Iron & Oar

I went to a class for the first time on Monday morning and then went back this morning (they have a special price for your first week). I live two blocks away and have wanted to try it for a while now. I agree with what a lot of the other reviews say. This is a great workout and the 45 minutes flies by! It’s a good combination of rowing and weights and I left out of breath and sweaty (both good things)! My only qualm was that the instructor didn’t introduce himself, ask if anyone was new or if anyone had any injuries he should know about. I’ve gone to a bunch of studios and the instructors always, at least, introduce themselves. He seemed to be chatty with some of the «regulars» but since it was my first time, I felt a little left out. I was also glad that I have taken similar classes before so I basically knew what to expect. If you’ve never taken a class like this, I’d recommend taking the intro class others have talked about in their reviews because I literally would’ve had no idea what was going on had I not been going to other studios.

Came here through classpass, did the intro rowing class. The instructor Dan was really great at explaining everything. Will definitely be back for another class soon.

Update: the owner of the gym contacted me with a very polite and friendly email asking about the issues I encountered and how they can improve. Great service for a new studio and much appreciated.

Did the intro class tonight — highly recommended for those who are new/​novice rowers. The instructor did a great job of breaking down the movements before we got started with some drills. He also incorporated some stretches and weights between the drills which I thought helped round out the entire workout.

I visited Iron and Oar for the first time last night through ClassPass, and it was such a great workout! It’s a unique concept for a workout class and the combination of rowing intervals and weights/​kettlebells/​bodyweight exercises make the class go by so quickly and ensure you never get bored. The instructor Hannah was so energetic, friendly, and provided lots of encouragement and one-​on-​one attention! I would recommend Iron & Oar to anyone looking to get a great workout in and will definitely be back!

Great workout! I’ve attended 2 classes on Class Pass and appreciate the small groups and great energy! The Intro to Rowing class is a good workout as the fundamentals are reviewed. The Iron and Oar class mixes rowing and weight intervals, so the class goes by by very quickly! Dan is very knowledgeable and personable. He uses a variety of approaches to keep classes interesting and fun. I recommend both this studio and DHF!

I’ve come to Iron & Oar several times through Class Pass, and always love class and get an amazing workout. Rowing on the erg is great cardio, and I’m always exhausted after the intense work with free weights. I’ve been to rowing classes at other studios where the class structure is the exact same every single class, so I really appreciate that Dan mixes it up and every class is equally tough, but always different. As others have mentioned, the space is a little rudimentary, especially if you’re used to studios with tons of amenities, but I think the challenging workout more than makes up for any lack of ambiance.

I bought a Gilt City to start working out at Iron & Oar. At 33, I’ve been battling several injuries over the past few years, trying to keep up with Crossfitters and other HIIT classes. I finally found an answer at Iron & Oar. The owner, Dan, is not only nice but knowledgable and personable. You rarely find a trainer who provides a customer connection while also being great at actual training, but Dan has it. I’ve been spoiled by a few sessions in the mid-​morning with just him and I am officially addicted. This is a great studio. Go. Try it. Get your tail kicked and come back for more. Oh, and without injuries and with a max of 6 people per class!!!

Perfect workout class for everyone. Even if you have a gym membership, this is an affordable way to supplement your boring workout routine with fun, challenging and unique exercises. But you will probably drop your gym membership like I did (no brainer), because these workouts are 10x harder than I’d do on my own and 1000x more fun. The groups are small, so it’s essentially semi-​private training without the expensive price tag, and appropriate for all fitness levels with Dan’s modifications and using more or less weight/​resistance. Dan is an exceptional trainer; he is full of energy, and nearly every class is different — no monotony and no plateaus. Lastly, he’s safe/​knows what he’s doing and cares about the health, fitness and flexibility of the entire body. Everyday is leg day here! Give it a try — you won’t be sorry.

I’ve been to a lot of different gyms and fitness studio’s and no one tops what Dan and his crew are doing. You will never find a more genuinely energetic and motivating trainer. He cares about getting all he can from you in each workout and he does it in a fun and inviting environment. I recommend to everyone I know to go see Dan.