Tale as old as time, the gym you wanted to join defrauds you, scams you and attempts to steal from…read moreyou. You see if you want to go to Pure Barre you must sign a egregiously semi-illegal contract, when you push back on the terms. Like my wife has because she could not attend after she injured her back for the last few months they will continue to manipulate you into staying then send your account to a collections agency which may or may not also be illegal based on Massachusetts laws surrounding Gym charges and fees. DONT GO HERE. Save your souls and wallets from hours fighting a gym that only communicates through text messages and send bills for a 150$ membership to a collections agency for 650$ dollars

I was looking for a studio that fit my busy work schedule & this was it! All instructors are…read morewonderful and challenge each individual in the room. I appreciate the modifications given during class. I signed up with pure barre during the free foundation class. I signed up for their discounted membership that is $159 for 3 months. The only thing is I wish the studio was cheaper but this is the average price for memberships in Assembly row and Boston area in general.

Highly recommend this class. Fun music and a TOUGH workout. Jess had us working hard the whole…read moreclass. I was sore the next day. Will definitely be back, I can't believe it took me so long to come for the first time!

This is a fun and challenging class! Jess plays great upbeat music and truly provides…read moreindividualized attention to make sure you get the most out of the class. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a positive atmosphere and good workout that challenges muscles you didn't know you had! Jess is motivating and enthusiastic.

All the instructors here are so friendly and encouraging and really make an effort to learn…read moreeveryone's names. During class, they demonstrate each new movement for a few reps, and then go around the class to correct form. They also expertly and seamlessly control the music (I think on smartwatches?) to set the pace for each movement. Overall I highly recommend this studio!

Love the girls at barre and soul so much! The workout options are great; barre, yoga, Pilates. The…read moreinstructors are so nice and helpful, and the workouts are perfectly hard for all fitness types

The most fun class ever! The music is amazing. Instructors are kind. A harder location to find but…read morethey give pretty good instructions. This is the ultimate vibe class. I do so many barre classes and always miss the cardio and this gives it all too me. Very girly pop fun

Such a fun, unique workout. I took Bounce & Barre, and this was my first time taking a trampoline…read moreclass. The barre portion was surprisingly difficult even if for shorter amounts of time. Our instructor executed the class flawlessly, was audible the whole class, engaged with us throughout the class, and she seemed to be enjoying herself the whole time too! If you're looking for a workout that doesn't feel like a workout, this is it! I came with a friend and would love to bring other friends too! The building is old but the space feels great.

Amazing fun workout with supportive instructors and lots of variety. I'm hooked! I think I'm…read morestronger now than I was in my 20's. Certainly more well rounded.

Finally made it to the 100 Club! And they rewarded me with special sticky socks! Woohoo!…read more I love PB Harvard Square. This studio, in particular, is open and bright. I have taken classes with Amanda, Michelle, Hilary, Angela, Liliana, Steph, Julien, Nada, Olivia, and Khrystyna. They are all very good instructors! Some instructors give more hands-on corrections than others, which is totally fine because some days I just won't want to work as hard. The classes are costly. If you are a Harvard affiliate, the MAC/HEM also offers barre (under group fitness) classes for a much more affordable membership price. The link can be found here, https://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules The Harvard Barre classes are less intense and slower-paced when compared with Pure Barre. I went there for a year but ultimately started looking for specialty barre studios. I went to a class at Harvard Barre & Soul, the pace was good, but the studio was too stuffy/small to me. I also took an Intro class at The Bar Method. I didn't like how the music was more in the background, and the instructor calls out your name over the mic to give corrections. I also went to a Barre3 class but felt more like a yoga + cardio class than a barre exercise. I have to say after 100 classes, there are some movements and forms that I am still trying to get used to. There are a couple of positions that I absolutely do not like (e.g., flat back chair pose) and try to cheat my way through. If you want to get a good idea of what to expect at Pure Barre, check out its Foundation class on YouTube. If you are new, just know that you will be sore everywhere on your body for 2 -3 days after your first barre class, the key is to go back and get used to the routine and exercise. Even though I have taken the Harvard Barre classes, it still took me about 3 or 4 sessions to fully get familiar with what to expect at the class here. I normally wear sticky stocks because it is highly recommended. I have also seen other people wearing normal socks and they seem to be okay. There is no shower here (though I don't typically sweat too much after Barre classic, Barre Empower is a different story!), and only one changing room with one unisex bathroom. I also like the Harvard Square studio better because it is comparably less crowded than its Boston location. There are classes here with 20+ people say for a weekend morning, but other lunchtime classes are usually around 5-10 people. I'd highly recommend this location if this is convenient to you!

Come here to train and enjoy this place very much. The free weights/ gym area is very clean and has…read moreeverything you need, although it is a bit compact. They offer a ton of bootcamp classes and it's really a little family in here. There are 2 bootcamp rooms, one more designed for intense workouts, the other more so for yoga and dance classes. Downstairs there are showers and a cycling studio. Staff is very friendly and the owner is super nice. If you are in the area, I'd suggest you to come here. They take care of you here.

I need to update more when I've been to more classes, but on first impression - this place is…read morelegit. 35m high intense workouts for busy people? I have never been to a group class that is less than 1 hour unless it was a cross-fit class that is a weight training/paired with a 30m workout. But you get a great workout in that timeframe. Things to note: 1) Right off the Sullivan Square Orange line (so if you are coming from the back bay - it's convenient) or there are some parkings spots (3) and some street parking if you get there early. 2) Very clean locker rooms (2 showers and some products) plus towel service & lockers (bring a lock though). 3) You don't need to be in rock solid shape to go. The trainers are cool - especially Pat who is like the morning trainer and will adjust depending on your ability. 4) Workouts include ropes, TRX, pull ups, weights. 5) First 3 classes are free. And then you can get punch card or monthly options.This will cost you around $120 a month - but you know this is cheaper than cross-fit or the equinox. And I honestly hate gyms and I need a group environment to help motivate myself. They are doing a groupon or guilt city deal right not too. This is a local place, so if you are a traveling consultant, etc. - it does stink that it's not global. But always support the local communities! 6) There is a weight room for pre/post workouts 7) Someone rents a spin class studio room. God, I hate spin - but maybe I haven't been to a good one yet. 8) Awesome morning times, lunch times, and afternoons. 9) They have mommy plus stroller classes. 10) Outdoor classes at the bunker hill monument (45m instead of 35). But it's not convenient if u are not driving. Take orange to community college and walk like 15m. If u r in the area and looking for a high intense workout, you should drop in. People are super nice and it's a convenient location in Boston.

Good classes and instructors and staff are really nice. The rooms aren't very clean. The bathrooms…read moreare so gross! The same stall in the women's room has been out of order in months and the toilet paper stands are often broken. They have two locations. The one in kendall square is a lot less busy.

Great gym, but they will scam you when you try to cancel! Fill out a form to cancel my gym…read moremembership since I was moving away from gym. They said it never went through. Refused to give me a refund even when I contacted the same day I was charged. Don't leave the gym until you have proof you cancelled or they will rip you off. Horrible experience, why can't they just play nice with customers. I always recommended this gym to locals but I guess that wouldn't help anymore. Had to go to credit card company to dispute charges.

I came to BodyScapes for a spin class through ClassPass. The actual spin class was a lot of fun and…read moreeveryone there was really friendly. It was definitely pretty different from the spin studios in the area, which are dark and play loud music. This felt a little less professional and a lot more welcoming. I was impressed by the size of the gym, but it seemed like the space was a bit under-utilized. If you're looking for lots of space to lift and stretch, this is a great place. I was excited to see a sauna in the locker room, but it didn't actually seem to work. There weren't many people at the gym, even though it was a Saturday morning in early January. I'm guessing they get more of a weekday crowd, with people who work in Kendall Square. Next time, I'd like to check out the rest of the gym some more.

I joined BodyScapes for a brief period while working/staying in Cambridge. Dancy, the manager, was…read moreextremely helpful in finding me a short term package that would suit me. Gym going during the COVID precautions are not ideal, but it was easy to schedule my workout slot via their app and the gym has literally been spotless. I would recommend locals and/or anyone staying nearby for work, to check out BodyScapes!

I did not know much about Zumba, but decided to try this class since there was a special groupon…read moreoffer and its in a convenient location for me. I now love it! This class has gotten my gym-hating, mostly-lazy butt moving on a regular basis. Jess is really fun. She will teach you the moves over time, you will have fun but most importantly you will also get a good, big sweat-inducing work out. The class is good for both novices and experts.I still suck at many of the dance steps but it really does not matter and in just 2 lessons or so I have already picked up many.

I was slightly apprehensive to try Zumba especially since I may not be the most coordinated person…read moreon the planet, but my sister and friends who have taken Zumba before assured me I would be okay. I just went to one of the Saturday 11am classes and although I didn't get all the moves down pat, I had a ton of fun and had a great workout! Jess is fun, encouraging and despite the mirrored room, she doesn't call you out for messing up the moves. In fact, I felt better when she herself confused a step. She was really friendly too. I signed up for the class via Meetup and she recognized me when I walked in. I cannot compare this to any other Zumba classes because this was my first one, but the fact that there were so many regulars was a good sign. Also, I was nervous that other people would watch me and laugh every time I messed up a move, but you don't really have time to watch anybody but yourself and Jess. I can't wait to go back to another class! If you're a beginner, Jess recommends either the Tuesday night or Saturday morning classes btw. And don't fret if you are a man. There was a man in my class and he seemed to be having fun too! The only issue I had was finding the place and parking. But go through the door to the side of the building. It says Enterprise, but it's the main door for all of the businesses at 26 New Street. As for parking, the lot is tiny, but I saw some people park on the street even though there were signs that said "Tow Zone." I chose to park at the Danahy Park lot just in case and to get some extra walking in! :)

I had my new client introduction with Celia. When I expressed discomfort about providing an…read moreexcessive amount of personal information, she insisted. Later, she apologized, saying she understood I didn't want to share details "because ICE is snatching people off the streets." That comment was offensive and inappropriate, it felt like racial profiling. Having an accent or not being white does not mean I'm undocumented. I simply didn't want to provide unnecessary personal information.

TL;DR: I used to hate working out, but I now go to Pilates 3 days/week and have lost ~15 in 4…read moremonths. I love Pilates & this Pilates studio in particular. Diane owns the studio, and Amanda, Cilla, and Kate are the instructors. All of them are amazingly kind and supportive for any newbies looking to try Pilates. They're all STOTT trained, and they all love the work they do and really care about helping you advance. I had tried Pilates a few times before, and I hadn't been able to find a place in Boston that I liked. (I have tried two other studios in the area and left feeling miserable.) But all of the instructors here are so patient and helpful, taking time to talk with me and understand what I am trying to get out of these sessions, and I have seen a dramatic change in my body since I started in October. My upper back doesn't hurt any more; my leggings are loose; my body is stronger; my energy is up; and my mood is better. Before you can take any group classes, you have to do the intro private sessions (I think to make sure you don't injure yourself...which was, at least for me, so very possible lol). I started with once a week then progressed up to three times a week when I noticed how great I was feeling. I have continued with a mix of private and group classes, and I love it. I can not recommend FitLab enough. In fact, I recommend FitLab to everyone in my life--friends, colleagues, everyone lol. It has really changed my body, health, and life.