I Survived The BEST vs WORST Gym In NYC! 

The worst gym doesn’t even compare to the first gym I went to. It had dark orange lights, plaster and drywall falling all over, each room was tiny and dark, some random spots of water on the floor but it had weights. Got the job done for a whopping $10 per month, unlimited use. They gave you a key. It definitely had character.

As a personal trainer at one of the top Equinox gyms in a major US city I can relate to the Chelsea Piers gym. The main reason the memberships are on the 'higher end' is because the gym is meant for people to spend the day there, and even have work areas for the nomad/remote workers. Well worth it if you can afford it and fitness is a cornerstone in your life.

I remember the first gym I went to was called Arnolds. It had a dripping ceiling, lights going out some times, but the atmosphere in there was next level. It felt like working out in some basement but it was the most testosterone filled place I’ve ever stepped foot in. They were blasting eminem and DMX all day long, I wasn’t even bringing my earphones cause the music was perfect. Everyone in there was dropping weights and shouting like mad men, the weights were also entirely made out of metal. Everyone in there was jacked af and also surprisingly nice. I was the skinniest guy in there but fkin loved it. The ecosystem in there was just pure old school and it was the most hype shit ever. It closed down like 3 years ago and I miss it soo fkin much. The best gym I’ve ever stepped foot in.

I went this this "worst gym" for 4 years and it wasn't the equipment that made the most difference, it was the people that were around me. We were there at the same time each morning before work and that kept me going back every day learning, growing getting those gains.

I would honestly spend all day at the Chelsea gym, especially if I pay that much a month for it!! Also, I heavily relate to that "violently American" statement about the pizza. Makes it difficult to get some quality food at times going out with friends or those nights that I am beyond tired to bother cooking

Recently found out about your channel and I gotta say you're the only fitness channel I actually watch for entertainment purposes. Everything's perfect; the camera work, the pacing, the video ideas and the subtle jokes to keep the viewer engaged at all times. Appreciate the content a lot keep up the good work

@2:40 curling racks, beautiful curling racks

$225 ain’t bad for all that

I know the "worst" gym although not that location. Since it's a franchise, the quality of the gym depends on the owner. The one in my city is the best gym I've ever been to, but then again the owner is really responsive. I actually left a five-star review once, mentioning how chill people were about sharing squat racks. He thanked me on the review, then again in person when I went to the gym, adding that they would be putting in new squat racks soon. Two weeks later, they were there. Management is everything. NYC pizza is weird. Locals like greasy and thin crust with cheese only. So that may have been the disconnect.

Been away from the gym for 8 weeks because of a lower back injury, but your videos at least gives me some motivation to be back at some point. It's hard to see an end but the videos cheer me up. Keep it up Will!

I absolutely love videos like this. Plz make this a series 😭

Long time fan, Will. Gotta say…one of your best vids to date 👏👏👏 Love your review videos. The editing & camera work 🫡 We’ll done, Team Ollie 🍩🫠❤️

Hey will love your content already lost 11 kg and going strong on the re comp! Thanks for the motivation (from the netherlands)

I don’t understand why people who will blow a bunch of money going out for dinner/drinks/partying, will shame people for paying for a nice gym membership. If you really care about fitness and health then I think Chelsea Piers is definitely worth it

I used to coach swimming at Chelsea Piers at their Stamford CT location before Covid. Those gyms are so insanely nice and have so much to do so people spend the day there. Most of my clients were software engineers and remote workers with higher incomes so the price was always justified. I’d join if I didn’t live far away

just found your channel a couple days ago and have been binge watching your videos. I love your personality, and you are super informative. My favorite channel at the moment!

That gym actually isnt crazy in price, I would personally be glad to pay that much for such a great gym experience.

You have completely changed my love for fitness and working out. Thank you so much, Will.

I audibly laughed a few times haha. Your videos have sparked something in me that nothing else has. I'm currently 4 days in to a calorie deficit and not as hungry as I thought I would be because of your video about things people do wrong while trying to lose weight. Thank you so much brother. Keep up the great work

Love this series hope you keep making videos like these!!

will, ive been binging all your vids. I love your humor and I appreciate the moments when you get real. you're a gem in the fitness world and on RU-vid. im so glad I found your channel!

7:04 "I've never seen a man so excited to get beat up'" LMFAO

These gym comparisons are the best Will, keep em up. You can go all over the world with this one

great series man, keep it going let's see some more cities

BEASTED THOSE 125s tho

As a new yorker I absolutely loved seeing you around the city. Would love to get to meet you one day. Kepp killing it with the videos man!

Going back and watching everything I missed since I'm a new subscriber. The "Look at him running" at 7:07 absolutely sent me. Will has a great sense of humor but for some reason that one really got me. Excellent work 😆

Oh my god the fitness director at the Chelsea gym is exactly what you'd expect the fitness director at the Chelsea gym to look like. The way he talks too " you look pretty.. pretty stacked" I'm dead.

Always love the content Will!

Hey Will I've been watching you're channel for the past few days, I got to give it too you, best channel on RU-vid, your so funny and you put a lot into your videos thanks for the cool content, I'll be sure to share

That Retro Fitness was my gym in college because I was living on Wall Street. I loved the gym and the people there. Also, the sauna hotness mixed with the lighting made for some crazy pictures.

one of the best videos of yoursssss , keep it up broooo

Keep up the good work bro 💪🏾🔥

My gym- crumbling garage lifting rocks PUSH UPS on paint cans pull UPS on beams cost ZERO WILLPOWER 1000% no EXCUSES !!! Great work Will💪

Damn, that gym is awesome.

Caught your content from another influencer taking shots at you. You got yourself a subscriber in the process. Keep up the good work.

I just found your channel by accident but I can't stop watching and laughing my ass off 😆 Love the content!

Keep them coming will! Love your content bro sick

i found your channel yesterday. i really like it. great work.

Curling racks!!.. love it…found your channel recently,… love it!

If you're reading this, the work you've been putting in is going to pay off real soon! Just please don't stop! Keep going 💯🙏🏽!

Even Will's little "I'm walkin here" sounded polite

Editing is phenomenal, good job!

Aweome video Will! I liked this one. Deserve a big like!

Been watching you for a long time! You’re the most funny and genuine fitness RU-vidr out there! Lost 30 kgs during my first fatloss then gained 10 kgs and now im cutting! Thanks for the motivation

Keep it up bud your content is class 👏

the best gym I have been to was probably a non-chain type of gym with rusty equipment but had true body builders in it. I worked the afternoon shift at my job those days so I was in there daily at 9 or 10 AM, working out with only 5 or 6 people in there, it was awesome, best results I had working out.

I love all Wills videos. There so entertaining

Man , im almost amazed at your talent... your videos are genius . thank you for making my life better with them :-D

Will never misses. Perfect way to start a Sunday 💪🏼😌

I’m typically first to rag on membership prices but for everything this place has, it honestly seems really worth it. There’s so much available that you could just relax and work on other things but then when you’re ready to work out, there’s so much diversity. I could spend the week in there

I love the boxing coach 🤣 "yeah buddy"

Will's videos are amazing but they are made immeasurably better when you envision Josh sitting at his computer editing them. Take the two white guys playing basketball bit and multiply it by Kofi filming it and Josh editing it (with the brick counter on)...☠️. Then he comes through with the clutch sound effects and voice over work. This team Will has put together is beyond entertaining. Also, Will is bigger than I thought for the algo.💪😈🤙

Love the relationship with Kofi and the quality lately 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Great video - a couple of places I’ve been to had 330 and 350lb dumbells, mainly as a joke but one of the places had 220 and 245s and they seemed to be well used!

I work out at a gym that looks like sh*t on the surface level, but they have lots of weights, high quality (although a bit old) machines and everyone including the staff is really nice and serious about working out. They're also open 24/7. I tried a fancy gym once but it was full of kale salads and elderly women. There were barely any wights and the machines were all digital. It felt more like a nursing home spa than a gym.

Watching this, I now know that my intuition about gyms in Vancouver was right. Unfortunately it's sad especially in downtown. With the view and potential we have here. The price of the first one didn't seem that high for what they offer. Thanks for this video.

Yea beautiful "curling racks" 💀😂

Those sound effects for the smoothies are world class. I’m salivating

Great to get a sneak peak in NYC GYMS as references!

Hey man, it's over one year since I found out about this channel, and I can only say it has completely changed my life. I remember how I was so fat to the point I was embarrassed to even go out of my house, not only to the gym. Then I watched how you are working out on your body constantly, and have no problems walking shirtless. That's when I decided that I want to lose fat. I started going to the gym and started eating healthy thanks to meal plans from Next Level Diet. When I started my journey I had 375 lbs and now I am at 230 lbs and I feel better than ever.

Finally an f1 race isn’t playing at the time Will uploads so I can watch the video on time 🙌🏽

Hey Will you should make some playlist lol, trying to find some videos to help a friend put on muscle/diet/lifestyle and it’s lowkey a mission! But great work, love your channel. Also you should make a cookbook lol!

love your honesty in videos hahaha

Too bad I missed you while you were in town Will. I was lucky enough to catch Jesse. The funniest part is I used to train at the Retro Fitness that is underground in lower Manhatten. & if you were really trying to find the best Pizza 🍕 you were in the wrong borough you should have visited Brooklyn. I got you next time on the REAL NYC experience around the boroughs

That nice gym is totally worth the price tag. Especially if you go frequently

Haven’t been to this gym but I’ve been to Chelsea piers for a dinner cruise and it is absolutely beautiful

The part with curling racks was priceless. Yep my eyes were totally locked on to the curling racks....

Been watching you for roughly 2 years and seeing how much your content has developed and gotten better (never bad tho) is so great to witness in real time. If you ever visit Ireland, there’s a Guinness waiting for ya

Wow I had no idea Chelsea Piers gym was so huge and cool! I was expecting him to say $500/month... I live here (in Brooklyn) and now have a new goal! xoxo

Went to Chelsea Pierre when I was in NY just because of this video and it was so worth it! Loved the people, loved the vibes.

i would love to see will check out uks gyms

The Chelsea Piers Gym is seemingly worthy of the reviews it gets, it seems to have everything most gyms don't. Here in the UK, no gym that I have been to carries a boxing ring or basket ball court. That worst gym is a cesspit and not what a gym should be. Enough said. Keep up the good work man.

Dude i fucking love your jokes its really makes me laugh out loud. Specially the chicken joke and should i summon carol ? fucking hilarious man 😂 Love to you from Turkey.

Awesome video! So good

These are my favorite videos that Will does

You should totally make Kofi do more of this challenges with you :D

Thumbs up for the Algo Let's go Will you are an inspiration 🚀🥇

Dang. I would live at that big gym over in NYC. Cardio, Lifting, Boxing, Basketball, etc. Amazing. Im over in Massachusetts, so not too far away. Great Video Man. ✌️💯

These videos are actually good I think imma sub

“If your favorite exercise is judging…” Actually died 😂

Omg, that "worst" gym reminds me a lot of my local gym in Sweden! I live in a very small village and I'm lucky to even have a gym nearby at all. It's also in a basement level with no windows and fans instead of air conditioning, cracked walls, oddly yellow machines, and I often have it all to myself. Also the price is very similar. Differences is the gym in my village is much smaller, and there's barely any space to walk or do standing dumbbell exercises, or heck even to warm up, between the racks and machines. Also... the men's locker room only has two showers very close to each other. So if you're not alone in there, it gets kinda awkward. It's not a bad gym, imo. It has everything I need, which isn't much.

Awesome video!

When I saw you on that little surf board machine I legit laughed out loud so loud 💀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I usually like a slightly used feeling to my equipment and a more weightlifters/bodybuilders focus for a gym. That being said the Chelsea Pier seems good quality for the price.

“If you do group training, do you even lift?” 😂

My first gym was retro fitness. Started when I got my license at 16. Eventually shut down several years ago. Lots of memories.

The curling racks got me 😂 this dude knows what’s up

Notty Gang 🤙🏽 Today I’m getting in a cheat meal and having a donut for you Will 🍩

Will really said “This is where people from Assassins Creed train”😂😂

Chelsea Piers is a BEAST. I actually went there in 1998, and it was there long before. Mind blowing. Great Video! haha

wtf i love the way you talk and your humor lol also the sand indoors lmfao

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how much time and effort Will put in these videos? It's unbelievable, and they deserve a lot more than that! 😉🏆💪💪

bro 07:25 iron musket goes "weighing 190 lbs soaking wet" im dead

My high school didn’t have a gym so we used to go to the chelsea piers one! We did the bating cages, played soccer, ran, basketball. It was so much fun!

Haha the ending had me dying LOL 😂

Came for the fitness, stayed for the humor

9:26 Kofi sounded exactl;y like the black dude in the classroom vine saying FUCK

Love the brick sound effects. :)

I visited NYC earlier this year from the UK. I had a day pass to Chelsea piers and it was the best day out. Such a great complex