Not too long ago I had the opportunity to visit the recently opened flagship location of Remorca Fitness. I wasn't sure what to expect as I approached the townhouse on the block of East 64th Street between Fifth and Madison. It's in what is easily one of the ritziest sections of the Upper East Side. What kind of gym was I going to find that can claim to have neighbors such as Ivana Trump and the townhouse owned by the late Gianni Versace?  

Whisked up to the fourth floor via elevator I was warmly greeted by Dennis Remorca, the founder of Remorca Fitness, when I arrived. As we began a tour of the space I was immediately struck by the sophisticated atmosphere Dennis has created. The gym, like the neighborhood, is refined and stylish. A rotating series of artwork lines the walls amid a mix of custom cabinetry, plants and flowers. A kitchen area, showers and changing rooms are spacious and outfitted with high end fixtures. Large panels concealed in the wall can be accessed to split the space into smaller rooms. And they include panels of white board material so trainers can write out an exercise program in marker while working with clients. Floor to ceiling windows look out onto the tree lined block and rows of townhouses across the street.

But make no mistake - Remorca is not simply about feeling comfortable in a cultured space. They're thoroughly equipped with top of the line equipment that allows trainers, which Remorca allows to use the space for a small fee, to build engaging and creative workouts for their clients across an array of fitness levels, limitations and goals. TRX, Olympic weights and gymnastic rings are just a few of the pieces of equipment to be found in addition to pieces you'd expect to find. Cardio options like a Woodway treadmill are available too. A massage room located at one end of the studio is rented out to high end masseuses. And the number of trainers that can use the space at any one time is limited to ensure a boutique experience.

Anyone looking for space to train on the east side or anyone looking for an inviting environment to work with a trainer would do well to take a look at Remorca on 64th Street. Dennis has built a unique gym that creates a space where relax and feel comfortable as well as focus on working towards their health and fitness objectives. I wish him much success with his latest endeavor at Remorca on East 64th.

Not too long ago I had the opportunity to visit the recently opened flagship location of Remorca Fitness. I wasn't sure what to expect as I approached the townhouse on the block of East 64th Street between Fifth and Madison. It's in what is easily one of the ritziest sections of the Upper East Side. What kind of gym was I going to find that can claim to have neighbors such as Ivana Trump and the townhouse owned by the late Gianni Versace?

Whisked up to the fourth floor via elevator I was warmly greeted by Dennis Remorca, the founder of Remorca Fitness, when I arrived. As we began a tour of the space I was immediately struck by the sophisticated atmosphere Dennis has created. The gym, like the neighborhood, is refined and stylish. A rotating series of artwork lines the walls amid a mix of custom cabinetry, plants and flowers. A kitchen area, showers and changing rooms are spacious and outfitted with high end fixtures. Large panels concealed in the wall can be accessed to split the space into smaller rooms. And they include panels of white board material so trainers can write out an exercise program in marker while working with clients. Floor to ceiling windows look out onto the tree lined block and rows of townhouses across the street.

But make no mistake - Remorca is not simply about feeling comfortable in a cultured space. They're thoroughly equipped with top of the line equipment that allows trainers, which Remorca allows to use the space for a small fee, to build engaging and creative workouts for their clients across an array of fitness levels, limitations and goals. TRX, Olympic weights and gymnastic rings are just a few of the pieces of equipment to be found in addition to pieces you'd expect to find. Cardio options like a Woodway treadmill are available too. A massage room located at one end of the studio is rented out to high end masseuses. And the number of trainers that can use the space at any one time is limited to ensure a boutique experience.

Anyone looking for space to train on the east side or anyone looking for an inviting environment to work with a trainer would do well to take a look at Remorca on 64th Street. Dennis has built a unique gym that creates a space where relax and feel comfortable as well as focus on working towards their health and fitness objectives. I wish him much success with his latest endeavor at Remorca on East 64th.