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Gone. Unlike the other poster on this, I was notified in mid May, that it would be closing and not reopening. Truly hoping someone else will put a gym here.

Yes, it was dirty. I lived around there so taking a shower there was not necessary, thank heavens, it was disgusting. The whole bathroom really. The machines were dusty, mirrors needed cleaning, out of the 30 tv’s on machines maybe 5 worked. Other Retros has better equipment, way cleaner, staff that did stuff. The drinks bar was all sugary powders, no fresh fruit at all. The music was like radio hits of the late 2000’s, so I guess that part was retro...? Hell, I met the owner once when I joined in ‘12, the dude was at least 300 lbs. He asked when I joined if I wanted him to write me a workout plan. I politely declined.

All of these things wrong, and yet...it was the best gym I’ve ever membered in. Planet Fitness was like working out in a bad commercial. NY Sports Club was great til I moved and they doubled my payment in the new area. I had one close on me. The Secaucus Retro was just a place to work out where everyone pretty much left you alone. Everyone that went was always respectful for the most part, and even though the staff really didn’t seem to be doing much of anything, they were always nice (there used to be an older guy who would clean, and when he left everybody seem to have stopped). The best /best/ thing was that there were certain midday hours you could go and there would be maybe 4-6 other people there; and it wasn’t a “once in a while” sort of thing, it was every day. It was like having your own gym to yourself. Then...we’ll, Covid, and you know. It was a messy broken gym that many felt it really needed someone to care...but that neglect made it special. It was MY gym.

I will miss you Secaucus Retro.

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★ 1

This location is permanently closed. Equipment was being removed today 6/15/20. Never received notification, just happen to drive by & later today spoke with someone from the corporate office.

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★ 5

Clean facility and friendly staff/atmosphere

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★ 2

Way too hot and dirty !!! Many machines is available but there’s no ventilation. Girls bathroom is nasty. Please help this gym be better is has so much potential!

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★ 1

I travel around the state and workout at a lot of different Retros - I have no idea what is going on here but this place is a disaster. Not sure where to start- Mold in every shower - Toilets that look like they haven't been cleaned in ages - filthy machines with dust all over them. I honestly don't require a lot from my gyms but this place is not acceptable. I couldn't even shower I had to leave and ask the hotel across the street to possibly use one of their rooms to shower. I even tried to fill my water bottle at the water fountain and the water come out murky. Terrible place, the owner should sell if he's not going to take care of the place, Very sad as I love Retro on the whole. If I could give 1/2 a star I would.

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★ 1

DO NOT GO TO THIS FITNESS. It is the worst and it is impossible to cancel the membership. They say you have to talk with the manager but the manager is never there, I emailed him and he did not reply.

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★ 5

Awesome stuff
Clean place

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★ 1

This place is a disaster. Filthy locker room,rug actually smells. Almost every treadmill has an issue. Belt moves, TV doesn't work, machine shakes. All cardio equipment is dirty with sweat and hair caked on them. No paper towels in the bathroom. I would rather pay a little more than deal with this.

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★ 3

Gym is in bad shape and locker rooms are rarely clean. Equipment is in bad shape and the owner likely hasn’t put any money into the place in years. This might be the reason why it isn’t to busy which is what I like most about the place.

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★ 3

Place is clean and there are enough machines...but earlier comment is correct that gym staff doesn't care...way more into their phones or friends than patrons..worst of all is they allow folks to routinely drop weights, which crash like boulders onto the ground. Very disturbing to the whole gym. I once asked a staff member to address it and she shrugged me off.

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★ 1

This gym is awful. I'm a big fan of Retros but its really disappointing to me. It seems like the manager doesnt care because he/she realizes people dont have many other options in the area. True, but sad because it's kind of taking advantage. I went here only twice and that was beyond enough. Unfortunately my husband has to go here on an almost daily basis because its closest to his work. Most of the machines are broken here and it takes well beyond standard time to be fixed. Dropping weights loudly is also apparently an okay thing. Not sure management cares at all. :(

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★ 5

I cancelled my membership at L.A. Fitness to join here. For my girlfriend and I, membership fee at the other place was $70 a month. Here, we pay $30. This place ALWAYS smells clean and is aired out. It is never over crowded and equipment is in decent condition. So far the staff is great. I have no complaints other then maybe playing the music a little louder. I wish I tried this place before joining L.A. because I paid the annual fee there already and cancelled a month later. Either way, I recommend this Retro location. P.S. (BYOT) bring your own towel.

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★ 5

Visited this gym for two days in June... expectations were low based on reviews - however I was pleasantly surprised. Gym was open before 5am both days, both desk workers were pleasant and knowledgeable. The equipment I needed was there (deadlift area, squat rack, dumbbells, cable machine) and in decent shape (squat bar was a bit warped but I think it helped with front squats lol). Gym was very clean - tho I would have liked to have paper towels instead of pre-wet wipes. Locker room was very clean. I ordered a shake both days and they were both good. The manager was very polite and I admitted a turn over of employees had helped right the place. Overall a very good experience and I will be back next time I visit the area. Thank you!

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★ 4

Staff is friendly, lots of equipment, never too packed, some of the technology could use an update, also the scene could stand a good refurbish, but for the price you pay it's great all in all.

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★ 1

Porque me botaron toda la ropa de mi casillero

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★ 5

You can go to any Retro Fitness when a member and they have every machine imaginable to workout on

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★ 4

I personally thought it was clean and the machines that I work on are all functional. What I like most about this gym is that its not crowded as my previous town although I must admit, this one does not have any zumba classes or anything, hence my 4 stars rating. Otherwise, its great.

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🙏 Please do “some” cleaning and maintenance in lookers. Carpet definitely need to be change, shower outdated, no soup and mold everywhere. Sorry but disgusting experience. Employee at front counter was seated for an hour (wile I was there) on top on back counter using his phone, right next to the yellow mope car, wich I thing is there just for viewing.

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★ 5

Pretty good gym, has all the necessary machine plus lots of running and cardio machines and a small theather to do cardio while doing cardio, big bathroom/changing area with lockers (but no locks) bathroom have showers too and they sell tasty smoothies

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★ 5

Always get through my workout nicely at this gym. It's relatively clean. Haven't had an issue with wait time for equipment. Staff is cool and members are respectful.

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★ 3

Bathroom/locker room is pretty gross. Gym floor is okay. Bench/machine cushions are in need of proper repair.

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★ 5

Great!

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★ 5

My gym! Simple and never too crowded.

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I've been to Retros all over the east coast and this is by far the WORST location I've ever been to.

Extremely dirty: Everything is sticky. The floors are covered in a thick layer of filth. There is not one clean corner in the entire gym. I've never once seen the locker room carpets vacuumed. I saw the same clothes price tag on the floor for 2 weeks straight that didn't move.

Staff: Always on their phone and not knowledgeable. Tried to order my peanut butter chocolate smoothie that I get at every gym I visit with powered peanut butter and sugar free chocolate and the staff worker had no idea those products existed when they were clearly stated on the menu. He was also the only staff worker in the entire gym. He was going in and out of the locker room to "clean" and tend the front desk.

Equipment: Super outdated. Half of the cardio machines don't work. They don't have any of the basic cardio machines such as rower or stair stepper. Everything is falling apart. Etiquette is horrible and not a single person cleans up after themselves... a standard set by the staff.

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★ 3

ok instrument

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★ 5

My fav place to de-stress and get my pump on. Ive been a member for less than a year but it has been an incredible source of strength and the foundation of my weight loss and strength training journey. My fiancee and I come here as often as possible but his schedule changes so much that lately its been only once or twice per week from 9-11am. The gym is clean and pretty well maintained. Can't speak to the amenities cause we come here to lift, run on treadmill or eliptical then wash up and leave. Had a smoothie once and it was good. But overall id give it a 5 stars.

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★ 3

Good place.

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★ 2

No working tv s. Cardio was falling apart. Gigantic holes in the drop ceiling. I go to retros all over the country. This was embarrassing.

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★ 2

This gym used to be much better...but the machines have not been serviced in a long time. Very few of the TV's on the elipticals and treadmills function, and those that do get very few stations. One of the treadmills has been labeled "out of order" for about 3 weeks. Another has a broken "STOP" button which is not safe. One of the elipticals is missing a "foot" so it rocks and is not stable. This morning, the antibacterial wipe container was empty...not good in the middle of flu season! Make improvements and I will be more than happy to give this gym more stars!

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Friendly staff

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★ 4

I was using this gym while visiting family in town. Being a frequent gym-goer of different gyms this place is an extremely clean gym. They have a employee who cleans non-stop with disinfectants on all machines and bathrooms. The gym is a bit older and as such some padding on equipment is showing wear. There is one section of the gym that equipment seems cramped. The staff was super friendly at the counter. I have been to multiple Retro gyms and I say that it would be nice to consider new layout for its space. All in all got my workouts in without a crowd.

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★ 1

Once again can't open on time there is always an excuse.... as to why Someone is late!! Just terrible happened at lease twice a week your standing waiting and for Someone like me I have no choice since I have to take shower here after work out to go to work.

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★ 4

Big space to work out

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★ 4

Good gym, not packed at the times I go. I like it. Customer service is always good.

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★ 3

Always looks dirty and cluttered.. but I guess you get your money's worth.

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★ 1

If I could give 0 stars I would.
Place is horrible!! Like BAD.

Tape all over padding of machines
Staff aren't helpful and have no idea what they're doing.

Worst retro I've been too.

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★ 1

Horrible if you are looking for childcare. I am paying for day care on a monthly basis but the childcare is not reliable. Management expects the employee who runs the front desk to also monitor the daycare. This is not acceptable, nor fair to to employee at the front or members.

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Really? Good experience? Ill be passing by again today, this time ill have plenty of proof to go to a lawyer if i need to. I tried canceling my membership twice already, thats right, twice!! Im still getting charged and on top of that very weird unrelated charges to the contract i orginally signed more than 5 years ago. Im only supposed to get charged $20 a month...$40 here $50 there...watch putting a new card on file, they will just charge you the signup fee or whatever the hell they decide to call it. Being that your a solid member of there franchise, it wouldnt be right to continually be charged your regular rate after you simply use a new card on file....ohhhhh noooooo, your special, they take special care of you and keeeeep charging you anyway. They are a rip off...seem to misplace and forget everything that has anything to do with them no recieving your money anymore. I dont recommend this gym to anyone unless you want to deal with a scam artist

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★ 1

I go here normally with my gf. We finished up our workouts, and we wanted to get smoothies. The man tending the bar was on his phone barely looking up. I waited 5 minutes to see if he would acknowledge us. He only did after we decided to leave. Poor customer service.

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Staff is not very pleasant and to a degree unprofessional (more like they are hanging out versus be attentive to members or keeping gym in order). Treadmills which I used quite often sometimes did not elevate or sound from TV was sketchy or TV was not working. Shower room/bathroom was kept okay. Overall, franchise just does not exude well run operation.

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★ 4

Decent gym but parking is a pain

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★ 5

If you want a gym where you can get in, workout and get out, this is the place for you. I've barely exchanged 10 words with the staff in the month I've been going regularly, and I love it. Nobody bothers you. The facility has everything you could need. I personally wouldn't buy their shakes considering I can make one at home for pennies on the dollar, but they have shakes if that's what floats your boat.

Only complaint I have, which is really just an opinion, is that there are two smith-machines but only one free-bar squat rack. I think the opposite would be better, but meh, I'm not the owner.

You can easily complete your strong lifts, smolovs, push/pull/legs and PHAT routines here without having to modify any lifts due to lack of equipment.

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★ 4

Girl at the front desk is very courteous and helpful, not crowed this morning 8am. Quiet, clean and has new clean equipment.

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★ 2

Completely oversold. Very difficult to get a decent workout if your schedule requires you to be there in the mornings or weekends. Parking is also very difficult.

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★ 2

It took them to long to open in 440 Jersey city retro fitness I got fat now what can they do for me let me now

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★ 4

Good service...the staff in the front are nice...not the friendliest but have good people skills and are respectful... Very clean. Overall not the best gym but has everything you need to accomplish your goals.

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