Fitness & Gyms in Verona, NJ

“This place is a 5 simply because it’s the only gym in the area with a belt squat (I’ve looked) - if you’ve used one, you get it. It’s very clean, plenty of equipment curated by someone who gets it. (Compared to a big chain (PF style) - parking is easy, location is great right on BF. Never gets too busy. Make sure you check out their opening hours , only issue is early weekend close”

“Mud sweat tears MST Crossfit is the best gym in the area! You are greeted with warm smiles every time you walk in the door, and the staff makes it a point to make everyone feel like family. The gym itself is always spotless, the equipment is plentiful and up to date, and it is never too crowded to enjoy your workout, even during peak hours.”

“Akt is absolutely amazing since I started and today my night was ruined I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken that they will be closing at the end of the month ... The entire team is absolutely amazing I will never find a gym like AKT again ....... Corporate ruins another busy I guess I hope all the ladies at AKT know how amazing they all are and how comfortable they have made it for many women to workout and learn ... Absolutely amazing team they will be greatly missed..... They made you feel welcomed and gave you goals that you could make and made it fun”

“I’ve spent a good amount of time actually exploring the space, using the equipment, and taking classes, and it’s been a mostly positive experience. The gym itself is clean, the equipment is well maintained, and the bathrooms are consistently in good shape, which already puts it ahead of a lot of places.

I’ve taken a variety of classes so far—cycling, yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and Zumba—with a mix of different instructors. My two favorites by far are the instructor who runs the early 6 a.m. cycling classes and Francisco D, who teaches Pilates and yoga. Both are knowledgeable, motivating, and make the classes feel intentional instead of chaotic.

I also tried one of the training sessions offered, and it was a good intro without feeling pushy or sales-heavy, which I appreciated.

If there’s one downside, it’s the crowd at night. Once school gets out, the gym fills up with a lot of teenagers, and it can get loud and overwhelming. I’ve learned that early mornings or mid-afternoons are the best times to go if you want a calmer experience.

Some of the classes did feel a little intimidating at first—mostly because of the pace—but I don’t really see that as a negative. I’m planning to give each class more than one shot before forming a final opinion.

Overall, I’m genuinely enjoying my time here so far and feel like it’s a good fit, especially if you’re into group classes and flexible scheduling.”