David Barton Gym
New York, NY 10028
Phone: (212) 517-7577
- Cross Street:
- Between Madison Ave and 5th Ave
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6 at 86th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am- 9pm
Editorial Review for David Barton Gym – by Joanna Prisco
In Short
Bodybuilder David Barton, aka 1992's Mr. Northeast USA, created this gym for the well-heeled clientele that strives to look good while working out. The low-lit, 13,000-square-foot facility is dominated by space-agey metallics and amber tones, with leather banquettes for periodic lounging. Top-of-the-line cardio equipment features individual TVs, and classes run the gamut from Brazilian Groove to various types of yoga--including ashtanga, hatha, Iyengar and vinyasa. Men's and women's saunas add to the luxe atmosphere.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyBy enrolling in a Training Membership with a set number of sessions, monthly dues for the main gym are waived. Or, ask about the discounted memberships for those willing to work during off-peak hours.
The ExtrasMembership includes access to other locations in New York, Chicago and Miami.
User Reviews for David Barton Gym
04/03/2008 Posted by aroydee
While the facilities look good and the clients are attractive and trendy, beware of what lurks below the surface. Overcrowded, poorly maintained, lousy water pressure and temperature, run out of towels... all symptoms of mismanagement. But: what matters even more is that they have shady business practices (maybe that is why the a major customer service agency ranks them as "unsatisfactory"). Constant overcharges on my credit card (not small ones -- like approaching $1000!) with absolutely no effort to make good or resolve the problems despite continuous polite requests. Avoid this place like the plague -- they give a great sales presentation but they are shady, dare I say it out loud, crooks!!!
Pros: Trendy and attractive customers
Cons: Unethical business practices
02/18/2008 Posted by madison78
One day gyms will actually require their trainers to post their training certificates on the wall so customers can know what they are getting. It is hard to find good Pilates training at a gym when the instructors sit down during the entire lesson. I've been to other gyms before and have sweat during my lesson, all they want to do here is talk. They also can't keep good trainers. The good ones never stay around. Then they try to put you with somebody else and you'd rather be in a dentist's chair. The sales staff is nice to you only when you renew. Next time you go into a gym for Pilates ask them if they have the trainers most up to date certification. I'm finding over my years of experience that there are too many people out there who say they are Pilates instructors when all they took where a weekend or online course and are now teaching what they call Pilates. Also, I've trained with both classical trainers and contemporary or stot trainers. Once you've trained with a classical instructor and actually sweat during your lesson, you'll never train contemporary again.David Barton isn't it for Pilates. You're better off going to a place like Uptown Pilates (which actually has good reviews from Citysearch) even though they have a big window right on Madison which seems intrusive. There is a lot more equipment than what is in the front window. Check any other place out besides David Barton for Pilates!
Pros: No lines for equipment...
Cons: Do I have to say it again....
