Jamie runs an amazing gym. Her staff especially Sid and Nick always greet you when you walk in. They are a true asset to Retro Fitness. The equipment is always in working condition. The staff are consistently cleaning the gym. The place is spotless. I highly recommend this Retro Fitness in Colonie. If I could give it more then a ten I would. Keep up the good work RegardsTom Earley

Love it!! This just became my new gym (as I had to relocate)Everything about this gym it’s just great! They are clean, organized, and have enough equipment for you to workout properly, love the fact that their restroom have so much space. The people who work here re very helpful as friendly!Glad I found them!!

The morning girls are the biggest sweethearts and they work very hard at cleaning. They always ask if I need anything. The coaches are top notch. Well qualified. And it all starts with the manager that knows how to make everyone feel importan

Retro Fitness in Colonie is by far the best gym I’ve ever been to, and let me explain why.I have been to ~8 - 10 gyms in my life, 4 of them being different retro fitnesses. Some older gyms some newer gyms. I’ll start off with the basics, Retro fitness in Colonie looks brand new. It is a gigantic space with almost every machine, free weight, and cardio machine you could need. It is always kept spotless and clean with staff cleaning the entire premises every day. It’s also so large I’ve never gone and felt cramped or had to wait more than a few minutes - if at all, for a machine.But let me tell you what really makes this the best gym I’ve ever been to. I have NEVER been treated so well, the way I was, by the staff of any gym.From the minute I walked in for the first time the manager, Jamie, and the rest of the staff learned my name and treated me as though I was a member of the gym family there. Do you know how much easier it is to stick to the gym when you want to go!? Jamie, Ryan, Sarah, Sydney, and Hannah, just to name a few, were so so amazing that when I moved to a different city this month, I was upset to leave.If you find yourself considering Retro fitness in Colonie and another gym to start a membership, I promise you the choice has never been easier.

Jamie is a beautiful presence to have there. the whole crew is polite and efficient. great gym- great equipment and super clean. super attentive to covid procedures!!

Customer service is fantastic. Jamie was very helpfil and the owner is good businessmam.As far as the workout the place is impeccably clean. Even before covid and now even more so. Best place around.

Great open space, good equipment.

Its a great place to work out. Friendly staff very clean facility. Has great work out equipment. I think its a great gym.

Love the staff! The place is clean..wipes are always accessible they do run out they are not never endless.ask and right away filled.very upset child care is gone and also very upset vip still costs 30 dollars child care was the main benefit. Also..if equipment breaks it could get fixed faster..equipment is great.some pads have been ripped on a couple machines for months tho..but..overall love it and im there almost every day.

Great people and great place to work out.

Super friendly staff, clean environment, never crowded.

This gym is fantastic!!

I enjoy coming here and the friendly staff. The front end managers are super helpful and the trainers are awesome! I do however hear tons of complaints about the owner and how cheap he can be. The cooler never has any drinks in it, the smoothie bar is always out of stock and it seems the employees are all over worked and very underpaid.

There is plenty of equipment for heavy free-weight lifting. The equipment is clean and well-maintained. The hours are reasonable (though later hours on weekends would be nice). There is plenty of space, and the gym floor is well-configured. The price is very reasonable. The other gym members are polite and respectful. All the staff are very kind and knowledgeable, and the GM (Kwaku) and owner (Trey) are both very attentive and very enthusiastic about maintaining a solid gym for serious lifters. It would be nice if the music on the PA system were set to a lower volume. Overall, this gym is likely the best value in the entire Capital Region. Highly recommend.

If you live in the capital district there are so many better options for gyms. The only reason I joined this gym was for the convenience. I’ve now realized that I’m much better off making the extra drive for a gym that actually cares about their clients and not just their wallets.The memberships are overpriced. They recently cut back on membership benefits. A personal training session is now only a half hour instead of an hour, yet I am still paying the same price.

A great place, hardly packed! The service there Is always great people behind the counter are always polite. Love it here!

I am always greeted when I enter the gym. The equipment is maintained meticulously and the gym is very clean. There are many trainers available to answer any questions. Wonderful classes available as well as personal training. A great gym experience.

Don’t ask repeatedly for manager to call you, they never will. The customer service is horrible, the gym never has sanitizing wipes to wipe machines. They give no relief for people affected by the pandemic. Still charging $60 to cancel even with health issues that prevent you from going to the gym during a pandemic. Will never go back & will never encourage anybody to sign up with this gym.

I just started here and I love it. Nice size gym extremely clean facilities dedicated squat racks and dedicated deadlift pad. Lots of newer machines. Very low key atmosphere. I come at night and it’s pretty quiet. I definitely won’t be going back to Vent and their outdated equipment.

I love this place! It has great energy, friendly patrons and staff! I have lost over 200 pounds without gastric bypass surgery; by eating less and moving more! Its very important to feel comfortable at a gym when you start a fitness journey and Retro Fitness is just that place!!

I love Retro fitness. The exercise classes are fun and a great way to workout. Staff is always friendly and professional.

Are you ready to have fun at the gym? And ready to hit your goal? Retro Fitness has changed my life.I was ready to take my life back and Will (my trainer) and the staff at Retro Fitness joined me on my journey. I am far from done but the progress I have made is amazing!I started out walking and barely doing a sit up. Now Im running and lifting weights that were never possible before.Start making time for yourself. You wont regret it!

Retro Fitness Colonie is a great gym to be a member of for the following 7 reasons:1. The front desk staff are welcoming, accommodating, pleasant and make the best smoothies. 2. The trainers are motivating, attentive and positive. 3. The group class instructors are entertaining and talented. 4. The gym is kept clean with current machines that are maintained. 5. The childcare attendants are kind to my children. 6. There are a range of membership levels that are affordable. 7. People from all fitness levels workout together, yet you dont feel intimidated or ashamed because everyone is focused on their personal goals.

This is a fantastic gym, plenty of equipment and free weights, outstanding staff always keeping the place clean, and the price for me, a veteran is UNMATCHED anywhere in the capital district. Everyone should give this gym an honest look, youll be hard pressed to find better

I love this gym; it has a surplus of equipment and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. This place is also very well kept and organized. Hands down the best gym to visit in Albany.

My favorite place to be! The staff is friendly, helpful, and (most importantly) nonjudgmental. I always feel rejuvenated and ready to handle any task after leaving this place. Love it!

Retro is a step above Planet and a step behind lifter gyms. This is a great gym for a quick pump, clean showers and a tasty smoothie. Retro has a good selection of plate loaded machines, 1 squat rack, 1 smith and 1 leg press machine a good amount of machines heavy dumbbells. Their functional training area however is top notch! sleds, ropes and open area are something that most gyms dont and cant offer to members. Customer service wise i have never had an issue what-so-ever.

Clean environment and dope, friendly staff. I always feel motivated by the staff when I’m greeted upon entry. I also love the wide variety of equipment. Love this place :)

Best gym ever

I love this gym. Not always super busy when Im here so I can always do my routine quick. My only comment is the locker room could be cleaner (floor and inside lockers) and showers water isnt very hot and the curtains should be changed out more often . Other than that this place is awesome thats why I gave it 5 stars !

I like having a clean & user friendly environment where I’m able to workout and have access to free weights. The staff are amanzing and are always there to help. One of the best gym facilities have been to over the years. Keep up the good work

Deceptive billing practices .

Inexpensive gym membership. Free passed available. Have mechanisms where they occasionally sell extra training/classes ... both are in addition to membership fee. Have a larger variety of machines than other gyms. Are rarely busy ... No wait on machines. Large multi-purpose room with equipment, , mirrored aerobics room and spin class room all available when there are no classes. Friendly/helpful staff.

Employers are very helpful. They always helping us. Good place to workout.

Consistency.

This gym is a major improvement to Planet Fitness. The staff is so friendly and they explain things to you. You are set up with a personal trainer when you join so you get pointers about your workouts. There are lots of classes to choose from. The smoothie bar and turf room are very nice. And the best part for me is that they offer child care! The only down side is when you have an issue, if one arises, is that they are hard to get in touch with to get it resolved, because only certain people can handle certain issues.

I am so excited for the new classes that have been added and more to come. Since I started this gym 3 months ago I have notice a HUGH change in by body and eating habits. Love that each Coach brings their own take on the classes and its not always the same. Best choice I ever made was to join retro!! Go Retro!!!!!!!!!

Great group classes, truly nice people. Clean with new equipment, not too loud. Try the smoothie bar.

Ive never been here but there wasnt any signs posted knowing if their opened for business

Retro is staffed with knowledgeable and professional people who make me feel welcome every visit. The evening yoga class is perfect with low lighting and soothing tunes. Im glad that I chose Retro.

Kids club staff is great! Kylie, Javar & Jazmine were super friendly and my daughter just loved them. Gym is very well maintained, always clean. Turf room was the absolute best addition to a standard gym.

Welcoming staff and so clean too!!! Great atmosphere

Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, clean machines/ facility, wide variety of classes for all types of workouts, personal training and tanning. I cant rave enough about this gym! Also they have a great selection of protein and supplements avaible for whatever my body needs that day.

Very quiet gym with great equipment. Dumbbells go to 120 lbs. Barbell squat and deadlift stations. Omni-directional Smith machine. Spin class, functional training room with sled and kettlebells. Classes with Zumba and very helpful child care. Most cardio machines you can think of. WiFi and smoothie bar are good. Vent and planet fitness people who are tired of the busy after work gyms or have maxed out on the weights available should definitely try this.

Friendly staff and always clean :) great place for my morning workouts.

Best gym Ive ever used. Best gym in the area. Great equipment, clean facility, and extremely helpful staff.

Hypnosis got me moving, and Retro made it fun to get back into the gym consistently!!

Great facility with friendly, professional staff. Well maintained equipment to facilitate workouts.

I come here all the time and love the staff equipment and trainers. The classes they offer are phenomenal

Trainer, Jordan, is fantastic. Yes I want to kill him every time but it’s a good pain. Very patient and friendly staff.

I attended a Zumba class hosted by Greg and it was amazing. It was my first time doing Zumba and I was able to easily follow his direction and keep up with the class. It was really fun and he has a great taste in music. I will definitely attend another class!

I started training an 12 yr old exactly 1 year from today (jan 5) . His accomplishments have been incredible in the vame of baseball since. He hit 40 home runs, won MVP for 2 teams and had 14 home runs in Cooperstown, falling just a few short of the all time record. He now plays on a team from Miami Florida as well as his local northern teams. Through my contacts we are looking at a future MLB player

The gym is always clean and staff is extremely friendly and always makes me feel important.

Place is clean and well kept! Especially for the price and access to other retro gyms at no extra cost

Ive been lifting here a day or two a week while working in Colonie temporarily. I always thought it was kind of average but they just got in a mint rack and lifting platform tland rearranged things to take it to the next level.

I purchased the Groupon deal and have used the gym for almost a month. I have used almost every gym in the area. Retro fitness certainly stands out. I have heard some negative things or read some negative things about the gym, but if there were issues here, they are in the past.First off I love the smoothie menu. None of the competition can touch them on this. I was a trainer for over 20 years so I know my way in and out of a gym and know equipment well. I like the equipment they have. The lifting equipment utilizes the latest Lock N Load stacks which means NO PINS! These are 100x better and SAFER! Safety was prioritized when designing this gym and that was damn smart. It is a good assortment (not 20 of the same machine and 5 different machines aka PF) and the layout makes sense. The cardio is a step above all the other gyms. The only gym I think that beats it is the Saratoga YMCA, but you are talking a lot more money for there. The cardio rooms and other group exercise rooms are awesome! I only technically use the big one, but what a great large space which is filled with all the latest goodies lol. I am able to do my back stretches quickly and easily as everything is conveniently grouped in same area, which is key for me because I am coming in barely able to move some days from an old AIRBORNE injury. There is room to do sprints and sled pushes/pulls etc. I am not the one doing all of that anymore, but I certainly smile and cheer for those who are while I do my back stretches. However, I do some of my track jumping/high knee stuff there as well. The jump ropes they have are good speed ropes.I am more of a late night guy (well early morning too lol but i work out at night so i can sleep). So I havent met all the staff but the few members I have met are extremely helpful and very approachable. They maintain that perfect balance of being available if needed, but not bugging you if you dont need them. I also love the extended hours compared to the other gyms close by.The only issue I have is with the stair climbers or step mills. They are facing the back wall along with many other cardio machines. Now they all have individual TVs and everything and I get why they did it (space utilization), but I am an Army guy and I get extremely uncomfortable having my back exposed and not being able to constantly scan my surroundings. Personal issue of course, but that is the only gripe I have. In a perfect world they could put one of them facing the other way just for me :

Retro is a good gym in a convenient location. Clean and fun facility. The staff is great and management is great as well. Everyone is helpful and nice. They are all respectful and friendly as well.I enjoyed being a member of their staff when I worked there. It’s a fun place to work.I enjoy being a member at Retro too. I have been a member for 11 months now. They do fun promotions and raffles from time to time that allow for special deals, which makes this gym even more worth it.Their smoothies are amazing! Tons of flavors and supplements that you can pick and choose to tailor to your fitness goals. If you forget your pre-workout, they have supplements on hand that you can purchase. Retro pretty much has everything to fit your nutritional fitness needs from protein powder to bars and even various energy/pre-workout drinks.Their “turf” room, which is basically a free for all workout room, is like an adult playground. You can do anything in there. Just let your imagination run wild and build your own workout. Literally, anything is possible in that room!They have a good variety of cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. No matter what part of the gym you are in, you have the ability to customize your workout.The classes are great!!!!! Zumba is fun, just a lil tricky if you’re like me and can’t dance to save your life. Haha, but none the less, it’s fun. There are many more classes other than Zumba though.The GroupX classes are mostly cardio based with some strength training mixed, they have spin classes, and yoga. Then there are special memberships like Team, Strong, and One that are great for extra motivational support to keep hitting your goals on a more personal level.So, do not worry about your fitness level. I used to stress and was worried about taking classes because I am a bigger woman and I am definitely, not a cardio queen. Everyone is supportive, so don’t ever stress embarrassment! We all just want everyone else to achieve their goals. Just do your best and have fun!I also like the fact that they have tanning booths instead of tanning beds, because in my opinion, you get better coverage in a booth.This gym has everything you need to achieve your fitness goals and more. Retro Fitness is also a comfortable non-judgemental environment.Wooo, I know that was a lot to read. If you made it this far, I hope you come join the Retro Fitness family!Thank you, for taking the time to read my review.Have a great day/night.

Retro fitness of Albany in colonie is one of the most welcoming gyms I’ve ever been to. The staff was outstanding. Ang question i had they had an answer for. Whenever i walked in regardless of how bad or good my day was the staff always had a smile on their faces and had such warm and welcoming attitudes that just helped me look forward to my workout. They had excellent instructors for their group x classes and the personal trainers are extremely knowledgeable. They have an amazing turf room in the back. The gym is always clean, the equipment is easy to use and there is so much variety of machines whether it be cardio or any kind of strength training. I got a really good deal when singing up too. The manager was able to set up a really great special for me. Overall this place is great it higher energy and always such a positive atmosphere.

Well as for a few comments Ive seen about management they have been much more proffesional then some other places.Equipment is very good and kept up well.As for policies its a business that follows its corporate rules.In general this comment section seems to be scued one way or another.The gym is a gym....love it or hate it,its inside you who loves to lift and train.Yes no planet fitness lunk alarm is a plus,and not having chalk covering every inch of floor is a plus.So its a in between.Like it and go or dont and go somewhere else.You will always have the list of top to bottom ,in a middle gym.Meaning not strictly power lifting and not all Richard Simmons.pretty simple.About as real of a truth you will get.

Retro in Colonie is a extremely friendly, clean gym with amazing facilities (CrossFit room, studio, many machines and dumbbells) and never any congestion on cardio machines. I am welcomed every day when I walk in by all the staff and, frankly, prefer this gym over my gym that I have gone to back home (I’m a university student in Albany).

First class was hard but i lobe it will come back...

I like this gym, bit cleanliness has been slipping lately. The machines need to be dusted more regularly.

Great location, friendly staff, and clean facility :)

The staff at Retro Fitness are awesome! Super friendly and welcoming.

Lots of classes available, child care available, reasonable price and autopay is convenient,no commitment term, location, staff is friendly, equipment/workout rooms/bathrooms are all kept clean.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff with good equipment

Clean gym, Good equipment, Nice management.

Great place to workout and everyone is extremely friendly.

Complete scum... always trying to steal your money.Canceled memebership after year is up and they still say its a 60 day cancellation policy.. never hurd of that in all my years of having gym memebershipsAnd then charge you the yearly fee as well.. that awesome way to really show you care about your memebers.

I started Retro about last year and tried their 21 day burn that had just passed . It was AMAZING! Not only did I get access to all the classes, including Team and Group X, the trainers were very hands on and truly cared about what happened outside on my sessions . By the end of it all, I had lost 2 inches around my waist, an inch around my arms and and inch around my thighs! I felt myself get stronger and really saw the muscle definition come in! I plan to sign up for full training very soon. If you are serious about losing weight and toning, I HIGHLY recommend their training programs . They are versatile and they can customize personal packages that work for your budget . The GM there Kwaku was a great help . I can’t wait to start my sessions! This is a great gym!Cardio machines are also a plus for those who have bad knees/joints. I personally hate to run and the cardio machines make it efficient, in a sense, where you get your heart rate going while working multiple areas of the body. They even have cardio machines specified towards my problems areas such as my tummy, flutes and thighs! Truly a great gym and a wonderful set of staff memebers .

Owner has bad attitude, managers will say anything to have you come on board. Once you sign on things change, such a disappointments. I wish I could give them no stars but the way the system is setup I have to give them one star. Please stay away from this gym.

This is the spot for someone with zero knowledge but want to achieve their fitness goals.I would Start with the team classes which has various hours during the weekThe certified professionals show you how to utilize the equipment so you will achieve results. Not injuries.I personally seen gym members on a weekly basis use what they learned in the classes which encourged them to mimic the routines in their individual progress and all the trainers are allways checking on their progress through question asking Not some quick good Job remark at a gym members and speed walking away.Another way to prove is the Wall near the water foutains where you see gym members bragging about their results with the, pictures to prove it and the outcome they have acheved and are acheving currently.I been to all the gyms and i dont relive the nightmere of othergyms who have to read a script to teach clients or check with their boss to see if they are teaching the exercise mechanics properly.The employees here have long exstensive background history of knowledge of how to achieve weight loss and muscle gain. I personally i lost close to 70 pounds and half way towards my goal within 5 months with their help

Clean & lots of equipment

General Manager Kwaku, and Retro Fitness are schemers and will rip you off. **Buyers BEWARE**. My issues didnt start until I wanted to cancel my membership. If you ever want to cancel, it requires you to be there in person, and still pay for three more consecutive months of your gym membership until you cancel. Fine. That is in the terms and conditions when you sign up. I went in, and submitted my cancellation notice, and fully expected three more months of fees. Month 3, the cancellation month, comes along. This is where the scheming comes in, I was conveniently charged another $39 on top of my membership fee for an annual fee. I find this interesting because I had only used the gym for 6 months before cancelling and never even made a year to be charged said annual fee, conveniently on the final cancellation month. When I tried to talk to the GM Kwaku he was very matter of fact stating there was nothing he could do to refund the annual fee, and that I was told three times that I would have to pay. When I asked him to clarify those three times, he stated all three times were on my sign-up day, but again, convenient for GM Kwaku, he forgot to tell me about this annual fee when I spoke with him face to face and put in my cancellation. I clearly informed the GM Kwaku that this isnt right, and is not the way you treat customers, new or old. I had to contact my credit card company to stop the charges to this company! They are swindlers and schemers and obviously dont care about what is right, just thier bottom line!! Shame on you, Retro, and GM Kwauqu for such poor customer service and interactions!!

Great gym great equipment employees and staff very professional. Only complaint is they do not offer as much as other retro gyms no boutique dont sell any gymwear or straps no pre work out shots no cardio theater.

Great staff n clean gym.

We love retro! Everyone is so nice here!!!

Great gym and great staff! very friendly

Excellent gym friendly staff

Great People, great equipment!

I come here often. Excellent staff, clean facility, and great environment.

Amazing gym lots of support

Dope gym

Friendly staff and variety of equipment

Second home.

Good vibes