Strong & Shapely Gym

This gym is bad ass! I went there 2x before in the past for events and it was a great atmosphere.
Last month I went for a free 2 week trial. I always went after 6pm and it was always pretty empty which is great! No waiting for weights, machines since they have A LOT of weights and machines. Some are even from when I was probably still in diapers but they ALL WORK! Very awesome!
The cardio machines are old though, just as old as some of the equipment on the gym floor. For me not a problem since I only do bike and elliptical, but girlfriend loves doing the stairway machine and she complained it was too old (only reason why my girlfriend didn’t want to join that gym).
Big locker room. You can tell its an old gym by looking at the lockers. Not a problem for me since it was clean and that is all that matters!
The whole 2 weeks that I was there trying out the gym no one ever ever bothered me for a weight, a bench, or small talk. Everyone was there for the same thing which was workout.
I got no kids so for me this is not a problem but they don’t have people to watch your kids or an area for kids. This a true gym. Leave the kids at home.
LOTS of parking there. I think they share the parking with a bar/​restaurant but still when I went there there was always parking.
Oh they have great deals on groupon as well! So you just buy the groupon and go. No need for money down for staring plus monthly. BUT their prices are also really good!

This gym is absolutely amazing! If you’re serious about working out and lifting. This is the place for you! You will never be caught waiting for a bench or squat rack. I love how each section is divided by body parts which means you can complete a whole workout in 45 – 1:30 easily! Free cross fit classes. 24hrs. This is for the serious people that really want to train hard. Has all the equipment you need. Went for a free trial and fell in love. Take advantage of monthly specials and you will not be disappointed.

This was a 5 star gym at one point but time has passed them by, and they desperately need to adapt. The growing popularity of powerlifting means the 2 power racks and 1 deadlift platform can no longer meet user demand. There are a million hydraulic machines taking up valuable space in the middle of the gym that no one uses. They could easily be sold to free up space and buy new racks and equipment.
Also, some new bars and better 45 plates [the current rubbery ones are a pain in the ass] and this gym could regain its greatness.
There are also quite a few wierdos that spend 90% of their gym time staring into space or playing with their phones. But thats not the gym’s fault.

Let me start by saying, i have been training 20+ yrs (although you would never know by looking at me, lol), i have been to countless gyms, from privately owned to franchises and when i say this is one of the best REAL gyms you will find in the NY/​NJ area, i can’t stress it enough.
I will state, if you are looking to have a bunch of pretty painted matching equipment with freshly carpeted locker rooms, keep on moving, this is not the gym for you. if you want to see a bunch of members in matching workout clothes, with their hair looking all pretty, smelling like perfume, taking selfies and «checking in» on Facebook, yet again, wrong place, if you want to workout in a place where the majority of equipment is cardio machines… THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU!
If you want to GET IT DONE, if you want to WORKOUT, if you want to be around members who are FOCUSED and are determined to GET FIT or GET BIG or GET HEALTHY… THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!
S&S has some of the best old equipment you will NO LONGER FIND… as well as newer state of the art machines. They have tons of dumbells.
A more than adequate CARDIO area with treadmills, stepmills, elypticals and stairmasters. A heavy bag, a rock climbing wall (which i’ve never seen in another gym).
In addition, S&S is now offering FREE CROSSFIT CLASSES throughout the week which is unheard of.
in case you were unsure, I am a huge fan of S&S, it’s the best GYM around with lots of parking, you will see celebrities on occasion, pro & novice Men & women bodybuilders and fitness models working out here as well.
Surround yourself with who you wish to emulate…
For the folks new to working out or misinformed, let me make it clear, if you want to LOSE WEIGHT… YOU MUST LIFT WEIGHT… Doing CARDIO ONLY (zumba, treadmills etc) will burn muscle, slow your metabolism and ultimately force you to gain more weight… make sure 50% of your workout is resistance training.
Join STRONG & SHAPELY TODAY!!!

This gym is the Mecca of the East coast. Lots of character in this place. The owner Bob is a very nice guy who is usually at the front desk welcoming you into his palace of muscle and machinery. They have some nautilus pieces I have never seen anywhere other then on the internet. Only negative I must say is I couldn’t figure out how to get the tv to work to watch the yanks game on the treadmill but maybe it’s my fault. Lol

BEST GYM IN NJ! Every machine imaginable with a friendly staff. Bob has built a powerhouse gym. No tools running around flexing in the mirrors. Some guys like to chat too much instead of train but every gym has that.
Dumbbells go higher than any other gym Ive been to. Sauna, tanning booth, supplements, and crossfit (if you’re into that) are available. Only thing I wish they had was towel service.
Price isnt bad either– $ 99 down plus $ 30/​month for life. Student memberships also available.

Greatest gym in the area by far. Nothing compares. They got it all and the owner is a cool guy. Plenty of friendly people that know what they are doing. Diverse crowd. Some bodybuilders some strength trainers.

I normally try to stay away from negative Unilocal postings but in this instance I feel that my story needs to be told to prevent others from going through similar situations.
The other day I watched as my dear friends significant other was bullied by the BOB… the «owner» of the gym.
My friends significant other was in the middle of a training session when Bob came over and demanded that she take her bag off the gym floor and store it somewhere else. After trying to explain to him that she felt more comfortable with the bag by her side because of the valuables it contained, the owner began to bully her, yell at her, and eventually curse at her.
I have been to my share of gyms before, and no management is perfect, however I have NEVER seen anyone be spoken to or treated like that. There are (were) paying customers at the establishment. To belittle and bully them in the middle of the gym floor for choosing to hold onto their own personal property, baffles the mind.
We later found out that this was not the first incident in which Bob had been called out for harassing the gym members. Unfortunately that does not surprise me in the lease.
I do not know what personal issues this guy has, but he is in no mental state to me the manager of any sort of business establishment. My friend and his girlfriend will be taking their business elsewhere.
As for you Bob, you should be ashamed of yourself. What type of man speaks to a woman that way? How would you feel if someone spoke to your mother or wife or god forbid Daughter that way? That IS someones daughter Bob!!!
I will pray for you.

The finest gym around. The clientele are both friendly and serious about training. There’s almost never a weight out of place and the gym is huge. The owner, Bob, is a really friendly guy and makes you feel appreciated.

OK. Strong & Shapely Gym of Rutherford, NJ was TIGHT Just your basic old school warehouse gym! No b.s. and no flash! Just a straightforward gym. And it was huge!!! Had every machine and equipment you could ask for! And the music was AWESOME! All they played was awesome EDM; so good I didn’t have to use my own music the place was also 24/​7, BIG PLUS. Also, you’d think the meat heads would be angry roiders but the people who were working out there tonight were all cool as shit. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you’re in the Rutherford area! This place has a LOT of personality

Gym has everything you need to lose weight and get you in shape. I was a member of this gym for years and went to golds for a year. The whole time I just wished I would’ve kept my Strong and Shapely membership. There’s just something special about the gym and it has everything you need, times 10. And even better now there’s no contract! Glad to be back!

I absolutely LOVE this gym. The equipment/​machinery is legit old school which is freaking awesome. They have CHAINS. So badass! Compared to the resort style chain gym that I’m unfortunately currently a member of, I just feel way more in my element when I get to train at Shapely. The staff is super nice and other gym-​goers usually keep to themselves and don’t interrupt. The cost of a day pass and membership per month is a little pricey, but I get it. The cost of living in Jersey isn’t exactly cheap. …Chains!!!
If you love lifting then you will love this gym.

Absolut worst gym I have ever been to and the rudest people I have ever met. I went in to discuss a contract issue and the manager yelled at my wife when she asked a question about it. I have never experienced worse customer service in my life and the inside of the gym was disgusting. There’s a gym 2 blocks away called Club Metro that’s nicer, cheaper and the staff is incredibly friendly.

Decided to check this gym out since there was a great deal on Groupon for a six month membership for $ 69. It was close to home and was open 24hrs on weekdays so it sounded pretty good. The gym is all on one massive floor with a lot of equipment that is categorized mostly by body part and given their little region across the gym. Also at certain parts in the gym its just really cramped with equipment a little room to move around. After you sign up every time you come in you have to have your hand scanned by the front desk which I really didn’t like cause that a lot of hands that gets scanned on it and god knows if and how often the scanner is cleaned. I always head right to the head and give my hand a good scrub down with soap immediately after.
The gym is really dated, most of the equipment are old and some handles for the cable machines can be a pain to find. The boxing area is kind of crammed in with the treadmills, a rock climbing machine and ellipticals. Dumbbells go all the way up to 250lbs, yeah that’s not a typo. There is a lot of «meat-​heads» and «jersey shore guido» types that go here but they really didn’t bother me for the most part and I just did my thing and moved on. I did see for the first time massive chicks, like seriously strong women. I just finished a set of bench doing 285lbs (6 – 8 reps) and this woman asked if I could spot her, I said «Sure, what do you need a spot on?» and she just points at my bench and asks if she could work in. I was like «Really!??» and in my head I’m thinking «this chick is about to wreck herself» but I’m a good spotter so I agree. She proceeds to do 8 reps and a little help from me to get 10 reps with the most perfect form I have ever seen applied to a bench press. Yeah, I felt like a little girl in her presence but she was cool and even gave me some tips.
Parking lot is pretty big so you should have no problems with that, bathrooms are a bit old but clean for the most part. They do have a small sauna and lockers in the bathrooms as well. All in all its a gym for dedicated fitness junkies and being an average joe here might be a little intimidating for most but the price is really good and affordable. You might even learn a thing or to about diet and fitness programs as most of the members a more than willing to talk your ear off about stuff like that which was a plus for me cause I like to learn new things and do research when I get home to complement my regimen if it’s effective. Also though I should note that there really isn’t anyone walking around too often to clean equipment regularly the times I was there and if you have questions the only person working there stays at the front desk. As for now I am sticking to the gym on campus at Rutgers since it is cleaner and equipped with better equipment and included in my tuition haha.
Thanks for taking the time to read my review. If you have any questions that I can answer feel free to message me. Cheers!

A little out dated and locker rooms could use some help. But they have everything you can think off to get into shape. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Great gym for novelists and Professions.

Great gym for Meatheads. Dumbbells go up to 250 lbs !
Take that Planet Fitness and your 75 lb max dumbbell for you little girls.
Cant beat the price and no makeup required for all you ladies.
How ya doing Bob ! lol

This gym is great if you like tons and tons of different equipment! They have it all and then some more. It’s very eclectic and retro, a blast from the 80’s heyday of bodybuilding. In the early mornings they usually play modern pop/​dance music and a little later in the day they play current and old school types heavy metal which is very motivating to help me work out my hardest. There is a majority of men there and the atmosphere is very focused, people who are there are very dedicated to their workouts. There are even some famous professionals among the members from time to time. Its a very energized and intense place to be. The prices are very fair. I’m happy to have found this gym after moving to this area. Its the best in the area