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Momentum Fitness is located at 246 Columbus Avenue, between 71st and 72nd streets.<\/p>\n
Since opening its doors in 2010, Momentum Fitness<\/a> has been a true Upper West Side staple \u2014 a locally owned, family-run gym where neighbors train with intention. Located at 246 Columbus Avenue between 71st and 72nd Streets, the studio is owned by longtime Upper West Sider Marco Guanilo<\/a>, who, along with his wife Jenny and child at P.S. 87, has made the business an extension of the neighborhood itself.<\/p>\n Unlike big-box gyms, Momentum runs entirely by appointment, which means fewer crowds and more attention. There are no membership fees, and the space offers full amenities, one-on-one personal training, and a wide range of small group fitness classes<\/a> \u2014 including Pilates & barre, strength and conditioning<\/a>, and yoga.<\/p>\n Recently, Guanilo made a major change to make those group classes more accessible.<\/p>\n \u201cClass Pass is kicking our ass,\u201d he says, explaining why he decided to drop prices so that the per-class rate now goes as low as $20 when you buy a larger package (down from $35).<\/p>\n In other words, you\u2019ll get the best rates when you book directly through Momentum Fitness \u2014 supporting a neighborhood business while saving money. And, you can use them whenever you want as the classes don\u2019t expire! Plus you can share them with friends and family.<\/p>\n What sets Momentum apart is its small-group format. Each class is capped at just 8\u201310 participants, ensuring everyone gets real coaching, hands-on corrections, and the personal guidance needed to move safely and effectively. The trainers<\/a> \u2014 experts in strength, mobility, and functional fitness \u2014 are deeply invested in helping each client progress without injury.<\/p>\n As their website puts it, \u201cOur small group classes bring people together to move, train, and grow.\u201d The approach is movement-based and smartly structured, designed to build strength, improve mobility, and create lasting results \u2014 all in a friendly, community-driven space<\/a>.<\/p>\n Momentum Fitness holds strong local reviews, with 4.8 stars on Google and 4.9 on Yelp. One reviewer summed it up best:<\/p>\n \u201cOne of the best kept secrets in the UWS fitness scene. Great training location, perfectly designed space for functional & athletic performance training. The owner Marco didn\u2019t miss a detail when creating the environment here.\u201d \u2013 Maximus D.<\/p>\n For Guanilo, Momentum has always been more than a gym \u2014 it\u2019s a true mom-and-pop business built by and for the neighborhood. So next time you\u2019re thinking about joining a class, skip the apps and book direct<\/a>. Your body \u2014 and a local business \u2014 will thank you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n