Read the reviews here and one name shows up in every single one: Tom. That tells you what you're buying before you walk in. So what does that 4.8 actually measure? F.I.T.E. Fitness in Copiague is less a drop-in gym than a private, key-fob training space built around one coach. The listing doesn't even tag it a gym - it says "service" - and there's no website on file. So the 4.8 from 46 ratings isn't rating a big-box floor. It's rating a person and the small membership around him.
A member in August 2022 wrote the long one: "I started training with Tom about 7 months ago when I was at a low point in my life. he pushes me harder each and everyday. Between the cleanliness of the gym, no crowding what so ever, numerous amounts of workout equipment, and friendliness of Tom and other gym members, it's safe to say I look at F.I.T.E. Fitness as a second home." Another, in September 2023: "in 6 months I lost 46lbs with Toms help. I will be 60 in a few months. It's private and with a key fob we can access and make our own time when we can."
What "private" actually means here
Two separate reviewers, one in October 2024 and one a personal trainer writing in January 2026, land on the same three words: clean, never crowded, private. "If you're just starting out this is a nice quiet space to experiment and learn without having to worry about crowds." That's the real product. Not the biggest equipment list on Long Island - a room where you won't wait for a rack and you'll mostly see the same handful of faces. The posted hours are wide, 0400 to 2200 every day, which fits key-fob access.
What a 4.8 from a selective crowd tells you
Here's the honest caveat. People who join a small, coach-led gym and stay are exactly the people who leave five stars. That's not a knock, it's selection. What I don't see is a single review from someone who tried it and bounced, or any mention of price. A private, coach-led setup is rarely the cheapest option, so my advice is to ask up front.
What's missing
No price. No website. No independent word on what open-gym membership costs versus training sessions with Tom. Two minutes on the phone will tell you more than another glowing paragraph.
Who it's not for
If you want anonymity, a huge machine selection, or a round-the-clock crowd to blend into, this isn't that. It's small and personal by design - that's the whole point, and for some people it's exactly the opposite of what they want.
FAQ
Is F.I.T.E. Fitness a regular gym or personal training?
Both, by the reviews - there's open-gym membership with key-fob access plus one-on-one sessions with the owner, Tom.
What are the hours?
The listing shows 0400 to 2200, seven days a week.
How much does it cost?
No review states a price. Call +1 631-592-9889 to ask about membership versus training.