I have belonged to many gyms over the years. There need to be some more competition so they can…read moreraise their game. Overall, you can get a good workout. It's just overpriced for what they offer.

This is a small partially manned gym that is open late and opens early…read more Pros-the owner is very nice and it is very much a family business. The machines work well and everything is very clean. I don't do classes but there is very much a community vibe to the classes and silver sneaker members. The treadmills and elliptical machines are newer and in good shape. They have a good selection of weight machines. Cons- Being manned part time it can be hard to get in touch with ownership and often they aren't there during the times that they post where it is supposed to be manned. No showers, just a small changing area. The selection of equipment in the free weight area is strange- they have 2 smith machines, 2 curl wedges and 2 chest press machines that you load weights onto. No normal bench press or squat racks or row equipment. The machines are nice but free weight area is pretty sad which is strange because you'd think it would be cheaper. All in all a very nice gym that could be perfect if it had a little bit better free weight equipment.

I like the Valley-Shore Y but wish they could invest in upgrading the locker room.....the…read moreinvestment they made in the cardio space a few years ago was transformative....if only they could do the same for the men's locker room. Everyone at the front desk, particularly Tony, never fail to greet you with a smile to welcome you.

If you crossed a Valley Girl with a Jersey Shore Girl, you'd have a Valley Shore Girl, and she…read moremight well work out here, at the gym named after her. That sounds hot. In some regards, this is not a bad YMCA, and I left some important stuff here (cellphone, Anker charger), and they saved it for me which was great, and saved me a lot of money and stress. I was able to go back and get it late at night, even when they were supposed to be closed. They didn't have any problem letting me in at closing time, and were pretty friendly about that. And pretty friendly in general. On the other hand some of the equipment is really old and several of us got kicked out when the section that we were using was needed for a class - and this kind of thing is a big No-No when you're paying members - so I'll give it a 4 but it could have easily gotten at 3 if they weren't so great about the stuff I left behind.

I live in Meriden and work in Wallingford, so this was a perfect opportunity to check this place…read moreout! This gym is in sort of an industrial building with other businesses. The space is very clean and well-organized. It's not overwhelming when you walk in, as some places can be, with so much equipment packed I to a small space. My two 50-minute classes were so fun and super effective - especially after upper body day, where I was sore for days! I enjoyed it so much that I signed up for 2x per week for 3 months - to give me that extra push before summer! I mostly interacted with Quint, but met the other staff, and everyone was very warm and welcoming. They all seem extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Thank you, Compass and Anchor for hosting us, and Alex for setting this up!

Great gym with awesome coaches. Very friendly and welcoming to 1st time visitors and drop-ins…read more Strong community feel with friendly members.

I can't say enough good things about Pure Barre Waterford. As a retired dancer, I love that the…read morechoreography changes every time you take class. I joined 2 years ago and I am constantly challenged and engaged with the new movement brought to the classes. The instructors are all incredible and keep you wanting to come back for more.

I've been attending classes at this studio for a little over a month and I absolutely love it! All…read moreof the instructors are wonderful, full of patience, and the kindest people. All of the appropriate Covid-19 precautions are being taken during this crazy time, so I always feel safe while taking a class. I look forward to each and every class because the exercises are constantly changing and challenging my body in new ways. I highly recommend this studio to anyone who is looking for a fun way to get in shape!

Clean, family friendly, community friendly, huge thanksgiving event yearly wonderful if you need…read morehelp or to volunteer, excellent child care, a hidden gem. Great fitness programs , personal trainers and the yoga classes are fantastic!

this gym needs some work…read more.. this gym is awfull to go to in the afternoon it is It is overwhelming the amount of disrespectfull school age children that attend this gym my most recent encounter was with a young man who defecated in the toilet and urinated on the seat and refused to clean up his mess forcing me to bend down and clean it up with my own hands after bending down and picking up his mess i confronted him asking why he would not pick up his mess he told me to go f***myself a few months ago I witnessed a young hispanic and african american boy screemed at by an angry worker for not being the proper age to wnter the gym the sign said 14 and older to use the workout room they said they were 14 but an angry worker who refused to give me his name still scremmed at them and threatened to hit them and eventually called the police on them for refusing to leave the work out area The front desk staff do not have good customer service skills or chiald care abilitys,and can be seen yelling some of the younger patrons for a variety of reasons I almost fell several times from kids running up and down the stairs trying to play tag this place to get its kids under control

This is a review of the Renegade Fitness Gym located on Fargo Rd. very close to the intersection of…read moreRte 85 and the I-395 overpass. There are multiple Renegade Gym locations in SE CT and one in Westerly RI. The Waterford location is the largest Renegade Gym occupying a facility that once was a racquet club encompassing three full-size indoor tennis courts. Parking is excellent in front of the main entrance, at the side of the facility, and in an adjoining dedicated lot. I joined Renegade in the summer of 2020 and have always easily found parking. The club fully complies with the local Ledge Light health requirements and during the time period when masking was required ejected people refusing health regulations. The Gym supports multiple group classes such as silver sneakers classes (free for most insured seniors) and group exercise classes. There are trainers for individuals and small groups, eg seniors with neuropathy and balance concerns. There are a very large number of exercise machines, several indoor racquetball courts and an indoor astroturf area, and a short running track, eg. for weighted sled exercises. The club is always staffed. Check-in is with an indoor keycard and there is no external keycard access outside of open hours. Anyone concerned with personal security should feel very comfortable. The Gym is open unusually early. Check the web for hours. I suggest stopping by, looking around, and asking the staff about the club. I have no affiliation with Renegade and am a very satisfied 79-year-old senior customer.

This gym was bought out by a company called renegade. Dont bother signin up for this gym. They say…read morethey pride themself with great customer service. Thats just complete bull crap. They trapped me wit a membership renewal that i didnt ask for. Then when they got bought out they made it difficult just to cancel the membership. This is year 2018 and they still want you to write a letter to why you are cancelling your membership and send it in to coorporate via certified mail. This place is small and full of senior citizens taking up space. They recently remodeled. But you cant polish shit into diamond. Bunch of thieves. No wonder they call themselves "Renegade"

Awesome gym! I've been attending for about a year and a half and I can't imagine going back to an…read moreordinary gym. The workouts are fun, challenging, and I leave feeling satisfied. The coaches are enthusiastic and supportive. Best fitness decision I've made!