Gym is great and clean, the amenities are decent, the staff is great but that schedule.... the only reason I canceled my membership

It’s silly that the rule for the pool concerning kids is, unless they are 9 years of age and pass their “swim test”, they must be within your arms reach. I understand where they’re going with that, but it should be according to skill. Not AGE. You simply cannot put every 9 year old in the same skill range. My boy is a fish lol. Very disappointing that I basically have to be his swimming shadow. Wish I would have known this before membership and promising him.

I Was a member for around 15 years. I always loved the gym and still do. However, since the pandemic restrictions ended the pool hours never went back to the old schedule. It’s more crowded than I’ve ever seen in July and August. If they ever go back to the old schedule I will happily rejoin. Seems like this schedule is here to stay

I've been a member of the Highland gym for several years and I couldn't be more satisfied. More than anything, the employees are all so gracious all the time. To state that is a big deal for a gym. They remember your name which makes me feel great when I arrive and they are always sure to say goodbye as well. The place is spotless and I use the pool mostly. The showers are very clean as well, and the 'free' soap/shampoo is so freshly scented and makes you feel clean and refreshed during and after. I could recommend this gym to everyone I see. Bravo to a very well run company with happy employees and even happier customers. Thank you.

The hours are inconvenient and the pool area closes an hour and a half before the gym which makes it really difficult to use. I’ve missed so many workouts and sauna sessions because of the limited hours. The staff are great though and I love that they have a cold plunge and Sauna.

The hours are inconvenient and different throughout the week. The weekend hours are horrible. It’s fairly pricy for them to not offer any amenities. The machines are standard, nothing special, not a lot of functions on them. They don’t provide towels just microfiber cloths and the Highland location doesn’t offer classes and apparently they just care about the Poughkeepsie location more even though if they invested more in the Highland location, I’m sure their business would be better because it’s the only gym I know of in the area on this side of the river.

Place is great except the fact that the pool and sauna closes almost 2 hours earlier than the gym. And the gym mostly closes at 8pm! Such a small time to even go.

They said during tour I can ask questions of floor trainers. Concealed that they're not present 90% of the time gym is open. Much old equipment with resulting problems, such as superficial, unhelpful displays, if they're even working. Tip: Fully try out any equipment you likely will use. Know that any issues will also be present at things you did not try out.

Solid gym. Best in the New Paltz/Highland area. They could use some newer updated equipment in the strength department for more serious lifters. Just one squat rack and one smith machine. The gym however is very clean and the staff is extremely friendly. They have been following Covid guidelines perfectly.

Very clean and masks are not required if you're fully vaccinated. There is only one shower open in the women's locker room currently, but hoping they fully open back up soon!

Great place to work out. The pool is nice and warm and the hot tub is big. Can't wait for the covid restrictions to be lifted. Nothing worse then working out in a mask but great place. Also fun to watch a movie in the theater.

Hughland gym..Welcoming... clean...staff helpful.

I've been a member of Mike Arteaga's Poughkeepsie for a few months now and I just stopped at the Highland location for the first time. What a difference. The place is clean and practically empty. New machines, lots of floor space.

I've maintained a membership with a gym for decades and this is my spot since before the COVID times. They are affordable, friendly, and have plenty of space and modern facilities. I mainly use the Cardio Cinema and treadmills/ellipticals/Nautilus equipment, and occasionally the rowing machine. The pool is solid, with lap lanes, a reserved lane for people without reservations, and a cold plunge and a hot tub too. Big shouts out to the staff, both at the Highland and the Poughkeepsie branch. They have always been helpful and respectful, and it's nice to see the same faces over the last several years even through the pandemic. Sidebar: they were super cool about pausing/unpausing my membership dues when I was out of town for months, no hassle like in the old days and old gyms! Highly recommend!

Great place, hot tub, sauna and pool are excellent. If this gym ever became 24 hour I would be good

Perfect exoress gym, always very clean and a friendly staff

I was a member here years ago. I went in during the Summer 2023 to buy a day pass for me and my son. We were met with the most unpleasant employee. He insisted that my son needed to physically present an ID. The picture I had on my phone was not good enough. He seemed irritated that we wanted to pay for a day pass and we weren't interested in a membership. We left, never returned, never will. We ended up at Planet Fitness Teens could use the gym for free all Summer. Now, we use Ignite Fitness which is closer to our home. PS , they have a horrible schedule. It's a pretty place. But, a pig with lipstick is still a pig.

My husband and I really enjoy working out here at Mike Arteaga's Highland location. We are always warmly greeted upon entry, and feel comfortable asking any questions we may have as the staff have genuine customer service skills. The faculty is clean and open with two levels available to decide what machines you'd like to use. The pool is amazing! Not too warm and not too cold. The sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge are also delightful experiences. My husband mainly uses the gym for his workouts, and I alternate swim and gym workouts, especially when the weather isn't conducive for swimming (i.e thunder/lightening storms). I'm sure if you choose to join at this location you would be as satisfied as we are. The membership fee and yearly cost are reasonable as well.