I strongly recommend finding a different gym to learn the Olympic lifts. While these guys do…read moreattract some attention from networking, running seminars and knowing technique, they are more concerned with making money and traveling than coaching their athletes. They also conduct business in a shady manner - offering no dispute resolution whatsoever - cash in, cash out. For example: Last month, Norwood Weightlifting accepted pre-payments from several members (myself included) for a full eight-week training cycle and then promptly vanished a month later to travel around the country and post videos on YouTube. I was never given a refund. Bottom line: the fact that the coaches don't care enough to even show up to meets when a handful of their athletes are competing speaks volumes about this place.

I find the other comment bashing this gym as a poor place to learn the olympic lifts maybe…read moremisguided. I trained here on a dedicated schedule for several months and dropped in many times over the years. This is a weightlifting training center, mainly to learn the olympic lifts (snatch and clean and jerk). This is not really a "gym" to go workout haphazardly, or do bodybuilding or some other style of exercise. Olympic weightlifting is a pressing focused sport that highly utilizes speed strength, acceleration and power. The main movements trained are the snatch and the clean and jerk. There is also a great deal of barbell training including squats, deadlifts and pressing movements along with general physical preparedness training. If you are serious about learning the discipline of Olympic Weightlifting, Norwood maybe a place for you to learn. They host a variety of Eleiko bars and bumpers. The rich history of Olympic lifting harbored within the walls of Norwood Training Center is tough to beat throughout the nearby gyms. There are several good gyms that offer great coaching in the Olympic lifts in New England and this is undoubtedly one of them. Most people who come here for training probably do not venture to the gym based on yelp reviews. It is more likely that they have seen the team lifting at local weightlifting meets, or heard of the gym through many of the successful national and international weightlifters who have trained at this facility (simply youtube video search the hookgrip media group to find a video featuring a few National Level athletes including Norwood's very own coach and New England Snatch record holder, Yasha Kahn, also training in the video are Olympic and World Champions Ilya Ilyin and Vasily Polovnikov who coached here for a time). The gym's owner Don Venterosa may be one of the original members of USAW, I think his member number might be in the low hundreds (they now have millions of registered members) and is deeply entrenched in weightlifting knowledge and experience. He really wants the athletes who train here to succeed. You may also find the legendary Denis Reno coaching or training at the facility, best known for his famous decades long and highly respected weightlifting newsletter. Dave Lussier, one of the strongest youth weightlifters with a multitude of records also brings his team of lifters here from time to time. I almost gave them a four star review because the parking situation can sometimes be a bit jumbled. Also, it gets busy some nights and you may need to share a platform with 3-4 other lifters and it can get a bit tricky. It is what might be considered an "old-school" weightlifting gym, as it is located in a garage bay next to an auto body shop. As inferred by one of the other reviews, you may not always have a coach present some days but always have access to one for any questions or concerns and remote coaching. The majority of athletes who I have trained with here are looking to be competitive on the local, regional or national level and take weightlifting very seriously. It maybe an intimidating place to learn, but if you can get past the difficulty surrounding the initial learning curve inherently experienced in weightlifting and have the discipline required to work at the techniques and principles consistently, Norwood is a great gym. This review is only to clarify the previous one star review and offer a contrasting perspective. You will certainly need a good deal of independence, confidence and socializing /people skills and a healthy dose of common sense since the weights being lifted here are usually in the higher calibers. If you feel like you need a more beginner/intro class to weightlifting I would suggest inquiring with Norwood Training center about setting up private sessions with a coach (they do offer that based on availability) until you feel ready enough to join the group training sessions or to continue with their remote coaching program. Don't be surprised if the first several weeks to months involve training with just the barbell or light weights, they take technique incredibly serious, and look to have you understanding the movements and performing them safely for quite some time before adding wrights and developing strength. It takes years to get good at Olympic weightlifting, no surprise many of the athletes here have been training for years at this facility and have found success in their efforts. Hope that helps.

Hit some balls here tonight in preparation for softball season. What a great facility. Will…read moredefinitely be back soon. Open 4/8 M-F. Great way to let off some steam after work hitting balls!

My family and I have been coming here 6 years strong…read more The staff are available by email, phone, and various social media accounts. The families that join come from all over Massachusetts. We're even able to reach the coaches by cell in case of emergencies. We've enjoyed everything from their one on one lessons of hitting and pitching skills, their work out room, as well as their family friendly games. I highly recommend this place and I've put all of my children through it. My husband enjoys utilizing the facilities when we wait during practice. They even offer school break camps at an affordable price as well as their summer camps. Our youngest will be joining dirt pups this year. Plenty of pics and video feed online and you can see for yourselves what an amazing organization this place is to be part of whether win or lose.

My daughter absolutely loves this gym! First year here and she never doesn't want to go! We also…read morejust had her birthday here a couple of weeks ago and it was ran perfectly! We have had nothing but amazing experiences with paradise! I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to get their child into gymnastics!!

I was a gymnast at this gym a little while ago, want to know why I left? Tommy was strait up…read moreabusive he made multiple girls throw up and told other people that they couldn't be friends with me because I wasn't the best person there on multiple actions, he also told me to go on a diet because I was fat and now I have body dysphoria and eating issues because of him. He never touched me abusively though. His wife wasn't excellent either but I personally don't remember anything specific about here I was still pretty young so that's why this was so impactful for me. here are some of the sayings that Tommy said to us " What happens in the gym stays in the gym" and "First place wins second is the first loser and their place is just happy to be there". do you see any red flags about that first quote? You should, if you are considering enrolling there please consider this. Please if you do go here listen to your children and ask them about the things that are being said to them. Thank you for reading I have reported this gym to safe sports. Oh, and you can't forget that they tried to keep me and my friends on the same level when we were perfectly able to go to the next that just shows that they were more in it for the money than the kids that their teaching. Im also not from San Francisco, CA

Worst sporting experience imaginable. Rude staff, no seating area, over crowded, no hot water in…read morethe bathroom to wash your hands. A dump!!!!

Clean, well maintained, organized. Great place for kids sports teams. Food concessions are handy.read more

Great Gym, good atmosphere where people are friendly but there to work. Good layout for. Boxing,…read moreCrossFit and more.

Corebox is an amazing gym! I have been training with Mike Foley for about 5 years now and he's…read moreextremely knowledgeable as well as a great motivator. I have witnessed many people transform their lives by taking his classes. Not only are the classes great but the atmosphere and camaraderie is second to none. Everyone is extremely encouraging and it's truly a family like atmosphere. All are welcome and accepted immediately. HIGHLY recommend to anyone of any fitness level!

I bring my kids here regularly for their open swim hours. We love it and always have the best time…read more The pool is never crowded, the lifeguards are on full alert, and the place is kept clean. I love the hot tub and sauna.

This location is a GEM!…read more Located in the historic Ames section of Easton; The North Easton Branch of the Old Colony YMCA is a Cozy, Convenient and Accommodating location both with the staff and programmes offered. The pool section is my personal favourite aspect of this YMCA. Jeremy the Aquatics Director and the Head Life Gaurd Kevin are true professionals and a general pleasure to work with. I swim here 3 days a week and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Keep up the great work!

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