IRON VAULT,

4 Gray Rock Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583, United States

"Didn’t even have to go in to get a bad experience. I called about a refund after emailing them and never getting an answer, and the manager on the phone was not professional about it. He was blaming me for accidentally choosing the wrong membership which I get but I was willing to change and stay there, and decided not to because of his reaction. Great way to keep memberships going Iron Vault!"

"Best gym in the area. The equipment is excellent quality and nothing is missing, the gym is very clean, the staff is very friendly, the community is great."

"Stopped here to get a workout in while here visiting friends. Young lady at the desk was super helpful, explained parking options to me which was much appreciated as an out of towner. Had a great workout, lots of great machines that I wish my gym at home had. I was definitely one of the smaller dudes working out today, so the ego was checked at the door today. I'm only here once a year but looking forward to coming back next year. Five star experience."

"Iron Vault was on my list of gyms to visit during a trip back home to New Jersey at the beginning of this year. Pics are from Jan. 16. With rating a gym, I like to go off a loose criteria of the following: 1. Vibe 2. Equipment 3. Layout 4. Locker rooms/Recovery area (sauna, ice bath, etc.) 5. Goods & Services Vibe and equipment are always at the top of my list as these catergories can make or break a gym experience. Imagine the vibe at the original Gold's Gym in the early 1970's, or at York Barbell in the 1930's; it would have been an electrifying place to train. At their respective times, both of these gyms had innovative equipment as well. Another gym with a great vibe and equipment would be PWRBLD Gym in Conshy, PA, or their bigger location in King of Prussia. Vibe has to do with walking into a place that makes you want to train. Some gyms have a ton of equipment, but due to the setup, lighting, and types of people training their (less "serious" people); the vibe can be terrible. Walking in to Iron Vault, I was immediately struck with a great vibe. The people training there ranged from very dedicated powerlifters, bodybuilders, Olympic lifters, etc. to gym bro meatheads, young high school/college kids, to other attendees (ages and genders varying) who seemed to have a high passion for training, whether they did it for fun, to look better, or just to be healthy. The bottom line is that this place attracts people who come to train. This isn't the kind of gym where you find many, if any, people standing around, lolly gagging. This is the kind of gym that attracts people who can appreciate great equipment, and probably know a thing or two about being addicted to the iron lifestyle. Speaking of the equipment, Iron Vault is outfitted with brand new, Arsenal Strength machines, which are probably the industry's best. The dumbbells range from 5lbs to 150lbs, there are many squat racks, power racks, platforms, specialty bars, calibrated plates, etc.; all things that a true lifter pretty much expects at this point. On top of all that, everything is super clean, but you won't feel like you do at some boutique gym where if you sweat on the floor, you just might get kicked out. This place is the real deal. I'll touch quickly on the layout, locker rooms, and other services. The layout is awesome. Walking into the gym, you are immediately at the front desk, which is a bit off to the side, giving you a view onto the entire gym floor. Straight ahead are some Arsenal Strength machines (which you truly NEED to try, as they are a difference maker) and an Arsenal lat pulldown, low row, cable cross (also a MAJOR game changer). To the right of this area is some cardio equipment, although this is not the main focus of the gym, there is plenty of machines for you to get a great cardiovascular workout in as well. Straight back beyond this are some leg machines, and other upper body machines. One more row further are a bunch of competition combo racks (bench & squat), deadlift platforms, etc. To the right of this is a turf area, and all the way on the back wall is the dumbbell rack, some other awesome Arsenal machines, a few more squat racks, pull-up bars, etc. There are 2 bathrooms and no real locker rooms. This is kind of to be expected as I believe this is the first location and they did not have enough room to be able to builder a nice locker room, as it would have taken a ton of space away from the gym. They may have rented out another part of this building by now, and may have plans for a more full locker room/recovery area, but I cannot confirm that. When you walk into the gym, you can purchase some pre-workout energy drinks, which is always a plus, and there's a smoothie bar as well for your post-workout needs. The apparel that they sell is very cool, with some intricate designs. This gym becomes a true 5 star gym with a full locker room with saunas, showers, ice bath, etc. That being said, if you are in the area and are serious about training, this should be your new home - or at least home for a day like it was for me."

"I recently joined Iron Vault and have really enjoyed it. It's open 24 hours, has great equipment and is really clean. The cleaning person is super thorough and is also really nice! The staff is also quite nice and enforces the rules of the gym, which I appreciate and you don't find everywhere. Also, lots of different types of people are members here, and everyone seems to respect what the others are doing, even if it's not their style. Also no confusing contracts to worry about. Overall, it's been a great experience."