Studio 26

A beautiful space with state-​of-​the-​art equipment and lots of natural light. Very clean, and the staff are professional. Definitely a hot spot for personalized fitness.

I started going to Studio 26 to work with a specific trainer, Marimba. She’s excellent, as is the space. It’s clean and simple, while still architecturally interesting and responsibly green. I love the little touches of natural wood and greenery. sprinkled throughout the studio. The bathrooms are also always immaculate. The only problem, highlighted by other people below, is that it seems like it’s hard to get an appointment. And they could definitely fill the space more. It always feels empty. It’s nice to have that space, but I would give up a bit of it to be able to go more frequently.

Apparently they don’t want new customers. I called to make an appointment for a personal training session. Was told by the woman on the phone that a trainer would call me to schedule the session. Never received a call back. That was three or four weeks ago.

I have been working with Whitney at Studio 26 and love it. The studio is beautiful and immaculately kept. They have a great assortment of machines and exercise equipment. I find Whitney an amazingly knowledgeable trainer who is intuitive, smart and creative. Our sessions are always different working on specific areas which need to be attended to. If something doesn’t feel quite right, she always has another way to approach exercising that particular muscle. I highly recommend her and Studio 26.

My husband and I did a couples private Pilates session with Whitney Tucker (co-​owner) and the experience blew me away. I felt the difference in my body that very same day in rehearsal — and as a professional dancer for the past 13 years that is saying a great deal! Whitney is a terrific teacher — encouraging, very clear in her directions and very attuned to where you are at as an individual. My husband and I have different levels of ability and Whitney adjusted the workout seamlessly every step of the way. In addition, the studio is beautifully designed with some very unique elements that help transport you upon entering the space — a true oasis. I would highly recommend Whitney, and Studio 26.

Great place, Eco friendly gym with outstanding instructors. The place is brand new but I’ve been going to Jared for 3 years. Jared told me when i met him that it will take 10 sessions to feel better, 20 to start seeing changes in my body and 30 to completely transform my body. He wasn’t kidding! Over the last 3 years I have seen my body change all for the good. I am stronger, fitter, toned, leaner and more flexible than I have been in years. I am always challenged and never bored. I look forward to every session and I enjoy watching myself get better.. I am 47 years and I can run circles around my friends. I can’t wait to see what the next three years working out at Studio 26 holds for me.

This is a brand new fitness studio and wellness center that bills itself as eco-​friendly. I’ve never encountered such a business concept before! But I like the philosophy. They offer pilates, yoga, massage, and personal training in a relaxed and friendly setting. I will write a lengthier review after I’ve had a chance to avail myself of their services, but I met the owner and had a look at the facilities, and I think it will be an extremely high quality place. The biggest attraction for me are their small class sizes. I think most yoga classes in New York basically suck, because they cram as many people into the room as possible, which creates too much discordant energy, with everyone moving at a different rate and no possibility for personal instruction. I’ve never done pilates, but I assume it’s much the same with that. They seem to be taking a different approach at Studio 26, and I’m eager to see how it works out. I haven’t figured out how affordable all this personal attention will be, so I’m hoping it’s student budget friendly in addition to being eco-​friendly, as much as I appreciate that.
Shameless plug: they’re located directly across the hall from Gary Snyder ProjectSpace, which doubles during three weekday evenings as my Aikido dojo and may interest some visitors to the fitness studio. Consider this my attempt to generate synergy.