I recommend One2One Body Scapes, I have been a client of theirs for a number of years and have…read morebeen impressed with the different trainers that are employed there. They work on balance as well as strength training which is very important to me. I find that I feel more active and have more stamina for the different activities that I am involved with

I didn't appreciate how important personal training is until I started going to Bodyscapes Newton 4…read moreyears ago. I wasn't looking forward to the experience as I'm not athletic and hated gym class; additionally, my job includes lots of travel. The trainers I've had at Bodyscapes Newton have been consistently professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Also flexible in working with my availability. I'm now a die-hard fan: I not only look better, but I now have muscles important to better maintaining my balance, better posture, better joint mobility, better sports performance and better confidence overall.

If you've got a knee brace collection and a favorite brand of Bengay, boy do I have the gym for…read moreyou! This place is basically the Avengers headquarters for the 50+ crowd. You won't find a single person under that age unless they wandered in looking for their grandparents. The classes? Elite. Like, 'OrangeTheory who?' Honestly, they should take notes--these folks are out here rewriting the fitness manual with sciatica. And the owner? I'm not saying he's related to Richard Simmons, but if the shorts get any shorter and the energy any higher, we might need to call Ancestry.com. Sparkles optional, enthusiasm mandatory.

Do you hate working out and have absolutely no motivation to ever do it on your own, despite…read moreknowing you really should? Then join Cardio High! They only host classes led by a trainer so you can just come, turn off your brain, go hard for an hour, and leave feeling proud that you are improving your health and getting into the best shape of your life. The classes only allow a maximum of 8 clients so everyone receives lots of personal attention from the trainer. Each trainer is very knowledgeable and will make sure you have good form handling the dumbbells during strength training. You can wear a Polar heart rate monitor and keep an eye on the big TV mounted on the wall that shows everyone's heart rates and calories burned. Pushing yourself to get as much yellow and red zone as you can will build endurance and burn more calories. If you have an injury, come to one of Mark's classes where he will guide you through physical therapy exercises that can strengthen shoulders, knees, elbows, etc.

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.

Dina and Keith at Fitness Principles are awesome! Their energy is infectious and gets you motivated…read moreand pumped up for your workout. I first started training with Dina a few weeks ago. Before we started training we went through a FMS Fitness Test to see where my fitness level was, mainly focusing on mobility. Seems like years of biking and running without stretching has rendered me pretty immobile. Over the past few weeks of training it's been great to be able to work on my mobility and overall fitness levels to get me where I need to be in order to do simple exercises with the correct form. Turns out mobility is HUGE. Dina has been great in knowing where I am and customizing mobility focused workouts for my specific needs. Additionally, my workouts consist of nutritional education and homework (stretches and exercises) that I can take home in between workouts. I highly recommend investing in your overall health and fitness and signing up with Dina and Keith at Fitness Principles.

This place has changed my life. I have been training at Fitness Principles for a long time and I…read morecontinue to be both surprised and energized by the creativity of the owner. Keith McGrath has created a space that accommodates both young and old, novice or advanced and challenges that person to become their personal best. The welcoming culture of the facility combined with the advanced knowledge and experience of the trainers causes me to remain a very loyal client. Do yourself a favor and experience the very best in strength and conditioning training while being elevated in mind and spirit.

Great classes at a no frills gym. Great exercise to add into your mix. And you get to punch a bagread more

Hello, This has been long overdue!…read moreI have had the pleasure of going to Nontantum Boxing Club (NBC) for over two years, and this place changed my life. The club loves teaching others of all shapes, sizes, and ages boxing. The old-school vibe is amazing and the people there are supportive, it has become my second home. The club holds classes with cancer survivors and through this club, I joined the Haymakers for Hope a cancer charity to "Knock out Cancer." The owners are reachable and accessible for questions if need be. I LOVE THIS GYM more than anything, I call it my second home. The monthly rate is more than reasonable compared to other places. They also hold a class for children on Saturday mornings. (It's cute to see the kids' box) The club is open 7 days a week with morning and evening classes. Can't say enough things about this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Been reluctant to restart a workout routine. This place is great because it teaches replicable…read moreworouts. The coaches are all great but each has their own style which I like. You may just take classes with a few you like. Simple online interface.

I worked out for a year here and was sad to leave as I was moving out of the area. I had been doing…read morecrossfit for a year before then, and for my year at Commonwealth my technique improved immensely. The coaches like Brian, Larry and Abby are sticklers for technique, but as a result help you build safer foundations for movements. For example, I hadn't realized that I was basically throwing myself at the wall for handstand pushups when there was a much safer way of getting up on the wall, which then later allowed me to complete hand stand walks! People at this gym are great as well, laid back and relaxed. It's a great place to work out!

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Red City Fitness. I found this location first using…read moreClassPass and am already looking to start a membership. Andreia is absolutely incredible, she is so personable and friendly and bring all of that along with the knowledge and patience she shows when walking through different exercises. Would highly recommend Red City Fitness!

Hector is the ultimate personal trainer--passionate, committed, uplifting, caring. I could not have…read moreasked for a better experience to get back into shape and better health, and cannot recommend him more strongly.

Horrible and dishonest owners. They closed the Newton location without any warning. I paid for a…read moreyear's membership and still have no response from owner on refund or any other options. Heard they still haven't paid their employees either. I'd keep away from this entire franchise unless you want to give your money to a couple of dishonest business men, Raj and Ricardo.

Have been a member of GISW for less than 6 months and have had results which…read more don't compare to all the fitness programs I have tried. The combination of the recommended diet and personal attention in the workouts are the key to success. Ashley's expertise as a personal trainer is evident. I have been able to increase my flexibility, strength and balance. The workouts are always different and the 30 minutes goes by quickly. Today the studio sponsored a Zumba class at no charge. It was a lot of fun and it was obvious the staff put in a lot of work to make the day a success. I highly recommend GISW.