Performance HQ
Performance HQ is Manhattan's premier boutique fitness and wellness center, located in the heart of Chelsea and Union Square. Specializing in functional group training, strength & conditioning, and athletic performance, our facility offers an intense yet deeply supportive environment led by elite professional coaches. We limit our class sizes to ensure personalized attention, with all classes led by two professional coaches simultaneously to maximize form correction and safety. Beyond the work on the turf, we house an elite private recovery suite featuring state-of-the-art saunas and cold plunges designed to optimize your recovery and athletic longevity. Whether you are training for HYROX, OCR, or seeking a highly functional lifestyle, Performance HQ delivers the expert coaching, elite equipment, and tight-knit community you need.
Small Group Training
High-intensity functional classes limited in size to ensure safety, progression, and personalized training pathways.
Premium Recovery Suite
Accelerate muscle recovery and mental resilience with our on-site traditional saunas and cold plunges.
Dual Coach Guidance
Two highly qualified professional coaches guide every class, giving you individual attention in a group dynamic.
Tyler Franklin
Co-Founder & Head Performance Coach
Tyler is an elite strength and conditioning specialist with years of coaching experience in NYC's competitive fitness landscape. He specializes in functional athletic programming, Olympic weightlifting, and competitive endurance preparation.
Ashley Lewis Maldonado
Performance Coach & Recovery Specialist
Ashley combines intense athletic conditioning with deep recovery methodologies. She is dedicated to guiding athletes to push their boundaries while using advanced recovery strategies to prevent injury and promote longevity.
Sarah M., 29 yrs
"Performance HQ has completely revolutionized my fitness routine. Having two coaches in every class means my lifting form is always supervised and corrected, and the private recovery suite with the cold plunge is an absolute game-changer after a brutal Saturday workout."
Marcus D., 34 yrs
"The community and level of coaching here are top-tier. It's not just a gym; it's a true performance lab. The Hyrox and strength classes are meticulously planned, highly challenging, and deeply rewarding."
Strength & Functional Turf Zone
A spacious athletic functional training space equipped with professional dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and heavy sled tracks designed for high-performance athletic development.
Private Recovery Suite
A quiet, premium wellness environment housing high-temperature saunas and deep-chill cold plunges, optimized for vascular flush and muscle recovery.
Cardio & Endurance Bay
Fully optimized cardiovascular zone equipped with Concept2 Rowers, SkiErgs, Assault AirBikes, and functional endurance equipment.
HYROX Performance Prep
Structured endurance and strength programs customized for athletes aiming to compete or set personal records in HYROX races.
Small-Group Strength & Conditioning
Dual-coach supervised lifting sessions aimed at structural hypertrophy, lean muscle growth, and metabolic resilience.
108 w 14th st, fl 2, New York, New York, United States
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Small-Group Strength
Specialized class
Conditioning & Endurance
Specialized class
HYROX Prep
Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
OCR Conditioning
Specialized class
Personal Training
Specialized class
Strengths
- Dual-Coach Instruction - Every group class is run by two coaches, maximizing safety, custom progressions, and form correction.
- On-Site Recovery Suite - Premium access to saunas and cold plunges offers a complete athletic training and regeneration cycle in one facility.
- HYROX Affiliation - Highly specialized training programs directly designed for competitive functional fitness racers.
- Central Manhattan Location - Conveniently located on 14th Street with rapid access to nearly all major subway lines.
Watch points
- Limited Group Schedules - Group strength and conditioning classes focus around specific evening and Saturday morning blocks, which may limit mid-day class seekers.
- No Sunday Operations - The gym is closed on Sundays, which may limit weekend training options for certain schedules.
Small-Group Strength
Meticulously structured compound lifting blocks focusing on progressive overload, power development, and injury prevention under dual-coach supervision.
Objective: Strength
Conditioning & Endurance
High-energy cardiovascular workouts combining rowers, SkiErgs, assault bikes, and bodyweight intervals to maximize aerobic capacity and caloric output.
Objective: Cardio
HYROX Prep
The ultimate hybrid athlete workout. Combines the specific running intervals and functional stations of HYROX races (sled pushes, burpee broad jumps, wall balls) to build unmatched endurance.
Objective: Endurance & Power
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Saturday
Located on the vibrant 14th Street corridor, Performance HQ sits exactly where Chelsea meets Union Square and Greenwich Village. It is a highly central and dynamic district filled with shopping, healthy dining, and fantastic cafes.
Public transport
Steps away from the 14th St station serving the F, M, L, 1, 2, and 3 subway lines, and a very short walk from Union Square (L, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 lines).
Parking
Extremely limited street parking. Several secure paid commercial parking garages are located within two blocks on 13th and 15th streets.
Landmarks
Approach
We view fitness through the lens of performance and longevity. Our training turns everyday individuals into functional athletes, emphasizing balanced strength and guided recovery.
Methodology
Our programs use progressive overload, scientific energy system training, and physical recovery methodologies to ensure members break plateaus safely and sustainably.
Progression
Through continuous monitoring of workout logs, lifting capacity, and cardio thresholds by our dual-coach team, we guide you through step-by-step progressions suited to your development.
Drop-in Session
- Access to one Small-Group class
- Dual-coach instruction and scaling
- Locker room and shower amenities
10-Class Package
- 10 small-group strength or cardio classes
- Dual-coach floor supervision
- Valid for 3 months from purchase
Monthly Unlimited Performance
- Unlimited group training sessions
- Priority class and reservation booking
- Special rates on Private Recovery Suite bookings
First visit
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to class. Walk up to Floor 2, where our coaches will welcome you, introduce you to our facility, and discuss your physical background and goals before the session.
Required equipment
Please wear supportive training shoes and comfortable athletic clothing. Bring a personal hydration bottle. Towels and shower amenities are provided.
What a typical session looks like
Every 60-minute session includes a targeted mobility warmup, a structured strength or endurance movement block under dual-coach guidance, and finishes with a functional cooldown and recovery review.
Strength & Lifting
Cardio & Conditioning
Recovery Amenities
HYROX Simulated Challenge
Test your threshold and functional race pace in our customized in-house Hyrox simulated challenges.
Saturday Community Partner WOD
A high-energy partner workout open to guests, followed by healthy refreshments and social networking.
Tyler Franklin
With over a decade of performance coaching in New York City, Tyler founded Performance HQ to bridge the gap between rigorous, athletic-style conditioning and luxury recovery.
Ashley Lewis Maldonado
Ashley believes in a balanced approach to athletic fitness: training harder than yesterday, but focusing heavily on targeted recovery to ensure consistent, lifelong physical health.
HYROX Official Gym Alliance
Official partner gym delivering specialized athlete programming, simulated tests, and early ticket access for international HYROX competitions.
Wellhub
Corporate wellness partner offering platform members access to our elite training sessions and facility.
Flexible membership tiers tailored for small-group training, class packages, recovery suite access, and personal coaching options. Drop-in rates and class pack options are available.