Best Fitness Albany

Predatory business practices.I originally came to this gym with the intention of getting a 1 month membership to see if I like it. I was assured that if I sign up for a monthly payment I'd be able to cancel anytime if I don't like it. About 1.5 months later I decide to cancel only to find I was signed to a 2 year agreement which requires a $100 buy out fee.Additionally, all of the plates and dumbells are completely disorganized, there is often not enough plates so you have to go walking around the gym to find what you need, the floor is uneven for deadlifting.

My advice is 100% trust the 1 star reviews mentioning the shady billing and contract. Me and my wife cancelled 2 yrs ago and MOVE TO FLORIDA and today got calls from a collection agency saying we owe them over $2k. Give me a break! They will never let you cancel your membership. Don’t trust them with your money.

Great gym! They have everything you could need - machines, classes, trainers, facilities, knowledgable staff - could not have been happier with my experience at this gym. Unfortunately, I'm moving from the capital region and had to cancel my membership, but they made the process super easy and comfortable. Will definitely be coming back here any time I visit - I could not recommend this place enough!

BUYER BEWARE!!!This gym makes it EXTREMELY easy to sign up with them, but try to CANCEL and they will make your life a living HELL!! There is so much fine print in the contract on how you can cancel, you will need a law degree and magnifying glass just to make the cancellation stick.Do yourself a favor, FIND ANOTHER GYM TO JOIN. Being located so close to SUNY Albany, this gym clearly preys on young adults who are looking to stay fit while on a limited budget. When these college students move back home and no longer living in the area, the gym relies on the “contract” language to ensure you cannot cancel without hardship, incurring fees, or negatively impacting your credit.NOT COOL and this is definitely NOT the BEST Fitness in Albany.

Scammed as well. I was only interested in spinning in the evening. Did not want to sign the three year contract but was told they offered spin classes every day if the week. In actuality it was two.😔 Then the bikes don’t work either only a few. Spoke to manager in Albany states still couldn’t cancel without a the $100 fee plus thirty days notice charge. Just a rip off. Also could not tell when there would be more classes. BUYER BEWARE!

Awesome gym and such a great atmosphere. The staff are always friendly and the trainers are super knowledgeable. I love that the weights are separate from the cardio so I have room to lift, plus, the BFITT classes are great without having to pay the price of expensive of boutique gyms like orange theory. By far the best gym in the area.

Best Fitness is, in my opinion, the tops in fitness facilities. They've refurbished the gym with new areas, they keep their equipment in top working order, the cleanliness is excellent, and they have a wide range of machines and free weights. But what separates Best Fitness from the rest are the people. The staff are super friendly and most helpful and want their customers to be the absolute best they can be. And as for the customers? They are just as friendly. Best Fitness is a most welcoming gym in every regard.

I love this gym so much! It has everything you need and the new equipment makes it so much better than any other gym in the capital region. They just renovated the basement and the staff is always willing to help you out with anything. I would recommend this gym to anybody!

I’ve been coming to best fitness (Central Ave) for 7 years now and each year they continue to improve their gym and the prices remain reasonable over the years! A win-win for me. I’ve had the pleasure of taking a variety of classes (spin, HITT, yoga, etc.) with a variety of instructors. Overall, I have loved them all. They also must treat their trainers well because I continue to see the same faces year after year. Personal shout out to my girl, Toni. Fitness classes can be intimidating, but her friendly and bubbly energy makers her such a gem. Not only is she so knowledgeable, but she bring the joy factor to workout classes for people like me who dread them. My one wish is that they bring back more of their 5/5:30AM classes for early bird teachers like me who have to be at work at 7:30AM, but would love to workout before work. Overall, I highly recommend best fitness.

I have been a valued Best Fitness member for over 8 years. I love how they are constantly always upgrading their facility and rumor has it there are more upgrades to come! They have the best group fitness classes around. Specifically, BFitt is the best in the capital district!