Julian Walker Studio

I have been training with Julian for a year since I moved to NYC. Julian discusses with his clients what their goals are and then builds a program to achieve the goals. He is always monitoring my performance and adjusting the work out as needed. Julian will push you more than you think you can achieve and he’s always correct and I’m able to meet his expectations. Julian is knowledgeable about new training techniques and equipment. He also invest in new equipment that will benefit his clients training for maximum results.
The studio is clean and uncluttered. Some studios you feel like there is no room to work out but even if another trainer has a client at the same time you feel that you are the only one in the studio and can stay focused.
I highly recommend Julian Walker to anyone looking to improve their fitness and overall health.

Julian has played an integral part of my fitness achievements over the past 3 years. His workouts are well thought out, and you never leave his studio with the feeling of never wanting to go back, which is a feeling I’ve experienced with several other trainers. I highly recommend the Julian Walker Fitness Program to anyone looking to reach new levels of strength and endurance. Lastly, Julian is a great person who I’m proud to call a friend, and not just my trainer!

I have been training with Julian Walker for 9 year. 9 years. That’s longer than a lot of marriages! Want to know why? He is, hands down, the best trainer anyone could ever have. He is thoughtful, kind, and intelligent and puts all those qualities into his workout plans. Perhaps the greatest compliment I can pay him is that after 9 years, I am never bored by the workouts. They are always new and challenging and Julian is skilled at getting you through the routine without hollering at you. But don’t think you are getting off easy… you’ll be drenched in sweat and grateful you’ve reached the end of the hour. You’ll also feel amazing and accomplished. Julian is dedicated and responsive and will always make appropriate accommodations if you have an injury or limitation. I have an underlying medical condition but still safely worked out through 2 pregnancies and a stress fracture that left me in an air cast. It really doesn’t get any better, and I don’t think I could ever work with anyone else again.

I’m a fan of this private gym. They only do 5 semi-​private sessions at a time so no one is fighting over the equipment and there’s plenty of room to get around without bumping into each other. I hired a trainer who picked this gym to work out. No regrets for the both of us. It’s easier to focus when it’s not loud and crowded like the bigger gyms. Everyone is respectful of each other and the place is incredibly clean. The bathrooms and shower are great and very well-​kept.
I haven’t been to any of the classes offered here but I am eager to try the spin classes.

Just called them. No more group classes.

After coming from a much larger gym downtown that resembled a men’s prison, I was more than thrilled to be working out with my trainer in the comfortable confines of this studio. I found I was able to focus on what we were doing and I worked much harder to achieve my goals in the process.
The place had a sparkling clean atmosphere with new equipment and a clear attention to detail. I really liked using the THX gear there as well as pushing up my activity without the noise surrounding me.
While I experienced only one day there, I am looking forward to returning for more sessions there.

GO HERE!!! The trainers are incredible. Everyone is nice. The facility is incredibly clean and they will always work around your schedule. There are never more than one or 2 people training at a time so it’s private… the less people seeing me doing squats, the better!

I bought a Groupon deal for spin classes to try it out and I have to say my first class was GREAT!
I’ve taken classes at Flywheel but the teacher that I had at this studio was probably the best spin teacher I’ve ever had. The class literally flew by. I was kinda bummed when it ended, lol. The studio is nice too – easy to get too, spacious and I love the changing room area. I may consider investing in a personal training package here and/​or spinning package, I now see why one would work out at a private gym versus traditional ones. Really great experience, highly recommend.

I bought a deal on Living Groupon (can’t remember which but you get the idea) and to be honest, wasn’t expecting too much. I have been looking for a while for somewhere that does great spin classes for which I don’t have to mortgage my apartment. To put it in a nutshell, after the online deal package was up, I have since gone on to buy 2 further deals (from the studio direct) and will continue to do so.
I have been spinning for a few years now, as well as regular road biking, so I think I know what to look for by now. For me, I like a teacher whose class has a structure (i.e. there is some evidence of planning and thought in terms of strength, intervals, speed etc), plays good music, USES that music as a rhythm for speed, talks to you but doesn’t expect you to be shouting back every 2 mins, works hard him/​herself not fannying around walking around the studio, knows about posture and good form and can inspire you to push yourself.
I did many, MANY classes when I was a member of NYSC (Melissa Marotta was excellent before she went on to med school) but have since found it hard to find affordable classes which are as good. I loved Flywheel but at $ 30 a class, it’s just too costly to be doing the 2 – 3 classes I want to do a week.
Julian Walker’s studio has finally provided the solution. It’s small but it’s bright, clean, friendly, with a very nice changing room with a couple of private shower rooms. The spin studio accommodates about 18 people (I think) and is kept nice and cool — I HATE doing spin in heated rooms.
I’ve done classes with Eniko and Ellie. Both are great in different ways, but I must say, I LOVE Ellie’s class. She has great energy, plays great music, knows her stuff and basically ticks all the boxes in my search for a great spin teacher. She’s also a circus performer in her other life! Her classes are tough but they just whizz by.
I know some have complained about lack of classes, but I’ve already seen a few extra ones added. It is only a small studio.
I haven’t done their zumba classes or done any training with Julian, but he remembered my name after one visit and always greets you when you come into class.
A single class is $ 20 — totally reasonable, but the studio seems to offering online deals, $ 45 for 3 classes — even better. Even though I live on the UES, it’s only a quick ride down on the 6 to 33^rd St, and then is literally a 2 min walk from the subway. It’s definitely my favourite spin place I’ve found in a while. I even considered not posting this because it’s only small and I kinda want to keep it to myself, LOL.
So, to recap: easily as good, if not better, than Flywheel; literally half the price!

Bought a gilt package for some spin classes but the lack of weekend classes made it difficult for me to redeem them. The online schedule lists 2 SUnday classes which don’t exist so it’s very misleading. Overall, not impressed with the facility or service.