# How AI sees Crunch Fitness: Gyms in New York, NY

AI Visibility Index. Gyms in New York, NY. Week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

AI recommends Crunch Fitness #1 in New York, NY Gyms (4 of the four assistants name it, at 5.7% share of voice), but understands it only #7. Its weakest link is pricing.

## At a glance

- Visibility rank: #1 in New York, NY Gyms
- Share of voice: 5.7%
- Depth score: 42/100 (weakest on pricing)

## Summary

- Across the questions New York, NY customers ask AI about Gyms, Crunch Fitness is recommended by 4 of 4 assistants and ranks #1 by share of voice.
- ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode consistently name it.
- Its depth score is held back by pricing: on the initiation fee, the assistants quoted $35 to $150, so a customer comparing prices gets a fabricated figure.

## How each assistant sees Crunch Fitness

- ChatGPT: Recommends. Named in 33 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Gemini: Recommends. Named in 35 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Perplexity: Recommends. Named in 56 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Google AI Mode: Recommends. Named in 44 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business

### Customer questions it was named in

- What are the best gyms in New York, NY?
- Recommend a good gym or fitness studio in New York, NY.
- I just moved to New York, NY and need a new gym. Which one should I join?
- I want to start working out this week in New York, NY. Which gym can I join today?

## Depth: the buyer's journey with AI

Crunch Fitness is recommended #1, but AI understands it only #7. The gap is pricing, the one question AI can't answer for a buyer.

### Offerings & services: Good

Customer asks: "What does Crunch Fitness do?"

> Crunch Fitness in New York, NY, offers a "no judgments" fitness experience with multiple locations throughout the city, featuring a wide range of cardio and strength equipment, varied group fitness classes, and personal…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

### Availability & booking: Weak

"Can I book Crunch Fitness this week? Are they taking new customers?"

> Joining Crunch Fitness is generally done online through their website or in-person at a local club, offering both month-to-month flexibility and annual commitment options, depending on the plan. Is A Month-to-Month Gym…

The assistants contradict each other on whether they're taking new customers, so the answer depends on which AI the customer asked.

### Pricing: Fabricated

"What does Crunch Fitness charge for a membership?"

> As of mid-2026, Crunch Fitness memberships in New York City typically range from approximately $65 to over $150 per month , depending on the location (Signature vs. basic) and access level. Initiation or enrollment fees…

Asked about the initiation fee, the assistants quoted anywhere from $35 to $150. A customer comparing prices gets a number AI made up.

### Fit & qualification: Good

"Can Crunch Fitness handle what I need?"

> 3.2 Crunch Fitness - Union Square 3.5 Crunch Fitness - Chelsea 3.5 Crunch Fitness - FiDi 3.5 Crunch Fitness - Tribeca 3.2 Crunch Fitness - 59th Street 3.4 Crunch Fitness - Bowery 3.2 Crunch Fitness - 38th Street 3.3…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

### What makes them different: Partial

"Why choose Crunch Fitness over the others?"

> Crunch Fitness distinguishes itself in a crowded gym market by positioning itself as an affordable "high-value, low-cost" option that blends a high-energy, quirky atmosphere with premium-tier club features. 1\.…

AI's answers here are uneven across the assistants.

Depth from the tightened scoring run: pricing weighted for cross-assistant consistency, differentiation judged for concreteness.

## Others in New York, NY Gyms

- Powerhouse Gym 158 W. 27th Street Manhattan: 4.1% share of voice, depth 36
- Chelsea Piers Fitness: 3.6% share of voice, depth 44
- TMPL Fitness: 3.0% share of voice, depth 42
- Equinox Hudson Square: 2.6% share of voice, depth 54

## Frequently asked questions

### Does AI recommend Crunch Fitness in New York, NY?

Crunch Fitness is recommended by 4 of the four assistants and ranks #1 for share of voice among New York, NY Gyms businesses, at 5.7% share of voice.

### Can AI answer what Crunch Fitness charges?

Its depth score is 42/100, weakest on pricing. On the initiation fee, the assistants quoted $35 to $150, so a customer comparing them gets a fabricated figure.

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Rankings reflect the output of third-party AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode) on the dates measured. They are an observed, sourced measurement of how those assistants describe and rank each business, not an endorsement, certification, or rating by Courtyard. AI output changes over time and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Business names and descriptions are taken from the AI responses themselves.

Measured across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. Snapshot captured Fri Jul 17, 2026. An index by Courtyard.
