I have seen 2 Russian Ballet companies dance, Once I spent an entire pay check to see the The…read moreBolshoi Ballet ,in performances in WDC 1963 with their prima ballerina assoluta of the Bolshoi ,,Maya Plisetskaya!! Was I blessed. Much later in the early 2000's in Boston I attended a night of a performance by The Kirov Ballet. It changed my life. I had never seen ballet performed even close to these two companies. A week or so ago, I saw on WGBH the story of a Russian Ballet company in of all places Watertown, MA! named The Koltun Ballet. I had never known that such a Russian Ballet company was so close. Believe me we are blessed to have this company in the USA and in The Greater Boston area. I can hardly wait to finally see another Russian Ballet so close!

Koltun ballet is an exceptional ballet school, with very professional, committed coaches. My…read moredaughter has attended this school for over 7 years and I could not be happier.

To be clear: I have…read morebeen coming to this gym for over 5 years. When I first arrive, I was an overweight, short, and weak Asian man in his early 30s in need of a healthier life style. This gym help me lose 20lbs in the first year and another 15 the next year. I gotten a lot stronger, faster, and healthier. I'm very thankful for Coach Jason, Seth, and Emily. What I really enjoy about this gym is the members are very encouraging. They push you to finish your work out, not give up, and continue to participated. This isn't the type of gym that's competitive but the one to push better health. I never heard of crossfit when I first walked in the gym Here's what stayed the same: It's still a bit pricey at $197 at a full membership. There is a slight discount for students and first responders. There are drop-in packages if you don't want to commit for a full month. I honestly did just crossfit and it was very effective. There is also a weightlifting class that just restarted. Please contact the gym if you haven't done crossfit before because there is a trial class. Here is what have changed: The gym added rowing and Brazilian JiuJitsu class for the evenings ( I think 6:30 and 7:30 respectively and on certain nights). Brazilian JiuJitsu is really fun. If you are looking for a new gym or just wanted to work out, I highly recommend this gym. I am a person that usually don't know what I am doing but all the coaches really help here.

If you're a parent juggling between family and work life, like me, don't forget to invest in…read moreyourself too. I went from couch to CrossFit Arsenal about two weeks ago and already know it's the best decision I've made in a while. The coaches demonstrate movements at the beginning of class then proactively provide guidance during the workout of the day. The members are down-to-earth, kind people. I am excited about losing weight, taking time for myself, building the strength/energy to keep up with my boys, and reclaiming long term health here. TLDR: Highly recommend the CrossFit Arsenal for its well-curated full body workouts and great coaches/community!

Very, very impressed with my introductory visit. For the first half, I was provided with a…read moreconsultation by one of the certified trainers. I felt like I was speaking to a physical therapist (that was also a cool person). The second half was focused on a few very-targeted exercises relevant to what I was trying to achieve, with wikipedia-like guidance throughout. When many fitness centers / gyms offer consulting, it's nearly always a push to get you to sign up. I never felt like ICW was trying to sell me on anything -- the expertise, genuine care, and goal-focused training was unparalleled. I'm getting my family on board.

This is the best gym I've been to in the Greater Boston area. Staff is outstandingly nice, and the…read morestudent trainers are fantastic to work with. No judgment of any kind here -- people of all fitness levels will feel comfortable here, and training can be scaled up or down to accommodate people of varying athletic ability. Thanks to the amazing and mission-driven culture, coming to this place puts me in a great mood without fail. This place is a favorite of MITers and surrounding tech companies, and with good reason.

Helping my daughter to improve her softball pitching and batting skills. Have many other trainers…read morefrom different places, Champion seems to have the right people and skills to get things right. Noticeable improvement at the games!

I started training at Champion three years ago and I am so glad that I did! As a US Masters swimmer…read morein my 60's I needed injury prevention as much as to build athletic strength for competition. Champion delivered on both counts. I highly recommend Champion.

Update: I'm a year and a half into working with Josh - down 40 pounds, 10 inches off of my waist,…read moremy once-dinosaur arms now fill my sleeves, blood pressure is solidly in the "normal" range and I've never felt better. Even my doctor asked how I managed to achieve this. Answer: I've put in the work - Josh helps me to focus on results - not excuses. It's carried over into other aspects of my life - all for the better. Thanks Josh!

Josh is a hothead. Josh quickly loses his temper to the point of having no control of himself…read moremaking him dangerous to be around. He also makes fun of those he doesn't believe are in as good of shape as him which is a weird approach for someone who is supposedly dedicated to helping those trying to change their body through exercise.

I came on a Sunday morning women's training class for my first class. There was a group of women,…read moresome with their daughters who have been consistently coming to train for a few years. The instructor showed me around to the locker room and informed me of the directions of bowing and greetings other as I got on the mat. There were a few warmups that were a little tricky to do, but with practice it gets better. After the warmup exercises, we were paired up to do some partner drills, and then ended the class with a couple of quick matches. This was definitely a good workout and helps you understand your body awareness in relation to others around you. It's a very close contact sport and definitely good a good workout. I would definitely recommend trying it out at least once and would love to back and try one of their gi classes to see the difference.

I started training in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu back in January 09. I'm so glad I chose Kimura…read moreBJJ as my training center. Jean Kleber is a top-notch instructor (http://www.kimurabjj.com/about/instructors/) with many years of bjj training/teaching under his "black belt" (pun intended). His accomplishments are outstanding and his teaching ability is second to none. He takes the time to teach you, follow your progress and make sure you're moving in the right direction. He gets to know each and every one of his students on a personal level. Since this is my first time training I can't comment on other training centers, but I've heard it countless times from existing/new members that they are thrilled to be training there because it is so much better than their past centers. (http://www.kimurabjj.com/testimonials/) I would highly recommend Kimura BJJ in Watertown if you want to take up Brazilian jiu-jitsu or one of the many mixed martial arts classes being offered. It's a great and fun experience. Highly recommend

I have been a client of Aaron's since 2013 and love it. The other trainers are friendly and the…read moreclients are too. I owe my fitness to this wonderful gym.

Located at the Intersection of Route 110 and Interstate 95, in the Crossroads Plaza, is All Natural…read moreTraining. All Natural Training offers personal and group fitness training for all ages. Fitness training for beginners or seasoned people, there are several highly qualified and skilled trainers available who will provide you with the overall Natural fitness training and nutrition experience to help guide you through improving your overall quality of life from now to the rest of your life! The private fitness facility hours are by appointment and class time only. Also onsite is Massage & Bodywork by Darrel Cox.

This is a nice facility (definitely still has its new new!) offering bouldering, toprope, lead and…read moreautobelays- something for everyone. It's in a great location right across from the mall and just ten minutes from where I stay when I come back in town. I previously checked out the Littleton location so I was very excited to see that this one just opened up. Looks like they offer a variety of classes, meetups and events (ie lights out climbing) too. The pricepoint seems a bit steep, given its size- I have been to larger gyms that don't charge as much (especially if you only want to boulder, but the option to autobelay gives you a little more variety). I enjoyed the bouldering set though; I think they recently had a competition because the normal V grades were hidden under a tag for a majority of the climbs. And they provide communal liquid chalk which is definitely a plus. Staff was nice and helpful, they pointed out some more interesting problems to me which I appreciated. They have a decent traditional strength and training area as well, plus a kilter board. The restrooms are very clean and they have a great oversized walk-in shower. I will definitely return on my next visit back to MA! @azfitfoodfun