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JOHN REED Fitness Berlin Kreuzberg

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😠 I've been there for years and unfortunately I have to watch it continue to deteriorate. Some people come directly to the training area with street shoes and winter jackets, throw their things in the corners and walk straight onto the treadmill and mats with their shoes (which they used to walk throu... People often mention staff, people, years, John, machines, training, weights, friendly, nice, area,


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Kottbusser Damm 1, 10967 Berlin, Germany

Website

johnreed.fitness

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+49 30 69505419

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3.80 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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  • 1/5 errezeta 3 months ago on Google • 196 reviews New
    I have been a member of this gym for over 9 YEARS. They should enforce a cero tolerance policy towards aggressive behavior. So far, I have had at least 3 unpleasant experiences of some people being aggressive to me. The last of it happened on the 28.12.2023, i.e., a guy aggressively demanded to use a machine I was using when there were other free machines. This is definitely not an isolated event. There are multiple reports like this here within the reviews. In all cases I have reported the incident to the staff, but I'm afraid they don't keep track of it to eventually ban the problematic people. Also, I have low expectations this issue will be resolved, all the reported issues on the reviews here are true, so, if they don't invest on fixing those basic issues, I don't believe they would invest in making the gym a safe place for training. So disappointing.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Matthias 4 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    I've been there for years and unfortunately I have to watch it continue to deteriorate. Some people come directly to the training area with street shoes and winter jackets, throw their things in the corners and walk straight onto the treadmill and mats with their shoes (which they used to walk through Berlin dog poop and other street dirt). You have to look for paper, the toilets usually look bad and the drinks machine has been broken for months! It may be difficult with the clientele at times, but if no one from the staff pays attention to it, it won't be any better!! It's a real shame, other gyms pay more attention to this.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ido F. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a good gym as long as you use it. When you want to stop here starts the problem, and it's not a small one. They literally ignore most of messages for cancelling the contract. When they do respond, it's conviniently after the cancellation period ends, and then you have to continue to pay an entire extra year. I am personally very disappointed. I supported this club throughout covid times and didn't cancel my period even when the club was closed. I treated the club with respect and care, and it's very unfortunate how they treat their customers when they want to leave.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sandra S. 10 months ago on Google
    I want to share a case of harassment, and shocking absence of customer service, at John Reed Kreuzberg, Berlin. The original incident happened on 10th May 2023, at around 0:30. I was using the free-weights area when a man walked towards me and, completely unnecessarily, barged into me. Seemingly unaware of this, he then started using a machine right next to me in a very inappropriate and unwelcome manner: not only moaning loudly, but also doing so while looking directly at me, neither of which he did while using machines further away. Nevertheless, the fixed staring, in a very uncomfortable way, continued for some time. This man was accompanied by two other men; one of whom was dressed in a way that would be against most gym dress codes in my experience – no shirts –, while the other one almost bumped into me as well, looking like he could have been under the effects of alcohol. After all this, I felt unsafe, and went to the reception, but there were no employees to talk to. Therefore, I told my partner what was happening by phone, and he came to meet me in the gym. We then found one member of the cleaning staff and told him what had happened. He told us that he could not do anything about it, that I should call the police directly if I wanted, and talk to the reception staff the following morning. He also said that there were no cameras in the gym, except for the entrance. Two days later, on 12th May 2023, around 11:40am, we went to the gym to talk with the manager ("Dima", according to the reception staff), who wasn't there. We told the member of staff on duty what had happened, and he diminished the incident: he said he could do nothing about it; if I wanted to be safe, I should use the women-only area. He also said that at night this kind of guy usually goes to the gym; if I want to feel safer, I should go in the morning instead. He confirmed there are no cameras, with the absurd phrase "we can't", and dismissed any responsibility by just saying that they are "the best chain in the market". As he provided us with neither solution, suggestion, nor even sympathy, my partner and I informed him we wished to cancel our memberships right away – to which he also refused and continued to downplay the seriousness of the situation, by just suggesting we send you an email. The excuse we were given for having zero security monitoring in your branches was an outright fabrication, given that other large gym chains such as PureGym (UK) and Fit Star (Deutschland) care about it not only with cameras, but also with a strict (and very well advertised, all over every branch) code of conduct, plus 24/7 emergency buttons for any purpose. I can't imagine how many other members might have experienced similar situations, to no support from the business as a whole, which is indeed liable for situations like this if within its premises. As if it was not enough, I sent multiple emails asking to cancel my membership immediately and refund the charges. I received no response from the gym even when I signed up online and canceled within the period of the right of withdrawal determined by law. I genuinely hope no one else has to go through this situation and face John Reed’s woefully inadequate reception staff, whose responses to the incident were demeaning and victim-blaming. Many other gyms offer better service and, most importantly, more safety, and where clients are better appreciated.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jason G. 2 years ago on Google
    John Reed refused to stop charging my bank account during Covid closures even though I asked repeatedly. They claimed that because I have a contract, I am obliged to pay them throughout the terms of that contract even while the gym was shuttered. For a contract to be valid a service needs to be provided. When a gym is closed there are no services. This place and the people that own it disgust me.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 H S. 1 year ago on Google
    Depressing womens area with not enough weights or equipment. classes are too limited. The men dominate the top floor, it doesnt feel relaxing or a safe space. The womens shower room is not enjoyable to use. I cancelled my contract in person but they never processed it so then I emailed 3 .5 weeks prior to contract “automatically renewing”. They took one month to respond telling me it would be renewed for another year where I have to pay out 900 euros for a gym I wouldn’t touch with a long stick. In the complaint they did not address the issues with toxic masculinity and cleanliness. I then tried to ring the office it was a Kafka-the trial kind of nightmare to even speak to someone. I am still trapped in this scam and considering how I can use legal or further action to escape this nightmare.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mark David T. 1 year ago on Google
    It was good until I tried to quit. Predatory behaviour. John Reed is the type of company to secretly keep a tab on you without billing you directly for 4 years. Then finally they send a debt collector to collect their dues. After leaving the country 4 years ago. Not a single email from John Reed about billing, or a charge to the credit card. None had changed. Definitely didn't visit in 4 years. Yet, out of the blue they want money? I'm assuming this is a business model where they prey on those that don't speak german. Perhaps when I told the guy that I was leaving forever he didn't register it down in my account because I spoke in English. Perhaps he just said 'yes' but didn't do anything. Perhaps JOHN REED is low on money due to covid and so now they use any scam possible to obtain cash.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Minh C. 3 weeks ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    John Reed Fitness deserves 3 out of 5 stars in my review. The gym is characterized by its unique design and wide range of training equipment suitable for every fitness level. The atmosphere is motivating and the staff is friendly and helpful. However, there are areas that require improvement. It can get very crowded at peak times, impacting the workout experience and limiting equipment availability. In addition, some offers and courses do not feel quite appropriate in terms of price-performance ratio compared to other studios. Despite these criticisms, John Reed offers a solid fitness experience and I hope the feedback leads to continued improvement.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 And R. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    I have been a member of this John Reed studio for 5 years. Unfortunately, things have only gone downhill since then: it is now so cold on the first floor in winter that even some of the staff have to wear winter jackets inside. It's also too dark because the lights are constantly dimmed, which just makes you tired. It's brighter on the second floor, but almost all dumbbells smaller than 12kg have been missing for months. Where did they go? Why aren't new ones being purchased? There's no tidying, sorting or checking here when it's in full operation, because I've never seen any staff on the upper area near the dumbbells. People train in street shoes and flip flops, open windows of their own free will in sub-zero temperatures, and sometimes show aggressive behavior. Accordingly, the atmosphere/mood is not good, especially during peak hours from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. In any case, security guards and staff are needed here to ensure order.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Becky B. 1 year ago on Google
    Advice to anyone thinking about signing up for this gym: Don‘t do it! I have been victim to multiple verbal assaults by men who do not respect the women‘s training area, both in Prenzlauer Berg & Kreuzberg. Me and my partner have been insulted, just because we respectfully flagged the ladies fit area to some men who were training there. They refused to leave, started a discussion and eventually got really aggressive - we were afraid to leave the gym as they might have been waiting outside - it was that serious! Every time we called the staff to help us, but they were helpless and would only talk to them in a backslapper way. They were not asked to leave or anything. All they said was, that this happens quite often and most of the men are already known for their bad behaviour. Not only did the staff not protect us from these aggressive men, they also didn’t react to a complaint I wrote to John Reed‘s customer service. If this is a recurring event, then why is John Reed not increasing safety for FLINTAs in their premises? This is negligent. Additionally, especially the Prenzlauer Berg Gym is very unhygienic and there are many broken machines. They also raised prices about 30% in July. I‘m glad my membership is ending today.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 James 1 year ago on Google
    I've been going to this gym for years now. I would say the facilities are okay. It's supposed to be a premium gym and I pay a premium price for it but the service is pretty average. The staff are mostly pretty friendly It get's the job done but there are problems: - It is unbearably hot in summer. The is no air conditioning or ventilation (despite having a drop ceiling that would allow for it) not even a fan. The only air in and out is from the windows and there are no windows in the locker rooms and bathrooms which can feel like 40 degrees a 99% humidity and also smells terrible. Some people even close the windows which I find insane. I'm from Australia, that's a hot country but I've never been in a gym as hot and uncomfortable as this one. - A lot of the equipment is broken and never seems to get repaired. Not only the workout machines but also the lockers in the locker room. - Despite having an English name and website, many of the staff don't speak English and the sign up process was only in German - As well as a lack of maintenance, there is a lack of tidying and cleaning. The weights are never put back where they should be and the staff don't seem to care about that. There is also often messes that are left unclean. I have even seen the toilet covered in feces and once even covered in blood. To summarize, it's an okay gym. It certainly doesn't compare to any other gyms I have paid less for in Australia but unfortunately the bar is pretty low in Germany and I haven't been able to find something better yet
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zach P. 2 months ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    Although the gym is big enough, it is usually overcrowded and not only can you not work out, but there are also many hygiene problems. Add to that the many broken lockers, the 8 and 10kg dumbbells not available and the lack of wifi and it becomes clear that it is unsuitable.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas O. 1 month ago on Google • 141 reviews New
    Super Sport Studio

  • 1/5 David M. 7 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Good equipment, friendly staff but one major issue: no air-con! Additionally you cannot open most of the windows due to safety reasons. If you like workouts in a sauna, thats your spot.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Natalie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Think there's way better value for money elsewhere now. They increased my monthly cost by 50% recently and they hardly do any classes anymore, not even virtual ones. It thinks it's way cooler than it is with its djs and fake graffiti, all style and no substance. On the plus side the staff are friendly, the equipment is decent and they have a women's section.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Marius F. 2 years ago on Google
    The Gym is okay for the price in terms of machines and layout, i don’t care too much for the campy decoration, but it’s fine, whatever. Two things could be better: 1) there is very little enforcing of basic gym etiquette, so-almost no-one ever puts their weights back. 2) Jesus Christ, guts, the music is *way* too loud. Even if you bring noise cancelling headphones you’ll be having a tough time drowning out the barrage in some areas. I understand that JR wants to be some sort of music brand, but guys, please, it’s not that great a mix and you should give people a chance to opt out and enjoy their own vibe!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Javier F. 1 year ago on Google
    SCAM ALERT! Be careful with this place, dangerous people. The owner should be in Jail. It's sad and unfair a company can treat customers like this. , Long story short. They are asking me for 900e, they kept renewing my contract for 2 years without saying anything when i thought It was cancel. Just do not go to this place. Gym is also dirty and music is too loud. Edit> As i could read all over the internet, it's definitely a business model. Renew contracts for years automatically. Make it as difficult as possible for people to cancel the membership. Scammers.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andreas S. 3 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    Training at night is no longer safe since security personnel have been cut. I have been verbally attacked several times now because the clientele interprets the studio rules in their own way. It almost came to physical aggression. Another problem is that something is always broken: toilets, showers, vending machines, scales, appliances - and when it breaks, it takes months to get it fixed. Weights aren't put away and you're constantly tripping over dumbbells lying around.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Baha S. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    Been a member for 8 years. However, I had to cancel due to local circumstances. After a few months I decided to register again, but before that I would have liked to have another trial training session. Trial training costs €15. I didn't have any cash or card with me, so I asked politely if I could turn a blind eye since I was already 8! years member. Turning a blind eye was too much to ask, I'll look for a new studio.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Pepijn S. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    ok gym, no month passes for temporary berlin inhabitants, and literally nobody racks their weights. one time someone even stole a 15kg of my active squat bar, dangerous! they need to invest in some etiquette training. also what are these beers doing in the toilet on a tuesday morning...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Borja Valeiras A. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I have been a customer of this gym for 2 years now. Never in this two years have I had any problem whatsoever with any of the staff members, as I believe that they are all wonderful and helpful; except for one. The fact the company allows, in a city like Berlin, to have employed under their name a HOMOPHOBIC employee is absolutely disgusting. In many instances, my boyfriend and I have had to experience bad looks, rude comments, disgusting attitude... The lack of not only professionally, but basic decency of this person is completely and utterly unacceptable. Furthermore, today I have experienced an awful situation and when I have asked for manager's assistance, he has proclaimed himself the "manager" (when I know full well that he is NOT the manager) and has also refused to provide his identification whatsoever (PROBABLY BECAUSE HE KNOWS HE WILL GET IN TROUBLE KNOWING FULL WELL THAT HE HAS ACTED WRONGFULLY; otherwise, why would he not allow me to talk to the manager? I have already contacted the other John Reeds in Berlin, where I have been told that indeed, he is not the manager and that the attitude I was given was completely unacceptable. Take this review as just the beginning of the legal action I will be taking against this undesirable person and if there is no action from the real gym manager taken, I will proceed with actions against the gym and the company. Not to mention that I will stop recommending the Kreuzberg John Reeds to absolutely everyone and inform that it is not a safe space and everyone should be careful of being anywhere near.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Scholtz R. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    no AC, its brutally warm and stinky in the gym ( I know that ppl sweat there but I have never experienced it anywhere elso), really old/ used cables/ accesories especially in the ladies room. weights all over, one has to search for specific weights- this is though also fault of the ppl who train there, but there is nothing done to have this fixed. ( or gym culture is just nonexistent), not enough hygiene spray ( again for months no w 0 at the ladies room) dust everywhere, I feel like the cleaning personell doesnt work too often. the staff though is nice :) why do I not go to another one? well there are no other gyms in the area, so what can I do... complain here :D
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 b s. 1 year ago on Google
    absolutely the worst place to workout in summer. even in the evening when the temperatures drop you enter the gym and immediately feel like you're suffocating (not being hyperbolic here). even though the windows are wide open there is no air flow inside the gym and they obviously don't care to invest in a AC (or if they have a AC they don't bother turning it on). rest of the gym experience is standard John Reed/MCFIT, not much to expect but honestly for the money you pay you get better service in other low cost gym in the city!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carl K. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff does not speak english and was very rude, not trying help in anyway. Highly advice to avoid it if you dont speak german.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Eli S. 1 year ago on Google
    I got used to not very clean machines and areas, I got used to not very friendly staff, but when I went to the upper floor (where toxic masculinity vibe is and men who train there consider it 'their' area) - it was the final point for me. HORRIBLE experience alltogether. The one toxic-masculinity-man did not want to give me the equipment I needed to train, another one was staying extremely close to me and training, and was making weird noises (moaning), making it super uncomfortable for me to continue training there. Now I understand clearly why there is 'womens' area in this fitness club. To protect women from these creeps.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Murc U. 10 months ago on Google
    Too hot in summer (bad AC and open windows), no internet (no wifi and bad reception). Lighting is obnoxious too. Oldschool is not cute... Otherwise ok - mostly friendly staff.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maximilian K. 1 year ago on Google
    Going there for years now. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere allows for individual, safe and nice training for both men and women, from what I can tell. The music most times was nice, at times they brought DJs that would play sexist stuff a little too much for my taste. They sadly often have broken machines that stay broken for a while. And during hot months the air inside is stuffy.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mario Z. 5 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    The gym per se is nice, big and spacious and (in theory) with machines for every training needs. It is also quite nice looking, with fancy furniture and arts. Also, floors are generally quite clean. Unfortunately the machines are often defective and there is a general low maintenance feeling (benches that wobble, machine's belts not smooth, etc). The lockers are just a mess, often broken or not closing/opening properly and bathroom stalls follow the same logic. Furthermore, the gym is often overcrowded and most folks seem to feel the need to express their masculinity and machism with blatant rudeness, leaving dumbells everywhere and littering, or worse claiming benches and machines aggressively. It's almost impossible to find low weight dumbells (8 ~ 20 kgs) because there are definitely too few for the affluence in peak hours. Also, premium monthly fees for a gym that, at the moment of writing, is definitely not premium. I really hope that management will listen to feedback and take action to improve a gym that has lots of good potential!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yuri S. 4 weeks ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Toilets are dirty and poorly ventilated. It smells very strong. The upper floor is also closed in winter and there is no ventilation system, so it smells very bad there too. The gym is also very dark. Aside from not being well lit, everything is painted black/dark gray which doesn't help at all. Many lighter dumbbells are missing. I pointed out to reception that there was only 1 pair of dumbbells of certain weights (the most commonly used ones) and the response I got was that the dumbbells were stolen. Six months later, no new dumbbells were purchased. The impression is that they don't care about the customers. The gym is also crowded with people. All devices are always occupied and there is a queue. It's impossible to train there without losing time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Paul 1 year ago on Google
    I am struggling to give it more than 3 stars. The studio is an easy 4 stars (like most McFit and co.), but the weights situation has to be fixed (like most McFit and co.). The weights are all over the place as well as missing. I am struggling to find 1.25 and 2.5 plates. When this is fixed, it deserves an easy 4 stars (maybe even 5 stars for the price of 25€ that I am currently paying).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Niklas W. 1 month ago on Google • 62 reviews New
    Good gym with solid equipment and a pleasant atmosphere. The only thing that urgently needs to be done is the sanitary facilities (permanent smell of urine, dirt).

  • 1/5 Doreen E. 1 month ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    I can't recommend it! It used to be such a great store with very accommodating employees. Now there are only people left where you can really shake your head! Dirty too, don't go here anymore! thanks for nothing
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 ente “enterolf” r. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    A nice & quiet gym – but only until 8am on Sundays. On all other days just up until 6:30am. Later than that, a lot of disrespectful machos are coming in. Avoid the 'functional fitness' area and the dumbbell area then. Zero service or help expected for such a low price.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katharina B. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I enjoy training here. The trainers are super friendly and competent, and the atmosphere is pleasant despite the number of visitors. The courses are well taught and I can highly recommend them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 mohamed k. 3 years ago on Google
    No one is wearing a mask, almost all equipment are worn out. In the middle of the summer during the pandemic neither the windows were open nor the AC on. In winter most of the windows were closed. Weights are never in the same place and some people in the gym walk around like they own the place. The last lockdown they still charged us for money even though the gyms are closed
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K. K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Gym. I was off and on a member since 2015 when McFit owned the location. When it swapped to John Reed it changed a bit but the atmosphere stay the same. More music though. Not that bad... Best times are 5am-7am. Then the crowd comes and some rude people.. i like 3am to 7am. Normally 3 to 8 people max.. I am thinking of rejoining with the Mrs.. but the prices have gone a bit higher for 1 person. I paid 19.99 monthly for Basic. Then 24.99 for silver which you could bring another with at the time, is why i bought it.. now you need gold and that's way to much for my pockets for one person... Id rejoin if i had a promotion deal...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rafael D. 1 year ago on Google
    Membership number: B0011-25133304 I've tried to cancel a few times and they still keep charging my card. After going two different ways cancelling my membership on their website, I never received a confirmation or any contact on their part. This is a complete disrespect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Recruitment R. 10 months ago on Google
    Having been a member of this gym since 2016 I was confronted by a member of staff who proceeded to embarrass me in the reception area by telling everyone in a loud obnoxious way that I owed 100 euros when in fact I didn’t. He then proceeded to shout at me in a passive aggressive manner when I said I was going to report him. Jesse Cuevas is his name and this man should never have any contact with clients. I was harassed and I was literally going to renew my contract for another two years as it expires in August 2023 then this disgraceful scene evolves. What kind of management would employ people like this? He is a new hire and obviously someone who should never be in any kind of customer service role. Ten years living and investing in Germany and I’ve never experienced such attitude. I have reported this to Head Office and will take legal action as Mr Cuevas should never have disclosed my financial information as this is illegal under German privacy laws. I have two months left on my contract so how can I now finish this? Am I supposed to be put up with this level of harassment? UPDATE: the incompetence of this company is breathtaking. They have now tried to charge me over 200 euros in ten minutes from my bank account. My bank blocked the transactions thinking it was fraud. Over and over thru make errors. Useless people
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Z O. 2 years ago on Google
    You have got to turn down the volume of the music! It's not healthy for the ears. Don't you understand that?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Charlie D. 2 years ago on Google
    So what is this, I bike 3km to this place to get confronted with new corona rules. You have litterally ALL my informationn. Next to probably selling this to another company, don't you even have the decency to contact us right after the new rules so we are all prepared for this? And that's where I pay 30€ per month for? Shame on you.next to that it’s a retry much filthy place, the pictures speel for themselves. And next to that the absolutely horrendous music with their “Hitsong” playing every hour or so.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nir L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great gym, something in the rush hours too busy and you can really workout properly. Don’t like when groups or 4-5 people coming and blocking the machines for hours . Try to avoid the rush hours and you will be fine .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 fairy :. 11 months ago on Google
    honestly i was scared to go at first cuz of some bad reviews but its an amazing gym! the ladies only area is really nice and makes me feel much more comfortable, they have a lot of machines and a lot of the same ones too so i dont have to wait as much. the music is loud yeah but i have noise cancelling headphones and dont rly hear it tbh. will update if anything changes but for now ive had a great experience so far!! edit: noone reracks their weights ever and the weights keep disappearing
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 World W. 2 years ago on Google
    sehr schlechte managment und personal they don't care about the emails or questions from members during corona time...they care only to take your money from your bank even though the clubs are closed and no one can train
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob C. 6 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Good, clean gym with plenty of space and equipment. Weights room gets busy during peak hours but everyone is helpful and friendly. And not that it matters but the staff there are all ridiculously good looking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manuel A. 1 month ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Great gym. Gladly again.

  • 1/5 Micha C. 1 month ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    unfair advertising, misleading lure offer: https://johnreed.fitness/test-and-try/ Furthermore, JohnReed has justified but negative reviews removed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fernanda B. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    I’ve been going to this JR for a year now and it’s always a pleasure having a morning workout there. The staff is super friendly and always ready to solve any issues, Jesse in particular, made a great job making me feel welcomed and encouraging me to start a more fit and healthy lifestyle 💪🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anton A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place. You can go one time for free. Nice and helpful staff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Modestas J. 1 year ago on Google
    I only go there because its close to where I live. I would not go there unless you can go at odd times (very late or early). This place really needs more plates. Plus two stars for having a decent amount of squat racks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mehul K. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst customer experience and a racist approach
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jae C. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s branded as a Music Club. The Motto is “we Love Music” and is actually treated as a Club/Disco! For those complaining music is too loud. Been training here for about 3yrs. Prefer this one over the other two JR in Berlin. Staff is helpful and some do speak English, but after all you are in Germany where German is the language spoken. As far as cleanliness it’s more so the gym members who are for some reason conditioned to not rerack their weights. If you read this and go to this gym be a Human being and rerack your weights. Equipment could be better and sectioned off as in most gym but hey not everything is perfect
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil P. 8 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    2 visits, it’s A very big gym over floors with the most unusual and funky decor I’ve seen. Staff were super helpful and friendly It could probably do with little TLC in places But overall I had a good experience here. I trained around 8/9/10 am and it was not too busy.

  • 5/5 Michael O. 7 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The place is huge! It has everything you could want and multiple machines for various exercises. It was 15 euros for a 24 hour pass - you can use two days in a row as long as you keep within 24 hour limit. Large locker room. Pool and sauna not available when we went, but as a pure gym it's awesome.

  • 5/5 Jialin P. 1 month ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Was well advised by Furkan!

  • 5/5 Jorge K. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Great gym and the staff was super nice to me.

  • 3/5 Ron 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    I like the gym but it is quite banged up and it needs a renovation. Also day to day not well taken care off. Weights are laying around all over. Fun fact the mayor of Kiev has signed off on the training equipment.

  • 5/5 Samuel D. 2 weeks ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Furkan best club manager 😍😍😍

  • 5/5 Michel F. 1 month ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Best

  • 5/5 Max G. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    I'm completely satisfied! :) Good selection of equipment, the atmosphere is pleasant and the staff is friendly and competent.

  • 5/5 Murat S. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Great gym, best gym manager at John Reed is Furkan.

  • 5/5 tristan s. 5 days ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Very friendly and willing to compromise employees

  • 4/5 Yanwolf H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great gym with a good variety of machines and free weights, sometimes a bit messy, I recommend going early in the morning.

  • 4/5 Mario f. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Atmosphäre and very friendly team. Special the professional trainers are great. Totally recommend the place. 4 stars because it's smells like Döner from the shops under. Thats really annoying and hopefully they will do something to correct the air quality of the gym. Once again the team is great .

  • 5/5 Christo T. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice gym, personnel is very kind and the gym is always clean and well equipped

  • 5/5 Miguel D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cycling class. Coach Ari really knows his stuff!!!

  • 3/5 Angelo Z. 2 years ago on Google
    It's also ok finding weights is sometimes hard. If you go in the evening expect a full house. Just showers nothing else so not a full service gym.

  • 4/5 Paul O. 1 year ago on Google
    overall good place where you will find almost anything you need to have a good workout couple small issues - not enough plates, was searching more than a minute for 5kg twice - gets really hot, no AC, few fans - weird stairs and long way to changing room

  • 4/5 Matthias K. 2 years ago on Google
    Advertised as great mix between music and gym, but same McFit audience and nothing fancy. Still nice place to work out and great location🙂

  • 3/5 Ansaar F. 2 years ago on Google
    Not great compared to the other JRs in Berlin. Functionally no problem, but the experience isn't fitting for the brand. Lacks the fun, familiar yuppie vibe 😅

  • 4/5 Luis Enrique Ramirez C. 2 years ago on Google
    On busy hours it's impossible to do a routine but outside that times it's a good gym,although the stair climber is never working

  • 4/5 Tatiana E. 2 years ago on Google
    Normally the stuff is quite polite, sometimes the don't speak English, but that's OK. There is a ladies room, which is cool!

  • 5/5 Bildung 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    You can't do better in Kreuzberg. Good studio management and good team. Cleaning and tidying is carried out regularly. Despite very high customer traffic, maintenance is very good. Numerous courses every day and lots of positive things. Bad reviews are exaggerated and unfortunately not realistic. Price/performance top
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorenz N. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Great studio. Mega nice and courteous staff. Clean cabins and nice people - a dream!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 micha 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Very good fitness, wide range of equipment, nice staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salih G. 1 week ago on Google • 1 review New
    Best team and best studio management

  • 5/5 DEIN A. 1 week ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Everything perfect! Nice employees and nice studio manager

  • 5/5 Josh o. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Cool gym atmosphere. Be it the mornings when the best trainer is there or in the evening the staff is always helpful.

  • 1/5 Göks 4 days ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I've been here in this studio since 2016 and there's never been a lack of anything, but since the new studio manager started here, at least half of the dumbbells and at least as many weight plates are missing. I asked him about it and the answer was that they were stolen. As already mentioned, I've been in this studio for 8 years, the clientele hasn't changed, why should weights suddenly be stolen, why wasn't it like that until now? Dear John Reed team, please clarify this! Thanks.

  • 5/5 Aleksandr K. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Cool gym with top-notch instructors. Just gotta say thank you to Jesse C.! Worried about wrecking my back during deadlifts, but Jesse showed me really helpful exercises to prevent the back pain and made sure my form was on point. Super chill vibes and friendly staff – just good times and gains.

  • 5/5 İlknur �. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Top studio management Furkan with a solution-oriented attitude! Regular cleaning in the changing rooms and regular tidying up. Good performance for the high customer traffic!

  • 5/5 Amr F. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    So I’ve been coming here for a couple years. The service given in the mornings is Top! Trainers are on point and the gym staff tries giving their best given the circumstances.

  • 5/5 Jiraphorn K. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Best employee Furkan, best gym in Berlin!!

  • 5/5 Nora B. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Stable

  • 5/5 Mateo I. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    really nice staff


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