As both a dance and gymnastics student at Walker's since the age of 3, I can say with full…read moreconfidence that the faculty and everyone involved with both the gym and dance studios were very supportive and helped push me if I was ever feeling discouraged. I consider myself extremely lucky to have attended this studio. Not only did they truly cared about my self progress, but the atmosphere was very professional as well. Although I have graduated, I am still very connected with this program because of all the lifelong friends I have made. Walker's is a great place for both gymnastics and dance training, and I would recommend it for any student wishing to better themselves in any of these fields.

I started ladies kickboxing classes at Spero's about 4 months ago and since then my 2 kids, ages 8…read moreand 4, have started in the pups classes. I've noticed a dramatic difference in my athletic abilities and I can always count on the coaches to push me to my limits. They give great instruction and make suggestions according to my personal goals. When I started, I had no experience with boxing or kickboxing, now I am confident with my technique and I'm eager to learn more so I recently started jiujitsu and MMA training there as well. The coaches are friendly and no matter if you walk in knowing nothing or have some training already, you'll get an amazing workout and great results! My kids love the classes as well do I and my spouse.

Where to start. Being a 50+ year old woman, who hadn't had a hard work out in a long time and…read morereally wanting to get in better shape. I went in Feb of 2012 and took a free class. Dave worked us pretty hard. But it was such a good hard work out. I figured i better sign up for the next month then and there or I would probably find an excuse not to go back! LOL. The other women (i was clearly the oldest probably by about 15 years) were in various stages of getting in shape and there were some younger HS students as well. Every one of them made me feel welcome, there was no avoiding me because I was the oldest etc. In fact there was this particular exercise that we did and since I was the slowest i was still going to finish my 20 wall touches ( you had to do situps and then run and touch the wall so many times. ) I will NEVER forget how one of the youngest students and one of the 30 year old student , hopped down to the mat and finished them with me and pushed me on and the other students cheered. This isn't just martial arts at Spero's...;this is family. I went there for several months and only stopped when i got a new job with hours til 7 pm, but if I can move up my shift soon by a half hour, i will surely be back! Besides, I need more stripes! Yep I even earned a stripe or two! i also enjoyed going in the cage and working out and sparring! Boxing was my favorite part, the warm up jog my least favorite. When I needed to be pushed Dave knew it and the few things I wasn't able to do physically he knew I tried and that was all he would ask. If nothing else, see if he has any self defense classes coming up. We would do that on Saturdays and it was awesome!! Trust me, you will love this place. I have seen Daves kids classes and those kids have a blast and Dave has boundless energy and patience with them. I will say too that all the men that attend there are polite and eager to encourage everyone too. Its just a great vibe there. I miss all my fellow students and know that you haven't seen the last of me yet! xo

I cheered here for only one official season for my last year of all-star cheer. The previous year,…read moreI was placed on a team and practiced with them only for a portion of the summer. I was going away for a month for vacation and it was part of their attendance policy that I couldn't continue being on the team due to the absences I would accumulate, which I understood. They had asked me if I was still interested when I was back from vacation though. I decided to not cheer competitively that season to focus on school. Definitely don't come here if you can't commit. It's important to attend all of the practices because it is a team sport at the end of the day. It's not fair to others on the team either which is the reason for attendance policy. One person not showing up messes up the plan for the practice & one less stunt group to work on. Cheer gyms, in general, are tough environments to be in but coaches do mean well! The coaches never have ill intent and only want the best for you. Just know that you will miss a lot of important events such as birthday parties, etc but that's part of the commitment & what you sign up for. You can't expect to go to comps and expect to win if you only put 50% effort. Mentality & simply just showing up to put in the work plays a large role... in not only cheer but life in general. I had a great experience cheering here and wouldn't have wanted to cheer anywhere else for my last year of all-star. It is very costly but rewarding sport! Competitions are super fun and I made friends with many of my teammates, who I still keep in touch with. I was at another cheer gym closer by to where I'm from (South Shore) and this gym is superior; definitely the best cheer gym in New England. People from all over NH, Maine, MA, and I've even met people from NJ come three times a week to practice.

My daughter just finished her 5th season with ECE. It is a large cheer gym, which just means an…read moreeven larger cheer family. She has made so many friends through this gym. She also has improved every season. The coaches are top notch. The owners clearly know how to run a successful program. As a family we appreciate the time, effort and energy it takes to make great teams. Cheer is not an inexpensive sport so we especially like that there is an attendance policy. My daughter has loved each team she has been on, she especially loves the classes offered.

Our experience with Swimm With Timm has been absolutely outstanding. What truly sets them apart is…read moretheir commitment to quality instruction and their small 4:1 student-to-coach ratio, which allows every swimmer to receive real, individualized attention. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching proper technique. Instead of crowded classes where kids get lost in the group, each swimmer receives feedback, corrections, and encouragement throughout the lesson. You can genuinely see the progress week by week, not just in swimming skills, but also in confidence in the water. If you're looking for a swim program that prioritizes safety, technique, and personal development, Swimm With Timm is truly one of the best choices in the area. Highly recommended!

our son has been going to swim with Timm for almost two years now…read more They are beyond incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, professional, so helpful with all of the kids and very informative. My son has grown leaps and bounds in swim classes with swim with Timm due to their extremely supportive and knowledgeable staff. They are always challenging all of the kids and switching things up each and every class. They class size is super small which makes it easier for kids and especially my son to learn and grow. Whenever I have questions, I can always count on Liz and Tim, along with swim instructors to help. I will continue to keep referring all of my friends to swim with Timm because they are the best swim class in the north shore

We've been coming here for a couple of months and love this swimming school. All the instructors…read moreare very knowledgeable and the cost is great! Our daughter is only 4 and is almost at the last phase which is crazy but this school has done amazing work with her. We will continue till she finished all phases. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking to get your kids into swimming.

My 7 month old has been taking lessons in Methuen for the past couple months...I'm a new mom &…read morebetween my boyfriend & I, our son lives on 2 lakes & a pool. Getting our baby to not only feel comfortable in the water but to literally teach him how to turn himself over (god forbid he ever fell in) is very important to us. Our teacher, Miss Rosa has been AMAZING with all the babies!! She has her one on ones with everyone & she's just such a great teacher. We couldn't be happier with the staff, management (Keith Murphy) & CLEANLINESS!!! I highly recommend to all parents who want their kids to feel confident in water & have fun!!

We have the best time together working out! The gym is clean and all the equipment is in good…read moreshape - easy because no adjustments needed before use - the machines get harder the harder you work at it! Love my Curves family - so much support and social times and all the contests and prizes are fun too! The music is great and they mix it up to go with the workouts on the mats. No pressure - do what you can and you fit in - no judgements - a safe women's place to celebrate the joy of working out together.

It's a wonderfully inclusive environment for women. I love the circuit training and the stretching…read moreafterwards.

pretty good sized gym with a good assortment of equipment. gets really busy sometimes. the group…read morefitness classes are so fun to try out like the yoga and zumba-- those instructors seem passionate. the kickboxing class is intense.

BEAUTIFUL facility. More than just a gym. They have raquetball, squash, pool, ping pong, bike…read morerepair center and much much more. Take a tour if you are considering UMass. The basket ball courts are fantastic and always look brand new and when you look up, there is one of the nicest indoor tracks around. There are tons of classes to sign up for, super friendly staff members, and every thing you could want from a gym. Great locker room. Free lock and towells to borrow. state of the art water fountains to fill up a bottle and vending machines if you don't want to leave for a snack. Be warned, its not just students and the older crowds don't like to wear towels in locker rooms. Keep your head up when you walk in. Free for students. Parking available with permit. If you forget your UCard, you get in 2 times a semester (I think, don't quote me on that) with just your ID number. Much better than a $10 gym at home. If you commute, go here before you go home and save the expense.

This is a great facility. The building is set up so that everything has it's own place and that…read moreit's very easy to navigate once you get one tour. They have a rock climbing gym, a huge gymnastics center, a pool with great hours for family and individual swim and the rates are affordable. The gym itself is off set from the things that the younger crowd is doing and they offer tons of activities year round for kids and families. They have surprisingly ample parking and easy access from that to the facility rain or shine. The staff here is amazing and always willing to offer help and guidance and are super friendly. One of the best YMCAs I have been to.

We've had the family membership for the past 6 years with my 3 young kids. The open swim and open…read moregym activities have been great for our kids during the winter. This winter however on 4 or 5 occasions now classes have been cancelled without prior notification by phone / email or even an updated schedule on the website, program directors do not seem to understand the inconvenience. It continues to happen. It's a good facility just be ready to be disappointed from time to time. Do not trust the schedules listed on the website. Call ahead and ask the front desk to double check the schedule. 4 stars for the facility / 0 for the organization running the programs