Moved Boston last week, and I take the T out of town a bit to go to Mike's. Tried one day and…read moreimmediately signed up. The culture is amazing; almost no one is talking or making a fuss nor are there a lot of the aforementioned 'content creator'. Agreeing with the consensus that the staff is kind and efficient. 5 stars on this locally owned gym was easy to write, but I almost don't want to post so I can keep this gym a secret. As a previous college athlete, I love the environment and I'm excited to get back into my old shape hahaha. The cleanest gym I've been to. With the 'no contract and no start up fee' standard, commuting to this gym is still a no brainer even if it does add a bit more travel time. The popular '$200 a month, class based' gyms in the city are extremely overly priced and I (respectfully) think they are suited for a particular type of person. I write this review as someone who has solely weight lifted for years, then cross trained, then prepped, etc. Lifting for 10 years now, I've been to a lot of different gyms and I agree with another comment about 'feeling at home' (which is especially important as a girl at a gym that's mostly men!) I look forward to updating my review :D

Really nice gym facility hidden away at the brewery. There is a huge amount of cardio equipment…read morethat is in great shape. There are several distinct spaces that make it feel like you can find a corner of the gym and focus. The space isn't overly loud and there is great natural light. The sheer amount of equipment is impressive. The staff are really nice and helpful, they know most members by name which is great. Pricing is competitive. Locker rooms could probably use an overhaul and there aren't amenities like saunas, but overall really nice gym.

The reviews are outrageous…read more This gym is really fine, some times some of the employees don't provide the best customer service but everyone has a bad day. Just sign and myob , simple as that. Also, the complaining about the cancellation policy is ridiculous because legit every gym has a crappy cancellation policy and they all require you to physically come in and cancel a membership. Tbh, your best bet would be to send a letter to the corporate office ‍ Anyways, I'm just happy y'all open a location closer to Roxbury. Oh, and it's time to utilize that budget and swap out them seats on the equipment. It was looking like my '99 Nissan I had in college

The people who need at least 50 feet of brown paper toilet to wipe the equipment. As much as I…read moreappreciate a clean piece of equipment, you don't need to kill that many trees. You also need 1-2 hits of spray. Not 100.

I've been working with Dale twice weekly, for the past four months. In addition to being an all…read morearound nice guy, he's not your stereotypical intimidating "gym bro" and genuinely cares about helping you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. He's also very accommodating when life/schedules get busy. I really appreciate that his fitness studio is private, so there's no pressure from random spectators like in a larger gym setting.

I have been training with Dale for just over a year. My goal is to arrive at 40 in the best shape…read moreof my life--and by the time I get there, I'll have made strength training a habit that I can keep sustaining for years to come. Before I started with Wikidfit, I was already a member at a gym chain in Boston and I considered signing up for their personal training, but I didn't like the format: it was too formulaic, too expensive and their trainers were too inexperienced. I wanted to find someone who could engage my head while I learned; I didn't need someone to simply sound motivating while they walked me through a set of exercises. Dale's style was exactly what I was looking for: he explains the theory behind what he is doing. He works with each person differently, depending on their goals (yes, even when working with multiple people at a time). He focuses on form and proper mechanics--even after a year I still have much to learn! Each workout is different and I usually leave every 45 minute session feeling like I put everything I had into it. A year later I am stronger, I have built a healthy habit and I'm continuing to learn--it has been a great match.

pre covid review: I came here after using nift and if I was not stuck in a contract with BSC I…read morewould happly come here. Maybe covid19 can allow me to get out of the contract and then I can support a local business and have fun classes too. During your first session you'll do a fitness test but don't worry, it's just testing what you can and cannot do and there is no failing grade. The woman who works there is super nice and I'm glad she showed me different ways to roll and vibrating foam rollers!

After a year of COVID idleness and working a desk job, it was time to get back in shape. Ignite is…read morein my neighborhood and Jesse responded quickly to my emails. He paired me with Jen and we have been meeting twice a week for the last month. Jen started with a baseline to measure my strength, flexibility, and balance, and always comes prepared with exercises to build me up. I wake up the next day pleasantly sore, not in pain, and she is always willing to adjust workouts to meet my needs. In just a month I already feel better. Jen is very personable and makes exercise (a little more) fun.

I did a "Sweat for a Cause" charity workout at Rozzie Fitness as a newbie and I was hooked from the…read morebeginning! The atmosphere is not like other gyms. Lianna, Zach, and Lando make new terminology and exercises feel accessible rather than intimidating. Somehow, they manage to make tough workouts fun. I can't stress enough how worthwhile it has been to make an investment in my health by joining Rozzie fitness. The wonderful community of friendly, supportive members is an added bonus.

Lianna is just wonderful--warm, patient, encouraging, and inclusive. I have avoided gyms (or "gym")…read moresince adolescence, but working with Lianna has changed me from someone who hated working out to someone who can stand it-- and though that might sound luke warm, believe me, it is anything but! I attribute the change to Lianna herself. She knows when to push and when to hold back from pushing, and she does it all graciously, with good humor, and with a total absence of shaming. :-)

I really wanted to like Lean Force Training. The facility itself is decent, and the class structure…read moreseems organized on the surface. Unfortunately, my experience was overshadowed by one major issue: the trainer's attitude. There's a big difference between being tough and being discouraging. I came in excited and ready to work, but that enthusiasm didn't last long. From the very first session, I felt more criticized than coached. Corrections were delivered with a tone that felt less like guidance and more like condescension. At times, it honestly felt like the trainer was more interested in pointing out what I was doing wrong than helping me improve. I get that some people thrive on the "no-nonsense" approach -- but there's a fine line between pushing someone and shutting them down. Several times, I left class feeling worse about myself than when I walked in, and that's not why I signed up. A little empathy goes a long way, especially in a fitness environment where people are already vulnerable. If you're looking for a place that emphasizes progress and encouragement, you might want to keep looking.

Having played 3 different sports growing up and having worked out in the gym for a solid 4 years or…read moreso, I not only like to workout alone but I'm very picky about who trains me. However, I could not have asked for a better trainer than Federico! He trains with technique and is very strategic about what movements to do to target certain muscle groups. I was strong coming in, but thanks to Federico my strength has far exceeded what I ever thought was possible. I HIGHLY recommend him not only as a trainer but as a life coach!!

I have done work with a few different personal trainers over the years. After a shoulder injury…read morelast year I decided to get back into personal training to help me strengthen my core and upper body. I specifically chose this gym due to several reviews that specifically indicated that John has experience working with people who have sustained injuries. I also really liked that it was a private gym and that street parking was super easy. John was able to accommodate me quickly and at my preferred 6pm time. He was pretty flexible and offered some good rates. I was a little apprehensive at purchasing 20 sessions for $1200 (and having to pay upfront), but the more you buy the less you pay per session and it seemed to me that this was pretty common among personal trainers. I had liked what he had to say at our initial consultation and so I decided to go for it. Unfortunately for me that was a big mistake, and my only hope is that I can prevent someone else from doing the same. - On the website it states you get a personalized fitness assessment that includes measurement of body mass index, weight and circumferences at every workout. I was NEVER measured, not even once, in the approx 10 sessions I completed. - It also states he will provide nutritional guidance. He did this twice. 1- Asked me what I had for dinner, I gave a good answer and that was the end of that discussion. 2- Asked me what I had for breakfast, and told me to add eggs or something protein rich as soon as I woke up. - Does not provide time for stretching or guidance on how to stretch at home. First time ever I have never received guidance on something so vital to weight training. I took it upon myself to ask questions on how to best stretch my shoulder and he did provide guidance but only after being asked and never again after that. - Constantly on his phone during the one hour work out. Not even just a check here or there, CONSTANT. I grew extremely frustrated and would call out to ask him if I was doing something correctly. As a professional, save an emergency, you should NEVER be on your phone while a client is performing exercises that could injure them. - My work outs also seemed very cookie cutter, and solely based on weight training. I have had many sessions that incorporated cardio and weights and asked him about adding cardio. He said it would come in time. Half way through my sessions and there was never cardio. It also appeared to me that I was doing all the same workouts as the guy in the time slot ahead of me. The workouts rarely varied, and if they did it was by one different exercise. (One session arms, the other legs). With that being said, John was cognizant of my shoulder injury in that he would ask how it was feeling and did not try to push too hard if I said it was hurting; or he would end the session early. The problem though is that my sessions were still not designed around my injury. I know that personal training helped John after his own injury but I feel as though he thinks everyone will respond like he did, when that is not the case, as all injuries are different. Add to that the fact that he wasn't watching closely the majority of the time, and there is a large window for error. So while he did ask those questions, they weren't enough. An hour of weights on a weak shoulder was likely too much and the whole session should have been more varied, in my opinion; and should have definitely incorporated stretching. As you may have guessed by now I re-injured my shoulder. I also pulled my other shoulder performing a sit up with a weight. I saw an Ortho specialist who recommended Physical Therapy and to stop my Personal Training. I have now started intensive physio for my shoulders. I told John about this and requested a refund. Although I didn't sign anything, there is apparently a paper on the wall that says no refunds, and he tells me I can come back at anytime. When I further stated that I was injured and there should be some difference (I am not just quitting) he said he would get back to me. He never did, so I texted him a couple weeks later. He did not respond again. To me, this is completely unprofessional and irresponsible. I am now at a point where I will cut my losses of approx $600 because I do not feel safe coming back at any time, even when I am rehabilitated. Bottom line: I do not recommend this personal trainer. Please don't waste your money like I did. I have had several other trainers who are much more professional and experts in their field who I felt safe with. If you do come here I implore you to only purchase a few sessions until you know what the sessions are like, but I am telling you, this is nothing compared to what you can get with a real pro.

I'm starting 2017 with the best personal trainer in Boston: John Carter. Already he's got my 64…read moreyear old body getting accolades from folks 1/2 my age. All in 6 months. Looking forward to what 12 more months will bring!

What an incredible boxing studio! I joined my friend for her birthday and was instantly hooked…read more Colleen, the club owner, is one of the kindest sweetest people you will ever meet. She is a great instructor, always tweaking the formats to improve our workouts and eliciting feedback from members to ensure we are getting the most out of each class. She knows everyone by name and it truly feels like a community. I have taken both the boxing HIIT class and strength and conditioning class. Boxing HIIT encompasses circuits including boxing combos on the bag, alternating with HIIT (eg burpees, jump squats, jumping jacks, etc), with rounds of dumbbell work and abs mixed in. It is truly a full body workout. I took my boyfriend to a class and he was absolutely drenched in sweat by the end. Strength and conditioning is more of a traditional circuit format with alternating exercises focused on strengthening your arms, legs, back, and core. They also have boxing technique classes, youth boxing, and kickboxing classes throughout the week, and now sparring on Sunday. They just introduced women's only kickboxing class on Saturday morning which I am super excited to try out! Overall such a great addition to the JP community and one of my fav local businesses.

From the owner: Looking for the best boxing gym in Jamaica Plain?…read more At Boston’s Boxer Club, we offer expert-led boxing, kickboxing, and strength & conditioning classes for fighters, fitness fans, and everyone in between. Whether you're training to step into the ring, build full-body strength, or just crush your next workout, our high-energy classes deliver serious results. Led by experienced and certified coaches, our workouts combine real technique, intense cardio, and a strong community vibe. From first-timers to seasoned athletes, we’ve built a welcoming space where you can train hard, build confidence, and stay consistent. 📍 Located in the heart of Jamaica Plain 🥊 Group classes + personal training available 💪 All skill levels welcome Boston’s Boxer Club is where Jamaica Plain comes to punch, kick, and sweat it out. Book your free class today!

Focused on clients Good explanations…read more Clean equipment Kind staff with . Patient instructions

Facility is well maintained. Parking is not an issue -- there's some street parking right in front…read moreof the building but there's also a parking lot across the street. My instructor, Sam, kicks my ass every class without me even knowing. I don't really sweat during class but then my whole body is sore the next day (sorcery!). I had a private session first and then signed up for a pack of 10 TWS classes. The only thing I wished they had was a better scheduling system where I can go in to see which classes I've attended/missed. They charge for missed TWS classes, which is fine and I understand why they do that. But it'll help hold both parties accountable (myself and Boston Pilates) if I can visually see which classes I've missed and need to make up. There's no formal checkin process so I'll have to rely on memory or their words that I attended (or missed) a class. This is in NO way saying that I don't trust them, just that I think the scheduling system can be improved. An option to reload a pack of TWS classes and pay online would be helpful too!

This place is great. It's super accessible, very friendly, and Kristal will kick your ass as much…read moreas you need her to (which is slightly more than you want, but not so much that it puts you in danger). I'm a fan.

Dear Yelp, I never thought it would happen to me…read more.. I finally found a gym that fits my schedule, my personality, my budget, and my scientifically proven need to cuss up a storm while doing kettlebell squats. (See: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-we-swear/) First of all, it's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You get your tag and swipe yourself in. If you want to workout at 11pm on a Friday night or 5am on a Tuesday morning, you're covered. They have panic buttons you can wear if you're there alone. I chose a 6 month membership for myself and my spouse and our rate is $80 for us both, which is quite reasonable. They also have a bowl of Kind bars. So if you worked out and you're hungry and staring across the street at Dunkin', you can grab a free healthy bar and resist. The facility is super. The gym is cozy and comfortable, with brand new weight machines, treadmills, bikes, mats, free weights, a punching thingy (I think that's the technical term), jump ropes, and various and sundry necessary fitness equipment. Even the bathrooms here are spacious and comfortable, offering scales, showers, and spotless commodes. But the excellent facilities and machines and free granola bars are not the end of the story. The place is staffed by some very dedicated professionals, including the magnificent no-nonsense trainer, Crystal. She will push you to your limit and then some, all while cheering you on as you try not to die from the umpteenth bicep curl. She has makeup like a beauty queen, a mouth like a sailor, and you get 3 personal training sessions when you sign up so she will whip you into shape and give you a customized workout plan you can do on your own. And the people who come to the gym are regular people looking to get fit. There are no crazed 88lb gymbunnies. There are no creepy orange guys with bulging veins. No one is making snide remarks about what people can or can't lift. This is the first gym I've been to where I don't feel judged, and that's the best feature of all!