New York Sports Club (39-01 Queens Blvd.  Sunnyside 718.361.2254) has finally opened its Sunnyside branch yesterday after months of renovation and membership drives. The new fitness center is NYSC’s sixth location in Queens with 15,000 square feet on 39th Street near the northeast corner of Queens Boulevard. This poses the first competition to the LIC YMCA down QNS BLVD on 33rd street.

Fox News Story on the new NYSC

Both locations feature state-of-the-art equipment with outstanding amenities, like a sauna and dedicated personal training area. All of the cardio equipment is equipped with personal viewing screens which allow members to watch tv, or listen to music, while they work out. The fitness floor has a large selection of strength equipment which is expertly laid out to optimize workout time. Members of both locations will get to choose from a wide variety of fitness options, including group exercise classes like cardio kickbox, boot camp, and pilates-based mat.

I was a member of the YMCA for 4 years but recently made the switch over to take advantage of what I hope will be better instructional classes, facilities and proximity to home. Walking the 7 blocks to the Y should have been part of the workout but alas it was always a deterrent. The Y is more family-oriented with daycare, children’s programs and also boasts an indoor swimming pool. NYSC has a 2-week trial membership so you can be the judge and find the best fit for you.

YMCA membership rates $44 month, initiation fee waived through Feb 4th

NYSC membership rates $54 month, processing fee waived for now

Time to get fit Sunnysiders!

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