Life Time Sky, New York NY

Clean women’s locker rooms & showers. The amenities are well-stocked & fresh. The eucalyptus cloths are an excellent perk for Water Club use. The steam room gets very hot, up to 118, & the cold plunge is crisp. The hot tub chlorine is potent, so I can’t sit in it. The sauna is perfectly maintained, as is the pool. The yoga classes & instructors are top quality and the Melt classes & instructors are an ideal way to rest & recover. Candace is a terrific spin instructor. I want to take Pilates Reformer classes soon. Sonia is fabulous; the Mermaid swim class is super fun! The spa is terrific; definitely see Brian to get ironed out. The staff are all professional - Belinda has a personal touch & Tara is a welcome, new addition. The cafe is kinda slow (for meals) but it’s made fresh, which takes time. All the food is delicious and well-made. The prices are reasonable.

My only gripe is during the busy times, the Water Club hamam gets really full & noisy. The lounge chairs - there are about 10 - get taken up & there aren’t as many hooks to leave towels etc. It would be ideal if that was a quiet space to relax, instead of phone conversations & loud chatter. I look forward to the warmer weather so everyone can go back upstairs to the rooftop pool area.

The fitness floor is rarely crowded, even during the busiest times. I don’t use machines, but they seem clean & safe. The bathrooms and lockers also seem ok; the bigger lockers are in the locker rooms.

I can’t rave enough about the fixtures. The plants & floral arrangements are STUNNING. There are placements throughout that make you feel at home. The furniture is comfortable & well-maintained. There are even quiet spaces to relax, as well as play spaces for pool & lounging w/others. I haven’t used the bar, but heard the cocktails are good.

There are social programs, such as Jazz Mondays and First Fridays to socialize & exercise. There are even retreats (to Bali) & special workout sessions with guest trainers. The yoga studio has Reiki classes & workshops.

I’ve brought friends & they’ve all loved Lifetime. I’ve been a member for 5 years or so. I can’t imagine being with another facility. It’s like a country club, sure, but it’s been worth it. I appreciate the privacy & personal attention. Management listens to its members & values our feedback. Lifetime is for EVERY BODY too; you won’t see body shaming or nonsense - at least I haven’t witnessed anything. I wish corporate would make their ads more inclusive though!

Gorgeous facility that I had the pleasure of visiting with a friend of mine on a recent trip. Everyone seemed very friendly - especially for New York City! Although I didn’t get the chance to experience everything, I did catch a quick workout on the floor and an amazing spin class. I would definitely drop in next time in nyc to try some more classes and maybe check out the spa services.

Lifetime Athletic at Sky is a great facility and the staff and trainers are all consummate professionals - welcoming, friendly and kind. I've had the pleasure of working with Roman who is a wonderful trainer, personable and a great motivator. Even though this Manhattan location is smaller than other Lifetime's I have visited, it provides a much higher level of service than other gyms I have experienced in the city and packs a real punch for NYC where all spaces are smaller anyway. Everything you need is here to workout, relax or refuel and this location should not be overlooked!