The Verdict on Rare Breed Fitness
Suits lifters and bodybuilders who want heavy equipment and open gym time on Staten Island. Check the HYROX schedule before you travel, since third-party listings show Tuesday and Thursday evenings only and the Instagram hours do not match the official site.
Best for: Bodybuilders, Powerlifters, Visiting lifters
Equipment & Climate
Hand-selected bodybuilding equipment, multiples of the most in-demand machines, and a floor organized by muscle group. Rig, platform and climate details are not stated.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Official site: Monday to Friday 5 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM, Sunday 7 AM to 6 PM, with possible limited hours on major holidays. Third-party city notes list HYROX workouts on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. An Instagram post lists 8 AM to 11 AM.
Pricing Notes
Official pages list standard, first responder and student memberships and 1-day, weekend, 1-week and 1-month guest passes, but publish no prices. Official terms: 30 days notice to cancel, a 5 dollar monthly freeze fee, a 20 dollar fee for failed payments, and an Annual Enhancement Fee billed 3 months after join date. Third-party gympricing.com (source 4) reports a day pass at 25 dollars, a week pass at 85 dollars and all-in monthly costs of 70 to 93 dollars as of Oct 2026. These are not official prices.
Coaching
One-to-one and small group personal training. Bodybuilding coaching led by Mike Cuciniello, whom the site says has coached 100 plus pros. Nutrition consults are also offered. Coaching languages and class sizes are not stated.
Good to Know
- Re-rack policy
- First missed re-rack brings a warning. A second brings suspension of gym privileges.[3]
- Shirts
- Shirts must be worn in all gym areas except locker rooms and the posing room.[3]
- Chalk
- Powder chalk is not allowed. Liquid chalk is allowed.[3]
- Membership freeze
- One freeze per year for medical leave up to 3 months or pregnancy up to 6 months. A 5 dollar monthly fee applies.[3]
- Contracts
- Standard membership has no long-term commitment. Cancel with 30 days notice.[2]
- Phone
- (917) 456-1322[1]
- Filming
- Tripods need management approval on the gym floor. No filming others without consent.[3]
- Hours note
- Limited hours may apply on major holidays. Check with the gym directly.[3]
Visitor Guide
About the gym
Rare Breed Fitness sits at 75 Putnam Street in Staten Island, NY 10312. The gym focuses on bodybuilding and strength training. Open gym functional work and boxing are also listed. The official site says the floor is organized by muscle group and has multiples of popular machines, so you rarely wait to train.
Classes and HYROX
Third-party listings place HYROX workouts on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Confirm the schedule before you travel, because the Instagram hours differ from the official site.
Access and passes
The official site offers standard, first responder and student memberships with no contract. It also lists 1-day, weekend, 1-week and 1-month guest passes. Prices are not published on the official pages. ClassPass lists the studio for bookings.
Good to know
Re-rack your weights after each set. Two missed re-racks can suspend gym privileges. Wear a shirt on the gym floor. Only liquid chalk is allowed.
Hours
Monday to Friday 5 AM to 10 PM. Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM. Sunday 7 AM to 6 PM. Holiday hours may change.
Verified Sources
6 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
6 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Staten Island Gym - Rare Breed FitnessOfficial site
rarebreedfitnessclub.com
- 2.Gym Membership Staten Island - Rare Breed FitnessPricing page
rarebreedfitnessclub.com
- 3.Membership FAQs - Rare Breed FitnessPricing page
rarebreedfitnessclub.com
- 4.Rare Breed Fitness Club Membership CostDirectory or guide
gympricing.com
- 5.Social
- 6.RARE BREED FITNESSBooking portal
classpass.com
