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Bare Essential Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Sloatsburg, New York

Yoga & fitness

Plan your visit

  • Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
  • Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
  • First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
  • Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
  • Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (845) 712-5339
  • Website getbarefit.com

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–4 PM
Sunday 9 AM–2 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What climbers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 147 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 4 mentions

“The gym is clean and well-maintained, with a variety of equipment to suit all of my workout needs.”

🔰 beginner friendly 6 mentions

“Highly recommend for anyone needing that extra push, from beginner to expert fitness levels, and of course anyone who needs help understanding their own fitness journey!”

🤝 welcoming community 9 mentions

“Overall, I'm so glad I found this gym and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming and effective workout experience.”

From the reviews

Bare Fitness is such a welcoming, community-based gym. From day one, Marvin and Jerry took the time to explain every workout and makes sure you understand proper form, which really helps build confidence and prevents injuries. What I love most is that it’s not just about the classes.

★★★★★ — Charlene, Jan 2026

I can’t recommend this gym enough! A year ago, I’d hardly worked out a day in my life, and honestly, I was pretty intimidated to start. But Jerry and Marvin are amazing—they know exactly how to push me without making it overwhelming. Their program actually works, and they keep it fun and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Leslie, Feb 2025

Bare is family like community. Very friendly. The trainers will customize any workout to your specific needs. Personal training atmosphere for a monthly membership price. I highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Ginamarie, Aug 2023

Bare Essential Fitness is an incredible gym and community of people! Jerry and Marvin have completely supercharged my fitness routine. Their energy, expertise, and genuine passion for what they do makes me look forward to every workout (even the morning ones)!

★★★★★ — John, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 147 reviews →

Where to find Bare Essential Fitness

71 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, NY10974

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