BFX Studio

I LOVE this studio. I recently took the BFX Build class during which you rotate through a series of timed circuits using kettlebells, TRX, and other equipment. The instructor was awesome. He provided clear explanations of the exercises, made sure to stop by each person and payed special attention to those unfamiliar with the class, and gave multiple modification options to make each workout more/​less challenging or accommodate injuries. He was very encouraging, and while he was giving a bunch of corrections he also was quick to throw out a compliment. It’s awesome to hear an instructor say «You guys look great!» or «You’re doing that perfectly!» and provided a few boosts of energy throughout the 50 minute class.
The locker rooms were spotless and the whole gym felt very upscale. Overall it was one of the nicest gyms I’ve been to, and the instructor was one of the best I’ve had (and I take a ton of classes throughout Manhattan).

Tried both the FusionRide+Core and BFX Build! Love them both. the Ride is very high-​energy and motivating and they have awesome music! Build is more like strength training and it is great. Very much like a tabata class, you also get to use a bunch of equipment (kettlebells, medicine balls, etc) The music is great and the instructors are very motivating and help you with the motions. As for the facility, it is totally 5 stars. It is huge and has a weight room near the locker rooms. Will definitely be back!

BFX is great. They have the right combination of good classes, great instructors and a nice, clean facility. If you want a good workout but get bored easily like me, try a Fusion Ride class with either Core or Build depending on what you’re looking for. The shower situation is very good. I love the Intelligent Nutrients hair and body wash. All in all, it’s a reliable place to establish a workout routine with helpful, knowledgable and friendly staff in a nice building with clean locker rooms and showers.

I took a BFX Build class in the morning before work. Studio was super clean– lockers available for storage and showers for after the workout.
I had no idea what to expect coming in because I haven’t done TRX before. It was a serious workout that got me dying. The class was about 16 people so there was space to move around. I really like the instructor, he was motivational without being up in your face. Playlist was also EDM– big PLUS. We did a variety of exercises that were 1−3minutes– time went by pretty fast and you weren’t left thinking «when does this end».
Upon leaving I realized how weak my arms were — I need to do more lifting than just moving my fork to eat.
I recommend morning classes– less crowded. Half the battle is def just getting out of bed.
Good workout! Must try if you haven’t done so!

I’ve been to a few classes and have loved every single one! I just checked out their site and I’m so excited to hear that one is opening on the UES!

OK — it’s about time i update my last review. Since my initial spin class here I’ve taken open gym sessions here (love dem WOODWAY treadmills!) and finally, fiiiinally was able to get into one of Kira Stokes’ infamous STOKED series classes.
The class i’m talking about is the C3 Barre class. The best way I can describe this class is basically the TONE HOUSE of BARRE. I’m no soldier, but I workout basically every day for at least 45 – 60 minutes with maybe 2 full rest days per month at most, and on weekends I tend to do 2 – 3 workouts (so 2 – 4 hrs of exercise on Sat and Sun each). That said, Kira’s class made me feel like a fat lazy turd, engaging muscles i’d long forgotten or worse, neglected. i’m a running and spin junkie and well aware of the fact that i tend not to work on my core or hips nearly enough, but taking this class made me remember just how out of shape these parts of my body are.
all things aside, i would not describe Kira as the warmest instructor. don’t get me wrong, she will WORK you, and she’s not at all intimidating or unfriendly per se — however she’s no BS and ALL business for the full duration of the class. if you’re somewhat turned off by straight forwardness and a tiny bit of hard-​ass attitude, i would suggest taking another instructor, only because you might be put off or feel a little stressed. if you can channel her directness into action, you will definitely get your money’s worth in your workout.
i’d told myself that i could probably go run 4 – 5 miles after this workout but even though i probably could, i think my muscles need a breather!
All in all, i’d definitely take any of Kira’s classes again for a thorough workout.

This was my second time taking class at BFX– but first time at the Chelsea location. I took the barre class with Rachel and she pretty much kicked my butt for 50 straight minutes. This barre class was INTENSE, in a good way! My legs were shaking the entire time, but she did a really great job of giving everyone individual attention when needed in this class of about 15 ladies.
As is the case with the other bFX location, the studio is immaculate! I didn’t love the layout of this locker room as much, there were only 3 showers and it got really cramped. But there were plenty of lockers for which you do NOT need to bring your own lock, towels, lotion, blow dryers, hair pins, hair ties, shampoo, conditioner, etc. Beautiful studio, and hard AF class, but worth it!

I come here all the time through classpass and I love this studio!
I’ve taken Burn classes with Derek and Build classes with Juan and Bianca. All three instructors are amazing — they give a great level of personal attention to everyone in the class to make sure everyone has the correct form, and they are really fun to workout with. The classes are well designed with fun and challenging exercises. I really feel like I’m getting the most out of my time during these workouts.
Burn — This is a cardio/​strength interval class. There’s usually a lot of Tabata and it will get you out of breath.
Build — This is more focused on building full body strength. There’s usually a lot of TRX. Prepare to sweat!
And a bonus on top of everything, the studio/​facilities are incredible! The staff here is really friendly and accommodating, the equipment is great, the entire gym is SO CLEAN. They have everything you need: filtered water, towels, self set combination lockers… this studio is flawless.

A+++++
First class with him, Only Heard great reviews, and it was true. Wonderful experience. Juan has a great vibe, great teacher, great sense of direction.
He kicked Our butts, I hated my girlfriend at first but felt amazing once the class was done.
Only feedback for first time students is a little more personal attention and motivation to each student when suffering and can’t follow.
Love you Juan

HOT DAMN. I most recently came to BFX to try some classes that I haven’t done before, since I’ve heard great things. My expectations were high since I already love the BFX Build class, but these two classes completely exceeded those expectations.
The classes I’m referring to are the STOKED series classes, taught by Kira Stokes. First, I took the Ride & Stoked class which is 30 minutes of spinning followed by 30 minutes of barre/​endurance. The second class I took was the STOKED C3BARREMAX class, which is a whole hour of barre + endurance.
These classes KICKED ASS. They are extremely tough, but Kira is so encouraging and her energy is so positive that you will make yourself work hard. And don’t be fooled, this is not your average barre class — it’s a more athletic version and I recommend taking this only after you’ve been working out for a while. It is now day 3 after I’ve taken the C3BARREMAX class and I am still very, very sore.
Definitely recommended if you’re up for the challenge!

Kevin Mondrick is an amazing Pilates instructor at BFX. He is the reason I keep coming back! He is funny throughout the class but also really helps my body feeling great by the end. He’s super friendly and makes you feel like you’re a friend. The space itself is very nice– brand new and the facilities are great. Your first class is free if you call BFX directly. Looking forward to coming back as often as I can!

I must deride this spin class.
As a spin devotee and recent ClassPass convertee, I’m making my way through the assorted spin studios available. This one, this one, is a nasty crash course. I arrived exactly on time and while I didn’t expect any accommodation, I also did not expect acrimony. Front desk staff sharply reprimanded me instead of, you know, providing directions to the lockers. I hustled and jumped on a bike that was impossible to adjust in the dark and proceeded to have one of the most obnoxious rides full of a harping instructions and uninspiring tunes. This place offers none of the luxuries of its competitors — no water, no shoes, don’t even recall if I got a towel. It’s really no comparison to the experience of other studios, and I won’t be back.

I knew there had to be something better than Barry’s Boot Camp, because jogging to death under a blaring speaker in a shoddy facsimile of a crowded Miami nightclub isn’t for everyone.
BFX Chelsea is much bigger than it appears at first glance. Great when you’re talking floor space. Not so great if you’re talking about someone you met on the Internet.
They cater to a variety of workouts. They have a spin class I choose to ignore.
I took the Build class, in the same room where they also have classes called Burn, Barre and Boxing. Clearly, all the classes that take place in this room must start with B.
Build uses kettle bells, dumbbells and TRX to build muscle.
Burn focuses on cardio and I imagine it looks like that scene in Flashdance where the lady is getting all splashy with the chair.
Barre is like ballet and it’s for women, no matter what anyone says.
Boxing is pretty obvious. Marvelous Marvin Hagler yelled at me when I was a teen busboy, so I hate to generalize but boxers can kind of go to hell.
I have taken three Build classes so far and hope to build mass and be beefy like The Mountain and have women wink at me and hand me their room keys in hotel bars. So far it’s not going that well because I have a hard time making eye contact. It’s a shame because I really want to see what my wife would say if I came home with a gym lady.
This was my first exposure to the TRX system. If you’re unfamiliar with the TRX system, it’s an $ 8 strap that retails for $ 200.
TRX absolutely destroyed me. I was sore for days. It’s the good kind of sore that allows you to build unwarranted self-​confidence by telling everyone that you’re sore from the gym.

Let me start by saying the desk staff were friendly and welcoming, and went out of their way to do so, which goes a long way to the experience. And it was an experience from start to finish that was really good. I am definitely going to go back.
Firstly you walk into this beautiful open airy space, that definitely screams boutique gym, and I loved it. They did a fantastic job of separating spaces, the color palette is grey and white (love it), and the whole feeling is just chic. The top level has both the barre and spin rooms (spin room is huuuuuge), and they are both really neat, clean, and not carpeted like other barre studios, which I think is gross. The downstairs has a gym area where you could see private lessons going on in a really modern designed area. The locker room was bright and the lockers had locks.
The only thing they do not do is provide spin shoes– definitely a negative. Luckily I have a pair, but would be annoyed having to use foot cages, since almost every spin studio in the city now provides shoes for a better more productive spin experience.
So I took the fusion Barre/​Spin class and we began with the barre section (I liked this but it seemed like others in class were surprised). It was tough, the burn was real, and the instructor had great energy (Colin). The music was only ok sans one great song, but it is what it is. The barre section went for approx 35 mins.
The spin room is nice and dark and cool. The bikes are ok, not my favorite, but I was not expecting a spectacular spin room. The class was fine– I got some cardio in, which was what I was looking for. The energy in the room and the choreography kind of diminished a bit at this stage, but I was happy to sweat and spin, and was not looking for a kick ass spin class. It was adequate which is all I wanted on a Tuesday afterwork.
All considered, I love the studio and the boutique feel, liked the classes, and am heading back again for more. Stay tuned…

I really like coming to BFX Studio in Chelsea. I come as a part of ClassPass. There are several options when you come here, which I appreciate. Some classes are only bikes, some are half bikes, half conditioning, and others are purely conditioning. There is also a gym downstairs you can rent for 1 hour, which I have never done, but seems great. The instructor is great, and the equipment is top notch as well.
The 2 reasons I am giving 3 stars instead of 5
1. I wish they had rental or free biking shoes. Its very frustrating to try to fit my sneakers into the feet cages, and it makes for a less comfortable experience. I think this simple upgrade would make a huge difference!
2. When I missed this class (even though I called before), they still told on me to ClassPass, which ended up charging me $ 20. I understand this is the honors system, but since I did call before to cancel, I wish they had just done me this small favor and not snitched me out. Many other studios were understanding with cancellations, and just marked my attendance (which makes no difference to them!).
All in all will definitely come back. Thanks BFX!

I found this gym on classpass and love it even more each time I go. I have taken the barre class and build class so far, both which were amazing. The instructors are very helpful and take the time to check everyone’s form and technique. I was definitely feeling the burn, even the next day with both of these classes. Aside from their classes, they also have a full gym that is absolutely gorgeous. They really took the time to make this gym something special. Their equipment is top of the line and the place is always spotless. From all of the gyms I have been to throughout the city, this is definitely one of my favorites. Also one of the very few places I am willing to take morning classes before work, because they have an amazing locker room. Always clean and fully stocked with a thing you might need to get ready. Great spot, top notch!

BFX Build and Burn classes are crazy good! HIIT style classes with kettle bells, Dumbbells, TRX, tabata, body weight exercises. Just the perfect blend of heavy weights, core engaging, and cardio death.
I’ve had a bunch of different instructors here, but I really love Juans classes.
The space is clean, modern, offers good towels, lockers with locks, superb water pressure in showers, and new equipment.

I finally got a chance to try Amanda Butler’s Burn class and it did not disappoint. As an instructor, she’s motivating, friendly and FIT! Her energy helped carry me through some of the moments I thought I was going to die. Will taking this class 700 times help me look like her?
There were a few blasts of cardio (which I dread and love), and Amanda encourages you to lift heavier. This class was tough. Even though Amanda gives modifications, I think you need to be in a decent level of shape before attempting. Also, it’s not surprising that this class is packed but it kind of contradicts the «boutique fitness» vibe they are striving for.
Other things: Friendly front desk, a few water stations, lockers that self lock. The shower line moves quickly but the women’s locker room does get crowded around 8:30 during the pre-​work rush. The space for private training is ENORMOUS but there weren’t many sessions going on during my time there. I’m also not the biggest fan of «Pretty Hurts.» Who thought that was a good idea!?!

Don’t get me wrong, BFX is a great studio in a great location, but I found it to be uninspiring. I did the BFX burn class here last week with Amanda. She along with the other instructor were extremely helpful, and they went around and corrected your posture as needed. The class was not the most interesting though. You did the same circuit about 3x before you moved onto the next. The class lacked energy for me.
The facility is very nice. The bottom floor of the studio hosts training equipment, first floor hosts a studio for the body burn and presumably other classes. Three showers with pleasant water pressure, lockers with locks, and the usual what you would expect from smaller studios.

Early monday morning workouts are a pain soo why not make it a fun kind of pain and take Amanda’s burn class. Every part of your body is on fire then becomes like jello because you just can’t take it anymore and want to lie down and pass out.
I’ve taken several bfx classes and this is my fav class/​instructor so far. Amanda gives you a hella tough workout to get you ready for the summer. she comes around to make sure you’re doing the exercises correctly. the facility is clean and the staff is super friendly to interact with.