It use to be a decent gym with lots of weights and equipment. But they turned it into another…read morePlanet Fitness... rubber weights, no steel plates,no standing calf machine, no leg curl and the worst leg extension machine I ever used which completely destroys your knees and tendons and works NONE of your muscle! Seriously, what's the point of such crappy equipment? And they have so few plates (all rubber) you have to wait until others are done with nearby equipment so you can use the weights. It's unfortunate because they use to have a lot of steel plates... all gone! No wonder they are losing so many long time members. They use to be the only gym in the area that catered to more serious lifters as well as everybody else. Now it's just for Planet Fitness types. Take note: This gym is not for those serious about training... it's another cookie cutter Planet Fitness type of gym. You know the type when memberships skyrocket every January and February and 80% are gone by Spring If that's your kind of gym then go to Planet Fitness and save money. It's cheaper. I quit 3 weeks ago and never looked back.

Love this club. I live in Alaska where we have really great fitness classes. I come back east…read moreduring the summers to visit my mom and have been going to this club for over 7 years now. They have great Les Mills classes that are really tough, and challenging, and always have consistently great instructors. Body pump is a choreographed weight lifting class, and their body combat and body attack classes rock. I work out a lot but alway feel like I get a whole new type of workout when I come to this club during the summer. The rest of the gym is great too. It's an older club and not all the equipment is brand new, but it's all in good shape and they have a big variety of machines, and weights to utilize. Everyone is really helpful and friendly here and the energy in the classes is always very motivating. About the only complaint I have is that the workout room gets really hot during classes! It was about 90 degrees inside the room other day. Not sure about AC, all I saw were a few fans which didn't help much. But other then that I really like this club and feel they offer a lot of very current and competitive type classes as compared to a lot of the other fitness centers in MA. It's also less then five minutes from my moms house which makes It even better!

This gym means business. Its rough around the edges and is no frills but the classes, coffee and…read morejuice bar and super friendly vibe makes this place special!!!

I've been a huge gym rat in my life, and this is the best gym I've ever come across. The facility…read moreand availability of equipment is outstanding, and you can't beat the schedule and variety of classes. There are classes challenging for all levels of fitness, and anyone can join and try any class. Whatever your goals are, you can meet them here. The community is very welcoming and supportive. The smoothie bar is a very sweet little bonus. Just check it out, you'll be addicted very quickly!

I honestly couldn't ask for a better home away from home…read more The coaches, the owners, the multitude of gym goers from all different lines of business. Once you walk through the door of CFW everyone around you is there for many of the exact same reasons. Zero judgments, and an incredible amount support and coaching by some of the most passionate trainers. I've been to other CF gyms and none have even come close to comparison. The level of professionalism, the camaraderie built, the opportunity for growth & a sure-fire method to better ones health. If I could give more stars I definitely would!

Great CrossFit gym! Coaches are knowledgeable and helpful. They truly want their members to reach…read moretheir goals and succeed. The community is supportive and no one should feel intimidated to come give this place a try. The programming is great and can be scaled to meet your needs. No matter your level of fitness, you will get a lot out of the workouts!

F45 is a franchised gym that offers a fast-paced fun group workout roughly alternating days…read morefocusing on upper body, cardio, lower body, and full body/abs/cardio. The workouts focus on "functional" fitness and are 45 minutes long (except for one hour-long session a week), hence the F45 name. The workout for the day is the same program whether you're exercising in Australia where the program began or here in little Rhody. (Very cool today to take a 9am session here while my daughter took the same one in LA.) Pre-registration is required as there is a limit of 28 participants in any class - at least in this club. The goal to to move fast, sweat, and develop some camaraderie with your fellow participants and partner for the day - high fives are pretty much mandated. Two staff members work at every session. They explain and QUICKLY demo each move and describe the circuit. You and your "partner" - assuming an even numbers of people in the class, you are paired with someone who moves through your circuit with you - start at an assigned station and receive direction and timing from a video screen demo'ing your move as you do it. The staff regularly visit everyone in the room giving support and encouragement and some comments to assist with your form, weight selection, and (in my case) an explanation of the occasionally confusing progression through the circuit. The sales material says the program works for all fitness levels but if you are not used to regular strength training, this probably isn't for you: it's fast and many of the exercises are complex (upper and lower body combined even on leg- or arm-only day, with cardio because of the limited rest periods so it's always a HIIT program), the weights start at 10 pounds, and many of the safety tips aren't consistently given (knees above ankles for a lunge, roll your shoulders back and don't collapse into it...), and it is WICKED FUN!!! The staff are friendly, the club is clean, the equipment is great (y-bells, Thor's hammers, multi-handled sand bags, in addition to the expected kettlebells, dumb bells,etc). Pricing is higher than a "gym," more like a Pilates or yoga studio. Again, I loved it - but this won't be the place for everyone.

The best studio ever. Love these guys they got me in my second of seven free days. You guys are…read morebomb and worth every penny. - Colter

Visited this box while I was traveling in the area. Amazing space and great coaches, especially Al…read moreand Stacy who give great feedback and tips. Extremely clean and there are showers. Really high ceilings make for a fun area to rope climb and lots of natural light. Wish I lived here so that I could work out here all the time!

Great box to drop in and get a great workout in with well meaning coaches and a welcoming group…read moreenvironment. I'm home for the holidays and stopped by for a quick class on Christmas Eve (this morning). I got there a bit early because, in my experience, you'll need to spend a few minutes signing liability waivers and chatting. The coaches, Dino and Perry, were great! Friendly and made sure I was well informed about what was going on for day and where the equipment was. The prior class was finishing up, and they were willing to share their mini white boards for me to us! As I was getting ready, many people helped me find or share equipment as needed, and there was more than enough space for a class of 15-20. Perry led the class and watched everyone, offering advise and making sure everyone was maintained good form through a rough workout. Drop in prices were average for most CrossFit gyms: $20, or buy a $20 shirt/tank and the class is free! I will definitely be back if I'm in the area again!

Excellent gym and coaches! Tons of class times to fit any schedule. Pricing is competitive for…read moregyms in the area. Large floor space where you don't feel like you're working out on top of someone else. Attached is a supplement shop with a protein shake bar.

I am a big fan of F45 in general but the Northborough location really takes it up a notch. They…read morehave clearly worked hard to cultivate an energizing environment that''s also super accommodating of all fitness levels. The coaches are all motivating, hands on, and really push you to your maximum potential. Each class is challenging but it flies by with the ever changing movements and timing. Great energy and studio

F45 is as friendly and inspiring gym community that you can find!! It's clean they have taken the…read morenecessary precautions to provide a safe environment to stay healthy during these uncertain times. If you are looking for a place to stay or get into shape and feel like you are a part of a community then F45 Northborough is the place for you!