Elite Fitness Studio

I've been around the gym circuit for a while and have tried countless gyms in a variety of neighborhoods and price points. And Elite Fitness Studio definitely takes the cake!! It totally lives up to its name. From the time you step into their establishment you know this Studio is not like the usual subpar service, hustle & bustle gyms that we've unfortunately become accostumed to. So many wonderful things I can say about David and his staff.. but I'll leave it at ..."the most comfortable, professional, and clean place to exercise in Carroll Gardens.
--Paola G., Happy Member :-)

Pros: Stylish and totally luxe without the sticker shock.

Posted 11/17/09

Elite Fitness Studio is an awesome gym! I go mainly for the cardio and there is an abundance of treadmills and elipticals, etc. This is the cleanest gym I've ever been in, the staff is always making sure things are tidy and there are plenty of spray bottles and towels around for wiping down your machine. On top of being a super clean gym the staff here is also extremely friendly and respectful. I would highly recommend this gym :)

Pros: clean gym, friendly people, lots of equipment

Cons: none

Posted 11/15/09

I have been a member for over 6 years and not one complaint! The gym is never crowded and sometimes it feel like your own personal gym, its great. Super clean and attractive and the machines are all top-notch with tv screens etc... And there are always new classes being developed and if you have an idea for a certain type of class they don't yet offer - just say so, they will try to get it started!
The staff is great, as are the trainers. I have worked with several different trainers over the course of my membership and they were all great. I am now working with David and he does anything and everything in his power to help me out on my weight-loss journey... Having someone who really cares makes a huge difference.

Pros: trainers, machines, cleanliness, not crowded, affordable

Cons: none

Posted 11/14/09

David works with your special needs.
You won't feel confused or lost, even if you've never joined a gym. The entire staff are very supportive and helpful.

Pros: Kind and friendly staff. Emmaculate gym.

Cons: none

Posted 11/13/09

This gym is relaxed, has great equipment and the staff works 1 on 1 with you. They offer top of the line equipment, eliptical, treadmills, and other equipment, the equipment is always available, and the staff is knowledgeable and always there to help you.

Membership is reasonable and the location is easy to get to. I recommend it to others.

Pros: Great Equipment and Personnel

Cons: None

Posted 11/12/09

Great Community Studio! Childcare is very useful. Child classes everyday. Comfortable atmosphere. Never over crowded and lots of cardio machine.

Pros: Whats on TV - MSNBC & CNN

Cons: none

Posted 11/12/09

The ET&F team, led by David Cascia, is wholly focused on making the experience one that not only produces results but makes it fun and collaborative. This is a gym where people of all ages - and I mean youngsters to (no kidding) 80-somethings can be found pressing weights in a friendly atmosphere.

David has well over a decade of fitness and training experience, and it shows. He selects cutting-edge equipment and constantly works to bring in new options, and the best results I ever had from a fitness trainer were when I lived in Carroll Gardens and belonged to Elite Training & Fitness.

I still make the trek back there every year or so just to say hi to the guys; it's that kind of place.

Posted 11/12/09

High quality equipment. Unbelievably clean and well-maintained. Great childcare and kids class as part of a family membership. Knowledgeable, supportive staff. The best place to work out in Brooklyn.

Posted 11/12/09

David Cascia dedicates himself to the comfort, physical improvement and mental health of his clients. Client Service is top priority, clean, family friendly surroundings, and a sincere interest in clients' physical fitness needs are his hallmark.

Highly recommend this gym to residents of brownstone brooklyn wherever located.

Posted 11/12/09

I've been to a good handful of gyms over the years and never have I felt more satisfied than at Elite Fitness Studio.

The facilities offer everything you could ask for in a spotlessly clean environment. David and his staff are friendly, knowledgeable and always available to their customers.

Even more unusual is the true appreciation that this gym's members have for David and his facility. You'll never run into a rude, inconsiderate soul in this place. It's obvious that something is really going right at Elite Fitness Studio, and it comes through in the very apparent relationship of mutual respect between the gym and its members.

Pros: Clean, Accommodating, Respectful

Cons: None

Posted 11/12/09

Do you like clean and fresh? Do you like well maintained & organized? Do you like friendly & smiling faces? Do you like people who care? Do you like something for everyone? Do you like Value? Do you like great programming? Do you like to do what you want when you want? Do you need a little motivation? Do you have kids? Do you need childcare? Do you need child programming? If you need or like any of the things I have posted here today, then you will fall in Love with this not to big not to small Carroll Gardens studio!

Pros: Family owned, never over crowed, great with the kids.

Posted 12/18/07

As a mom I find Elite Fitness a wonderful place. Help is always avalible and I trust the staff with my children. I find the small group coaching classes a great value. I also love the way they keep the studio clean and that you never have to wait around for machines. Children's classes are sensational and are the teachers.

Pros: Good people, good staff,good studio

Posted 12/09/07

This is the only Studio in town that you don't dread to go and work-out in. It is so clean and fresh all the time. It is a little getaway from the rest of the studio's and gym's in the area. This studio has a wonderful staff and amazing coaches. There are lots of places to exercise in Carrol Gardens but none of them have all the bases covered like this one does. It is few and far between when you can get such great quality in so many area's, yoga, pilates,cardio,classes,there are even children's classes and childcare. Columbia street has come a long way.

Pros: Great Magazines, Staff ,Childcare

Posted 12/09/07

I have been a member for over a year, and I have the following to say about Elite Fitness.

Pros
1. Very economical rates when compared to the other gyms in the area,
2. Staff is very polite and helpful
3. Weight-lifting equipment is plentiful

Cons
1. The cardio room has no ventilation. It can get very hot and very stuffy, making it difficult to exercise. This is especially a problem when there are men working out. The smell of sweat can be nauseating. A window or some ventilation system would be helpful.
2. There are many patrons that do not wipe down the equipment. Please be sure to wipe both before and after to ensure that you don't end up with a disease or pass something on to others
3. I would like a wider variety of classes.

Overall, I would recommend this gym to others

Posted 12/04/07

What can I say I love having Elite on Columbia and Union. This is were the quality is when it comes to health and wellness. This studio has everything you need. Not just Pilates not just Cardio not just Yoga not just Kids classes, it?s all right here. Professional staff that you won?t find anywhere else I promise you. Great child programming and childcare. Did I mention super clean, the studio has been open for 4 years and it looks like it just opened last week.

Pros: Your one of the family not a SS# or bar code #

Posted 11/10/07

Just read all the reviews there is not one negative word. Try to find another place in Carroll Gardens with that track record, people only write reviews if the establishment they are writing about is fabulous they will not write anything if the place is bad unless it?s really bad. Lots of value and people who care everyone knows your name. None of the Big Gym nonsense. Low key just what us woman love O and there is childcare. Did I mention how good the instructors are Anne, Linda, Josie the list goes on.

Pros: Thumbs up across the board

Posted 11/10/07

I have been going to Elite Fitness Studio on Columbia & Union St for over 3 years now and I Love it. My whole family comes here and there is something for us all. David Cascia is a Great owner who cares for his members. He is willing to work with our special needs to insure our wellbeing. We have all been to other gyms/studios but i have never felt the warmth & family atmosphere that we all get here with this staff. People who know David have been loyal to his work the rest of you should come & find out why.

Pros: Great People, No teenagers, Good for people with weight problems.

Posted 11/09/07

This studio is just what we over weight and out of shape people need. The staff is ready to help at any time. I have not seen an exercise facility where you can go and not feel out of place. There is a positive energy that helps you get motivated. They offer weight management consulting and all kinds of individual programs to help you make improvements in your level of health and well being. They start young offering classes for the children and end with a large senior population. There are NO teenagers running around and there are no undesirable people to deal with.

Pros: They care about there members

Posted 01/28/07

Everyone who has an overweight loved one needs to see how this studio can help. You will not feel lost here, this is the right place for people who need help and dont know where to go. Woman & children will be most comfortable at this studio. The coaches are kind and understanding, not trying to hurt you. I think Elite has just what the health and wellness gods ordered for carroll gardens / red hook. (Childcare & Kiddie Classes)

Pros: Great place to learn,

Posted 01/28/07

As an overweight female, I feel extremely comfortable at this studio. The staff is knowledgeable, supportive and always available to answer questions. My fellow members are friendly and polite. I especially like that there are no ?muscle heads? grunting and hogging the machines. The cardio room is awesome. Each machine is linked to TV and Satellite Radio. They offer a wide range of classes like Pilates Mat and Reformer classes, Yoga and Urban Rebounding. The entire studio, from the machines to the bathrooms, is impeccably clean. I also think it?s really accommodating that they offer childcare and exercise classes for children.

Pros: Great for the family.

Posted 01/26/07

Columbia street has a bunch of little studio's and places to take yoga and pilates classes. None of them come close to Elite Fitness Studio. If you are just a run of the mill person who just wants to say that they exercise go some where else. If you want to learn how to make your life better thru exercise this is the place. They will teach you and help you with the many problems that us everyday people have to deal with when it comes to changing our eating and over all health. This studio changes peoples lives. PS Emily is the best of the best ask around!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pros: Staff, Ambience

Posted 01/23/07

Need a place for the kids to blowoff some sugar. This is the place, you will find everything you need right here. There are lots of children's classes to keep the kids going all week. I get to do some pilates when the kids are in class, this is unbelievable. You moms with little ones just drop them off in the childcare. This studio feels like your living room.

Pros: low key, clean as can be, family orientated

Posted 12/26/06

A much needed addition to red hook/carroll gardens. There are only good things to say about what goes on at this facility. The staff is by far the best around and I have been around. This studio is a unique place with a unique concept. I am glad to be a part of the E.F.S. experience.

Pros: Thumbs up and then some.

Posted 12/26/06

Very helpful staff, Plenty of activities for the children, Moms will enjoy the pilates reformer and yoga. Plus, they also have child care which is a bonus! The trainers are very professional and the entire staff is CPR certified. Elite studio has a wonderful family atmosphere and there is never a worry about any undesirables. Elite Fitness is just what Carroll Gardens needed, exceptional for the community!

Pros: child care, great environment for woman

Posted 12/23/06

Yoga, Pilates, & lots of classes for the kids. This place is the best little studio around, i have been to them all. Child Care staff has there CPR training, find that at your place??? Bring the family. There are no muscle heads & you dont have to wait around for anything. Staff is helpful & willing that is hard to find. Women will love it here & so will the kids.

Pros: Child Care, small classes, great staff, pilates reformers.

Posted 12/21/06

I found the studio to be very clean and great for the entire family. Women will love everything about this studio. There are SMALL group X classes & lots of cardio. Child care, pilates, yoga & classes for the kids. If you live close by go see for yourself......................

Pros: No bodybuilders or young punks!

Posted 12/19/06

The trainers will take special care of you to help you work out during your pregnancy, and there is an on-site child care facility once the baby is 4 months. All child care workers are certified in infant and child CPR. No steroid musle-heads here, this is where the rest of us work out. The staff is very helpful in giving you great exercises to help on areas you may have injured and/or need special care. I am now addicted to the Pilates Reformer (plenty of Reformers always available). If Pilates is for you they have it all.

Pros: 95% of staff are women and is very comfy

Posted 12/18/06

First of all, it's great to be able to take the kids to take a karate or fit play class and use that time to take a walk on the treadmill. It gives me comfort to know that their childcare staff have a CPR certification for children/infant. No other studio or gym in the area, that I inquired, has qualified staff to watch the kids. The equipment is well maintained, the facility is always sanitized, and the environment is not intimidating for women. You should take advantage of their 14 trial membership and take classes to get to know the instructors. This was also helpful to me since I enjoy group classes! What more can I say, I'm very pleased.

Pros: Childcare

Posted 12/12/06

I travel all the way from staten island just to exercise and be apart of the experience of elite fitness studio. I am a gay man and I love not having to deal with the muscle heads because their are NONE!!! This is a fabulous facility very quiet and low key. THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE HEART OF CARROLL GARDENS!

Pros: Lots of our kind.

Posted 12/12/06

Great all female staff willing to help out with every need a person could have.......great gym for woman and children...no muscle heads are allowed!!!.....clean well maintained and state of the art video/audio equiptment and an even better/convenient sign in process!!! a must see if your a brooklyn resident!!!

Pros: Great classes

Cons: none

Posted 12/10/06

I've been a member for several years. The staff is very friendly and they know me by name. I particularly enjoy the pilates one-on-one sessions on the reformer and the mat classes. Though I often use the weights, this is the first gym where I feel comfortable and not intimidated by others. It's a great place for women and they even have classes for children. Great neighborhood place to work out!

Pros: Clean clean clean gym!

Cons: none

Posted 12/03/06

Fabulous studio, staff... Child Care service ...great atmosphere
a great and friendly place to workout ! Excellent weight managment program for women, and children classes available.

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing

Posted 12/01/06

There are so many wonderful things that I can say about this studio but the first thing that I must say is that it is the absolute cleanest studio I have ever been to. The staff is amazing and always willing to help. They offer a variey of classes with training levels that fit all customers needs. They also offer babysitting which is great for mothers who would like to work out. To sum it all up this is the place to come and enjoy a great workout.

Posted 12/01/06

This is by far the best in Carrol Gardens. Staff is G R E A T, Classes are small so your not just a #. They offer weight management and childcare. There are no muscle heads at all. This is the place for woman & children. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN!

Pros: Everything you need with out drawbacks.

Cons: None

Posted 11/30/06

I finally found a gym i was looking for;after many years of living in the city where i had to sign up for all cardio equipment I have nobody standing behind me and giving me the LOOKS!!!
Great nutrisionist on staff who helped me to achieve my weight loss-Josephine Marrella.
Having a Day Care helped me convince my best friend Lisa to join the gym as well.
Good job guys!!!

Cons: If they only had a pool!!!

Posted 11/30/06

Thank you,thank you and thank you again for adding Child care to your services;I recently had a baby and wanted to get to my pre-birth weight ,with the Day Care you provided i was able to attend the gym.With the help of a nutritionist on staff as well as pilates reformer instructor i was able to reach my goal faster than i thought.

Stephanie and my little Dylan :)

Posted 11/30/06

The gym is so perfect for me that I travel from Staten Island over there every morning. It's right off of the BQE and is incredibly clean and well maintained. I've never seen any equipment dirty. The trainers are SO helpful and the place has an overall wonderful vibe. Thanks for a great experience!!! A++

Pros: Great location, amazing classes, wonderful trainers

Cons: None

Posted 11/21/06

Elite Fitness Studio is one of the cleanest fitness studios in the Carroll Gardens, Cobbill Hill & Red Hook area! It is such a great place to workout at. The staff is wonderful..... If you have any questions the staff members will be more than happy to serve you with there knowledge. The members are kind and friendly, always willing to lend a helping hand. It is such a friendly place to meet people and possibly join a buddy club, the classes are great also. I give Elite Fitness Studio a 10!

Posted 11/05/06

David Cascia has done an incredible job of creating a community gym that has everything the neighborhood needs. The space is meticulously clean and well maintained. All of the equipment is new and the classes are wonderful. I would give this GYM an A++!! It doesn't have any weakness that I can think of.... and it's much cleaner than the other nasty gyms in the area - especially that one on Court and Union.

Pros: Clean, Friendly environment to work out and socialize.

Cons: Non

Posted 10/27/06

Great staff , very friendly and helpful. Facility is extremely clean and the equipment is easy to use and the best around. It has a family type atomosphere and offers great classes for children and adults. The trainers are extremely qualified. Overall i think its great and I highly recommend it for all family members .

Pros: Family atmosphere, clean, great equipment

Cons: NONE

Posted 08/29/06

This gym is a perfect match for me and my son. The kids classes are outstanding for him, while I enjoy the pilates and yoga options offered for grown ups. Overall the Elite Fitness Studio is amazing for anyone looking for a family-friendly gym.

Pros: Karate and "Fit Play" classes for kids, experienced pilates instructors

Posted 08/13/06

I've tried many different gyms with little satisfaction, but Elite Fitness Studio is different. With small class sizes and plenty of personal attention I finally found a gym that I feel comfortable in. I would definitely recommend this great find to anyone living in Carroll Gardens or Red Hook.

Pros: Yoga classes, cardio machines always open

Posted 08/13/06

Clean, Friendly & just Beautiful! Finally a fitness studio geared towards women and children. With the newest equipment and the best pilates and yoga classes! Their trainers are always around to help you with any questions that you have.

Posted 07/26/06

Clean,Clean,Clean. Friendly Staff, Great place for woman & children. No muscle heads! Tons of programs & classes. Just what Columbia street needed, perfect fit for the area.

Pros: great space, great people, best equipment

Cons: need more places like this

Posted 07/25/06

I have been a member of many gyms before and hands down this is the best studio so far.

It is friendly and clean, the trainers are educated and personable, the classes are small and intimate so you can really learn, and it is never too busy that you have to wait for cardio equipment.

The gym caters to families and women mostly, yet men are welcome. Lastly, the price is right for the neighborhood.

Pros: Friendly and educated staff, clean facility, great pilates!

Posted 07/24/06

Clean, modern, and friendly, Elite Fitness Studio is the perfect place for women and their families to explore the many health benefits of exercise.

Pros: Clean, parking, attractive front desk staff

Posted 07/13/06