Work it Out

Love it here! They have a great selection of classes and it’s just an all around positive vibe. Really glad I found this hidden gem in Hoboken!

Work it Out is by far the best fitness studio I have been to in Hoboken!
For a variety of reasons:
Convenience– 2 locations in Hoboken (one just had a great renovation done), variety of class times to accommodate morning, days, nights, weekends — I never had trouble finding a class to attend. They also have an app to book all of your classes, view schedules, add to waitlist and receive updates!
Classes & Instructors — The classes are what kept me coming back, I haven’t experienced anything else similar to them. Their «blended» classes are unique where one half is spin and the other is light weights/​aerobic exercises. Personally I felt like all of the classes were equally as challenging as the others. The instructors are highly motivated, encouraging and will push you to reach your goals. Even with unlimited monthly passes, I don’t think I ever did the same ‘class’ twice. They do a great job of changing up the exercises and music to make each work out feel customized. Class sizes are small which helped give a personal feel to the studio.
Cost — You can do an unlimited week trial for a great rate if you’re a new client. It’s a good way to try out the studio to see if it’s something you want to continue with. If you do like it, I highly suggest signing up for their unlimited monthly membership — it’s the best deal. You do get charged if you late-​cancel or miss a class, but for me, this was only motivation to wake myself up in the morning for those 6 am classes! The price isn’t cheap but it’s comparable to any of the other studios in town — that being said, the price didn’t bother me because I instantly saw results after consistently going for a few weeks.

I can’t say enough great things about WiO! Great first impression since day one (Stephanie walked me through everything and what to expect, making sure I felt comfortable). The instructors are friendly, helpful, and motivating. I especially love Candy Barre with Caitlin, a variety of spin classes with Stephanie, and AbSalute and spin with Stefanie. This is a wonderful community of women who support and encourage each other with good vibes only!

Finally had a chance to take a blended spin class at Wio– Class was taught by one of the founder and owner Noël! She was wonderful! Class kicked my butt. Unlike some other classes that pack them all in, this class is smaller and more intimate which is so motivating to keep you working hard throughout the entire class.
The facilities are super!
So clean, modern and the staff is friendly and very helpful, The gym has a good vibe! Not stuck up or pretentious like other niche workout studios are!
Can’t recommend WIO enough!

Great experience at both locations and instructors are upbeat, motivating and knowledgeable. Taryn is excellent and great accosting all fitness levels.

Work It Out was a positive experience from the moment you step into the door. The staff is super friendly and makes you feel comfortable and motivated throughout the work out, the studio is outstanding with a spa like vibe from the spinning/​class room to the bathrooms, plus the apparel that they sell is trendy so you don’t have to just wear it to exercise in but also around town doing your daily errands!
Work it Out offers a diverse amount of classes with instructors that care about your fitness and goals. There is no class that is a bad choice to be made! The classes are challenging but through the guidance and motivation from the instructors, you will complete the class and feel like you kicked major butt and made a positive change toward a healthy lifestyle!
Definitely take a chance and come to Work It Out because you won’t be disappointed!

Very disappointed.
1. The floor is like a gymnastics floor, and you must be barefoot. This is unsettling both when you do push ups and miscellaneous hairs easily stick to it, therefore in your face. Secondly, I prefer to wear structured footwear while doing lunges and lifting weights.
2. The classes are often too easy or too difficult — they could stand to use a better rating system so you know what you are getting yourself into
3. I had a specific medical incident with doctor’s note. I was told I could pause my classes but when I tried to re-​book I heard nothing back. I left voicemails and the very email address I used to provide initial information suddenly no one replied.
As a recent NYC transplant, I had hoped this would take over my previous David Barton Gym membership — it sadly fell short.

I am at more of a 3.5 on this place, but going to round up. I bought the 2 class package and did the Absalute and CandyBarre classes. The blended absolute was tough but doable. I did feel that a lot of the ab floor work put some undo stress on the neck. I loved the CandyBarre class, and felt it took more from actual ballet than most of the other barre fitness classes out there.
They reached out to me after completing the 2 class package to offer me a discount on 5 classes. I was interested to try some other workouts, so I went for it. Here’s what else I’ve tried this far. Blended High Speed — phenomenal, tough, get in get out move on with your day. Blended Tight End — this was okay, the floor part felt a bit jazzercisey for my taste. Blended Candy Barre — not a fan of this class — we did a series of squats on the bar but did not feel like a bar class at all.
Started with a bang but do sense inconsistency in the quality of the workouts depending on instructor and class size. Won’t do regular spin here as I get them free through my gym, so can’t speak to that. I actually disagree with other posters regarding the pricing. I think for a boutique gym, the per class pricing is pretty fair and lower than other barre yoga and spin studios in the area.
The one suggestion I would make for them is to increase the length of time that class packages are valid. I would prefer to purchase a 10 class package, but it is only good for 3 months. My intent is to use this once a week, as I have a gym membership and a hot yoga package. I am guessing that lots of others use this to supplement and change up their regular routine, rather than act as their primary gym. If I have travel or conflicts for 2 weeks, then I face risking losing a class. Irksome.
On the balance, great atmosphere, good instructors, unique classes to mix up your routine. Definitely worth a shot.

After being a member since June I had to come back and give them 5 stars! I’m so happy I found Work it Out.

There are two locations in Hoboken of this cute «boutique» studio. The classes are some of the best I have attended. The instructors really care about you and sometimes I’m not sure if I am getting just a workout, or a motivational psychological experience! They have spin, all types of spin fusion, circuit style, and many other classes including classes for kids.
I have worked out a lot: running, classes, and such… but man these classes are really challenging! I am pushed to my limit and feel fantastic after! I like that the instructors will help you with form but in no way make you feel intimidated.
You can buy by the month or in packs. I got a really great deal on some classes and have loved every minute! The classes are pretty expensive, so not sure how often I can keep attending, but I plan to buy some more soon!
The sign up is online, but make sure to sign up early, as the good classes fill up quickly.

I went to their location on River in SE Hoboken. The class was amazing. I was so sore and tired at the end. I almost fainted. Really great work out. Suprisingly focused on the upper body, considering it was mainly an excercise bike class. The photos of this location on Willow look like the space is a lot bigger. Great instructors.

This is truly one of the best places that I have ever taken a fitness class! The staff and instructors kick ass (and your ass! Trust me!)! If you are looking for an approachable «gym/​studio» with look no further. The classes are just the right mixture of fun and difficulty.
My favorite instructors are Carrie and Monica. Carrie’s classes are high energy, and in general, a great time. Monica’s classes are NO JOKE! If you are looking for a class/​instructor to whip you into shape, try Monica’s «Sweata Weatha». I have a true love/​hate relationship with that class. If you go, be prepared to get your ass kicked!
I’m a huge fan of this place and I’m sure that you will be too!

So I finally decided to stop by and checked out this place after walking by every day. It is such a pretty purple color gym. I am reviewing the River St location Studio.
I like the class size (not too many people) and instructor was great.
I definitely cannot wait to try out more classes.
Also, I love how instructor asked us to clean the mat and bike after use. So I do not have to worry laying on a mat or sitting on a bike that blended with other people’s sweat. Thumb up!

I love this place!!! Work It Out is an amazing experience all around.
They say first impressions are lasting ones right? Well I must say I was blown away when I first walked in… Very friendly staff, and I absolutely love the variety (and very innovative!) classes offered throughout the day. Another huge hit for me was that this was the cleanest place I’ve ever worked out in. The energy here and with the instructors creates an awesome environment that just makes you feel good! And oh yeah, have an awesome work out!
I love that they have two locations in town and I’ve been on a kick with the blended ride class at the River St location.
Great place for a different/​kick your butt workout!

This review is specifically for the River location, but I’m sure it applies to Willow as well.
I’m so happy I started taking classes here! I agree with a previous review re: the positive energy at this place — I always leave feeling great. I’m new to spin and instructor-​led classes in general, but I never felt intimidated or left behind (two of my big fears when starting a brand-​new program that I’m sure I’m not alone in worrying about).
This location features what they’re calling «blended ride» — so fun classes like dance are blended with traditional riding. It’s a lot of fun!
The studio on River is brand new and gorgeous with a true spa-​like atmosphere. Lockers (with key code-​operated locks, so you don’t need a padlock), showers, even gum and hairties are provided. Every instructor and employee I’ve interacted with has been friendly, helpful, and very welcoming. A place like this could easily have an «attitude,» but there is absolutely no such thing at WiO.
Taking off one star because I wish classes were a bit less pricey, but hey, I guess it encourages me to try and get the most out of each and every visit! Can’t wait for my next class.

I am addicted! WIO is truly amazing and worth every penny. I dove into the one month class package hoping to force a consistent workout regimen on myself and it worked! I am now going 7 days a week because I cannot get enough of this place!
From Barre to Zumba to RIde, there is something for everyone. And each class is so different that there is a reason to take them all! If you really want a challenge take Sweata Weatha! Dont let the name fool you, that class is no joke! It is the most intense and BEST workout!
I have a pretty hectic work schedule and I tend to lose focus on my fitness routine, but WIO has great classes super early and in the late evening. I even love that we have to register for the classes in advance because it helps plan out my week and gives me something to look forward to.
I am super excited for the second location to open up! Thank You WIO for keeping me inspired, active, (skinnier) and even sore! You guys are the best!

I’ve been going to WiO for a couple of months now and I absolutely love it. I’ve never been a fan of boring treadmills and impersonal gyms where you feel completely unmotivated. At WiO I was able to find good workouts that are still fun and easy to commit to.
I’m a big fan of the Zumba classes at WiO. Each class has different levels or fitness and skills, but it’s understood that most people are not there to become professional dancers/​athletes, and it’s already awesome that we’re there doing something good for ourselves.
The instructors are friendly and helpful, they try to establish a connection with every person going there. The website advertises community and it’s 100% true: there really is a sense of people having fun together while achieving their personal fitness goals.
The studio is very clean and stylish, has a spa-​like feel. Everything is newly renovated and well-​maintained. It might not be the most important aspect, but it’s nice to workout in a place that is comfortable and cool.
The classes are easy to book and never over-​crowded. It’s great that you can pay for individual classes or class packs, so if you get held up at work or your plans change, you can always cancel 2 hours in advance and not feel like you’re losing money or not taking full advantage of your membership.
With my background in marketing and communication, I love WiO’s social media involvement. There are cool promotions going on (I got a 3-​class pack on my first week there) and you always see cool blog entries about healthy snacks, workouts, etc.
WiO is so good, I’m almost scared to recommend it to everyone. It’s a great local business and deserves all the exposure it can get!

I love Work it Out. The vibe is incredible… lots of positive energy. I stumbled across it in December when I was looking for some fitness class in Hoboken to jump-​start my motivation. Work it out worked!
W.O.W. I didn’t have any expectations… but I loved it… I felt like I was walking into a spa. And everyone there is so welcoming. Everyone is all shapes and sizes, so it’s not intimidating to go. I look forward to going to classes here… teachers are inspiring and energetic.
Yes, it is pricey… but the prices are worth how fun it is and how good I feel… being healthy and feeling good about yourself is priceless!

I started working out at WiO a few months ago. I had never taken a spin class before, so I signed up for the Free Ride, which was great — it was a personalized session where the instructor told me how to set up the bike and walked me through everything that would happen in a normal spin class.
Since then, I’ve been going about once a week, and I love it. The studio is small and personal. It’s always neat and clean, and all of the instructors are really friendly. I also like the fact that, although it’s a bit expensive, I don’t have to commit to a membership — I buy a class package and go as often as I like until I use it up. So the flexibility is great.
The only negative is that the spin room has just 8 bikes, so popular classes and times can get full quickly. However, most of the time, with a little planning I can get into the classes I want — and I’ve also had good success getting into classes off the waitlist.

I’ve never been a fan of «shi shi» gyms, and I don’t think fitness should involve pampering or being surrounded by expensive, luxurious things. However, Work it Out pulls off the exclusive, luxurious image that it’s trying to promote.
I decided to buy a class ($ 28, but I took advantage of the 2 for 1 new client special) because I was seeking a Hoboken gym with spin classes.
As someone who has never taken spin, I wanted to take my first class in a no-​pressure environment. The classes at Club H and NYSC seem intimidating, and I know they can get crowded/​competitive. WiO has a class called Spin Remix that’s 25 minutes of spin and 25 minutes of abs and arms. I thought to myself, «I can do that.»
When I arrived to WiO, a new client form was waiting for me at the front desk. The desk attendant wasn’t present, but the trainer Kara made sure that I would know what to do upon arriving. She came out of the class she was teaching to check on me and asked me if I had ever taken spin before. She assured me that she would spend some extra time with me.
I stashed my backpack in a locker with a digital lock. As I waited for the class to begin, I examined the surroundings. Everything about this fitness «boutique» is beautiful. I could tell that the owner really put a lot of thought into the layout and décor.
Only one other person attended the spin class, and Kara carefully explained everything I needed to know. She made me feel extremely comfortable, and I had a great time. I also really enjoyed the abs and arms portion, which was challenging yet fun. I can’t wait to take my next class!
Classes here are very expensive, and I don’t think that will be able to afford them on a regular basis. However, I will definitely return for a fitness treat. I was so impressed!