This is a great gym to get some one on one training. The staff is great , knowledgeable,…read more professional and will go out of their way to work with your needs! Highly recommend.

Do you know what it feels like to be mocked by someone who's supposed to represent "health" and…read more"inclusivity"? I do. A trainer from this gym used me as a punchline for likes to body shame me and publicly humiliate me. It's disgusting, it's disrespectful, and it's the exact opposite of what a fitness professional should stand for.

MELT offers a one-free week trial membership. And after one week, I knew I had to sign up…read more I've done gyms for years. Used them irregularly at best. MELT is the anti-gym experience. You have a good-sized facility, trainers who know your name and want you to come in for training, and the workouts are challenging to your fitness level. They last 30 minutes. Quick does not equal easy. Au contraire, mon frere! You're moving the whole time, under the watchful eye of your trainer, and by the end, you will find yourself sweaty, tired, and thankful you survived. Think you can't "handle" boot camp classes? Neither did I until I went and saw that they customize your workout to your level and work around injuries. There are all ages, sizes and fitness levels that go. Feel self-conscious? Surprisingly, I've never felt any judgement. You're too busy trying to get through each station of the workout to notice anything other than what you're doing. I've been going to MELT for 4 months now. I go about 3-5x a week and I have not done the same exercise twice. They have three locations: Glastonbury, South Windsor, and Harwinton. And the other thing about MELT classes: they know you, and they know what you're capable of, and thus they know when you're slacking! The trainer will come over, give you a little smile, hand you a heavier weight, modify the form of an exercise, or make you drop deeper into a squat or lunge while asking you perkily: "Do you feel that now?" Oh, and if you're a woman thinking this isn't for you: think again. Just as many women attend then men. There are equal number of male and female trainers, too. This is not those boot camps where the trainers yell at you. They definitely push you. They motivate you. And they congratulate you. You will discover that your body, and you, are much stronger than you ever thought you could be. Your win is their win.

I'm having a hard time typing this, as my arms are beyond sore from yesterday's melted upper body…read moreclass. In my hunt for a new fitness class place, m.e.l.t. kept popping up- recommendations here on Yelp, Groupons, friends, etc. I decided to purchase the Groupon- $19 for 3 weeks unlimited. Purchasers of such Groupon must attend an orientation, which was a nice way to get everyone acclimated. I will admit, I was skeptical about the workouts only being 30-35 minutes. My skepticism has subsided, and I am a believer. I felt more accomplished in those 30 minutes than I have in any hour long class, let alone my individual workouts at the gym. The instructors are great, motivating, but not in your face. They give different levels of difficulty, and alternate options for exercises if you're not comfortable. Classes may be signed up for online, which is convenient. There are plenty of class time selections, and what's really great is that the classes are the same for the full day (ex: all Tuesday classes are meltabolic, Wednesday is melted upper body) so you don't have to pick and choose certain times on different days. I still have 2 1/2 weeks left of my Groupon, and then I will consider purchasing a membership (seems fairly pricy though!).

I got to say, I miss this gym so much. I moved away, and have since been looking for a similar…read moremodel the gym as A&M fitness. I only did the four week trial at a very discounted price because I was living in the area temporarily. However, I have never seen such extreme results in only four weeks time as I did when I took these classes 2 to 3 times a week. The group that I did the classes with felt like a close team and the coaches were extremely welcoming and not intimidating. Physically, I pushed my body in ways I never did before in quick bursts of interval training. Every class was different and I looked forward to each one. The workouts are short and varied enough that you feel like you can at least try anything, and the instructors always give an option to make it a bit easier and a bit harder with each exercise intro. Like I said, I have since moved away but am looking to get involved in a gym like this. It's more pricey than others but worth every penny bc I got way better results practically immediately than any other fitness program I've done.

This place is great... No judgments passed... Friendly environment... Mike, owner/coach, is great…read moreand ready to help/encourage when needed. Affordable pricing, results driven workout sessions and WAY better than any other big box gym. If you really want to workout, look no further! AM is the place. There are other similar boot-camp places around, but their ego gets on their way!! Stop by for a kick ars workout! I am sure MIke can cater to children as well.. It's never late, nor too early to start working towards a better, healthier lifestyle.

The Fitness Center for women is local, small gym that's currently moving to a new location…read more Generally, the staff is very pleasant and polite, and they help you with everything, take free measurements for you and all. The trainers are VERY nice and polite. The owner, however, is anything but. I signed up twice --- the first time before I had gone to college, and had enough free time to commit to a schedule. It worked out fine until I had to cancel due to financial problems (I enrolled in college and could no longer afford to be in college and to afford the $41.48 membership fee, so I had to cancel.) I did this legitimately, by paying the $99 cancellation fee after about 5-6 months. After that, since I was in college, I did not attend the gym for about 2-3 years, until this summer when I had about 3 months to sign up again, this May (my new contract actually began 5/29/13). So, I thought fine, I can afford this until I get a stable income after graduating college (I am graduating this year.) However, as the months passed on, I noticed another charge on my bank account for $46.59 in ADDITION to the $41.48 which was already taken out. I was fully aware of the yearly $25.00 fee, which had already came out, but this was something else. This extra charge was explained to me (much later, I might add) and the staff of the bank as an "insufficient funds" charge. The $20 "insufficient funds charge" + $41.48 - $46. I called the gym the very day I noticed the charge, and immediately asked to speak to the owner, however she was on vacation at the moment and they said I needed to wait for a week until she got back. This was not acceptable due to the fact I had missing funds in my account at the moment, and I could not wait for the owner to sort it out with me. I am a college student and need EVERY cent in my account, and I do not account for such errors like "double billing" and other things that would cause my account to go into the negative. I had to call my bank and file a chargeback for the extra amount of the $46. Bank of America explained this charge as a merchant error, and the bank refunded me the amount. The gym owner very rudely stated when she called today, that she disputed the charge against her company, because it was "not her error" and said that the bank is going to retract the refunded amount from my bank. The owner, Kristie, was VERY rude and didn't seem to be very understanding of the problem. She insisted that she "did nothing wrong", and when I mentioned i'd like to cancel out of pure frustration and because I was moving out of town soon (and would be signing up with a much cheaper gym) in addition to all the trouble this has caused me with the bank (with overdraft fees and calling both the bank AND the gym to

I joined the Fitness Center For Women last June after having an annual physical that left me…read morefeeling very upset about my physical condition and weight. The nurse practitioner recommended it to me, and I have no regrets at all about joining -- it has been a wonderful experience. When you start, they evaluate your fitness level, and design a workout for you, also spending an hour of time with you making sure you know how to set up the machines and how to do each exercise without hurting yourself. I worked out on my own mostly over the summer and also tried the hula hoop class with Tanya. Not only is it a very fun class -- it is a good workout that raises your heart rate and makes you sweat. This Fall, I joined the Diva Boot Camp. I am far from a Diva, but I have found a great group of women who support each other with making it through some tough workouts and do so consistently. Kristie, the gym owner, leads the camp, and she keeps the workouts varied and interesting. She is encouraging and tough all at the same time. I was new to the area, and this has really made me feel like I have a community of people who are becoming friends and who are striving together to meet their goals. Next June, when I go back for my annual physical, I suspect it will be a very different experience. For anyone who has not tried an "all women's gym" and is curious -- I highly recommend it. It just takes the edge off and let's you focus on your workouts and not worry about whether you look presentable. There is not a lot of vanity -- it's a place where women can work out and feel at ease whatever your size or fitness level. Go for it -- you have nothing to lose (except a few pounds) ; )

This is a great clean intimate facility. They have all of the modern equipment that you need to…read morehave a successful work out. They have several treadmills, barbells, weightlifting equipment and much more. They even offer personal training and almost 24 hour access to the gym. The only small thing is that the water fountain does not put out enough water to properly fill your bottle. And I don't drink Dasani which was offered from a vending machine. So bring your own water bottles in my opinion. Worth coming to get a nice workout with a large crowd.

Updated review; what I originally wrote is below. I've been…read moreworking for over a year with the trainers Jeff Roux and Sue Steinberg, and I can't praise them highly enough. They design my workouts very thoughtfully and make changes based on my physical situation when I come in. I am so much healthier, with excellent balance now and much more strength. It's worth it, totally. Original review: I've tried several gyms and absolutely love this one. It is attractive without being glitzy. It is kept very clean, and they take a lot of pride in keeping the equipment in good shape. Even as a flabby senior, I feel so comfortable there; there is no competition with other members. People are very friendly, and I've had nice conversations with other members. The trainers are wonderful and very knowledgeable. After two months, I feel like a million bucks. No matter what level of fitness you have, there is something there for you, from basic low-level Curves equipment (in its own room) to the high-caliber super-fit stuff. It's a very positive place.

Oh my goodness!! Im addicted to going! I began slowly in the early spring and now I go 3 times a…read moreweek for weight training with a group. Rob and his team are fantastic! I highly recommend it at any age, I am over 60 and loving it! Great exercise and great fellowship with group training.

My wife and I have been going to RSC for over a year. We are in our early 70's and were looking for…read morea gym that would work with us. Our trainers, Rob and Lauren, fit the bill! They are professional, friendly and thoughtful, yet demanding, and provide the right balance of strength and cardio exercises tailored for each of us. We are very pleased with our progress and look forward to the next year! There are closer gyms, but a slightly longer drive is well worth it. We highly recommend RSC!

Over the past 20 years, I've had a variety of trainers at a variety of gyms, so I can make a valid…read morecomparison here and I know that Unlimited Personal Training is THE best place to go, and this is why: when going for personal training, the tendency is to LIMIT the days per week of training b/c of cost. But here, it's the opposite, where the tendency is to MAXIMIZE the days per week because of the flat fee per month. So, the general business model makes a million times more sense than the other gyms because when it comes to training, the more you go, the better the results. But in addition to that, the trainers are top of the line. They know what they are doing and I know I'm in good hands. If you don't give this place a try then you are missing out on something very, very good.

I have been coming to Accelerated Fitness solutions for about a year and a half. Jeff was mostly…read morethe trainer I worked with and he was great! I also have worked with Doug and Roberto. Currently Roberto is doing most of the trainer sessions. I've never really been to a gym before so this was a new experience for me. It's a little expensive for me but I think it's worth it. If I went to a gym I wouldn't really know where to begin and probably not go since there isn't a scheduled time. Once you pay it's unlimited so you can go as much as you like. I started with three days a week but now I go every weekday at 6:30am. There are other services there that I haven't participated in however I see other clients doing it such as The System which also includes a nutrition component. Some clients have been going there longer than me and some come and go. I would at least give this place a try before going anywhere else. One of the best things about coming here is anyone can do it. It's a really supportive environment and everyone who works here has been great so far.

Was going to BigSky for a while (which is an excellent gym, and i highly recommend it) but it felt…read moreroutine and i wasn't performing at a level i felt i should... Started going to Bionic during their "Soft opening" and have been hooked... Egos are left at the door and everyone comes to put in work... My lifts are up, my cardio is up and ive lost weight in places i thought were stuck... I couldn't be happier with the staff and the members... The price is on-par to crossfit standards but slightly cheaper than other alternatives I've checked. I dont qualify, but they give a big discount to students, military, law, and fire... It helps that its right off of the berlin tpke too so location is perfect for me... I recommend it.

My husband and I walked into Bionic CrossFit with our double stroller and two kids Friday for open…read moregym and the owner was very accommodating allowing us to keep the kids in the stroller on the floor so we could workout together. We also really appreciated Sara, a member who greeted us when we walked in for being very friendly and welcoming. She was super personable and made the experience of dropping in at an unknown place (with two kids!!) a lot easier. I also appreciated her her telling me 'good job' in the end, knowing I just had a baby and am just getting back into CF! We will definitely be back!!