone is so nice and helpful and I truly can't think of a better place to maintain your fitness lifestyle. I truly recommend this gym to anyone who lives in the area. I've yet seen something negative about this place. Thanks guys for being so helpful and giving a lot to the community!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/17/12

Great gym

by magichat909

This is a great, clean and tranquil space to work out. I just signed up 2 months ago (I was a long time, and now ex-member of NYSC) and really appreciate that there's no wait or huge lines for any of the equipment I need even on busy week nights. I prefer using free weights and the treadmills but they have everything you'll need.

Also, the front desk and training staff are super helpful and friendly which makes training here pretty chill and awesome. As for the super negative review from thecactus - it seems like a super bitter ex-employee with a huge ax to grind, retaliated via the internet....a pretty sleazy and gutless move.

M gym has been nothing but an exceptionally professional experience.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/12

come here to seriously work out, not just hang out...

by VivKL

I've been a member of M Gym for over five years...when it was first Monqi Fitness. I'm thrill to see the updated equipment and massive face-lift the place got in the past few years. They keep the gym spotless and cozy. It's a smaller gym vs a gigantic Equinox or LA Sports Club but then again, it's a lot more personal than those other places. The trainers and staff know you by your name. It's not a place for you to show up and look pretty. You go, you sweat and work out, and you leave. End of story. There's no let-me-try-to-upsell-you with expensive smoothies or salads. There's no spa or fancy bodywash and lotion in the showers. It's a place you go be serious and work out. That's what gyms are for.

I've read a couple of the negative reviews that all seemed to appear within a few days of one another. And I felt I needed to step up and defend this place as a long-standing member. I've been training at this gym for over 5 years and often twice a week and I have never once heard anyone on the staff act or speak disrespectfully to each other or to a member. What I do see are the owners run around managing the staff closely to keep the towels stocked, the equipment and floors clean, and be thoughtful to their members. That's a GOOD sign. That's a well-runned gym and a well-staffed gym.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/12

A great gym... Super clean & cozy

by Fitness Freak

I absolutely love M Gym... The gym has everything one would need for a great workout or training session. Definitely one of the very best boutique gyms in the city and I have been to a lot of them.

The staff is friendly and attractive. They are constantly adding new classes and bringing in new equipment... It is a very well run club... The larger chained gyms could learn a lot from this place. I'm an upper eastsider and a former member of equinox and the sports club la... horriblle, inexperienced trainers at both locations... I found a trainer at M Gym that is just incredible. I'm hooked for life.

The Details on M Gym

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  • great iyengar yoga classes
  • not big impersonal gym
  • fabulous amenities
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  • fabulous shwee
  • love neighborhood place
  • big name gyms
  • very friendly pinot

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